Note from the designer: "This intricate and involved sampler features many traditional German sampler motifs dating from the sixteenth century including a large parrot, a peacock with silver tips on its wings, the Lamb of God, as well as a depiction of the Crucifixion flanked by Mother Mary and... Read more
This sampler was made in Scotland and includes many of the traditional motifs associated with samplermaking in this region. Firstly, Janet has included many initials of family members. However the initials at the center- G R 3 -refer to the then-reigning monarch, King George III. The flowering... Read more
This is a very finely stitched classic Scottish sampler featuring three complete rows of beautifully illuminated letters, an arcaded floral band as well as other traditional motifs including peacocks, birds drinking at the fountain of life, feather trees and family initials. A four sided berry... Read more
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
Note from the designer: "This small and brilliantly preserved band sampler demonstrates a wide variety of stitches found on many seventeenth century samplers. The beautifully shaded flower heads and leaves are filled in with connecting tiers of trellis stitch."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Murky Linen using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. DMC floss 3371 or 310 can be used for conversion.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Ancient Linen using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 160W x 160H. Design Size: 8" x 8". DMC 3865 or white can be used for DMC conversion.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 3772, 3371, 501, 3821, 833, 934, 3816, 3781, 840). Stitch Count: 205W x 270H. Design Size: 10.25" x 13.50"
Part 4 of a 5 part sampler. Entire series stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Dusty Green Jobelan using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks (or all DMC floss white, 945, 728, 352, 816, 435, 954, 986, 3371). Stitch Count for Series: 167W x 215H. Design Size: 12" x 15.5" Color Chart. Materials needed listed on Part 1. Must purchase all 5 parts to complete the design.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sandcastle from Seraphim Fabrics or 40 Ct. Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 234W x 246H. Design Size: 11 5/8" x 12... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabric by Stephanie using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 221W x 219H. Design Size: 12 1/4" x 12 1/8"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Luna from Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 206W x 140H. Design Size: 10 1/4" x 7".
Model stitched one over two on 35 Ct. Onyx linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 433, 935, white, 934, 817). Stitch Count: 81W x 86H. Design Size: 4.75" x 5"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads (or all DMC floss white, 3031, 932, 471, 729, 3790, 3031, 935, 815). Optional Antique Gold Cross Charm #03557 from By Jupiter. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Aztec Red Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk (or DMC floss 310, 3787, 640, 822). Conversion for Classic Colorworks Cotton also included. Stitch Count: 140W x 192H. Design Size: 7" x 9.5".
Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. linen with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks. Stitch Count: 266x273. Conversions are provided for Soie d'Alger silk and DMC floss. The design is suitable for stitching on linen or Aida. Spiral bound booklet.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen using DMC (or Anchor 275, 281, 1015, 393, 152, 862, 914, and 907). Stitch Count: 95W x 380H. Finished size is 5.28 in wide X 21.11 in high.
"Plying our needle on linen with thread, our work with live on long after we're dead. Our gentle art gives us such pleasure. The stitchers before us we truly do treasure, for we are the sampler makers." Model stitched on 36ct. Mocha linen from Weeks Dye Works threads (DMC Conversion provided as an alternative). Stitch count is 167 x 106.
"So frail is the youth and the beauty of men. Though they bloom and look gay like a rose Yet all our fond care to preserve them is vain. Time kills them as fast as he goes"
Model stitched on Weeks Dye Works 46 ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works. with a palette of 20 Au Ver a... Read more
Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.
A cross stitch pattern from Tellin Emblem featuring two birds, a beautiful pink flower with greenery, butterflies, and stitching supplies! Model stitched on 32 count Regency by Picture This Plus, using DMC and Weeks Dye Works Threads. Stitch count: 102W x 131H
The model was stitched using Foxtail Millett by Legacy Linen which is available in 45ct. The comparable colours in Legacy's Linen's range are Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC.
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
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Cornsilk using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 642, (2) 3863, 371, 898, 935, 310, 315, 3362, (2) 902, 3328, 613, 712). Stitch Count: 198x198. Design Size: 12 3/4" x 13".
Hannah Cummins stitched her sampler in Stockton, England in 1828 when she was 9 years old. A photo of the antique sampler is included in the package. "My thoughts before they are my own are to my God distinctly known. He knows the words I mean to speak ere from opning lips they break.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with Soie d'Alger silks and silk chenille. Stitch Count: 204W x 278H. Finished size: 12 3/4" x 17 3/8" Stitches used: cross stitch, satin stitch, queen stitch, double running stitch, outline stitch, chain stitch, and stitching over one. Stitch diagrams are included.
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.
"Adorn your heart, adorn your mind with knowledge of the sweetest king." Models stitched on 36 Ct. Hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colors floss. Stitch counts: Sampler - 220W x 167H, Pincushion - 61W x 69H.
This is a reproduction of an unfinished German sampler which bears typical characteristics of Saxon samplers. Uses cross stitch, back stitch, a few Algerian eyes, and Satin stitch. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 237W x 670H. Finished size: 11.85" x 33.5".