I found these sweet small frames at my local Michael's Store about a year ago and knew they needed samplers. I immediately posted a photo of them on Instagram encouraging stitchers to grab them up. I hope many of them did! In November I designed these sweet birth samplers and love how they look... Read more
Note from the designer: A quick look at the original samplers and we can be quite certain Isabella and M. were sisters and may very well have stitched these together. Both marked them with their village of Eddleston(e) in Scotland, but most of all, they are so very similar in many ways - color,... Read more
Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more
Two patterns are included in this chart making it appropriate for both Autumn and Halloween- whichever you prefer. Both patterns are inspired by traditional Quaker motifs and the colors of the season.
October Quakers Tree Stitch Count: 74 wide x 102 high. Finished Size: 4.63" x... Read more
Lovely alphabet fonts paired with wreaths, swags, and boughs lend an elegant air to my newest Christmas design.
Pattern is stitched on 37 ct Russian Tea Cake from Access Commodities. Two colourways were stitched for this design. The antique rose model used Romance from Weeks and #3354... Read more
My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
Cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring a Halloween sampler filled with ghosts, witches, black crows, and pumpkins all around a haunted house!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 265 x 207. Finished size is 16.56" x 12.94".
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Milk and Honey by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 162 x 52. Rick Rack Used: Lady Dot Creates 7/32 inch wide - Storm Blue
Sampler House is house 5 of 9 of my The Houses on Wisteria Lane Series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Faun by Picture this Plus, fabric suggestion is listed, using one strand of floss over two linen Weeks Dye works, Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 97 x 87.... Read more
"Down in the valley, the valley so low. Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Roses are red love, violets are blue. Angels in heaven, know I love you."
The model is stitched on 36 count Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside Linens, using 1 strand of floss. Threads used are DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 150w X 155h
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler with a house!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 154 x 126.
Note: To achieve the variegated look of Endive with DMC use 3364/3363. For Pea Pod use DMC 732/733.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by blueberries!
Model was stitched on 40 count Oaken by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC conversions have been provided. Stitch count is 133w x 96h.
This 10-page booklet includes 1 small sampler, 2 personalized small designs that can be finished as needlebooks or pin pillows, plus 4 Mix & Match scissor fobs! It also includes several BEW CREATIVE! ideas!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Spice Linen from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 188 x 318.
Note from designer: "The verse was composed by me in remembrance of the wonderful times I spent driving through the Brandywine
Valley and admiring the beautiful old stone houses and scenery."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or NPI... Read more
Great way to sample all the different size of your favorite needles. Each Sampler Needle Card contains one of every size. 4 1/2"x5" card. Ideal for point of purchase, classes or traveling
This "Utility Quilting Needle Sampler" is a great way to try all the different sizes of Utility Quilting needles. Each Sampler Needle Card contains one of each size: 11, 10, 9 and 8. Utility Quilting Needles are the needle of choice for quilters using large stitches. A long, sturdy shank... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives. Stitch count is 202w x 252h! Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Zweigart Brittney Lugana with DMC floss. Finished Size is 14.43 in wide X 18 in high.
Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.
Model was stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabby Cat Linens. Stitch... Read more
Part 4 of a 4 part series. "Ti a drink with jam and bread, that will bring us back to do. Most anything."
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Sand linen using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 383 x 73 and the finished size is 23.94" x 4.56".
Note from the designer - This is the most symmetrical, balanced, counted thread sampler that we have ever charted from. It is also one of the most satisfying, challenging, and beautiful samplers in the world. Originally worked on a fine wool ground, the colors of our reproduction have been matched... Read more
This collection by Teresa Kogut includes 9 different designs! They all feature lovely images of homes, flowers, trees, and pets.
"This Small Sampler" model stitched 1 over 2 on 56 count Little Bunny by XJuDesigns, using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 148w x... Read more
Stitched on your favorite fabric.The embroidery cover was stitched on 32 ct. cream belfast by Zweigart with DMC thread 2 over 2. Stitch counts are 100 x 100 (big square), 45 x 45 (small square), 177 x 122 (All three with border). Finished size on 32 ct is 11 5/8" x 8".