This sampler is an original design based on the layout of eighteenth century Irish Quaker samplers with the lettering and sampler motifs taken from a Mountmellick Irish Quaker sampler in the collection of Cross Stitch Antiques, Elizabeth Martin circa 1789. The town names at the bottom are the... Read more
Now in a private collection, this sampler was stitched in Lacolle, a southern municipality in Quebec, Canada in 1846 by Emeline Hotchkiss, aged 11. Research reveals an Emeline Hotchkiss was baptized in nearby Laprairie St. Luke's Anglican Church in 1834, around the year our stitcher would have been... Read more
This sampler's appeal was its similarity to Bristol orphanage motifs, bands and alphabets. While clearly not a Bristol school sampler, as it was stitched at Daglingworth School, curiosity leads one to wonder why similar motifs? Daglingworth lies only fifty miles from Bristol, England. It has been... Read more
Several girls named Sarah Welch appear in the historical records born in the year1756, in Devon and Berkshire, England, and so without more information it is hard to say which Sarah stitched this sampler at the age of eight in 1764. History does chronicle what was happening in England at that time:... Read more
This chart contains all sixteen pattern pages from a tiny paper pattern album passed out as a souvenir in 1851 at Prince Albert's Crystal Palace Great Exhibition. They were mass produced inexpensively but are rarely found today due to the nature of the flimsy paper and the effects of time. Other... Read more
Model was stitched on 32ct "Cold Foam" linen from Be Stitch Me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Colour and Cotton. We trimmed the model with "Birds Nest" ric rac from Lady Dot
The handcrafted wooden star button is included with the chart. Stitch count is 119 x 119.
Proverbs 31:19- "She Layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff"
A distaff is a tool used in spinning. It is designed to hold the unspun fibers, keeping them untangled and thus easing the spinning process. It is most commonly used to hold flax and wool, but can... Read more
This is the first in a series of 6 houses inspired by the shotgun houses found throughout New Orleans. Stitch each house separately or all together as.
We stitched them on 32ct "Pioneer Trail" linen from Mountain Aire using threads from DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 77 x 65.
Note from the designer: Next in the seasonal buttoned-up designs features spring. It's full of happy, colorful blooms - and those hand-dyed buttons are included. The design says "Spring, Live simply, Bloom Wildly."
Models are stitched on 40ct Picadill White legacy linen from... Read more
Note from the designer: A stunning reproduction, with unusual alphabet placement and a garden teeming with birds and lovely floral motifs; a charted adaptation for the lower portion only is also included. Other than a small number of eyelets, everything is standard cross stitches
Note from the designer: A marking sampler reproduction featuring an optional verse, this is part of my marking sampler series and includes another collectible full-color alphabet card. Louisa used a soothing color palette with interesting dividing bands - it's a unique and lovely sampler.
Featuring three designs for moms - "Moms, makers of all the difference", "Sometimes when I open my mouth, my mother comes out" and "Mother." Models are stitched 1 over 2 on 37ct Russian Tea Cake legacy linen from Access Commodities (comparable to DMC ecru), using Weeks Dye... Read more
Gather Wildflowers features three adorable little patterns for Spring! They feature a cozy cottage, flowers, and the saying "Gather Wildflowers."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for each design: 53x52. Rick rack on model is Country Rust by Lady Dot Creates.
Abuzz at Midnight is one of my all time favorite designs! I love the saturated colors and the florals so much! This piece was originally offered as a Hello From Liz Mathews membership exclusive and is now a general release.
Pattern was stitched on 36 count Sapphire linen from Fiber on a... Read more
I love the various looks you can achieve by simply switching the color palette of a pattern, and I really can't decided which of these two is my favorite! The Indigo version was stitched on 56 count linen and it's miniature size is absolutly charming! Finished as a pillow, it has been trimmed in... Read more
Spring House is stitched on two different color pieces of linen and framed together as one. If you choose to do the same it is imperative that you choose the same count fabric for both. Alternatively, the entire piece could be stitched on a single piece of fabric.
Two patterns are included in this chart pack. Both pillows are trimmed in "Rainy" Lady Dot Creates chenille trim. This piece was originally offered as a Hello From Liz Mathews membership exclusive and is now a general release.
Pink Fabric: 36 count "Sanguine" linen from... Read more
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 247x215
Note from the designer - Meant to be hung in a prominent place in your house so that there are no more excuses by family members for improper use of special snips.
The model was stitched 1 over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Dirt Track by Fox and Rabbit with Black Licorice floss from The Gentle Art.... Read more
This design from Hearstring Samplery features the saying "Home is Where Your is."
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 36ct Graham Cracker by Graham Cracker Fabrics, using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC conversion provided. Stitch count: 110 x 45.
This playful geometric design will have your needle twisting and turning around the dots and crosses. It's based on a traditional Indian design style called Rangoli or Kolam.
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Gray by Weeks Dye Works using DMC threads. Pattern includes the stitching chart only,... Read more
Stitch the nine motifs (69 x 69) individually, or stitch them together with the borders to create one Jolly Green Giant sampler (267 x 267). It's shown stitched with four variegated colors of Threadworx arranged in a gradient. Stitch counts/color numbers for the four colors darkest first are:... Read more
This is a perfect little design to show off a special floss and fabric color combo. Stitched in Sulky 12 wt. Petites Blendable color #4067 Merlot Blush on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen, this color combination reminded me of strawberries. With only 2516 total stitches.
Interlocking circles ring the cheery hearts in this special piece stitched with four shades of Cottage Garden Threads on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen. The CGT colors are part of the Hearts for Pam color set. Pattern includes the stitching chart only, but as you can see it is a good size... Read more
This pattern was stitched on 36 ct Dead Sea Scroll by Seraphim Fabrics. Finished Size: 7.75" x 7.75" and Stitch Count: 140 x 140. This piece was stitched with silk threads, introducing the stitcher also to some Silk Lame by Rainbow Gallery.
This pattern was stitched on 40 ct. Old Stationary by Seraphim Fabrics. This piece is part of a greater series, the first being Joy Be Thine, now this one and one still in teaching circulation Stitches Be Sweet, there will be another teaching piece in this set called Count Be Correct with a short saying with it like the others. Finished Size 8 x 9 3/4" on 40 ct Stitch Count 163 x 195.
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more
So fun to do these pieces, my continuing love affair with flower bouquets! I enjoyed the soft colors of spring and it is only cross stitched no specialty stitches. Stitched on 36 ct Shrekie's Tan by Needle Bling Designs using hand dyed cottons with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 73 x 80. Finished with Robin Egg chenille from Lady Dot Creates.
So fun to do these pieces, my continuing love affair with flower bouquets! Enjoy the summer blues and of course can be stitched on any count, any color that pleases the stitcher. Model is stitched on 36 ct. Up in the Attic by Fox & Rabbit comes out approx. 4 x 4". Stitched using Weeks Dye Works... Read more
Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS.
Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874.
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Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more
Arabesque is my Art Deco-ish contribution to the world of red samplers. This design started with the alphabet and it was so fun finding and developing motifs that had the same general feel. I love the slightly asymmetrical look of the mandala on the bottom left and the fan in the upper right. But... Read more
Follow the Sun is a bright, tropical postcard-size piece sure to bring a smile to your customers' faces. Stitched in fun Weeks Dye Works colors, it's the perfect small design for your customers to kit up for vacation, stay-cation, or whenever they need to brighten the dark days of winter. As always,... Read more
Originally, I planned for these to be included in the Animals sampler design above, but the project quickly grew into something to big to be included in that chart pack.
These designs are so fun and can be stitched in any color, on any linen, and finished in any way possible! Each pincushion has a Stitch Count of: 74 Wide by 52 High. FOr Camels and Tigers needs DMC0313.
Cross Stitch pattern from Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring a sampler with the phrase "The lord is mu shepherd, I shall not want"!
The model was stitched on 36ct. Jackalope from Lapin Loops, suggested fabric listed, using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Work Threads. Stitch count is 124 x 152.
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