We are delighted to present to you one of two samplers worked by Maria. In 1832 at the age of 7 Maria diligently worked her primer paying tribute to her parents.
Stitched on 28 ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 220 x 210 and the finished size is 15.71" x 15".
Cross stitch kit from Luca-S featuring a Christmas sampler with a gingerbread house!
Size: 9.75 x 13.81 in or 25 x 35 cm
Stitches: 156 x 221
Colors: 53
Threads: Luca-S 100% cotton
Fabric: Zweigart Aida 16 ct. (100/101) 39 x 50 cm
Embroidery needles #26 - 2 needles, 1 needle threader
"Wisdom's an Evenness of Mind and Soul. A steady Temper which no Cares control, No Passions ruffle, no Desires inflame, still constant to itself and still the same. In doing, we learn." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count:282x275.
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread. If stitched on 16 Ct./32 Ct. fabric, you will need 156 meters of 6 ply floss. Design size:13.94" x 26.69". Fabric size: about 20" x 33". If stitched on 18 Ct./36 Ct. fabric, you will need 80 meters of 6 strand... Read more
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread plus a small amount of white thread. If stitched on 14/28 Ct. fabric, the design size is 23.36" x 24.36" and you will need 311.4 meters of 6 ply floss. If stitched on 16/32 Ct. fabric, the design size is 20.44" x... Read more
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread. Stitch Count: 162x266. If stitched on 14/28 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 11.58" x 19" and you will need 126.6 meters of 6 strand floss. If stitched on 16/32 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 10.12" x 16.62" and... Read more
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 15.07" x 17.79" with 94.3 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 13.19" x 15.56" with 82.7 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 11.72" x 13.83" with 38.2 meters of floss. Stitch Count: 211x249.
"Virtue's the chiefest Beauty of the mind, the noblest ornament of human kind. Virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star, that stirs up Reason when our senses err. Practice makes perfect."
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 282W x 275H. Finished Size is 17.63 in wide X 17.19 in high on 32 ct.
There's some lions in my living room And they won't leave things alone They're rolling on the carpet They're roaring down my phone They've rummaged through the cupboards They've retuned my old tv And now they say they're ravenous And they're looking straight at me... Read more
"All things bright and beautiful, All things great and small, all things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colours, he made their tiny wings. He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell,... Read more
"The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset and the morning, that brightens up the sky. The tall trees in the greenwood, the meadows where we play, the rushes by the water, we gather ever day. The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden,... Read more
Based on traditional Dutch/Low Countries designs and motifs, the legend reads: "Day and night, sun and moon, air and light, everyone must have and none can buy".
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 331W x 255H. Finished size on 32 ct is 20.69 in wide X 14.06 in high.
This design has been influenced by the Elizabethan fashion for creating Knot Gardens of Parterres which used strict geometric patterns in the execution.
Model can be stitched on any fabric of your choice using DMC floss or Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 226w x 226h and the finished size is 16.14" x 16.14" on 14 count.
"Practice makes perfect", "make much of time", "time flies", "love conquers all." Model can be stitched on any fabric with any thread of your choice. Stitch count: 314w x 321h.
Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. DMC skeins converted by dividing length in meter by 8 because there are 8 meters of threads in a DMC skein. Stitch count: 277w x 357h.
"Question not but live and labour till yon goal be won. Helping every feeble neighbour, seeking help from none." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss (or Gentle Art Sampler threads Raven, Gold Leaf, Corn Husk, Baby Spinach, Kiwi, Tropical Ocean, Tutti Frutti, Morning Glory,... Read more
"The heat of the Summer comes hastily on, the fruits are transparent and clear. The buds and the blossoms of April are gone, and the deep coloured cherries appear." Model can be stitched on any fabric using Gentle Art Sampler threads or DMC floss (817, 814, 554, 3810,581, 3824, 3837, 962, 3687, 3755, 503, 307, 922, 160, 3801, 604, 310, 909, 745, 436). Stitch Count: 199x289.
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC floss 814, 347, 407, 3328, 3726, 3828, 224, 310, 355, 3023, 3787. 3772). Stitch Count: 211x220. Quantity of thread required will depend upon the count of fabric used.
"Close your eyes, now make a wish." Model stitched on fabric of your with DMC floss or Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 153 x 225 and the finished size is 10.93" x 16.07" on 28 count.
Cross stitch pattern from La d Da featuring Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Aspen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 152W x 158H. Finished size: 8.4" x 8.7"
Cross stitch pattern from La d Da featuring a sweet scissor mat.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Flax linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 15W x 113H. Finished size: 8 1/4" x 6 1/4". Finishing instructions included.
This pattern from La D D features a reproduction sampler with a large white house, flowers, birds and "Mary Collier, her work in the 9th year of her age, the year 1814."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Spiced Honey from Color and Cotton. Stitch count is 222 x 268.