Enter the world of red school samplers and discover the fascinating history and tradition of this special embroidery art. Red samplers are a unique piece of cultural heritage: once a compulsory part of girls' education, now loved by embroidery enthusiasts worldwide.
Note from the designer: A quick look at the original samplers and we can be quite certain Isabella and M. were sisters and may very well have stitched these together. Both marked them with their village of Eddleston(e) in Scotland, but most of all, they are so very similar in many ways - color,... Read more
Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs of a lovely sampler book featuring 5 patterns!
A. Shields - 1824 is stitched over two on 30 count Creek Bed Brown linen by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 110w x 163h. Finished size 7 3/8" x... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Milk and Honey by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 162 x 52. Rick Rack Used: Lady Dot Creates 7/32 inch wide - Storm Blue
Lovely alphabet fonts paired with wreaths, swags, and boughs lend an elegant air to my newest Christmas design.
Pattern is stitched on 37 ct Russian Tea Cake from Access Commodities. Two colourways were stitched for this design. The antique rose model used Romance from Weeks and #3354... Read more
My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
Cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring a Halloween sampler filled with ghosts, witches, black crows, and pumpkins all around a haunted house!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 265 x 207. Finished size is 16.56" x 12.94".
THIS IS THE BRAND NEW REVISED EDITION! It has 22 pages and is much easier to read! Plus, it has a smaller "star" pattern that can be made into a pin drum!
The design shows the state quilt blocks arranged in the order the states were admitted to the union of the United States.... Read more
Note from the designer: Alice Maud Tippett at the young age of 11 years stitched an adorable little sampler using a scrap of Penelope canvas and a beautiful palette of nine colours. The colours harmonise so well!
Alice records on her sampler that she attended St Ervan's Board School. When the... Read more
Fabric is 40 count Flax by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 90 x 127. This piece will fit in a 5 by 7 frame, if the rabbet is shallow enough.
This is a set of three that all come together. Each chart has the same dimensions as "Plaid Tidings" and "United we Plaid" (the Christmas and 4th of July patterns in the same style).
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Linen in Mystic Gray using Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count: Each chart is 75 x 75
Sampler House is house 5 of 9 of my The Houses on Wisteria Lane Series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Faun by Picture this Plus, fabric suggestion is listed, using one strand of floss over two linen Weeks Dye works, Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 97 x 87.... Read more
"Down in the valley, the valley so low. Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Roses are red love, violets are blue. Angels in heaven, know I love you."
The model is stitched on 36 count Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside Linens, using 1 strand of floss. Threads used are DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 150w X 155h
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler with a house!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 154 x 126.
Note: To achieve the variegated look of Endive with DMC use 3364/3363. For Pea Pod use DMC 732/733.
Note from designer: This chartpack is a companion to Pennsylvania Christmas Deer, which came out a few months ago. It was one of my most popular charts of the whole year, so I thought I would release the other two sections from a Pennsylvania show towel in my collection. These are from a cutwork... Read more
This 10-page booklet includes 1 small sampler, 2 personalized small designs that can be finished as needlebooks or pin pillows, plus 4 Mix & Match scissor fobs! It also includes several BEW CREATIVE! ideas!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Spice Linen from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 188 x 318.
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
Great way to sample all the different size of your favorite needles. Each Sampler Needle Card contains one of every size. 4 1/2"x5" card. Ideal for point of purchase, classes or traveling
This "Utility Quilting Needle Sampler" is a great way to try all the different sizes of Utility Quilting needles. Each Sampler Needle Card contains one of each size: 11, 10, 9 and 8. Utility Quilting Needles are the needle of choice for quilters using large stitches. A long, sturdy shank... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives. Stitch count is 202w x 252h! Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Zweigart Brittney Lugana with DMC floss. Finished Size is 14.43 in wide X 18 in high.