Note from Designer: While working on these patterns, I also focused on the emotions that fill a stitcher's heart and thoughts that fill the brain when he/she picks up
a fabric and threads. As a result, these 7 patterns carry the essence of those emotions.
Europe Sampler inspired by European Old School Samplers. You may see the glimpse of the typical motives of Dutch, English and German old samplers. Purple is the color of the Royal dynasties of Europe.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum using DMC threads. Stitch count is 279 x 279.
This beauty is perfect for a wedding, anniversary or welcome gift, or any loving event. This design is set up to be personalized with large (29 st high) upper case letters, set up to be easily inserted into the design, on each side of the lacy heart. The featured alphabet is 29 stitches high. There... Read more
"Nothing's ever prefect but things can be just right." This band sampler is the second in a trio of band samplers from Tempting Tangles, with the first being Solitude. Each have colorful, unusual varieties of bands - some wide, some narrow.
Model stitched on 32 ct White Linen using DMC or Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 121 x 185.
The Crazy Quilt Explosion is filled with color and fun for both cross stitchers and quilters alike!
Model stitched on 32 ct white linen using Dinky Dyes floss. Follow the charted colors, or use any color/scraps of your choice! Stitch count is 126x126.
Inspiration for this design is from From Shakespeare's incredible play, MACBETH. Act III, Scene 2: "Light thickens, and the crow/ Makes wing to th' rooky wood."
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 ct Cream linen using Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 172 x 190.
"Stitch by stitch row by row I'm gonna make my sampler grow. All it takes is a needle 'n' threads, Stitch it up in purple 'n' red." Tempting Tangles filled their sampler with all the goodies they love to use when creating their needlework, especially cross stitch. Have fun!!
Model stitched on 32 ct Antique White linen using DMC or Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 190 x 164.
Elsie Glennie Watt is a reproduction of a colorful late 19th century genealogy sampler stitched on Zweigart 40 ct Mushroom/Light Mocha. I love the rainbow of colors that Elsie used in stitching her sampler that is perfect for a springtime stitch! And the border - whether roses or strawberries, what... Read more
"Happy would it be for me, if in the rising bloom of youth, I did devote my life to thee, O thou the God of love and truth."
Jane Freebairn is another colorful Scottish sampler from approximately the same time period. Neither of the girls dated their samplers, but we can tell from... Read more
"Amour Bonds Cupid Darling Embrace Faith Gift Honey Infatuation Joy Kiss Love Marry Nurture Osculation Passion Queen Romance Sweet Token Us Valentine Warmth Exquisite Yearning Zest." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 157H. Design Size: 10" x 10" Color chart.
I have always loved spring in the South. But there is something special about a Pink Dogwood in spring with its gorgeous blush of pink and green as it begins leafing out. My inspiration for this original sampler was a stately, southern home between twin pink dogwoods. What better way to picture... Read more
Matilda Isabella Creasy 1852 is a reproduction of a stunning original sampler in our collection from Suffolk, in the East of England. It contains the Christmas carol Once in Royal David's City' as the verse, beautiful flower motifs, a swan, a cow, a squirrel, birds, crowns, flags and all manner of... Read more
Thirza Hudson 1825 is a reproduction of a gorgeous original sampler in our collection from Colne, Lancashire in the North West of England.
The patterns stitch count is 95 x 134 stitches and our model is stitched using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads on 36ct linen. We have used Weeks... Read more
Peace on Earth is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish.
The stitch count for the design is 204 x 88, and on 40ct fabric the finished size is approximately 10 1/4 inches by 4 3/8 inches (26cm x 11.1cm). The pattern is... Read more
Autumn Days is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish.
The stitch count for the design is 204 x 86, and on 40ct the finished size is approximately 10 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches (26cm x 11cm). The pattern is predominantly full... Read more
All is Bright is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish. The pattern comes in 2 design sizes and the alternative "smaller" version may suit a number of other finishing options.
The stitch count for the design used on the... Read more
Helen Monro is a reproduction of an original sampler in our collection from Falkirk, Scotland.
"Remember thy creator and redeemer in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw high when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."
Helen's Drum is a pin drum pattern using key elements of our Helen Monro sampler.
The model was stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC floss, a conversion to Au Ver a Soie (Soie D'Alger) is also provided in the chart. Stitch count is 226 x 60. Finished size is 11.3" x 3".
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.
Ada Mary Hornsey of Wellingborough, England stitched her sampler at age 10. "My father, my mother I know I cannot your kindness repay, but I hope that, as older I grow, I shall learn your commands to obey."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 184W x 238H. Finished Size: 9 1/8" x 12".
"Count the day lost whose low descending sun views from thy hand no worthy act done."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Black linen with silks from Gloriana and The Thread Gatherer. Stitch Count: 251W x 111H. Finished size: 15.6" x 7".
Note from the designer - This sampler takes its name from the town of Blairgowrie, located in the region of Perthshire in the center of Scotland. The town, with its red stone buildings, grew rapidly due largely to the town's location on the banks of the River Ericht. In the 18th century the... Read more
Package contains patterns for both a multicolor and one color version of the design. The models were stitched on 32 Ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with DMC, Gentle Arts and Olde Willow Stitchery threads (not listed). Stitch Count: 222W x 139H. Finished size: 13.8" x 8.6".
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.
Cross stitch pattern from With My Needle featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Sand, Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 104 x 203.
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