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
This little Quaker sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas.
Charts are included for three different sampler versions of various dimensions. Antique bobbins vary in size, so instructions guide you to match one of the... Read more
Model stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 234 x 314. Finished size is approx. 11.7 in wide X 15.7 in high on 40 ct.
This design by From the Heart features and alphabet and number sampler above the text "A Token of Love". The bottom has a couple standing beside a manor with a couple cats!
Model stitched on 40ct Newport Beach Linen from Needle & Flax using Gloriana thread.
Stitch count: 133w x 182h
Model stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40 ct. Saltbush linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads.
Stitch count: 248w x 276h
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a festive holiday sampler, Christmas town shows a north pole village with some of Santa's deer and a very large Christmas tree.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 28.5 by 20.5cm. This chart... 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
Note from the designer - "The design of this piece was inspired by fine examples of early eighteenth century American and English needlework pictures. A picture like this would have been stitched as a painting, with great attention to detail, shading, color, and composition." The design... Read more
Note from the designer - "This design was inspired by an early eighteenth century English picture executed in tent stitch." The designs features a lion, a leopard and a parrot surrounded by bright flowers.
The design is stitched over one thread on 35 Ct. linen. It uses cross stitch,... Read more
Note from the designer - "Eleanor Parr created this amazing and unique sampler some time before 1835. The border of birds encircled by vines and leaves is unprecedented. Fleurs de lys embellish each of the four corners surrounding a central reserve containing a traditional verse, floral sprays... Read more
Note from the designer - "An intensely stitched and well-planned sampler, this unusual piece probably originated in Pennsylvania. The allegorical figure hovering over the house could represent Liberty. The unconnected border of floating honeysuckle is unique, as well as the little pastoral vignettes in the lower register." Rated for beginners.
"Come to the Garden. Thy senses shall be overjoyed."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Colonial Parchment Linen from Handmade by Stephanie using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 225x295. Design Size: 11.25" x 14.25".
Model was reversibly stitched over two and three threads on 36 Ct. linen of your choice using Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used. Stitch Count: 258W x 304H. Design Size: 7.78" X 27.22"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Barn Owl Beige by Silkweavers or 40 Ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count for this design by itself is 67x71. Associated threads are those used just in this design.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter by Lakeside linens with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 371, 414, 646, 3011). Stitch Count: 118x118. Finished size: 5 7/8" x 5 7/8"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Heartland using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or all DMC. Stitch Count: 170W x 157H. Design Size: 9 3/8" x 8 3/4"
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 45W x 125H. Design Size: 2 3/4" x 7 3/4". Frame from Family Tree Frame Company 4" x 9" June in Fleamarket Icing.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 45W x 125H. Design Size: 2 3/4" x 7 3/4". Frame from Family Tree Frame Company 4" x 9" June in Fleamarket Icing.
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Woodland Halloween Linen from Mountain Aire Hand Dyed Fabric using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 356, 3799, 610, 3802). Stitch Count: 80W x 80H. Design Size: 5" x 5".
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 45W x 125H. Design Size: 2 3/4" x 7 3/4". Frame from Family Tree Frame Company 4" x 9" June in Fleamarket Icing.
"Little deeds of kindness, little words of love, make our Earth and Eden like the Heaven above." Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Grey by Wees Dye Works using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 129W x 157H. Design Size: 7 1/8" x 8 5/8"
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread. Stitch Count: 162x266. If stitched on 14/28 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 11.58" x 19" and you will need 126.6 meters of 6 strand floss. If stitched on 16/32 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 10.12" x 16.62" and... Read more
A Spring 2020 design from Lizzie Kate! Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 40W x 106H. Finished size: 2.5" x 6.4".
A beautiful sampler from France featuring specialty stitches. Instructions are included. The model was stitched a fabric of your choice with Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC 3856, 722, 608, 606, 666, 321, 304, 816, 814, 712, 738, 739, 225, 3727, 3836, 3834, 3761, 519, 3760, 517, 3821, 3820, 963, 961,... Read more
Model stitched on your choice of fabric using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 3753, 931, 3743, 155, 372, 524, 522, 3052, 3772, 223, 778, 316, 3726). Also required, but not listed above #3712 from Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 232x228.
"Our life is never at a stand, Tis like a fading flower. Death, which is always near at hand, comes nearer every hour. And those who are now young and gay, like roses in their bloom, will very soon be old and grey, and wither in the tomb. Then let us all prepare to die, since death is near and... Read more
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with DMC floss. Sampler stitch count: 153H x 70W. Winter Foursome Stitch count: 74H x 72W. Individual ornaments Stitch count: 30H x 34W. Finished size is 9.56 in wide X 4.38 in high, 4.63 in wide X 4.5 in high, and 1.88 in wide X 2.13 in high.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sand Dune from lakeside Linen using Needlepoint Inc. Silk with DMC conversions. One Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors "Rusty Amber" also required. Stitch Count: 185W x 614H. Finished Size: 9 1/4 " x 30 5/8"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Barn Owl Beige by Silkweavers or 40 Ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count for this design by itself is 67x71. Associated threads are those used just in this design.