Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler is a riot of brilliant color and intricate motifs, from the Scotsman in his kilt playing a traditional dulcimer (which looks like a butter churn) in the upper left, to an elaborate mansion house fronted by a three dimensional turkeywork lawn in the... Read more
Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born, and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which... Read more
Made in Providence, Rhode Island, this sampler is a superb example of the work done at Miss Mary (Polly) Balch's school, one of the most important female learning institutions in America at that time. Combining sophisticated architectural, landscape and figural motifs with elaborate and unusual... Read more
This is a reproduction of an English sampler made in Bradford, Yorkshire, that shows distinct influences of Scottish needlework traditions, particularly in the illuminated alphabets. The bold primary colors were reproduced from the front of the original sampler, which retains its amazing... Read more
This English sampler comes from the collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jarrett, who established Witney Antiques. It was featured in one of their exhibition catalogs in December 1996 titled "All Creatures Great and Small."
The work is extremely fine and accomplished,... Read more
This primitive garden scene was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 66W x 65H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
Model was stitched on a prefinished patchwork pillow courtesy of Adams originals. Stitched using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts. Shown with buttons from Homespun Elegance.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Blue Bird: 25 x 64 (2.5" x 6.4" on 20 Ct)
Bee Skep: 40 x 31... Read more
Cute design for your country kitchen. Features an alphabet with the word "HEN" in bold letters. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light using Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 59W x 111H. Design Size: 4" x 7"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 count Dirty Cashel linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts & DMC. (DMC alternates are 3362 3011 801 938 739 3046 924 3768 500 3052) Stitch count: 49x84. To embellish use Marbled brown buttons and Folk art bird & butterfly buttons.
A brown bird stands guard in the newest design in Bent Creek's Sampler Collection. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"
"The dew upon the berry, reflects the morning sun. It glistens like a diamond, until the rabbits come." Stitched on 28 count Natural Pearl Linen with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 53W x 204H.
Note: The designer did not provide a DMC conversion for Classic Colorowrks Dulce de Leche
Larger model stitched on 40 Ct. Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Smaller sampler is worked on 40 Ct. Ink Spot Black from R & R Reproductions using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Stitch count: 155 x 151. Design Size: 8" x 8"
Three bears are keeping watch over everything at this peaceful lakeside lodge. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Latte linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads . Stitch Count: 71W x 223H
From Bent Creek's new "Snapperland" series. Take a walk in a Winter Snapperland with this cozy little chalet. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country Grain linen with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 4" x 4" Includes silver snaps to be used as embellishments. Can be stiched individually or all together.
This representation of Fall is stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Barn Owl Linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 293W x 383H. Design Size: 17" x 22"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 count Dirty Cashel linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts & DMC. (DMC alternates are white 543 930 931 3371 610 869 221 902 355 3777 612 842) Stitch count: 52x80. Embellished with Olde brass bird button and ice skate and snowflake charms.
Chart pack contains all 26 letters, the border, and an optional "R" block.
The model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Dark Cappuccino Linen from R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 235x293. Design Size: 15" x 19">
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.
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you." Model Stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Buttercream Linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count 130 x 150.
Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Tarnished Silver using 1 strand of cotton over two linen threads. Uses Classic Color Works. Stitch count: 101W x 104H.
"Up the hill around the bend through the woods and home again." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Straw Linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 271W X 101H.
"She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleners." Model stitched on 30 count Cocoa Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie. Stitch count: 132W x 144H.
"I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth but grant me kind Providence, virtue and health. Then richer thankings and more happy than they, my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away. Elizabeth Hancock 1831." Model stitched on 30 count Straw Linen with Classic Color Works Bella Soie Silk floss. Stitch count is 271 x 237.