Note from designer: Isabella Hunter was born February 16, 1875 in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. There was a paper originally attached to the back of the sampler with the written words "Isa(bella) & Ma". This suggests that maybe Isa and her mother worked on this sampler together.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a row of kids with the phrase "In life we all will stumble and find it hard to stand. Make the journey easier by walking hand in hand"!
Stitched on 18ct Aida using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Dmc conversion for overdyed threads provided. Stitch count: 212 x 94.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a lovely needle case with the phrase "Carpe Acus. Seize the needle"!
Stitched on 'Latte' 18ct Aida by Fiber on a Whim using Treenway Silks. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch counts are 36 x 57 and 43 x 17. Finished pouch size on 18 count is 5" x 3 1/4".
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
Fabric is 40 count Flax by Zweigart. Stitch count is 90 by 127. Threads are Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue, Jakey Brown, Milady's Teal, Pea Pod, Pine Needles, St. Bernard, Sunkissed, Used Brick; Sampler Threads Barn Grey, Shaker White. A full DMC conversion is provided. This piece will fit in a 5 by 7 frame, if the rabbet is shallow enough.
Part one in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a log cabin, horsewoman, sugar maple trees and field of flax.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Part two in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a historic stone house situated amongst apple trees.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more
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