This large cross stitch design features the Agnus Dei (lamb of God) motif and a Latin text from the gospel of John. It's a wonderful design which traditionally decorated the church altar during the period of lent.
This design, stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen (or on 16 count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a Christmas pattern with the Latin Gloria prayer on it. Stylistically it refers to Scandinavian traditional embroidery.
Stitched on 32 count linen it would measure approximately 24.5 by 24.5 cm. Worked with 2 pulled strands of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
This religious pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features a first holy communion theme with the saying "May God's light find you, may His words bless you, and may His bread heal you on your First Holy Communion".
This pattern is stitched on 16 ct. vintage mocha linen using DMC,... Read more
This romantic sampler pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features the phrase "Bid me to love and I will a loving heart to thee" with a spot for the couple's names and wedding year!
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. natural linen using DMC, Gentle Arts, and NPI threads. Stitch count is 88w x 197h and finished size is 5.5" x 12.31".
This design from New York Dreamer says "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, will bear much fruit." The design also features a church and vines.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country Mocha Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 158x158.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit fo theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for riteousness for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful for they... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring three love and faith based squares with the phrase "She seeks wool & flax and works willingly with her hands -Proverbs 31:13"!
Model stitched on 30ct Old Salem Linen using DMC and Gentle Arts thread.
Stitch count: 80w x 74h.
This cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart features a white church in the center, surrounded by the words "Faith", "Pray", and "Grace" with a border of vines.
The model was stitched on 16 Ct. Heritage Aida by Picture This Plus with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 127x96. Finished size: 7.94" x 6".
This pattern from By The Bay Needleart features an angel overlooking a city with "Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted. Proverbs 11:11."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Star Sapphire linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 209x73. Finished size: 13.06" x 4.56"
This pattern from By The Bay Needleart features Adam and Eve on temptation hill.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Star Sapphire linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 74 x 147. Finished size: 4.6" x 9.2".
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Dr. Maya Angelou."
Model stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC, Gentle Arts and Mill Hill beads (#00988). Stitch Count: 164 x 142.
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Model stitched on 36 count Edinburg Cream linen using DMC floss and DMC Gold Metallic thread. 18 count Cream aida can also be used. Stitch count is 390 W x 390 H. If you intend to stitch this pattern as a table topper, be sure to add 5" of extra fabric per side
"Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into tempation but deliver us from evil. For thine is... Read more
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, he bears much fruit for apart from me, you can do nothing. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you. John 15."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 153H.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. All thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. Proverbs 3:5-6." Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Jobelan with DMC or Anchor floss, Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending thread, and Color Wash. Also... Read more
"Loving Marriage Sampler" - Stitch Count: 92W x 191H. "Two Hearts Ring Bearer's Pillow" - Stitch Count: 83W x 83H. "Love Ring Bearer's Pillow" - Stitch Count: 83W x 84H. "Our Wedding" - Stitch Count: 51W x 80H. Models use DMC,DMC Variations, Threadworx, Weeks Dye Works & DMC Pearl cotton #8. Some use Mill Hill and SJ Designs beads.
"Our Father which art in Heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and... Read more
"Guard me from all evil things under the shadow of your wings. Psalm 17:8" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Jobelan using The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 135 x 69. Design Size: 8" x 4".
"Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Natural linen with DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 110x110.
"And God made the livestock according to their kind." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Classic Homespun by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 95x95
"An angel rolled the stone away from the tomb where Jesus lay. He is risen was the cry as joyful praises filled the sky." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Mocha Lugana with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 114x101. Design Size: 7" x 6".
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Olde Town Blend using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 131x425. (approximate size 14x30) (DMC alternates are 3816 223 780 729 738 840 842 712 732 3777) (NOTE: Frame was found at an antique store)
"But He Was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His woulds we are healed."
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Sand by Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss and shown with a charm from BY Jupiter (J60226-AG). Stitch Count: 139x143
Part 4 of an 8 part series. Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count for each part is 170 x 100, the entire sampler is 810 x 170.
Note from designer: This design interweaves mysticism and faith, focusing on a holistic approach to compassion for humankind. The Jewish prayer, Mi Shebeirach, is centered around healing and positive change. Whether someone is facing physical, emotional or spiritual challenges, it is a plea to the... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Sent from heaven's brightest star what a miricle you are"!
Stitched on 'Sapphire' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 76. Finished Size: 5" x 4 1/4".
Note from the designer - "ANN WHITTAKER created an almost comically theatrical sampler depicting Adam and Eve, angels, pious verses, and elaborate meandering vines beneath dramatic multi-colored draperies and tassels. Hovering over the verse which is framed by large columns, are two angels with... Read more
Note from the designer - "This wonderful English sampler has to be an original inspired composition by a very clever young girl with a singular artistic vision! Potbellied cherubs fly trumpeting alongside a doughy, asexual Adam and Eve, beneath whom perch an enormous plumed Bird of Paradise on a... 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
Note from the designer: "This naive Adam and Eve sampler might have been made in Maryland around 1810. At first I believed that the sampler was either English or Irish, judging by the unusual surname, until, in my research, I came upon the gravestone of a Fanny H. Peachey, born 24 November 1799,... Read more
Note from the designer: "German and Dutch samplers are known for their iconography, especially the symbolic religious motifs. This piece, reproduced from the collection of the Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, portrays many of these motifs. Adam and Eve, in particular, are often... Read more