This antique sampler is inspired by a french designer with Christian imagery.
The model was stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki linen from Zweigart, with 1 ply of Weeks Dye Works Hand Dyed Cottons. Stitch count is 260 x 171 with a finished size of 14.44" x 9.5".
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a sampler with the phrase "Jesus lover of my soul. Let me to thy bosom fly. While the gathering waters roll. While the tempest still is nigh"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Steinbeck by Needle&Flax using Gloriana Silks thread. Stitch count is 84 x 128.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using threads from Silk 'N Colors, The Gentle Art and or DMC. There are thread conversions for DMC threads. Stitch count is 72 x 108. Finished size is 3.6 in wide X 5.4 in high.