An assortment of patterns based on the work of Julia Reade. Recreate her designs with this compilation of models! Both stitched on 40 count Mayflower Mocha from R&R Reproductions. Chart suggests Vintage Country Mocha from Zweigart as a substitute. Both use Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Classic... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun Quaker sampler!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Brown Paper using DMC thread. Stitch count is 268 x 283.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Glory glory Halleluia"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 82. Finished with Vintage Chenille from Lady Dot creates and Just Another Buttons.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a sampler with the phrase "Lord loft thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. January 9th 1847. Thee will I love O Lord my strength. My fortress is the Lord. My rock and he that doth to me deliverance afford. My God my strength... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Latte using DMC threads. Stitch count is 138 x 130.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Some day soon we all will be together"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 95 x 133. Finished size is 5 1/4" x 7 1/4".
A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"
"Have communion with few, be familiar with one. Deal justly with all and speak evil of none. Hannah Carter December 8th, 1898." Model stitched on 30 ct Crme Brulee linen with Gloriana Silk floss and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch count 208x255.
Part 1 of an 8 part series. Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Wren using Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 3031, 3799, 3348, 223, ecru, 610, 869, 221, 937). Larger alphabet stitched in eyelet stitch, but can be stitched in cross stitch. Stitch count for each part is 170W x 100H.
"Eden was a Paradise." Part 2 of an 8 part series. Model is stitched on 36 count Wren Linen by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or DMC floss (3031, 3799, 3348, 223, Ecru, 610, 869, 221, 937, 612, 3829, 828, 834, 950, 469, 829) Stitch Count: 170W x 100H
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
Fabric is 40 count Flax by Zweigart. Stitch count is 90 by 127. Threads are Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue, Jakey Brown, Milady's Teal, Pea Pod, Pine Needles, St. Bernard, Sunkissed, Used Brick; Sampler Threads Barn Grey, Shaker White. A full DMC conversion is provided. This piece will fit in a 5 by 7 frame, if the rabbet is shallow enough.
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. Stitch count is 136 by 127. Finished size is 6.8" x 6.35".
Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.