A derivative 17th-century canvas work picture. The Adam and Eve legend was a more popular theme on samplers after the early eighteenth century so this example is quite unusual. The pair are not often seen on earlier needleworks, even though most illustrated bibles of the sixteenth and seventeenth... Read more
In the upper register of this finely stitched English sampler there is featured an unusual vignette of Adam and Eve beneath the tree of life (with a menacing black faced serpent) flanked by mirror image brick cottages, followed by a pious verse:
There is so much going on in this fascinating English sampler that it's hard to know where to begin looking. Apart from the somewhat conventional Adam and Eve at the top center, adorable flying cherubs flank them and the apple tree, bearing gold rings and sprays of flowers. The verse is as... Read more
This pattern by Lila's Studio features the quote "To grow a garden is to believe in tomorrow" with a beautiful farmer growing corn and tomatoes.
Model is stitched over two on your choice of 40 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks & DMC threads. Stitch Count is 102 x 98 and the finished size is 5.1" x 4.9".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 3328, 922, 319, 3866, 117, 839, 734, 310, 840, 3011, 3777, 415). Stitch Count is approximately 30x30 or smaller for each fob. Design Size: 2" x 2"
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Chocolate Mudslide Aida by Fiberlicious Fabrics (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 179W x 182H. Design Size: 13" x 13"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Also required for the chenille trim, but not listed above Lady Dot Creates Thundercloud. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3".
"Here a Peep There a Peep" stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 97W x 77H. Design Size: 6" x 5". "Folk Bouquet" stitched one over two on 28 Ct. 18th Century Brown from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 75W x 74H. Design Size: 5" x 5". Both using Weeks Dye Works (or DMC floss 117, 839, 3031, 3011, 223, 3777, 422, 680).
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and shown with Just Another Button Company Pin-Mini Just Sew (JPM431). Comes with a felt circle embellishment.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Fairy Dreams Lugana by Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count for each letter: 30W x 30W. Stitch Count for full alphabet: 158W x 195H.
This delicate and beautiful greenhouse style design by Nancy Rossi brings the outside in' with lovely depictions of Roses, Clematis, Delphinium, Hollyhocks and more. Birds, frogs and insects flit and flutter about the classic and elegant birdhouse which is the focal point of this design. The chart... Read more
Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. The classic British folk song re-imagined by Simon and Garfunkel is illustrated here by designer Jorja Hernandez in the way of seed packets to represent the promise of a good harvest. It also remind us of the beneficial qualities... Read more
Happy memories of childhood come to mind when you hear Mary Mary quite contrary... This beautiful garden piece captures everything you love about spring and childhood - a little girl with a watering can, flowers, herbs, vegetables, even birds and bees! This sweet treasure great in a nursery or... Read more
Your decor will be all abuzz with the addition of this bee-utiful design by Sandy Orton. Long out-of-print, we are thrilled to bring this masterpiece sampler back. This delightful garden sampler for the experienced stitcher features an intricate honeycomb pattern, bees, floral and garden motifs,... Read more
"Flowers of tomorrow are in seeds planted today." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Natural Cashel linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 68W x87H. Shown with a bee button (not included). We suggest Spring Fling Buttons - Bees by Buttons Galore.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring "Let Love Grow" and a vegetable garden!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw Natural Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 74W x 62H. Finished Size: 4.7" x 3.9". Also required, but not listed above, DMC 3886
Pattern by Moira Blackburn Samplers featuring an antique design with the sentiment, "He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness, gathers love.".
Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 264W x 264H and the finished size is 14.67" x 14.67".
Pattern by Mirabilia featuring a regal looking woman in a yellow dress holding Peonies.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Light Pink Sand Linen or 16 Ct. Pink Sand Aida with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik Blending Filament, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 190W x 290H and the finished size is 11.88" x 18.13" on 32 ct.
Reproduction of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Bayleaf Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 82H x 250W. Design Size: 5 1/8" x 15 5/8"
"May I a small house and a large garden have." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Onyx Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 143H. Design Size: 8" x 10"
"In my quilted garden flowers are abloom and each stitch I take, creates a perfect heirloom."
Package contains charting for the sampler, pin pillow and scissor fob, stitching instructions, complete finishing instructions for both needlework smalls, alternate charting of the verse,... Read more
"Chrysanthemum, sedum, pumpkin, autumn, squash, aster, anemone, helenium." Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Dirty Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Dinky Dye Silks, and Caron Waterlilies. Stitch Count: 289W x 63H. Design Size: 18" x 4".
Cross stitch kit from Design Works featuring beautiful flowers! This package contains 14 count Aida cloth, embroidery floss, needle and instructions. Design: Marche Jardin. Finished size: 10x10 inches. Made in USA.
"Blossom by blossom, the Spring begins." Part 3 in the 12 part My Garden Journal Series. Each of the designs are perfect to stitch alone, but can also be stitched as one large piece on 40 Ct. Lambswool linen. Stitch count as one piece would be 379W x 302H.
Part four of the 12 part My Garden Journal series. "April showers bring May flowers." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Water Lily linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 125W x 74H. Design Size: 8" x 5".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Belfast linen of your choice with DMC floss, Caron Wildflowers & Waterlilies, Gloriana Sill, Dinky Dyes Silk & Perle, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid & Petite Silk Lame.
Also required, but not listed above Gloriana Luminescence Cottage Woods #073, and Delica beads and Swarovski crystals. Stitch Count: 325 x 325.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. white, cream, or ivory linen with DMC floss, Gloriana Stranded Silk, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Dinky Dye Silks, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Stitch Count: 261x261. Design Size: 17" x 17"
Also required but not listed are Thread Gatherer... Read more
Take a walk on the wild side with Satsuma Street's furry flower child!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida or 28 count Raw Natural linen over two threads using DMC threads. Stitch count is 104W x 139H. Finished size is 7" x 10"
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa Week Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works, Valdani and DMC floss. Also Required, but not listed above 1 Ball of H206 Washed Orange, 1 Ball of P2 Olive Green, and 1 ball of O524 Maroon Moss. Stitch Count: 145 X 81. Finished size: 9.5 x 5.5".
Stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White Jobelan, 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan, 32 Ct. French Lace Linen or 16 Ct. French Lace Aida with DMC floss, Mill Hill beads, Mill Hill Treasures and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch count 99x160.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White Jobelan with DMC floss, Mill Hill beads, Mill Hill Treasures and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 94x145. Alternate fabrics are 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan, 32 Ct. French Lace Linen or 16 Ct. French Lace Aida.
Pattern by Told In A Garden with pretty fruit, berry, and flower designs.
Models stitched on 28 Ct. Cream or Mushroom Lugana or 14 Ct. Sesame Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count on this is 54 x 356 and the finished size is 3.86" x 25.43" on 28 ct.
This is a classic and timeless heirloom design. A rosarian tends to her English garden. Her dusty blue satin gown is accented with clusters of precious antique beads. The fairy tale border is dripping with roses, gems, and lush, velvet-brown ribbons. It is pure garden romanticism. Designer Note:... Read more
In the garden at dusk is where you find the "Lady of the Mist". Se is usually surrounedd by many petaled mossy roses. The petals are crushed beneath her feet and ther heavy scent is thick in the air. The crickets sweet symphony accompanies the sound of her rustling satin gown. You can... Read more
"What is this that thou has done? Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana threads. Stitch count: 417W x 190H.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast with Needlepoint, Inc. Silk and a dragonfly charm. Stitch Count: 44W x 224H. Design Size: 3" x 14".