Note from the designer - "This Quaker sampler came from the vicinity of York, England, where a Quaker school existed at the same time as the more famous Ackworth School, not far from there. The Parnell name is still fairly common in the district, and the family was Quaker.
Linen count and finished size: 35-count 18-3/4" x 24"; or 40 count 16-1/2" x 21"
According to a note attached to the back of the original sampler, it was probably made near Newtown, Pennsylvania. The attribution at the center is surrounded by a typical Quaker leafy cartouche with opposing flowers and facing birds above. Other characteristic Quaker motifs include eight point... Read more
Note from the designer: "The characteristic that readily identifies the origin of this sampler is the distinctive vine and rose border, configured such that a leaf on one side and a rosebud stem on the other give the illusion of a double vine. It is almost always found executed in cross stitch... Read more
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.
Model stitched on Picture This Plus, Cashel 28 count Mello using hand-overdyed Color Fast Valdani 3 strand floss (Rust, Withered Green, Nostalgic Rose, Ancient Gold, Washed Orange, Forgotten Lavender, Melancholic Purple, Blue Black, Faded Brown, Garnets, Tea Honey and Primitive Blue). Stitch count: 170W x 270H.
Cross stitch pattern from Rebel Stitcher featuring a winter snowflakes and owls! This piece is a fun design that can be displayed all winter long!
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40ct True Blue by Fox & Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Cottage Garden (Broderie), and DMC floss. Stitch count is 110 x 104.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Pampas Cashel Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread Matte Spruce Teenie Round Buttons (included with the pattern), and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Model stitched with two strands on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 168x168. Specialty Stitches Used: French Knot and Smyrna Cross. Design Size on 16/32 Ct.: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Welcome Fall was a fun design inspired specifically by the Pirate Robin Harvest Gold thread I used. I thoroughly enjoy stitching Quaker designs. Stitched primarily in a single variegated thread, the design features a variety of autumnal motifs, with the lettering in a complementary second thread... Read more
Package contains patterns for both a multicolor and one color version of the design. The models were stitched on 32 Ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with DMC, Gentle Arts and Olde Willow Stitchery threads (not listed). Stitch Count: 222W x 139H. Finished size: 13.8" x 8.6".
Note from the designer - The Ackworth Friendship Book is an accordion-style book of Quaker motifs from Ackworth School in northern England. There are 10 stitched pages. Each set of pages forms a pocket in which you can store special treasures. On my model, I stitched the front and back book... Read more
This sampler is an accurate reproduction of an American Quaker sampler from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A small image of the antique and a brief family genealogy are included in the package of this sweet sampler.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works using Needlepoint Inc. thread with DMC substitutions listed. Stitch count is 143 x 132.
Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a lovely patriotic quaker style pattern complete with stars, flowers and the words "Liberty, Justice, Freedom"!
Stitched on 32 count Country French Cafe Mocha Linen using a beautiful selection of Week's Dye Works flosses (DMC... Read more
"With my two hands I stitch each day unto the Lord I softly pray guide my needle fast and strong that I may stitch the whole day long. May every x be wrought with love with peace with patience from above." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works (Rum Raisin, Bark, Eggplant, Pea Coat, Deep Sea, Seaweed, Okefenoke, Swamp Water). Stitch Count: 127W x 184H.
"Peace - I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Latte linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 137x236.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cheerful little design is an original pattern by Modern Folk Embroidery, inspired by Quaker medallions. It can be either framed as hoop art, or stitched up as a pincushion.
Stitched over two threads on 32ct linen (or over... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an original design inspired by traditional Quaker samplers. Spread over the sampler is a series of medallions and the words "Kindness & Fortitude"
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 40 x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a romantic Quaker design featuring hearts, floral elements and birds.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or16ct Aida) it would measure approximately 17.5 by 23.5cm. The design has a total of 5487 crosses. When stitched 2 pulled stand of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a highly successful Quaker-style pattern featuring a series of original medallions and a scattered set of letters and numbers.
Stitched on 32ct linen it would measure approximately 23.7" by 19" (60 by 48cm). The sampler... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring the alphabet chart that is a reproduction sampler from 1856 and the Quaker medallion chart is an original chart
Model can be stitched on 14-20 ct. Aida or 46-56 ct. linen using a floss of choice.
Stitch count is 165w x 112h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a design that was based on a Quaker sampler made by Sarah Storrs in 1795 from my personal collection. Sarah did not finish her work, so I used all of the elements of her original sampler, and added a few new ones to finish it as a new... Read more
Model stitched over 1 thread on 40 Ct. Maritime White by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 249W x 249H. Design Size" 7" x 7"
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Opalescent Silvermist from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 295W x 295H. Design Size: 21" x 22"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc silk (or DMC 3371, 632). Stitch Count: 164W x 158H. Finished size: 9"x9".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Valor linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 869) or whatever color of floss and fabric you want. Stitch Count: 39W x 39H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Opalescent "Melody" Lugana from Fabric by Stephany using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 165W x 229H. Design Size: 12" x 17"
"Grateful, thankful, blessed" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Beach Brew from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 81W x 117H. Design Size: 4" x 6"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Dapple Linen using DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or all DMC 918, 310). Stitch Count: 39W x 39H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Gingerbread Linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 3345, 815). Stitch Count: 43W x 43H. Design Size: 3" x 3"