This was designed for a retreat in 2025 at Quilter's Station. It is a companion to Kindness Makes Friends, and has the same stitch count and base fabric, as well as some of the same floss colors. Don't miss small
surprises like a sewing machine on the roof and little quilt squares.
Note from designer: & Stripes is a collaboration with Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers. This chart includes the ampersand AND my Stripes chart. We each designed half of the ampersand.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle... Read more
I started this series back in 2024, inspired by the colorful little cards that needles used to be packed in. And, stitched on 40 count, they fit in a standard 5 by 7 frame! For this one, I wanted to celebrate the humble penny - a coin which we've had in our pockets and purses, bought candy
and... Read more
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a spooky Halloween design with the words "The Goblins will get you if you don't watch out".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Natural linen with DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 109 x 89 and the finished size is 5.45" x 4.45".
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas inspired design that says "Peace on Earth".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Natural linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 234 x 234 and the finished size is 13" x 13".
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring beautiful flowers and the word Joy!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using regular Gentle Arts threads and limited edition Gentle Arts threads (not available). DMC Conversion is provided. Stitch count is 93 by 146. Finished size is 4.65" x 7.3".
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a ohio star quilt block inspired design.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Chinchilla linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 89 x 89 and the finished size is 445" x 4.45".
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a peaceful pattern with bramble-y borders and all kinds of stuff growing there. Look for the tiny surprises like scissors, birds, a little dog, and more!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 211 x 140 and the finished size is 10.55" x 7".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Beach Brew from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 370H. Design Size: 16" x 19".
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely patriotic sampler with the phrase "This land was made for me and you"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 125 x 101. Finished size is 6.25" x 5".
This was originally designed for Quilter's Station's fall retreats last year. It was designed to fit on an eighth yard of the 36-count Flax Edinburgh, which makes for economical kitting. Big brick houses, strawberry borders, blocky alphabets, and friendly quilting motifs are quintessential elements... Read more
Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.
Note from designer: This chartpack is a companion to Pennsylvania Christmas Deer, which came out a few months ago. It was one of my most popular charts of the whole year, so I thought I would release the other two sections from a Pennsylvania show towel in my collection. These are from a cutwork... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Colonial Green by Xjudesigns using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 223 x 280.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a quaint snowy Christmas home!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax Linen using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworksm and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 89 x 125. Finished size is 4.45" x 6.25".
This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more
A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Glory glory Halleluia"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 82. Finished with Vintage Chenille from Lady Dot creates and Just Another Buttons.
I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun Quaker sampler!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Brown Paper using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch count is 268 x 283.
Part 4 of an 8 part series. Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count for each part is 170 x 100, the entire sampler is 810 x 170.
Model shipped over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Doubloon Linen by Picture This Plus with Belle Soie Silk floss. Stitch counts are all 80 x 90. Finished Sizes are 5 x 5.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Specialty Stitch Used: Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 160x210. Design Size: 8" x 10 1/2"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Old Town Blend from R&R Reproductions or any tea/coffee-dyed linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 222 x 235. Design Size: 11" x 12"
Model stitched on 40 count fabric of your choice using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 251 x 292. Finished size is 12.55" x 14.6".
Model stitched on 40 count fabric using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 200 x 110. Finished Size: 10" x 5 1/2".