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
Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads. The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using one strand of silk over... Read more
Birds on the Temple is a reproduction of a sweet little antique sampler. While there is a set of initials and a year on the sampler, what really stood out to me was the birds sitting on the temple. I decided to use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool again for this one. It's such a joy to stitch with.... Read more
Elisabeth LeConte, 1786 is a reproduction of an antique sampler I found here in Maryland. This was a teaching piece at the 2023 Sunshine Stitchers Retreat in Florida last spring.
My reproduction is stitched on 40-Count Hawthorne linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. The stitch count is 197 Wide by 167 High.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Grey by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for Pinkeep: 125 x 105. Finished Size: 7" x 6". Stitch Count for Ornament: 84 x 47. Finished Size: 5" x 3".
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Grey from Weeks Dye Works using NPI silks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 127 x 141. Finished size is 8 3/8" x 9 3/8".
"If solid happiness we prize within our breast this jewel lies, and they are fools who roam the world has nothing to bestow, from our own selves our joys must flow and that dear hut our home."
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 286w x 257h.
"I myself am made entirely of flaws stitched together with good intentions." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Beige Linen with Needlepoint Silks. The design is worked over 2 threads and also over 1 thread for the girl's face. Stitch Count: 112W x 110H
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Peep's Lost Sheep fabric from the Cauldron/Dames of the needle using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 90x145. Design Size: 6" x 10" Or Stitch Count: 180x290. Design Size: 12" x 19"
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works over two using Gentle Arts Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss (or all DMC 3047,841, 452, 3772, 3773, 317, 414, 3052) Stitch Count: 134W x 66H. Alphabet provided for personalization.
"When this you see remember me and keep me in your mind. Let all the world say what they will. Speak of me as you find." Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks silks. (DMC alternates are 370 730 3750 3031 3859 434 712 414 500 501 310 950 935) Stitch count 161x163.
Model was stitched on 32 Ct. Lakeside Linens Vintage Light Examplar Linen with DMC floss. Stitch count: 103W x 95H. Finished Size is 6.44 in wide X 5.94 in high.
"And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof and did eat and gave to her husband to eat also." Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens with... Read more
"A pledge of my affection." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Mocha linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 79H. Design Size: 6" x 5"
Top design stitched on 32 Ct. Clay Pot by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count: 62x51.
Bottom design stitched on 32 Ct. La-D-Da Brown by R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 35x36. Designs use Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss (Tree Trunk)& NPI. Stitch Count: 134x127. (DMC alternates are 3011 869 407 729 3022 3857 301 3021)
Model stitched on 18 Ct. Natural linen (no longer available) over two using DMC Perle Cotton, and Weeks Dye Works #5 Perle. Also required, but no longer available is Classic Colorworks Pearl Cotton #5 Black Coffee. We suggest Weeks Dye Works Perle Cotton #5 Mascara or DMC Perle Cotton #5 3799 or 310. Stitch Count: 117x170. Cut Size: 18" x 24".
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count 150x81.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw Natural linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count 115x53. Finished size of drum: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2". Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens with Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe Deep Orange with red (not listed), Gloriana Silk, and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 88 x 58