This cross stitch pattern is worked in one color and features a lacy border, two swans at the top and a vase with flowers in the center.
Chart recommends 36ct Ancient Blue Linen using Au Ver a Soie Soie de Paris, or Soie d'Alger thread (listed). DMC alternative is B5200. Stitch count: 257 x 349.
This design features the text "Vivez longtemps soyez heureux
Bien chers Parents ce sont mes voeux."
A wish from a child to her parents, for long and happy lives. They are surrounded by birds and flowers, while shepherding lambs in the French countryside.
Note from the designer - "Reproduction of a French sampler dated 1888.
Claudia was 8 years old when she embroidered her sampler. A very elegant monochrome sampler."
Model stitched on 40ct Linen using Soie d'Alger thread.
Stitch Count: 259 x 260.
Note from the designer - This needlework was designed after an English sampler in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston. The lush border flowers are similar to those on a sampler made by Sarah Brignell from around the same period, suggesting the existence of a school or teacher whose... Read more
Note from the designer - "Eleanor Parr created this amazing and unique sampler some time before 1835. The border of birds encircled by vines and leaves is unprecedented. Fleurs de lys embellish each of the four corners surrounding a central reserve containing a traditional verse, floral sprays... Read more
Note from the designer - "This finely stitched German sampler begins with a single row of alphabets above an immensely intricate collection of symbolic cross stitched motifs, including battling angels, the figure of Justice with her scales, the spies of Canaan, the crucifixion, Adam and Eve... Read more
Note from the designer - "At age nine in 1818, Sarah Dutnel created this unusual "tree of life" sampler. A traditional carnation and tulip border in subtle, earthy shades of gold, brown, and cream surrounds the tree. Dogs, deer, birds, stars, potted plants, trees and flowers flank the... Read more
Note from the designer - "Designed after a mid-eighteenth century New Hampshire sampler, this piece is delightfully naive with its oversized animals, insects, and birds. Around 1760, the New-Hampshire Gazette began publishing advertisements for girls' schools, placed by female instructresses,... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 3865, 3209, 402, 935, 3768). Stitch Count for large design - 98x97, Stitch Count for small design - 49x42.
Model stitched on 28 ct. Black Evenweave using Classic Colorworks (or DMC 3865, 434, 3733, 320, 304). Stitch count:107x122. Finished size: 7.64" x 8.71"
This collection by Teresa Kogut includes 9 different designs! Each one features a different winter theme including images of Santa, snowmen, bears, and 1 with a pineapple.
"Happy Birthday Jesus" model stitched 2 over 2 on 32 count Slate by Fabrics by Stephanie, using DMC and Weeks... Read more
Models stitched two over two threads on 32 count linen of your choice with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 39 x 82. Finished size 2.5" x 5.5".
A cross stitch pattern featuring the Madonna and child. The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126W x 165H. Finished size: 6.25" x 8.25".
Hannah Cummins stitched her sampler in Stockton, England in 1828 when she was 9 years old. A photo of the antique sampler is included in the package. "My thoughts before they are my own are to my God distinctly known. He knows the words I mean to speak ere from opning lips they break.
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched over two on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Each: 62H x 68W. Finished Size: 3 7/8" x 4 1/4"
Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Guacamole using Weeks Dye Works. DMC 310 or 844 can be used for Oynx. For Grits 3865 or blanic can be used as well. Stitch count: 83W x 72H. Design size: 5 1/2" x 4 3/4"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. French Lace using DMC floss. Specialty stitches used: French Knot & 3/4 Stitch. Stitch count: 289W x 72H. Design size: 20.6" x 5.1"
Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Putty using DMC floss, Silk N' Colors, Kreinik #4 Braid, and a Just Another Button Company button. Specialty stitches used: Longstitch, French Knot, Smyrna Cross, Padded Satin Stitch and Horizontal Under-Stitch. Stitch count: 99W x 119H. Design size: 6.6" x 7.9"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitched mainly in cross stitch over 2 linen threads with a small amount of cross stitch over 1 linen thread. Stitch Count: 266W x 301H. Design size: 14.78" x 16.72"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Wren using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: Front 74W x 88H, Back 77W x 106H. Finished Size: 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" Finishing Instructions Included.
Model stitched one over two on 18 Ct. Natural Linen (not listed) using DMC #5 Pearl and Weeks Dye Works #5 Pearl. Stitch Count: 112 x 165. Cut size: 18" x 24".
Model stitched one over two on 30 Ct. Parchment using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Holly Button from Shepherds Bush. Stitch Count: 41x41. Cut size: 9" x 9".
2nd release of the 2020 12-month BOTM: Animal Series. Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. White Evenweave using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 71H. Design Size: 5.1" x 5.1" Color Chart.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Shale using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 252W x 229H. Design Size: 14" x 13"
Uses lots of specialty stitches. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Latte or Flax linen with Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Soie D'Alger, Needlepoint Inc Silk, Gloriana silk floss, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss, By Jupiter charms and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 144x132. Finished size: 9"x8"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Wren linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count for this design is 170x100. This pattern is one part of an eight part series. Can be stitched separately or as one large sampler. If stitched as one piece, the stitch count is 810x170.