Note from the designer - "The design of this piece was inspired by fine examples of early eighteenth century American and English needlework pictures. A picture like this would have been stitched as a painting, with great attention to detail, shading, color, and composition." The design... Read more
This American sampler was stitched on a loosely woven homespun linen with vegetable-dyed silk threads. Despite its size and simplicity, the design is striking, delicate, and well-balanced. Eunice Morton was born in 1783 in Gorham County, Maine. Sometime in 1809-1810, she married Jesse Harding, and... Read more
A unique four-sided geometric border is the highlight of this American sampler, consisting of nine rows of letters and numerals surrounded by a counted satin stitch sawtooth inner border. The design looks like something that might have inspired the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. I have not been able... Read more
This sampler is a fanciful adaptation of 19th century American and English sampler motifs. Fluffy white sheep are outstanding on a large green lawn that stretches between two elegant red brick houses that are flanked by flying eagles. Needlework pictures of this type can be considered as traditional... Read more
Note from the designer - "Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Elisabeth Hoover and one other student of the former Mrs. Galligher of Lancaster are known to have named Mrs. Leah Bratten on their samplers in 1803. The twin Bratten sisters, Leah and Rachel, both married schoolmasters, kept schools with them,... Read more
Note from the designer: "A gift from the collection of Rosalind and Edwin Miller to the museum. Emma Lerch was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in 1830, and she stitched this sampler in her thirteenth year. It is a very simple work, with a lovely meandering floral border. While perhaps... Read more
Note from the designer: "Samplers worked with black backgrounds are unique to New England, and this one is designed after a late 18th century Massachusetts piece. A portly clergyman is depicted strolling between a fashionable lady under a parasol, and a church or meeting -house; with a frisky... Read more
The original Scottish antique sampler had never been framed and so it was in excellent condition with the same vibrant, unfaded colors on the front as well as on the back. An unusual, elaborate four-sided undulating floral and leaf border surrounds a central reserve with a brief moral verse. Adam... Read more
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Linen over your choice with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 88W x 95H. Design Size: 7" x 7". Comes with a star button.
"I pray to Heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house and all that shall inhabit it...May none but honest and wise ever rule under this roof. John Adams."
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 93 x 93. Shown finished in a frame from The Family Tree - Style: Marshall, Finish: Fleamarket, Color: Blackbird.
"Twas eighteen hundred sixty-one, the Civil War had just begun. - In eighteen hundred sixty-three Lincoln declared all the slaves free. - In eighteen hundred sixty-five few good men were left alive. - I'll pay respects to all I owe & help their Seeds of Freedom grow."
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 48x48. Design Size: 4" x 4"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 149x102. Finished size: 10 5/8" x 7 1/4".
"God Bless America." "Land That I Love." Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. American Chestnut using Gentle Art Sampler floss. Stitch count for Elephant is 68x56 & for Donkey 66x61.
"America - Land that I love." Model stitched over 2 on 32 Ct. Lambswool Linen with DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 112H. Design Size: 7" x 7"
"Free from sea to sea". Model stitched on 28 Ct. Natural Cashel linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60wx44h. Comes with flag button.
All models stitched on 32 Ct. Wren Belfast by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. (DMC alternates are 3808 613 221 3051 842 167 3021 310 712 3064 640 169) "Western Scrub Jay" - Stitch Count: 69x69. Design Size: 5" x 5" "Black Capped... Read more
"The bell proclaims on Liberty Hill, freedom reigns & always will."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 135x65. Design Size: 8" x 4".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast linen with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads & Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 56W x 69H. Design Size: 4" x 5" Comes with beads and star charm.
Model is stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Cashel linen using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 31x73. Design Size: 3" x 6"
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct Light Mocha by Zweigart using Gentle Art Threads. (DMC alternates are (839, 937 932 310 B5200 355 930 3827 3023 644 3859. Linen to be cut into all the pieces for pincusion, top of box, thread keeper, needle book and scissor fob. Templates & instructions included for... Read more
"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place is proud of him. Abe Lincoln." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85x144. Design Size: 6" x 9"
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Wren Cashel linen using Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 30x30. Design Size: 3" x 3" Star Charm included
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Wren Cashel Linen using Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 23W x 31H. Design Size: 2" x 3"
Another fun collection of nine little offerings from Heartstring Samplery this time with a patriotic theme that you can complete as ornaments, needle cases, scissors fobs, little pillow, and much more!
Models stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count each about 30 x 30. The finished design size is approx. 2" x 2".
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