Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an original cross-stitch design inspired by tradition Quaker style medallion samplers. It features a whole assortment of medallions and the words "Love & Union" and the quote "True unity may be found under great apparent... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a Quaker style medallion sampler featuring many little birds, the Little Bird Quaker Sampler is a joyful and happy design. The pattern features 22 birds in total and two alphabets numbers.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a sampler that was based on an antique alphabet sampler which is believed to be a Quaker design.
Model stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC thread.
Stitch count is 197w x 423h.
This design was a journey where, quite organically, a small pattern grew into my largest pattern to date. Whilst working on the pattern I was reminded of Lao Tzu's words: "A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving". This seemed to be very true for this design... Read more
"A Royal Affair" is an amalgamation of traditional sampler styles from both the Netherlands and Scotland, using traditional alphabets, borders, and motifs, but coming together in a playful way. This monochrome design features only full crosses and can be stitched on any counted material of our choice. Stitch count is 145 x 209. Finished size on 28 ct is 10.36" x 14.93".
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a sampler inspired by the Fraktur art by the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Worked over two threads on 32ct linen it would measure approximately 6 3/4" by 14 1/5" (17 x 36.5cm). This design has a total of 8894 crosses. On average,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring the alphabet chart that is a reproduction sampler from 1856 and the Quaker medallion chart is an original chart
Model can be stitched on 14-20 ct. Aida or 46-56 ct. linen using a floss of choice.
Stitch count is 165w x 112h.
A period reproduction sampler from the Netherlands. IAB 1817 is a gorgeously framed sampler featuring several vases. The centre one features a lush bouquet of roses and all over the sampler you'll find tiny birds hidden in the roses and the border.
This design uses patterns charted from an antique cushion from Marken, which is in my personal collection. I rearranged the elements so it forms a pleasing design, but the individual parts can be used to create a different piece also. It comes with two alphabets and a number chart to personalise... Read more
This is AKGIT 1833: one of the most beautiful Vierlande samplers I have ever seen, stitched by a girl with the initials AKGIT in the year 1833. The original sampler has a stitched on surface of about 43 by 43 cm, which was worked over 2 threads on a 50-count linen. I can honestly say that it is the... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
This is a faithful period reproduction of an 18th century sampler from one of the Germanic countries or perhaps even the Netherlands (where it was purchased). The sampler shows various elongated motifs which might have been used as models for knitting.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of fabric and thread.
Stitch count is 244w x 331h
A Dutch period reproduction sampler from the province of Groningen. This richly illustrated 20-page booklet gives information on the stitcher's life and the area she grew up in.
Pattern is stitched your choice of threads and fabric
Stitch count is 271w x 222h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cheerful winter sampler, featuring a total of 37 ornaments.
Stitching on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida), this would measure approximately 58 by 30 cm. It would require between 85 and 109 metres of six-stranded floss when... Read more
This romantic wedding sampler with a traditional Scandinavian feel is fully customisable with the alphabet and numbers that are included in the design. A page of empty graph paper is also provided.
The design measures approximately 43 cm high and wide when stitched on 32 count linen (or 16... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an English period sampler based on the stitching of Ellen Hooker in 1843. The sampler features full crosses, crosses over 1, Algerian eyelets and four-sided stitches (which. an be replaced by simple backstitches if desired).
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cute small Christmas sampler, featuring reindeer, a Christmas tree, stylised snowflakes and decorative borders inspired by Scandinavian embroidery.
Stitched over two threads on 32 count linen (or over one on 16 count Aida).... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a folky French Christmas design with the words "Joyeux Nol"
Stitched on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida) it would measure approximately 20.5 by 17 cm. Worked with 2 pulled strands of floss, it would require between 17... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a design that was based on a Quaker sampler made by Sarah Storrs in 1795 from my personal collection. Sarah did not finish her work, so I used all of the elements of her original sampler, and added a few new ones to finish it as a new... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a fun Scandinavian style alphabet sampler. This design features full crosses only, no specialty stitches. This is a great design for new stitchers who are looking to embroidery a sampler. This design is monochrome and can be stitched in... Read more
This is the MFE SAL 2023 - Reaching Skyward! The 28-page booklet contains all 12 months for 2023, and contains many alternative design options for various elements. It can be purchased in conjunction with "Alternative Trees", a pattern which gives three alternative options for the circular design on this sampler.
The four designs in this pattern booklet can be stitched on their own, or can be stitched as a replacement of the circular design of the 2023 SAL "Reaching Skyward".
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a charming traditional Scottish sampler featuring a house, garden, carnation border and sets of alphabets and initials.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 12 1/2" by 9 1/8" (31.5 by... Read more
This charming sampler was worked by Gerritje Broekhuis in 1848, who also worked a sampler in 1857 (which is also available here). The sampler features only full crosses and has no specialty stitches, and can be worked on any material (linen, aida etc).
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 169w x 213h.
"Have communion with few, be familiar with one. Deal justly with all and speak evil of none. Hannah Carter December 8th, 1898."
Model stitched on 30 ct Crme Brulee linen with Gloriana Silk floss and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch count 208 x 255 and the finished size is 13.87" x 17".
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Creek Bed Brown Linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 215W x 177H. Design Size: 12" x 10".
"Mary Cotton Her Work in the year 1827." Model stitched over two threads on 40 Count Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint inc Silks. Stitch Count: 213W x 195W.
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design with the words "Lord guide my heart that I may do thy will and fill my hands with such convenient skill" and "As will condece to Virtue void of shame and I will give the glory to thy name".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads Simply Wool. Stitch Count: 125x115. Design Size: 8" x 7".
Also required, but not listed above, Simply Wool Thread - Claret.
"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches. In Beauty green will always grow through Summer sun and Winter snow. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches."
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 183W x 200H Does contain specialty stitches with instructions.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 55 x 55. Finished Size is 3.44 in wide X 3.44 in high.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 57 x 41. Finished Size is 3.56 in wide X 2.56 in high.
"Hope, adore, rejoice, sing, peace, glory, joy, love, Christmas". Model stitched on 32 count Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count is 212W x 204H.