Proverbs 31:19- "She Layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff"
A distaff is a tool used in spinning. It is designed to hold the unspun fibers, keeping them untangled and thus easing the spinning process. It is most commonly used to hold flax and wool, but can... Read more
Proverbs 31:14- She is like the Merchants' Ships. She bringeth her food from afar.
Model was stitched on 32ct "Lunar" linen from Be Stitch Me using threads from Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks. Stitch count is 130 x 155.
An original sampler featuring Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in a more primitive design centered around history and an old white chapel reminding us of God's Grace.
The model was stitched on 28 Ct Colour & Cotton Light Brown Sugar. Stitch Count: 127 x 167.
Note from the designer - "ANN WHITTAKER created an almost comically theatrical sampler depicting Adam and Eve, angels, pious verses, and elaborate meandering vines beneath dramatic multi-colored draperies and tassels. Hovering over the verse which is framed by large columns, are two angels with... Read more
Note from the designer - "This unusual sampler is probably of Scottish origin. The distinctive French-inspired mansion house and the peacocks are commonly found on Scottish samplers. Adam and Eve are realistically stitched in the Garden, by effectively working two quite simple stitches together:... Read more
Note from the designer - "So many unusual and enigmatic features were left by Ann Carbutt on her sampler, made when she was sixteen years old, very likely in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The surname "Carbutt" is first found in Cheshire after the... Read more
Note from the designer - "This wonderful English sampler has to be an original inspired composition by a very clever young girl with a singular artistic vision! Potbellied cherubs fly trumpeting alongside a doughy, asexual Adam and Eve, beneath whom perch an enormous plumed Bird of Paradise on a... Read more
In the upper register of this finely stitched English sampler there is featured an unusual vignette of Adam and Eve beneath the tree of life (with a menacing black faced serpent) flanked by mirror image brick cottages, followed by a pious verse:
There is so much going on in this fascinating English sampler that it's hard to know where to begin looking. Apart from the somewhat conventional Adam and Eve at the top center, adorable flying cherubs flank them and the apple tree, bearing gold rings and sprays of flowers. The verse is as... Read more
What makes this early Victorian English sampler so intriguing are the wonderfully naive figures of Adam, Eve and St. Michael flanking the Tree of Life. St. Michael's sword is drawn to slay the serpent, but he hardly looks formidable with his large feet and doughy body. Playskool-like Adam and Eve... Read more
Note from the designer: "The flight into Egypt is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew. Soon after Mary and Jesus were visited by the Magi, who had learned that King Herod intended to kill the male infants in that region, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to flee... Read more
Note from the designer: "German and Dutch samplers are known for their iconography, especially the symbolic religious motifs. This piece, reproduced from the collection of the Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, portrays many of these motifs. Adam and Eve, in particular, are often... Read more
Try as we might, we cannot find another sampler to compare with this one by Sarah Brignell. It is a sampler unto itself: truly an original piece of folk art. The tiny central cartouche with the densely stitched scene floats like a little world unto itself in the midst of the exuberant garden of... Read more
From Isaiah 9:6 - "For Unto Us a Child is Born, Unto Us a Son is Given, and the Government Shall Be Upon His shoulder and His Name Shall be Called.....Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace..." By Connie Abel. Stitch Count: 188H x 244W. Model stitched on 14 Ct. Antique White Aida. Stitch Count: 188x244
"Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Angels guard me through the night & keep me safe 'til morning light." Model stitched on 40 count Antique Cotton Linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 104W x 144H. (DMC alternates are 3777 310 3012 831 535)
"Kindness warms the heart, Prayer warms the soul."
Cute Ursula Michael design featuring quilts hanging on a clothesline. Stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Finished design size: 17 1/2W x 6H. Cut size piece is 24 x 12.
"The Lord watches over all who love him - Psalm 145:20". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Tumbleweed linen with Weeks Dye Works (Fawn, Chestnut, Red Pear, Lancaster Red, Kudzu) and Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Sarsparilla, Chamomile). Stitch Count: 123W x 93H.
Model stitched on 36 count Heritage linen by Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silk (or DMC alternative: 950, 730, 833, 3023, 844, 502, 632). Stitch count: 143x143.
I asked Jesus "How much do you love me?" He answered "This much" and He stretched out His arms and died.
Model stitched on 28 ct Cream Cashel linen using DMC floss, also Glissengloss Rainbow blending thread. Stitch count 111 x 108. (NOTE: custom cut of 14x14). Finished size is 8" x 7.75"
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring the scripture "Do not grow weary in well doing, for in due season ye shall reap." - Galatians 6:9.
Stitched over 2 on 28 count vintage evenweave with your choice of The Gentle Art sampler threads or DMC floss. Stitch count: 98w x 144h. Finished size: 7" x 10.25". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a blue jay nestled among holly berries, accompanied by the scripture "Whatsoever things are lovely, think on these things. Phil. 4:8"!
Model stitched on 14 count antique white aida fabric with DMC floss. Stitch count 83w x 62h. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring an overflowing cornucopia and Psalm 107:1, "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good!"
Model stitched on 28 ct antique white Lugana fabric with DMC thread. Stitch Count: 111w x 101h. Finished size: 7 7/8" x 7 1/8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a pumpkin and the bible verse "Unto Thee Oh God, Do We Give Thanks. - Psalm 75:2"
Model stitched over 2 on 28 ct antique white Lugana fabric with DMC thread. Stitch Count: 138w x 61h. Finished size: 9 3/4" x 4 1/4". Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring the bible quote "Lean not unto thine own understanding. -Proverbs 3:5"
Recommended fabric is 28 ct mushroom lugana using The Gentle Arts floss or DMC equivalents. Stitch count: 99w x 147h. Approx. size for each heart is 8.18 x 7.37. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty And Me Designs featuring four inspirational bible quotes! "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow -Matthew 6:28". "Whatsoever things are lovely...think on these things -Phil 4:8". "The season of singing has come. -Song of Songs 2:12".... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty And Me Designs featuring a bird and birdhouse with the quote "Let us come before him in Thanksgiving and make a joyful noise. -Psalm 95:2"
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct white Lugana using DMC floss. Stitch count is 130 x 98.
"Eat this bread and drink this cup." 1 Cor 11:26 A Child's First Communion will be celebrated and remembered for years to come and our sampler will help to keep the sweet memory of that special day alive. This would be a lovely gift for the boy or girl who worked so hard to achieve their... Read more
Madonna and Child is a stunning inspirational design that is suitable in any decor. It would make a lovely picture to decorate your home at Easter. Easter Lilies grace the feet of the serene Madonna holding the child. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, general instructions / stitch... Read more
"Life is Precious. Handle with Prayer" is a caring message. Some wild and some not so wild critters are living together in Earths fragile environment. We can bring a bit of nature's fauna into our home; if only on our walls. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, general instructions / stitch guide. Stitch Count: 59w X 83h. Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida.
Jesus celebrates the Passover seder with his disciples in this intimate version of The Last Supper. The elements are on the table and he is blessing them as well as speaking with his followers. This small interpretation of such a momentous event is well designed by Linda Gillum. The chart is in full... Read more
Friendly woodland animals surround a gentle St Francis Bear. The prayer reads: "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light and where there is sadness, joy."... Read more
Our most elegant Noah's Ark design from Kooler Design Studio, this big and beautiful detailed design by Nancy Rossi depicts the Old Testament story so well. The inscription at the bottom of the piece so aptly says: "And they went into the art two by two as God commanded". Stitch Count: 134w X 239h. Finished size in 14 Ct: 9-1/2w X 17h in. Design by Nancy Rossi.
Amazing Grace, one of our Best Loved Hymns designs, is a beloved and well known gospel song. The simple melody and words by John Newton written over 200 years ago are still dear to our hearts today.
Each chart pack comes with a full color chart with with easy-to-read symbols and graphs.... Read more
One of our best loved Hymns designs, Blessed Assurance, is a beloved and well known gospel song. This classic American gospel song was written by blind poetess Fanny Crosby over 100 years ago and is still dear to our hearts today. Kooler Design Studio is releasing many of our Best Loved Hymns in... Read more
Jesus Love Me is a popular Christian hymn sung by children all over the world! This classic American gospel song with lyrics by Anna Warner and melody by William B. Bradbury and is dear to our hearts.
Each chart pack comes with a full color chart with with easy-to-read symbols and graphs.... Read more
Just As I Am is a classic American gospel song by Charlotte Elliot about spiritual awakening. This beautiful bucolic and elegant scene is a perfect complement to the sentiment of the lyrics!
Each chart pack comes with a full color chart with with easy-to-read symbols and graphs. Each... Read more