Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a beautiful purple pansy sampler design with the words "It does me good, thou flowers of spring, Thy blossoms to behold, Thou bloom'st when birds begin to sing, in purple and in gold".
This sampler has no name on it so I lovlingly, refer to it as the Black Cat sampler. I believe the original was crafted in England. There are two sets of initials on the sampler but I have not been able to determine if they are that of the stitchers.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 79 x 116. Finished size is 4" x 6".
"By this work You may see My parents Love to me". Such a sweet sampler, I love the little verse.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, NPI, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 298 x 293. Finished size is 15" x 14.8".
"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn" Elizabeth Lawrence 1644-1720. Second in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 187 x 178. Finished size is 11.7" x 11.2".
"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Pewter from Picture... Read more
This is an outstanding sampler with the verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oer the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With the dear children may she have a part And write thy name thyself upon her... Read more
This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with garden flowers!
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 208w x 196h. Finished size is 11.5w" x 10.5h".
This sampler is an adaptation from a sampler in my collection. This chart contains the pattern for the scissor fob shown along with all finishing instructions.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 204w x 76h. Finished size is 11.33" x 4.22". Finished Size of Pinkeep: 5"w x 3.50"h.
"July 4, 1776". Model stitched on 36 Ct. Legacy linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count is 130W x 100H and the finished size is 7.22" x 5.56".
"A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Tin Roof using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 76W x 76H. Design Size: 6" x 6"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works using Kreinik Silk Mori (4073,4096, 4166e, 4204a, 4214, 7025 Needlepoint Inc. Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 186W x 424H. Finished size is approx 9.3 in wide X 21.2 in high.
"On the alone my Hope relies Beneath thy cross I fall thou art my life my sacrifice My Savior and My All don 1837". What a stunning English sampler! It was so much fun to stitch with all the motifs and bright colors. Not sure if the swans, bull, or parrot is my favorite... okay, maybe the... Read more
"Immortal made what should we mind So much as Immortality we beings for a heaven designed what but a heaven our care should be". Yes, this sampler is large... but such a joy to stitch. this is a stunning English sampler from 1803 done in muted colors.
Wash. Dry. Fold. Repeat. Sound familiar? Not sure how much time you spend in your laundry room... I felt the need to make it a place to enjoy spending time in.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 195 x 193. Finished size is 11.1" x 10.9".
The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care" Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910. This piece is charted for cross stitch but instructions for a variety of stitches are included to stitch the bee skep and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Veldt from... Read more
"If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk in my garden forever." Alfred Lord Tennyson 1809-1892. A sweet little sampler to stitch for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring needlebook set with flowers! This chart also includes the pincushion and scissor fob pattern along with finishing instructions.
Model stitched on 36 ct Gray from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count and finished size varies.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a sampler with the phrase "Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas everyday"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 Winter Woolens by Seraphim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 243 x 222.
This design by Samplers Not Forgotten features the text "Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone" with images of a whale, and anchor and a beach.
Model stitched on 36ct Grey Linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works thread. You will also need Pelican Gray thread from Weeks Dye Works.
Stitch count: 138w x 176h.
"My Soul is fed With Needle & Thread." Model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Misty Rain with Gentle Art Sampler threads or Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 207W x 154H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 81W x 172H for the main piece and 70W x 40H for the inside pocket. Approximate finished size is 4.75" x 9.5".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pear by Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 285W x 237H
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a sampler with a garden theme!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Parchment from Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana silks, Needlepoint inc., and Classic Colorworks or all Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 265x 265.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a sampler with the phrase "Some men get riches yet are always poor. Some get no riches yet have all things"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Winter Woolens by Seraphim using Gloriana Silk threads (Swamp Grass 309 not listed( with Weeks Dye Works conversion. Stitch count is 164 x 172.
"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches. In Beauty green will always grow through Summer sun and Winter snow. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches."
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 183W x 200H Does contain specialty stitches with instructions.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss, Gloriana Silk floss, and Needlepoint Inc silks. Stitch Count: 496W x 202H. Finished size approximately 27.7" x 11.3".