Note from the designer - "This sweet English sampler is the first I've ever seen with a border made up of flying cherubs. It also features a "geode" (mosaic) parrot- a distinctively stylized bird that appears on other samplers made in England, New England, and the Netherlands throughout... Read more
Note from the designer - "In 1779, the Quaker Friends School at Ackworth, Yorkshire, was established for the purpose of educating young people of both sexes, and instilling the values of their Society; equality, simplicity, peace. Girls received nearly the same instruction as boys. Out of this... Read more
Note from the designer - "Designed after a mid-eighteenth century New Hampshire sampler, this piece is delightfully naive with its oversized animals, insects, and birds. Around 1760, the New-Hampshire Gazette began publishing advertisements for girls' schools, placed by female instructresses,... Read more
A RED BRICK MANSION HOUSE is at the center of this wildly engaging English sampler featuring a small
zoo/conservatory/aviary of flora and fauna as interpreted by an exceptionally talented young
woman of the early nineteenth century. The verse is common enough on nineteenth-century samplers, unlike... Read more
Note from the designer - "Few samplers were stitched on this unusual dark green linsey woosey fabric that combines linen and wool to create a dramatic dark background color to highlight brightly colored floss. Most of these samplers were made in the coastal towns of Massachusetts up to New... Read more
This is a pleasantly quirky, colorful sampler likely stitched in the north of England judging by some of the Scottish influences in the design. A four sided strawberry border surrounds an alphabet and a pious verse above a geometric pattern band. Below this is a scenic register with trees, birds,... Read more
This English sampler was made in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, featuring the Sheffield General Infirmary, a verse, a fashionably dressed man and woman, and a collection of animals in the lawn in front (sheep, fox, squirrels, rabbit, dog), all surrounded by a four sided berry border.
Note from the designer - "Elizabeth Eaton finished her sampler on the 21st of July in 1712. She used bold, primary colors suggestive of Scottish influence. The original sampler was stitched with both silk and fine wool threads on linen using cross, eyelet, rice, queen, herringbone, double... Read more
What makes this early Victorian English sampler so intriguing are the wonderfully naive figures of Adam, Eve and St. Michael flanking the Tree of Life. St. Michael's sword is drawn to slay the serpent, but he hardly looks formidable with his large feet and doughy body. Playskool-like Adam and Eve... Read more
Strawberries are stacked in bowls, on a scale and cake stands in this cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 70x96. Finished size: 5" x 7".
This design by Teresa Kogut has 7 different patriotic designs inside for you to enjoy! Kogut has provided a variety of flags stars and stripes to pick from in red white and blue.
Models are stitched on your choice of fabric with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works thread.
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Models stitched two over two threads on 32 Ct. Murky by Picture This Plus with DMC floss. Creepin Jack Stitch count- 44 x 70, Finished Size 2.75" x 4.25". Crabby & Cookey Stitch count - 130 x 70, Finished size 8.25" x 5".
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring and adorable little pig!
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Bramble Linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 111x111. Design Size: 6.75" x 6.75"
Model stitched 1 over 2 on Picture This Plus 40 ct vellum linen. Stitch count 100w x 88h. For all DMC, stitch with 844, 3052, 976, 310, 433, 646, 834, and 921.
A cross stitch pattern featuring the Madonna and child. The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126W x 165H. Finished size: 6.25" x 8.25".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks floss, DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 284W x 360H. Finished size: 14 1/4" x 18".
Note from the designer - A Quaker Pattern Book is an accordion-style book inspired by old pattern books. In addition to the front and back cover, there are eight more pages of stitched alphabets, borders, and motifs. The motifs in this book are from Ackworth School, one of the most famous Quaker... Read more
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched over two on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Each: 62H x 68W. Finished Size: 3 7/8" x 4 1/4"
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62H. x 68W. Design Size: 3 7/8" x 4 1/4"
Model stitched on 10 Ct. Cream Tula using Weeks Dye Works & Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Shown with buttons by Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 40x69. Cut Size: 11"x 14".
A reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Lambswool using DMC floss. Sampler Stitch Count: 151H x 70W. Finished Size: 9 5/8" x 4 3/8". Summer Foursome Stitch Count: 74H x 72W. Finished Size: 4 5/8" x 4 1/2" Individual Ornaments Stitch Count: 30H x 34W. Finished Size: 1 7/8" x 2 1/8"
An assortment of 13 Halloween Patterns and projects full of spooky festivity!
"Bewitching Ingredients" stitched on 30 count Witch's Brew by R&R Reproductions, using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Color Works. Stitch count: 41W x 78H. Finished size: 2.73" x 5.2".
Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".
Model stitched one over one and two on 32 Ct. Tin Roof using Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Smyrna Cross. Stitch count for Pyn Pillow: 65x96. Design Size: 4" x 6" Stitch count for Fob: 35x41. Design Size: 2.2" x 2.7" Stitch count for Snowflake Insert: 24x35. Design Size: 1.5" x 2"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Summer Khaki using DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count for each ornament: 58W x 58H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Summer Khaki using DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count for each ornament: 58W x 58H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
"Don't count the days. Make the days count." Part 12 of the Words to Live By series. Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Black Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count for this part: 58H x 62W. Full design stitch count: 237h x 253W. Design size for this part: 4.1" x 4.4" Full Design Size: 17" x 18" Color Chart. Supplies listed are for the full series.
Model stitched two over one on your choice 14 Ct. Aida using DMC floss. Specialty Stitches Used: French Knots and Half Cross Stitches. Stitch Count: 122W x 150H. Design Size: 8 3/4" x 10 3/4"
Part 13 of the 13 part series. "When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars" Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Black Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count for this part: 58H x 62W. Full design stitch count: 237h x 253W. Design size for this part: 4.1" x 4.4" Full Design Size: 17" x 18" Color Chart. Supplies listed are for the full series.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Shale using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 252W x 229H. Design Size: 14" x 13"
3rd release of the 2020 12-month BOTM: Animal Series. Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. White Evenweave using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 71H x 71W. Design Size: 5.1" x 5.1" Color Chart.