Note from the designer - "This picture was originally designed to be used as a cushion or footstool cover, or perhaps as a decorative vignette inserted into the top of a wooden box for storing precious objects. Executed entirely in cross stitch, its most prominent characters are a large squirrel... 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
This American sampler was stitched on a loosely woven homespun linen with vegetable-dyed silk threads. Despite its size and simplicity, the design is striking, delicate, and well-balanced. Eunice Morton was born in 1783 in Gorham County, Maine. Sometime in 1809-1810, she married Jesse Harding, and... Read more
A unique four-sided geometric border is the highlight of this American sampler, consisting of nine rows of letters and numerals surrounded by a counted satin stitch sawtooth inner border. The design looks like something that might have inspired the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. I have not been able... Read more
Note from the designer - "At the age of fourteen, Mary Lee stitched this beautiful band sampler with a good assortment of flowers, birds, swans, squirrels, and other traditional motifs. Worked into the center of a band in tight, precise stitches, is the cautionary aphorism "In thy youth... Read more
Note from the designer - "A characteristically northern German sampler, this example from Hamburg consists of random symbolic spot motifs, with a unifying central scene and borders. Religious symbols are commonly found on almost all continental samplers, and Adam and Eve in particular is often... Read more
Note from the designer - "This sampler was made in St. Albans, Vermont. A naturalistic four-sided floral border surrounds a central reserve with alphabets and a pictorial scene. The house is so distinctive that it is probably a depiction of Amanda's own home. Made under the tutelage of B.... Read more
Note from the designer - "This unusual sampler is probably of Scottish origin. The distinctive French-inspired mansion house and the peacocks are commonly found on Scottish samplers. Adam and Eve are realistically stitched in the Garden, by effectively working two quite simple stitches together:... Read more
Note from the designer - "Several band samplers very similar to this one are in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London as well as in other important collections. This particular sampler came from the collection of The Scarlet Letter, and is now in a private collection. A... Read more
Two cross stitch patterns by Marjorie Massey. One features Quaker motifs with a bird, rabbit and watering can. The second design has Quaker motifs, and an alphabet with a rooster in the center.
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct or 32 ct Ivory linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 125 x 125. Instructions are in French.
This is a reproduction of an unfinished German sampler which bears typical characteristics of Saxon samplers. Uses cross stitch, back stitch, a few Algerian eyes, and Satin stitch. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 237W x 670H. Finished size: 11.85" x 33.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Glendon Place! This eerie scene wouldn't be complete without a gnarly old tree with limbs like arms ready to discipline a ghost trying to escape for a night of hooky, while a witch can be seen silhouetted against the full moon as she arrives just a tad bit tardy (they just... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Glendon Place featuring the phrase "May yer blessings outnumber the thistles that grow, and may trouble avoid ye wherever ye go"!
Model stitched on 28 ct. White Jobelan using Dinky Dyes and DMC thread. Stitch count is 203 x 140.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: Needle Card Case - 79x77, Spool Fob - 17x23. Comes with 2 needle charms and 1 spool charm.
"Life is short, lick the bowl!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 64x92. Finished size: 4" x 5.75".
All three models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate linen. Stitch Count: Framed Piece - 110x135, Stitch & Stow Bag - 81x82, Pincushion - 61x65. Designs use DMC floss.
"Don't be afraid to take whisks!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 64x91. Finished size: 4" x 5 3/4". Bonus chart included - "Measure Up" - stitch count is 108x137.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring a new 'hallmark moment' classic for the day of hearts & love! I say make it a useful pincushion to be displayed & used year round. "I love you a waffle lot!"
Model Stitched on 32ct Antique White Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count: Waffle Top 65 x 65; Waffle Bottom 65 x 65.
A series of monthly designs for the year! Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Driftwood Fabrics by Stefanie (or fabric of your choice) with Classic Colorworks floss. If stitching as individual ornaments, you will need 1/2 yard of fabric. If stitching as one designs with the complimentary border, you will need a fat quarter of fabric. Stitch Count: 49x49 each.
Life is Just...a BIG Bowl of Cherries! This sweet little stitch comes with a few bonuses... a cherry of a charm & custom thread card! You supply the wire closure or book ring to keep project threads tidy!
Model stitched on 32 ct Antique White Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 53 x 77.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring so many mix & match possibilities with these stamp size snippets - love them finished as a whimsical pillow as well as a statement art piece for your beach loving soul.
Model Stitched on 32 ct Lt. Mocha Belfast using DMC floss with Gold fish hand dyed rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count: 121 x 93.
Cross Stitch pattern from Hands On Designs featuring Witch with her resting face! Shown with a black bat pin from Just Another Button Company.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Silvermist linen using DMC floss with Lady Dot Creates and Just Another Button Company to finish. Stitch count is 61 x 65.
Note from the designer: "The Pocket Round series continues with a favorite Christmas duo. Santa and Rudolph grace the lid of your Collector's red or gray Heartware bowl, or if you prefer, Pocket Rounds are the perfect size for ornaments!"
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Doubloon linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. Stitch count is 34 x 34.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct Legacy Linen using Classic Colorworks. Specialty Stitches Used: Lazy Daisy Stitch and Smyrna Cross. Stitch Count: 46W x 58H. Design Size: 3" x 3.75". Snowflake Charm Included.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Dirty Belfast using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 33w x 36H. Design Size: 2" x 2". Tiny Heart Button Included. Shown finished in a Heartware bowl.
"Treats, Eek, Boo". All models stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 40W x 40H. Design Size: 2.5" x 2.5". Embellishments Included.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Homespun linen from R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 60W x 70H. Finished size: 4.3" x 4" Comes with beads.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring strawberries and flowers!
Model stitched on 32 ct Chai Linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 30 x 41, berries; 35 x 37, blooms. Approx size is 1.9" x 2.5", berries; 2" x 2.3", blooms.
Models stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Work floss. Stitch Count: 40W x 40H each. Comes with embellishments.
Cross stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring 48 designs that you'll be able to stitch to create a complete advent calendar or some lovely ornaments for your home and your Christmas tree!
Model stitched on 30ct Aged Linen using DMC thread.
Stitch count: 135 x 200.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring the writer Beatrix Potter, dreaming her wonderful and magic paintings. Features the phrase "There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you."
Model stitched on 30ct. Old Salem Linen using DMC thread.
Stitch count: 148w x 210h.