Heart's Ease Examplar Workes Cross Stitch Patterns

Award-Winning Sampler Design
Winner of two top awards at the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibit (March) and a First Place Ribbon in the Sampler / Multi-Stitch Category.

Stitched over one on 40-count Lakeside Linen "Vintage Fawn" using one strand of floss. Model stitched with... Read more about North Carolina Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.

"This work I leave to those I love. When I have flown to worlds above. Where all my sorrows will be o'er. Where loved ones meet to part no more."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie threads with DMC and NPI conversions. Stitch count is 231 x 309. Finished size: 11 1/2 x 15 3/8.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Strawflower from Lakeside Linens using either Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and NPI threads. Stitch count: 441 x 535. Finished size: 22 x 26 3/4.

"A soft wind blows through the Spanish moss that hangs from the live oak trees. The trees that line the long road home to distant memories of a fine old house with columns tall and porches all around. Where the sweet scent of magnolia blooms, in the spring abound. A lady fair in a flowery gown,... Read more about A Time Forever Gone - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more about A Maryland Inspiration - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!

Pattern is stitched on 40... Read more about Cottage by the Sea Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

A Sampler originally designed for the Queen City Sampler Guild's 20th Anniversary as a 5-part mystery sampler. Chart includes the full 5 part tutorial with color diagrams to stitch this sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or... Read more about Queen City Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Peace on Earth, Good will to all."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Misty Rain from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or DMC floss with NPI and Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 159 x 227.

Also required but not listed W61, W114, W112 and CR02.

Antrim's Folly - A Burlington County Inspiration Sampler No. 5 in the 13 Colonies Series. Inspired by the Mary Antrim sampler, once part of Betty Ring's collection.

Stitched on 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie. Stitch Count: 257 x 355.... Read more about Antrim's Folly - Burlington County Inspiration Cross Stitch

Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a set of designs themed around the Mayflower!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using either Belle Soie or DMC threads.

Note from designer: "A reproduction miniature blanket chest I had made from an antique I found on line is available through a vendor listed in the chart. Tray lifts out for more storage beneath. Quilt serves as a floss and utensil holder. The needle book contains its own mattress style... Read more about Mary Sophia's Pennsylvania German Sewing Set - Cross Stitch

Note from designer: "The verse was composed by me in remembrance of the wonderful times I spent driving through the Brandywine Valley and admiring the beautiful old stone houses and scenery."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or NPI... Read more about Stone House on the Brandywine - Cross Stitch Pattern

"And so they came sojourners all praying for providence while heeding the call."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using either Belle Soie, NPI or DMC floss. Stitch count: 259 x 304. Finished size: 12 7/8 x 15 x 1/8.

Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a pincushion set with cherries and a bird!

Pattern is stitched on a 13" x 10" cut of 36 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or DMC floss.

"Teach me to feel another's woe to hide the faults I see. That mercy I to others show that mercy show to me."

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens usign either The Gentle with DMC or all DMC floss. Stitch count is 283 x 283.