About the Sampler: Given the few clues provided, a scattering of initials and a year only, it is impossible to know more about the stitcher of this lovely sampler with its motifs of delicately arching floral stems, oval leafed cartouche, paired birds and potted florals. The motifs themselves are... Read more
This sampler is an original design based on the layout of eighteenth century Irish Quaker samplers with the lettering and sampler motifs taken from a Mountmellick Irish Quaker sampler in the collection of Cross Stitch Antiques, Elizabeth Martin circa 1789. The town names at the bottom are the... Read more
Model was stitched on 32ct "Cold Foam" linen from Be Stitch Me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Colour and Cotton. We trimmed the model with "Birds Nest" ric rac from Lady Dot
The handcrafted wooden star button is included with the chart. Stitch count is 119 x 119.
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
This is a revised version of an old design (#113). The original 2015 design has been out of print and I decided to rework it. JABC buttons are included. A cardinal is perched atop a basket of winterberry leaves berries.
Pattern is stitched on Fog Cashel using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 112.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
Fresh From The... Read more
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
This pattern from Heart in Hand Needlearts features a sampler design with a cuckoo bird!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Antique Lace by Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85W x 95H. Finished size: 4.72" x 5.27". Embellishments included.
A symmetrical bouquet of brightly colored wildflowers will make a lovely cushion or framed piece. Stitched in four shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss on 32 count linen. Stitch count is 111 x 111.
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a fun sampler with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and Cottage Garden Threads (Jacaranda, bird bath) with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 112 x 115.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with Christmas motifs!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 153w x 127h. Finished size is approx. 8.5 in wide X 7.06 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a handful of reds sampler designs!
Designs are stitched on either 14 or 16 ct Natural aida using DMC floss. Stitch counts and Finished Sizes are:
Be Mine: 72 x 68, 5.14 x 4.86.
Bird with Key: 82 x 91, 5.86 x 6.5.
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Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a fun little sampler with the alphabet!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Fresco linen using NPI thread with Weeks Dye Works and DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 72 x 108.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts & Stitchery featuring a sampler with a home on it!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 97 x 87.
Cross stitch pattern from Mojo Stitches featuring a sampler with the phrase "Who seek to be first must rank himself last and learn with confidence to wait on the least"!
Model stitched on 36 ct. 'Toasted Mallow' using Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 111 x 221.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a beautiful sampler.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Ale linen from Picture This Plus using Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread. Stitch count is 157 x 216.
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a sampler with many flowers!
Model stitched on 40ct. Tickerty-Boo by Tabbycat Linen using NPI thread with DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 216 x 218.
Cross stitch pattern from Fox And Rabbit Designs featuring a sampler with a vase of flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flannel Flower using DMC and Color and Cotton threads. Weeks Dye Works conversion and DMC conversion are provided. Stitch count is 112 x 96.
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a small sampler book!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 51 x 43 per panel. Pattern includes both green and color pallets.
Cross stitch pattern from Pineberry Lane featuring a beautiful sampler by Agnes Hewetson!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Light Examplar using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and DMC floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 108 x 131.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring an autumn sampler!
Model was stitched on 40 count Autumn Beech by Number 12 Stitch Co. using Weeks Dye Works thread. A DMC conversion has been provided. Stitch count is 133w x 96h.