Made in Providence, Rhode Island, this sampler is a superb example of the work done at Miss Mary (Polly) Balch's school, one of the most important female learning institutions in America at that time. Combining sophisticated architectural, landscape and figural motifs with elaborate and unusual... Read more
This wonderfully symmetrical English sampler features a pair of silky floating swans and large twin sunflowers, executed in a rich natural palette of color. Birds fly over the tops of three flower-trees in the top third. A sumptuous basket of fruit is stitched between the golden swans, and towering... 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
The original sampler, made in England in 1848, was stitched with cross, counted satin, petit point, and eyelet stitches on an extremely fine glazed linen of approximately fifty threads per inch.
It is unusual to find such a meticulously and finely stitched sampler at this late date, when... Read more
This mid-eighteenth-century Scottish band sampler features many classic seventeenth-century patterns, executed in cross, eyelet, double running, counted satin, back, and queen stitches.
The virtually unfaded color was reproduced from the front of the sampler. Six pattern bands precede... Read more
This is an expansive English sampler with an unusual four-sided leafy branch and floral border, centering a very busy reserve filled with baskets of fruits and flowers, stylized trees and plants, birds, lions rampant, butterflies, rabbits, and stags. A large building/mansion/institution is at the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a lovely autumn harvest with the word "Harvest"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring Jinx and Hex, two mischievous Halloween cats! The pattern contains 2 Black Cats patterns, a scissor case and cat face.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum Linen using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Jinx- 52... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring nine Christmas ornaments with Santa Claus, gnomes. trees, and many more Christmas decorations!
Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes are:
3 Kings- 66 x... Read more
The sentinel serpent guards the garden from all thieves and evil-doers. This pattern stitch count is 46 x 96 stitches, with 15 DMC colors and was stitched on 14 ct Aida.
Fall is such a fun time of year and it includes so many things I love. This is my fun take on the transition that happens as we move through the season. In designing this piece, I wanted something can stay up all the way thru Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 46ct Topaz by Fiber on a Whim using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch Count 375 x 100.
Christmas is my favorite time of year! Especially singing and playing carols. While this isn't really a Christmas carol, it is one of those songs I look forward to playing throughout the holiday season.
Pattern is stitched on 36ct using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count 300 x 50 side and 85 x 86 top.
One of my favorite summer flowers is the sunflower. They are just so bright and cheerful! This is my interpretation of sunflowers as a biscornu.
Pattern is stitched on 37 ct Corn Tassel Legacy Linen by Access Commodities using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count each side is 95 x 95 (2 sides)
This sampler is a cute, simple representation of one of my favorite Christmas hymns. With adorable Christmas motifs like the deer, advent wreath, variegated threads and Mill hill treasures, this pattern is the perfect holiday sampler! "The holly and the ivy when they are both full grown of all... Read more
Potting House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Olive Branch Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
Garden House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Wisteria Lane Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
Celebrate the emergence of the cicada broods with this cross stitch pattern of a neon cicada! The wings have a smooth, neon gradient effect that uses only DMC colors. The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is easily finished in standard sized frames. Pattern is shown in full... Read more
Another in the series that started with Blueberry, Strawberry, and Pear. House on Kiwi hill is a celebration of my favorite color!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Wren by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 133 x 96.
Chart 2 of 6 in the Blueberry Ridge Gardens series.
There will be six charts in this series. Three are square and three are rectangular. If your customers would like to stitch as one piece, the entire design will be 366 x 366, so make sure they get a piece of linen big enough to fit.
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Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a Halloween cat next to a witches hat with the phrase "Beware, Witching hour"!
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Thunder Cloud Stoney Creek hand-dyed fabric (not listed) using DMC, Creek Colors (DMC substitutes listed),... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Petal Pusher featuring a Venus Flytrap plant!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dulce de Leche from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 102 x 123. Finished size is 6.5" x 7.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a new series that has a haunted cuckoo clock with a vintage Halloween feel!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Mocha Parchment Webs from Fabric Flair using DMC floss. Stitch count is 141 x 200 for the entire piece. Finished size is 8.81" x 12.5".