"Live Simply that Others May Simply Live." A sampler in the style of the Quaker samplers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Stitched with a single color of dark floss (Gentle Arts: Blueberry, Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers: Konini, or DMC #930/#3740). Stitch Count: 108W x 170H.
A stunning sampler that would make a fabulous wedding gift - "Love is Patient, Love is Kind. It does not envy, it does not boast...." The sampler can be worked in two thread colors of your choice. The stitch count is 260W x 434H and uses all full stitches so is suitable for linen, evenweave, or aida.
Featuring the octagonal motifs often seen in old Quaker Samplers, this game board has a wise saying around it's border - "All work and no play makes Jack a Dull Boy. All Play and No Work Make Jack a Mere Toy." Worked in all cross stitch but suggestions are given for adding specialty stitches... Read more
A nostalgic look back to a simpler place and time. This quaint sampler shows a Swiss Shepherd and his family standing in their band-sampler garden in the shadow of the alphabet mountains. The stitch count is 194W x 245H. Choose your favorite fabric and one color of any thread (you will need 63 yards).
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Ivory Lugana using Gloriana Silk Floss. The sampler can be worked in two thread colors of your choice. Stitch Count: 125 x 125. Design Size: 8" x 8"
This design takes its inspiration from the beautiful patchwork quilts that are a tradition in so many countries. It is charted for six colours but, just as patchworks were made from scraps of fabric left over from other projects, this design would be a wonderful way to use up threads you have... Read more
"Blessed are the poor in spirit fo theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for riteousness for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful for they... Read more