Note from the designer - "At age nine in 1818, Sarah Dutnel created this unusual "tree of life" sampler. A traditional carnation and tulip border in subtle, earthy shades of gold, brown, and cream surrounds the tree. Dogs, deer, birds, stars, potted plants, trees and flowers flank the... Read more
Note from the designer - "Designed after a mid-eighteenth century New Hampshire sampler, this piece is delightfully naive with its oversized animals, insects, and birds. Around 1760, the New-Hampshire Gazette began publishing advertisements for girls' schools, placed by female instructresses,... Read more
This collection by Teresa Kogut includes 9 different designs! They all feature lovely images of homes, flowers, trees, and pets.
"This Small Sampler" model stitched 1 over 2 on 56 count Little Bunny by XJuDesigns, using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 148w x... Read more
Hannah Cummins stitched her sampler in Stockton, England in 1828 when she was 9 years old. A photo of the antique sampler is included in the package. "My thoughts before they are my own are to my God distinctly known. He knows the words I mean to speak ere from opning lips they break.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with Soie d'Alger silks and silk chenille. Stitch Count: 204W x 278H. Finished size: 12 3/4" x 17 3/8" Stitches used: cross stitch, satin stitch, queen stitch, double running stitch, outline stitch, chain stitch, and stitching over one. Stitch diagrams are included.
Model stitched on 46 Ct. Parchment using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Threads listed above are only for part 2. Stitch Count: 83W x 83H. Design Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
"October gave a party, the leaves by hundreds came. The chestnuts, oaks and maples and leaves of every name. the sunshine spread a carpet, and everything was grand. Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band." Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Mariner's Map Legacy Linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 157x97 (finished size 10 1/2" x 6 1/2")
Stitched on your favorite fabric.The embroidery cover was stitched on 32 ct. cream belfast by Zweigart with DMC thread 2 over 2. Stitch counts are 100 x 100 (big square), 45 x 45 (small square), 177 x 122 (All three with border). Finished size on 32 ct is 11 5/8" x 8".
Model stitched on 40 count "Flagstone" linen from Lakeside linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. The model is trimmed with "Robin's Egg" chenille an backed with "Blue Corn" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch Count: 209W x 66H.
Modelx stitched 2 over 2 on 30 count "linen" linen from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Christmas Street - 147W x 76H, To All a Goodnight - 96W x 72H, Christmas Street Lam - 45W x 77H. Optional Mill Hill beads.
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32 count Cream belfast (you can use your favorite fabric!) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 232 x 67 rectangle; 67 x 67 square. Finished size is 14.5 in wide X 4.19 in high
"Pine cones, leafy sidewalks, crisp morning air." "Leaves are falling, Autumn is calling". Model stitched on 36 ct. Faun linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 119 x 63.
Cross stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the sentiment "And so... together they built a life they loved"!
Model stitched on 18ct Stonewashed Aida from Seraphim using a mixture of DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads (with DMC conversion for Weeks Dye Works) Stitch count is 163w x 71h.
Cross stitch pattern from Jardin Prive featuring a very gnomey Christmas!
Stitch this model on your favorite fabric, Model stitched using DMC threads. Stitch count is 130 x 120.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an alpaca in a festive sweater and a Christmas tree! Stitch count of main design is 154w x 124h. Stitch count of smaller version is 94w x 124h. Design also uses Bella Lusso wool 093 and 095.
Sugar Cookie House is chart 3 of 9 in the Houses on Peppermint Lane series.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a sugar cookie themed house and a pot of flowers, accompanied by the sentiment "Sugar cookie house"!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Oaken by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 97 x 87.
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring the sentiment "Joy to the world"!
Model stitched on 25 ct. Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count 43w x 43h.
I love the warm, reassuring glow of Christmas and the feeling of happiness that comes from spending time with people I love! To capture this feeling, I chose one of my favorite winter birds and paired it with my favorite Christmas... Read more
Our sweet bird friends have returned! They're perched atop a snowman on a chilly day, waiting to catch the perfect snowflakes as they fall softly from the sky.
Be sure to check out other designs available in this... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs featuring a moose with Christmas baubles on its antlers! Stitch count 49w x 52h. Model stitched on 36 ct "green slate" fabric from Lakeside Linens.
Four cross stitch patterns from Tiny Modernist featuring the following sentiments:
- Walking in a winter wonderland
- Snowman kisses & winter wishes
- There's snow place like home
- Shake your flakes
Model stitched on 14 count aida with DMC floss. Stitch count 71w x 71h.
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring the scripture "Fear not for I am with you / Be not dismayed for I am your God. Isaiah 41:10". Stitch count 103w x 107h.
Note from the designer: The Lord is our shelter, just like an umbrella shields us from the rain and storms, and we can find refuge under His strength.
"When time who steals our years away
Shall steal our pleasures too
The memory of the past will stay
And half our joys renew
Then think no more of future gloom
These joys will always last
For hope will brighten days to come
And memory guild the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring the word "Heart" on a bag!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid Bag- Charcoal and 32 ct Platinum Belfast using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Perl. Bag stitch count is 28 x 59. Heart Bag Button Pack by Just Another Button Company.
32 ct Platinum Belfast 9x13 will fit both Fob and Pincushion with regular threads used.
Patriotic Ornament Book filled with 14 Patriotic patterns. Models stitched on 16 ct. Aida Vintage Country Mocha using DMC thread. Stitch count is 40 x 62.
Stitch Counts:
4th of July Fireworks: 107 x 92
America The Beautiful: 61 x 53
American Eagle: 111 x 102:
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Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.
Model was stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabby Cat Linens. Stitch... Read more
The idea for this design began with memories of my cat Moggie. She was a very plush kitty with lots of character, and she absolutely loved to sit outside and watch the fish and birds. For the "manor" in her honor I've included a koi pond, a house flanked... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring the word "Flag" on a plaid bag!
Model stitched on the Mad for Plaid Bag in Berry and 32 ct. Natural Belfast Linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Pearl cotton Size 5 threads. Flag Bag Button Pack by Just Another Button Company.... Read more
I was wandering through a thrift shop a while back, and saw a chotchke with this phrase written on it. This design was born, and I've been excited to share this original design with you all from that moment on. I get a good chuckle every time I look at this, and... Read more