I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more
Model stitched on 40 count fabric using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 200 x 110. Finished Size: 10" x 5 1/2".
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a collection of patterns! Stitch counts are listed above and Finished Sizes vary depending on patterns.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a sampler with the phrase "Lord loft thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. January 9th 1847. Thee will I love O Lord my strength. My fortress is the Lord. My rock and he that doth to me deliverance afford. My God my strength whom... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun geometric design!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Raw Natural Belfast using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 84 x 36. Finished size is 5.25" x 2.25".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Specialty Stitch Used: Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 160x210. Design Size: 8" x 10 1/2"
"Have communion with few, be familiar with one. Deal justly with all and speak evil of none. Hannah Carter December 8th, 1898."
Model stitched on 30 ct Crme Brulee linen with Gloriana Silk floss and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch count 208 x 255 and the finished size is 13.87" x 17".
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
This piece was originally designed for the Spring 2024 issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine. The verse is from a song from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. The song is lilting, happy, and full of tra-la-la's!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss.... Read more
Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more