Note from the designer: "Who would love this world or prize whats in it
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This brilliant English traditional band sampler comes from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. Drawing on traditional sampler motifs of the 17th... Read more
Note from the designer: "This finely worked sampler features pastoral scenes above and below a lovely verse about friendship. A four-sided honeysuckle border surrounds large baskets of fruits and flowers, a fenced pasture with seven large lazy sheep and an architectural folly in the background.... Read more
Note from the designer: "The figures depicted on this original design were derived from wood block engravings of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The format of the hornbook follows actual examples from the late 18th century. Hornbooks functioned as primers, used to teach young children their... Read more
Displaying the traditional color scheme of Scottish samplers, this beautiful and delicately stitched piece also employs a variety of interesting counted thread stitches including queen, doublerunning, four-sided, back, counted satin filling, cross, Algerian eyelet, and cross over one (petit... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 163W x 83H. Approximate finished size: 10.5" x 5.25".
"Tell me ye knowing and discerning few where I may find a friend both firm and true, who dares stand by me in deep distress and then his love and friendship most express."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Inc silks.... Read more
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.
A reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. All models stitched over two threads on 32 Ct Sage Jobelan using DMC floss. Maximum Stitch count 185x82. Finished size is 11.56 in wide X 5.13 in high.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"
Anniversaries of the Heart Series - Pattern 11. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Irish Cream by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 6"
Model is stitched on 28 count Cream Cashel Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works thread, DMC #12 Perle Cotton , DMC #8 Perle Cotton, Dinky Dyes Silk thread and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count: 278W X 279H.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Belfast Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 277W X 33H. Finished Size: 18" x 3"
Model stitched on 28 count Lambswool Linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, and Classic Color Works. Stitch count: 133W x 133H. Shown in The Family Tree Frame - Beatrice, Fleamarket Blackbird finish.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 149H.
"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.
Model stiched on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or Gentle Art Sampler Threads - Hibiscus, or DMC - 3804). Stitch Count: 114W x 133H.
"Merry Christmas". Model stitched on 28 count linen fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch count is 68H x 121W. Finished size is approximately 5"H x 9"w.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Cocoa Linen with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk and a Small Anna button from Just Another Button Company (bx1005s). Stitch Count: 75x109. Shown finished in a frame from The Family Tree - Style: Meg, Style: Fleamarket
Model was stitched on 30ct Natural, Northern Cross linen using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Crescent Colours floss. Stitch count 95x124. Frame is Meg Finish Fleamarket icing Size 8x10.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. "Linen" by Weeks Dye works with Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 844, 975, 640, 738, 310, 611). Stitch Count: 133W x 193H. Design Size: 9" x 13".
Honor the vows a couple make to each other on their wedding day with a simple floral sampler. The happy couple will be delighted to receive such a lovely reminder of their love. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, general instructions / stitch guide and alphabet for personalization.... Read more
Flowers lovers everywhere will love this Floral Band Sampler. It is stitched in beautiful colors with attention to details such as branches and twigs. The band sampler makes a stunning bell pull and would fit nicely on a tall narrow wall space. Each chart pack comes with a full color image, chart,... Read more
One of Thomas Taneyhill's finest and most realistic depictions of birds ever created at Kooler Design Studio. This design will appeal to birder watchers everywhere. From the tiny hummingbird to the haunting egret, these seven birds are beautiful to behold. The chart is in full color with DMC floss... Read more
A beautifully designed and detailed flower for each month of the year is depicted in this charming quilt-like sampler. These flowers can be used as a complete sampler as shown or individually on bookmarks, ornaments, small frames or on hand towels. The classic botanical style is timeless and will... Read more
The most colorful time of the year! Look forward to harvest and Halloween; school and Thanksgiving; bright foliage and fruit. Colorful themed ribbons and leaves tie together many fall motifs, stirring memories of special autumn days. Design stitched on 14 Count Country French Cafe Mocha Aida. Stitch Count 168w x 224h, finished Size 14 ct: 12.5" x 16.5". Design by Sandy Orton.
Kooler Design Studios take on the classic Americana band sampler in a style more sophisticated than primitive. This subtle design by Deanna Hall West has soft tones of gold, green and teal which will fit into today's decor. A full 18 1/4" long on 14 count fabric when finished.
Our cheerful South of the Border Sampler will take you back to sunny Mexico and all of its lovely crafts and culture. Traditional Mexican motifs run throughout this detailed sampler and the use of black fabric makes it striking design to decorate your home. Stitch Count: 155w X 194h. Finished size 14 Ct: 11-1/8w X 13-7/8h in. Design stitched on 14 Count Black Aida. Design by Linda Gillum.
A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.
This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and... Read more