About the Sampler: Given the few clues provided, a scattering of initials and a year only, it is impossible to know more about the stitcher of this lovely sampler with its motifs of delicately arching floral stems, oval leafed cartouche, paired birds and potted florals. The motifs themselves are... Read more
Lydia's sampler is an example of a more decorative Quaker marking sampler containing four different alphabets, six dividing bands, and an often seen swan and birds motif, as well as a floral spray. The colors are muted as in the Quaker style, copying those found in nature. Lydia was a talented young... Read more
The initials appearing on the sampler, SI, in two places, may perhaps indicate the school where the sampler was stitched, and not the initials of the stitcher. The Suir Island Quaker School (SI) was a boarding and finishing school for girls established in 1787 in Clonmel in County Tipperary by... Read more
This cute little pin cushion is a perfect stash buster. Look closely and you will spot Mother Spider hidden amongst the Quaker style motif with her baby spiders clinging to her back. Choose fabric and threads to suit your taste or match your decor. Pins shown on the model are from Puntini Puntini.... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 75W x 75H. Design Size: 5" x 5" Embellishments Included.
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Stars Hollow linen by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss(or DMC 3856, 420, 3051, 3808, 613, 3364, 355, 3781, 840).
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 57x57 each. If you want to stitch them all on one piece of fabric, and then trim, the recommended size is at least 16" x 23".
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 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"
This quaint design by Kathy Barrick is a beautiful Quaker style pattern featuring a three story brick house with a red door surrounded by themed imagery.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Salt Rock from Color & Cotton using Needlepoint Inc. Silk (includes DMC conversion). Stitch Count: 232 x 239. Finished design Size: 11 1/2" x 11 7/8".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Wren Linen using DMC floss and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads (or all DMC 321, 310). Stitch Count: 39W x 39H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. linen (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 81W x 117H. Finished size: 4" x 5.85"
Model stitched on 36 ct. scrap pieces of Picture This Plus "Valor", "Legacy", "Dwarf" and Lakeside Linens "Vintage Maple" using Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread. Stitch count is 40 x 45.
This design by From the Heart features pink and blue geometric floral patterns with a couple of wreathed blue birds on either side of a heart! The text "April" also appears wreathed with leaves and little pink blossoms.
Model stitched on 40ct Platinum Newcastle Linen using Classic Colorworks thread.
Stitch count: 79w x 115h.
Cross stitch pattern from Salty Stitcher Designs featuring sail boats and the phrase Mackerel skies and mares' tails. Soon it is time to shorten sails"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tiramisu from Under The Sea fabrics using DMC or Colour and Cotton threads. Stitch count is 126 x 1236
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring A lovely sampler with a home!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Platinum Newcastle linen using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 72 x 108.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun Quaker sampler!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Brown Paper using DMC thread. Stitch count is 268 x 283.
Cross stitch pattern from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring a beautiful quaker peacock with the phrase "Diversity is embracing the uniqueness of others"!
Stitched on 32ct Buttermilk linen from Fabric Flair with DMC threads. Stitch count: 92 x 137. Chart includes both color and black/white graphs!