Model stitched on 34 Ct. Wren Wing Legacy Linen or 32 count Flax Belfast Linen with Au Ver A Soie (DMC conversion available in the box). Stitch Count: 109W x 109H.
Stitched on 30 count White Swan Legacy Linen and 30 count Soft Willow Legacy Linen OR 28 count Antique White Cashel Linen and 28 count Mint Green Cashel Linen Au Ver A Soie SOIE 100/3 (Blanc, 053, 076, 223, 240, 264, 273, 362, 383, 447, 619, 690, 705) with DMC conversions available in the box. The... 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.
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson 1830-1886. Fourth in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Lilac Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 120H x 94W. Finished Size: 7 1/2" x 6". Finished cube is 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". Comes with embellishment pack. Includes finishing instructions. Pansy Bunny (JNLEPB) discontinued.
"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence
Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from
All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind... Read more
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on 50 count linen and it was perfectly executed.
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
"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.
A delightful mix of all things Autumn - colorful leaves, grapes, pumpkins, apples, acorns, purple asters and a chrysanthemum in the center, this circular piece joins our other "Mix" designs.
Model stitched on 32 CT Zweigart Raw Belfast Linen with DMC and Weeks Peach Cobbler Floss. Stitch count is 49 x 49.
"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly colored beauty.
This sampler can either be done in mainly cross stitch (there are a couple of stitches in the alphabet but even those could be done in cross stitch) or have fun playing and fill in with Stem Stitch. I love the look of Stem Stitch, it is kind of like painting with thread. "Lord what is... Read more
"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue and coral is outstanding.
Helping in the Coneflowers is the summer installment of my Dogs in the Garden series, where dogs enjoy their favorite garden activities through four seasons. This chihuahua is doing his best with the gardening chores! All four of the series fit into a traditional 5 x 7 frame for easy finishing! ... Read more
This primitive garden scene was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 66W x 65H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
Celebrate your love by stitching this sweet sampler. Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 41W x 59H. Design Size: 3" x 4"
Lovely floral sampler stitched on 28 Ct. Country French Chantilly linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 94H. Finished Size is 4.36 in wide X 6.71 in high.
Stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha Linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 80W x 194H. Design Size: 5" x 13".
Note: There is not DMC conversion listed for Classic Color Works Stem.
Model stitched on 10ct. Country Mocha Tula using Weeks Dye Works & Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 50 x 70. Cut Size: 11" x 14". Buttons by Just Another Button Company.
Pattern by Carriage House Samplings featuring cute Quaker sampler designs saying "Merry Christmas".
Models stitched on 40-count linen using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count: 171 x 75 or 187 x 56 and the finished sizes are 8.55" x 3.75" and 9.35" x 2.8".
Model stitched on 10ct. Lambswool Heatherfield using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 50 x 50. Finished size: 11" x 13". Buttons by Just Another Button Company.
It's Spring Time - that means freshly cut flowers, birdhouses, and leisurely days spent in the garden. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Rose Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 112H and the finished size is 6.36" x 8".
Cute little design featuring adorable ladybugs. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Examplar Linen from Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 59W x 87H.
Stitched on 28 count Lambswool Linen with DMC floss, Classic Color Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 81W x 109H. This pattern also includes a design for a bookmark which is not shown on the cover.