In 1894, in the small town of Pouance, there lived a young girl named Lea
Letourneur. Unlike many embroiderers of her time, who endlessly repeated their neat red alphabets, Lea dreamed of light, of flowers, and of birds. Stitch by stitch, her needle traced an alphabet bursting with life, bordered... Read more
In 1857, little Mariette let her needle wander like a gentle breath. From her diligent hands was born a sampler full of delicacy, touched with softness and grace. Its floral border, rich with varied motifs, still seems to whisper the secrets of her young stitcher's heart.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 300 x 217 and the finished size is 15" x 10.85".
In 1892, the young stitcher Josephine poured all her patience into creating her large sampler. Garlands of roses, delicate bouquets, singing birds- a whole garden seems to bloom beneath her stitches, vibrant with tenderness and color. Her work, offered to her parents, carries a touching tribute- and... Read more
Reproduction of a French Sampler. In 1861, Mademoiselle Leroux let a delicate vase of flowers bloom beneath her needle, a gift for her uncle and aunt. A timeless bouquet, suspended in the grace of passing day.
Stitched on 16 count Zweigart linen. The stitch count is 271 x 206 and the finished size is 16.94" x 12.88".
Here we find an alphabet intertwined with irises, religious symbols with singular shapes, and a border of stylized roses that seems to whisper the elegance of days gone by.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 400 x 411 and the finished size is 20" x 20.55".
This timelessly elegant alphabet sampler takes you on a journey to the heart of the alphabet, where rows of darning stitches mingle with traditional motifs.
Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Zephirine in 1876. This classic alphabet book invites you to explore... Read more
Impossible to resist the charm of this delightful flower basket... Each petal seems to have been gathered at dawn, when the light still caresses the blossoms with infinite softness. Beneath your needle, spring comes to life stitch by stitch, in a tender and luminous harmony that instantly makes you... Read more
This cross stitch pattern is worked in one color and features a lacy border, two swans at the top and a vase with flowers in the center.
Chart recommends 36ct Ancient Blue Linen using Au Ver a Soie Soie de Paris, or Soie d'Alger thread (listed). DMC alternative is B5200. Stitch count: 257 x 349.
Looking for springtime colors for your stitching moments? The Marguerite sampler is for you! This delicate design features several alphabets elegantly framed by simple borders. Shades of green and pink harmonize beautifully on a cream linen, creating a soft, romantic atmosphere. Its simplicity... Read more
This is a reproduction of a French sampler. Little embroiderer Lucie embroidered a beautiful alphabet and then chose to embellish it with two trees with birds. She adorned her initial with two griffins.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Soie d'Alger, Gentle Arts, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 310 x 262. Finished size is 19.38" x 16.38".