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
Note from the designer: A Collection of Petite Samplers includes five samplers which were stitched from the years 1828 and 1894. The collection includes two small red samplers and another sampler worked in pastels. One of the most interesting samplers is worked in blue and was originally part of... Read more
Note from designer: My Heart To You Is Given is a collection of seven designs , using the most universal sign for love - a heart. The designs could be used for so many occasions, including a wedding shower or a wedding gift, as a birthday gift, for a friend, for an anniversary, or as a Christmas... 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! 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
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
Florigraphica 2 - African Daisy is the third in my Florgraphica 2 series which features Cottage Garden Threads for the flowers. Where my other designs used two colors of CGT threads for the flowers, this one uses only one, Viola. I have also provided a DMC conversion in the chart. You can also find... 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
I'm always inspired by designs with large areas of solid stitching and spent some time trying to figure out a way to use those areas in a new way. I had the idea of cookie cutters and how fun it would be to "cut out" cookie cutter shapes of solidly stitched areas of some of my older... Read more
I'm always inspired by designs with large areas of solid stitching and spent some time trying to figure out a way to use those areas in a new way. I had the idea of cookie cutters and how fun it would be to "cut out" cookie cutter shapes of solidly stitched areas of some of my older... Read more
Years and years ago, I designed a piece called Pennsylvania Pinwheel. It was a Carriage House samplings design and a few months ago I saw a photo of it on someone's blog and loved the motion I saw in the design. I just had to recreate that feeling!
The sampler version of this design is... 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.
Cross Stitch pattern from Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
The model was stitched on 36ct. Small Potatoes from Lapin Loops, fabric suggestion listed using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 139 x 245.
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 3 projects.
Stitch Counts and finished sizes:
- Thy Love More Strong - 141w x 178h (7.83" x 9.89")
- On the Alder Bough - 61w x 61h (3.39" x 3.39")
- The Strawberry Jar - 59w x 53h (3.28" x 2.94")
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This pattern from La D D features a reproduction sampler with a large white house, flowers, birds and "Mary Collier, her work in the 9th year of her age, the year 1814."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Spiced Honey from Color and Cotton. Stitch count is 222 x 268.
I loved this classic fall design so much that I asked my model stitcher to stitch it in two different colors! The front cover photo (above) is the model in rust using Belle Soie Silk Floss, while the back cover model (below) is a deep dark chocolate color using Threadworx.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen Stitch Count: 70H x 69W.
Note from the designer: To go along with the new Classic Colorworks threads, London Fog, Weathervane, and Misty Mauve, I've created a design that can be stitched in different color ways.
Nashville 2024 New Classic Colorworks Thread Pack includes three 5-yard skeins of Classic Colorworks... Read more
This sampler features a house, trees, flowers and the saying "In books, or work or healthful play, let my first years be past that I may give for every day some good account at last."
Pattern is stitched on 40 Count Beige, suggested fabric listed, using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 237 x 201.
The wise, the gentle Wizard Cat predicts the future and he has good news for you! This adorable pattern is sure to bring a smile to a friend's face and is oh so relaxing to stitch -- like filling in a coloring book! This pattern is worked up in some very cool COSMO floss colors, as you can see in... Read more
A gorgeous, gentle beach-inspired sampler for fellow mudlarkers. "Comb the beach for treasure with me. My heart resides beside the sea"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Raw linen by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, Dinky Dyes, DMC floss with Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 109 wide x 188 high.
This is a set of three that all come together. Each chart has the same dimensions as "Plaid Tidings" and "United we Plaid" (the Christmas and 4th of July patterns in the same style).
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Linen in Mystic Gray using Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count: Each chart is 75 x 75
This includes the pattern for the main piece and the banner.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Lugana in Light Taupe and 28 count Black Perforated Paper in Black, listed is Midnight Black Perforated Paper 14 count, using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for Main Piece 107 x 143, each letter for the banner 7 x 12.
Cross stitch designs featured in the book, Flower Burst Flings. Eight pages and six designs filled with bright and colorful stitching.
Four little flings expressing encouraging greetings (or not!) and two little scissor fobs are featured. Flings and Fobs above are stitched on 28 count... Read more
Mousy is very excited to welcome you to his little corner of the forest, Strawberry Cottage! He has his basket, a sign to let his woodland neighbors know when strawberries are ripe, and of course a sweet strawberry for himself.
Model is stitched on 28 count Green Sapphire Cashel Linen... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring an elegant sewing box!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on n 32 ct Frog Gray by Mani di Donna using Belle Soie Classic Colorworks with DMC Conversions. Stitch Count: : Lid 63 X 63, Drawer 59 X 24
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring a biscournu for every season!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: Each side of the biscornu is 59 X 59.
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring the phrase "I have made up my mind now to be a sailors wife, to have a purse full of money and a very easy life, but when he says goodbye my love, I'm off across the sea"!
The model was stitched on 32ct Hand Dyed Linen by Mani di Donna "burnt sand" using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 123 x 49.
The first in my seasonal series, designed for stitchers to pop into the same standard 6 x 8" frame. Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32-count "Soft Ivory" by Zweigart using the Spring Stitcher's Palette by Cottage Garden Threads Bookshelf Edit. Colours: JK17 Austen, JK21 Parfum, JK22 Foxing,... Read more
The second in my seasonal series, designed for stitchers to pop into the same standard 6 x 8" frame. Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32-count "Soft Ivory" by Zweigart using the Summer Stitcher's Palette by Cottage Garden Threads Bookshelf Edit. Colours: JK16 Mercator, JK12 Conservatory, JK09... Read more