Mary Garrett stitched her fine sampler at Claverton school in 1854 at age fifteen. It is a remarkable piece of needlework, incorporating five different alphabets all stitched meticulously over two on 72 count linen. More history is included on the chart.
Note from the designer: Growing up in the maritimes, I often heard this ancient rhyme that has been used by sailors and fisher folk. Use this as a rule of thumb for weather forecasting (even if you are not near the sea)!
"Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in morning, sailors... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a beautiful butterfly!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Winter White from Seraphim using Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks thread with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 68 x 33.
A symmetrical bouquet of brightly colored wildflowers will make a lovely cushion or framed piece. Stitched in four shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss on 32 count linen. Stitch count is 111 x 111.
Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more
Two models are shown in the booklet - one worked on #36 linen over two and another on #28 linen over one in red. A perfect gift for Anglophiles and travelers who have been to England. The design is made up of over nineteen motifs with a British theme. Finished in a wooden scalloped frame, made by The Bee Co.
This is the first of a set of small stockings which are sure to appeal to your customers who love samplers. The design was inspired by the beautiful red samplers stitched by young girls in Bristol, England.
Two models were stitched: the larger on #37 Legacy Linen; (Corn Tassel) and the... Read more
Inspired by the designs which can often be found on Scandinavian sweaters, this little stocking includes a church, borders, etc.
Two models were stitched: one on 36ct over two threads, and the smaller one on 28ct linen by Wichelt. The larger model was finished with a Lady Dot Creates Pom... Read more
A sweet little sampler stitched in 1908. (This antique sampler was the inspiration for the Bluebirds of Happiness sampler.) It would make a lovely companion to that piece. Stitched on #36 Edinburgh linen (Cream). It has a lovely zig zag border, graceful lettering, and it has such visual appeal as... Read more
This stocking will appeal to all of your customers who love designs with tomato pin cushions, scissors, bobbins, sewing birds, etc.
There are two models in the booklet - the larger one was stitched on a #37 Legacy linen (Corn Tassel) over two threads, and the smaller model was stitched on... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with silver bells!
Pattern is stitched on Under the Sea Fabrics 40 ct Aine or 36 ct Stonewashed using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 137 x 132.
The stitch count measures 32 h x 227 w. When stitched with two strands of floss over two fabric threads, the finished design will measure approximately 1.78" h x 12.61" w. Design top of the drum measures 30 h x 40 w. (1.67" h x 2.22" w.)
Stitch Count measures 116 h X 123 w. When stitched on 28 count fabric, using one strand of floss over one fabric thread, the finished design will measure approximately 4.14" h x 4.39" w.
Stitch Count measures 77 h x 73 w. When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the finished design will measure approximately 3.85" h x 3.65" w.
Stitch Count measures 95 h x 187. When stitched on 32 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the finished design will measure approximately 5.94" h x 11.69" w.
Stitch Count measures 87 h x 97 w. When stitched on 28 count fabric, using one strand of floss over one fabric thread, the finished design will measure approximately 3.11" h x 3.36" w
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such in the kingdom of heaven"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 155 x 241.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring two Christmas ornaments!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Fossil by Fox and Rabbit using Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count for the Dove Angel is 59 x 59 and the Trumpet Angel is 65 x 58.
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring the phrase "Celebrate the festival of harvest with the first fruits of the crops you sow un your field. Exodus 23:16"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Cocoa Weeks Dye Works ysing Valdani 6-ply floss with DMC Conversions.... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring the phrase "Celebrate the festival of ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in your crops from the field"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Cocoa Weeks Dye Works ysing Valdani 6-ply floss with DMC... Read more
Adapted from a sweet antique sampler in my collection, "On Kindness" is a quick stitch, perfect to celebrate a friendship. The border includes forget-me-nots for rememberance and anemones for gratitude.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32-count "Platinum" by Zweigart, using 5... Read more
A set of 2 antique reproductions and 2 original designs, based on tiny antique fragments sourced from Pennsylvania by an unnamed stitcher. This set is designed to honor her and all unnamed stitchers.
Models stitched on 32-count 'Russian Caramel' by Number12StitchCo (a very warm neutral -... Read more
Owl Terrace, this is a companion pattern to Cardinal Way.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct evenweave Autumn Sun by Barefoot Needleart using Classic Colorworks, DMC, Weeks Dye works, and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 74W x 155H