This sampler was obtained from the M. Finkel and Daughter antique collectors who describe this sampler in their catalog as follows: "Documented Irish samplers are rare, and this one offers strong visual appeal with excellent color and composition. A fine, large alphabet, little house, pots of... Read more
Ireland: Elizabeth Martin, circa 1789, a Mountmellick Irish Quaker Sampler
Guernsey: Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Guernsey, Channel Island Sampler
Wales: Sarah Williams, Holyhead, Wales 1864
Scotland: Jean Donaldson, 1826, a Scottish Sampler and Anne Phillip, Edinburgh 1818
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Every year, March 17th. St. Patrick's Day, heralds another year of drinking, shenanigans, and green-colored everything. I'm personally looking forward to curling up on my couch and chugging down a large Shamrock Shake from McDonald's in one disgusting but impressive gulp.
"Know When to Hold 'Em....Know when to Fold 'Em". Although Kenny was crooning about a poker game, the lyrics remind us that life is a story of probability. All of life is about decisions, for which outcomes are unknown. We make our best guesses that things will turn out more or less... Read more
Get ready for our Feathered Friends Nashville Collaboration at the Nashville Needlework Market! What do you get when 12 floss artists and a wooden birdhouse join forces? An adorable monthly series called 'Feathered Friends'! Partnering with Julie from Paisleys and Polkadots, we've... Read more
Model was stitched on 32 ct linen from Be Stitch me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Colour and Cotton, The Gentle Arts, Weeks and Wisper from Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 83 x 54. Finished Size: 4.6 x 3.0.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a bird for the month of August in the Feathered Friends series!
Model stitched on 32 count Beautiful Beige by Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch count is 56w x 56h. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.5". Sign stitch count is 50 x 10. Finished size is 3.13" x 0.63".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a moon lit cottage surrounded by a moth, the moon and flowers!
Model stitched on 28 count Black linen by Zweigart using ThreadworX Night Garden Palette. Stitch count: 60w x 60h. Sides: 60w x 18h. Finished size is approximately 4.29" x 4.29".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring Easter chicks out on an egg hunt!
Model stitched on 40 count Saltbush by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks with Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 80w x 98h. Finished size is 4" x 4.9".
A Reproduction of a sampler from Israel Township, Preble County, Ohio
The pattern was stitched on 40 count Zweigart Newcastle, color - Platinum using NPI silks. Stitch Count: 298 high x 251 wide. Finished size: 11.9" high x 11.7" wide
The pattern was stitched on 40 count Fox & Rabbit linen, color - Saltbush using NPI silks. Stitch count: 274 tall x 196 wide. Finished size: 13.7" x 9.8" wide.
A Reproduction of a Hutterite sampler from South Dakota
The pattern was stitched on 45 count Legacy linens, color - Jersey Cream using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count: 383 high x 390 wide. Finished size: 17.02" high x 17.33" wide.
A Reproduction of a sampler from Stanford, Dutchess, County, New York.
The pattern was stitched on 40 count Zweigart linen, color - Cafe' au Lait using NPI silks. Stitch count: 235 tall x 232 wide. Finished size: 11.75" high x 11.6" wide.
The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches. May be stitched on linen or Aida Cloth.
Stitchers are encouraged to stitch on a darker, warm groundcloth and light, creamy-beige and green teal for the fibers using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the phrase "Hello Spring"!
Stitched on 32 ct. Belfast linen vintage stormy clouds by Zweigart with Romy's Creations and DMC. Stitch count is 97 x 67. Finished size is 6.06" x 4.19".
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring cats for the months of March and April!
Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 53 x 53 and 60 x 56. Finished sizes are 3.31 in wide X 3.31 in high and 3.75 in wide X 3.5 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring cats for the months of May and June!
Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 57 x 58 and 58 x 58.Finished sizes are 3.56 in wide X 3.63 in high and 3.63 in wide X 3.63 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with hydrangeas! This 10-page booklet includes 1 small sampler, 1 needlebook cover with 2 scissor fobs and 2 WELCOMES!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 176 X 187 stitches. Finished size is 5.5 in wide X 5.84 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with Waterlilies! This 10-page booklet includes 3 borders or bookmarks, 1
needlebook cover or small pin pillow and 3 fun WELCOMES!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 197 x 117 stitches. Finished size is 6.16 in wide X 3.66 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with a basket of birds! This 10-page booklet includes 2 needlebook covers and a lovely WELCOME! Plus an alphabet & numbers for personalizing your piece.
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Parchment Linen from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 185 x 169 stitches.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with a red house! This 10-page booklet includes 3 bookmarks, 2 extra borders, plus another lovely WELCOME!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Parchment Linen from Weeks Dye Works or 32 count Cream. Stitch count is 191 x 192... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring beautiful flowers designed for the Rainbow Night Garden SAL!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Kiwi Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Threadworx threads. Stitch count is 54 wide x 56 high. Finished size is 1.93 in wide X 2 in high.
Caroline College 1823 is a stunning sampler from the collection of Myriam Riley, who also stitched the sampler. I can't tell you how much I love this one. The organic border had me hook line and sinker. I have been a bad influence on Myriam as she now owns a number of samplers.
Mary Fosh 1821 has been an eight month stitch along for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild, and she has a beautiful palette, and despite being English she looks like American Folk Art to me. She was so enjoyable to stitch, and I am so excited to share her with you.
This is a continuation of the "Going to" series with - Going to Market -I had this done last August but really wanted to save it for the Nashville Needlework Market.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha using Gentle Art & Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch count: 111 x 78. Finished size is 5.55 in wide X 3.9 in high.
Going to the Chapel - just a small little design, where you could commemorate your own wedding or stitch for somebody who is getting married.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha using Gentle Art & Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch count: 114 x 92. Finished size is 5.7 in wide X 4.6 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring a sampler with butterflies!
Pattern is stitched on an aged/stained, "vintage", neutral linen or evenweave using DMC, The Gentle Arts Sampler threads, The Gentle Arts Simply Shaker, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring a lovely design with spring bunnies!
Stitched on Cream Linen or Evenweave. Will also need Summer Spray from Classic Colorworks for this pattern. Finished size is 9.19 in wide X 8.25 in high for 32 count fabric. Stitch count is 147w X 132h.
Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches featuring the phrase "If they can get along, why can't we?"
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Eucalyptus from Fox and Rabbit Aida using Bestitchme Silks, 1 Gloriana, 1 Weeks Dye Works, Accentuate & Wisper threads. Stitch count is 136 X 166. Finished size is 7.56 in wide X 9.22 in high.
Note from designer: The motifs of this design represent the many beautiful creatures and natural wonders my husband and I find along out walks in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. "In every walk with nature, one received far more than he seeks. - John Muir"