Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 11" leaflet features an extra large full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.
Models are stitched on 28 ct Riviera Aqua linen by Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch count is 160 W x 160 H.
Create a gorgeous collection of earthy potted plants, no green thumb required! This design is part of Satsuma Street's new collection featuring DMC's Eco Vita wool thread. The pattern also includes a conversion to DMC or Cosmo six strand cotton floss.
"A Time to Stitch" was inspired by one of the most meaningful passages in the book of Ecclesiastes - the reminder that "to everything there is a season." My husband has a personal connection to this verse, and from that connection, this design came to life. Life pulls us in many... Read more
The canvaswork piece from which this bell pull was derived is a book cover, and dates to the first quarter of the 17th century. square tent stitched vignettes, reproduced here in the panels of the bell pull covered the book's spine vertically. It seems appropriate that the allegorical figures of... Read more
This extraordinary piece of seventeenth century needlework was originally executed with fine silks on a linen ground, in tent stitch, and is composed of many different slips" or spot motifs, cleverly fitted together. Many of these motifs have symbolic and/or heraldic significance, and they can... 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
Cross Stitch Kit from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a design using elements from the Ann Wright sampler. Kit contains linen, calico, thread, wool, ribbon, and button.
This little kit takes me back to childhood when the neighbor girls and I would pick all of their Mom's Forget Me Nots. Kit contains linen, thread, velvet, and ribbon.
"Immortal made what should we mind So much as Immortality we beings for a heaven designed what but a heaven our care should be". Yes, this sampler is large... but such a joy to stitch. this is a stunning English sampler from 1803 done in muted colors.
"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more
This sampler can either be done in mainly cross stitch (there are a couple of stitches in the alphabet but even those could be done in cross stitch) or have fun playing and fill in with Stem Stitch. I love the look of Stem Stitch, it is kind of like painting with thread. "Lord what is... Read more
"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence
Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from
All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind no... Read more
This original design was inspired by many antique samplers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Aspen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 225 x 211. Finished size is 12.5" x 11.75".
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on... Read more
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson 1830-1886. Fourth in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 196 x 196. Finished size is 11" x 11".
"Think Spring". Kit Includes: Mill Hill glass beads, 14 Ct. Perforated Paper or Painted Perforated Paper, floss, needles, and instructions. Finished size: 7.25" x 7.25".
While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with... Read more
Straw-stuffed and strumming a tune beneath the harvest moon, Scarecrow Serenade brings cozy charm to any autumn display. It's a whimsical stitch that sings with fall spirit!
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Grey Spinel linen from Fiber on A Whim using Weeks Dye Works and DMC with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 79W x 96H. Finished size is 4.94 in wide X 6 in high.