Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more
Arabesque is my Art Deco-ish contribution to the world of red samplers. This design started with the alphabet and it was so fun finding and developing motifs that had the same general feel. I love the slightly asymmetrical look of the mandala on the bottom left and the fan in the upper right. But... Read more
Florigraphica 2 - African Daisy is the third in my Florgraphica 2 series which features Cottage Garden Threads for the flowers. Where my other designs used two colors of CGT threads for the flowers, this one uses only one, Viola. I have also provided a DMC conversion in the chart. You can also find... Read more
Fall Sunshine is the first in a seasonal series of smalls featuring mandalas. Fall Sunshine is stitched in gorgeous jewel-toned over-dyed flosses. As always, I provide a DMC conversion in the chart as well. This design was previously released in the fall issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher... Read more
Years and years ago, I designed a piece called Pennsylvania Pinwheel. It was a Carriage House samplings design and a few months ago I saw a photo of it on someone's blog and loved the motion I saw in the design. I just had to recreate that feeling!
The sampler version of this design is... Read more
Originally, I planned for these to be included in the Animals sampler design above, but the project quickly grew into something to big to be included in that chart pack.
These designs are so fun and can be stitched in any color, on any linen, and finished in any way possible! Each pincushion has a Stitch Count of: 74 Wide by 52 High. FOr Camels and Tigers needs DMC0313.
Cross Stitch pattern from Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring a sampler with the phrase "The lord is mu shepherd, I shall not want"!
The model was stitched on 36ct. Jackalope from Lapin Loops, suggested fabric listed, using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Work Threads. Stitch count is 124 x 152.
Cross Stitch pattern from Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
The model was stitched on 36ct. Small Potatoes from Lapin Loops, fabric suggestion listed using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 139 x 245.
Note from the designer: To go along with the new Classic Colorworks threads, London Fog, Weathervane, and Misty Mauve, I've created a design that can be stitched in different color ways.
Nashville 2024 New Classic Colorworks Thread Pack includes three 5-yard skeins of Classic Colorworks... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers featuring a sampler!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 118w X 170h and 107w X 161h.
A Nashville 2024 Filigram design featuring some rabbits making carrot cake!
Pattern can be stitched using Dinky Dye, Gentle Arts, or DMC threads and 32 ct Belfast in Raw, Summer Khaki, Light Mocha, or Vintage Country Mocha. Stitch count is 103 x 152
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.
Main Street embraces life in a small town with a patriotic flair. This main street is a stitcher's dream featuring everything from a coffee shop to a fabric and cross-stitch shop.
The model was stitched on 30 Ct Weeks Dye Works Parchment. Stitch Count: 306 x 106.
This year Matilda is dressed up as a Nutcracker. Inspired from my childhood Christmas Eve memories where my sister and I danced to the Nutcracker Suite at my grandparents' home.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct Picture This Plus Vellum. Stitch Count: 52 x 66.
This is a companion piece for the Ann Harper 1839 sampler. It includes charts for the Pin Drum and Pin Cushions, as well as full instructions for constructing the Pin Drum. Pin Drum Stitch Count 270w X 105h. The model was stitched on Fox and Rabbit 36ct Desert Taipan Linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads.
Dreaming of Daisies is an original sampler. Stitch Count 215w X 159h. The sampler was stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40 Count Saltbush linen, using Colour and Cotton threads not listed (Coal, Chestnuts Roasting, Snowflake, Tree Lot, Tulle, Witches Brew, Bobbins, Tadpole). DMC alternatives provided.
Continuing our insect series, They Come at Night celebrates Lunar Moths. Stitch Count 185w X 185h. The model was stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40ct Black Swan linen using DMC threads.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Black Swan linen ( suggested fabric listed) using DMC threads. Stitch count is 185 x 185.
Our companion piece for They Come at Night is Queen of the Night. Stitch count 77w X 95h. The model was stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40ct Black Swan linen using DMC and Kreinik thread.
Model stitched on 28ct Ivory Jobelan by Wichelt Imports - 1/4 yard (18" X 26"). Requires 9 colors of Sulky Petite Blendables, 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads, and 1 color of Sullivans Floss. Stitch Count: 248w X 148h
Abuzz at Midnight is one of my all time favorite designs! I love the saturated colors and the florals so much! This piece was originally offered as a Hello From Liz Mathews membership exclusive and is now a general release.
Pattern was stitched on 36 count Sapphire linen from Fiber on a... Read more
I love the various looks you can achieve by simply switching the color palette of a pattern, and I really can't decided which of these two is my favorite! The Indigo version was stitched on 56 count linen and it's miniature size is absolutly charming! Finished as a pillow, it has been trimmed in... Read more
The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit over 2 threads with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye... Read more
Note from the designer - Meant to be hung in a prominent place in your house so that there are no more excuses by family members for improper use of special snips.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Dirt Track by Fox and Rabbit with 1 over 2 threads using Black Licorice floss from The Gentle... Read more