This darling design evokes the charm and warmth of a cozy winter sweater The mottled linen background embraces a tiny forest of evergreens, stylized flowers and a mixed-border pattern for a vintage wintry feeling. A humble prim house is nestled below the bare branches of a stately hardwood tree,... Read more
Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born, and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which... Read more
This colorful William III English needlework vignette is executed entirely in gros and petit point stitches (cross stitch over one and two threads of linen). It depicts a large gros point fruiting tree above a scene with very finely stitched petit point leaves, flowers, and two animals, the larger... Read more
This English sampler comes from the collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jarrett, who established Witney Antiques. It was featured in one of their exhibition catalogs in December 1996 titled "All Creatures Great and Small."
The work is extremely fine and accomplished,... Read more
This 10 page booklet includes detailed instructions for creating the fourteen specialty stitches or details for backstitching, plus a fun WELCOME, a small needlebook cover and a lovely bookmark!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Platinum Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 221 X 105 stitches.
The Home Town Holiday Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet hits all the hallmarks of a traditional cross stitch sampler-an alphabet, decorative borders and a house set in a horizontal band format. Rows of holly, straight stitches and a cheerful alphabet stitched in Christmas red top... Read more
The motifs I'ved used in Gardens of Saxony are drawn from the large German antique sampler I reproduced, CRS 1713. There are so many wonderful motifs on CRS 1713 that they deserve their own (much smaller!) sampler! This also gives the stitcher a chance to stitch these wonderful designs if they feel... Read more
"Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory." the disembodied voice of Dr Seuss whispered in Jack's big floppy ear. "Mark my words little bunny... they are important!" To be continued...
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Stitch count: 294 x 335.
Models stitched on 16 count parchment using DMC floss.
And All At Once...: Stitch count 118 x 89.
Simple Samples Autumn: Stitch Count 111 x 139.
Welcome Fall: Stitch Count 64 x 42.
Pumpkin Patch: Stitch Count 100 x 100.
Autumn Alphabet: Stitch Count 64 x 64.
Basket of Blooms Fall: Stitch count 59 x 54.
Fall Quilt: Stitch Count 49 x 49.
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a sampler with a peaceful phrase. "I rest the deer within the wood, drawn by its silent call, far from the throbbing crowd of men, on nature's breast I fall. My couch is sweet with blossoms fair, a bed of fragrant dreams, and soft from... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a beautiful sampler with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 134 x 134. Finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
This sampler reproduction design is based on a 1785 sampler from Amsterdam. The original sampler had some very uneven stitching, which had to be adjusted in this re-interpretation of this design. It is for full crosses and has no specialty stitchers, and is suitable for both linen and aida fabrics... Read more
This design is a modern design in the style of Traditional Samplers. It celebrates Spring because that is where Australia is headed next! There are deer, birds, bunnies, butterflies, a dog and cat enjoying the new fruits and flowers of the season.
The smalls are stitched on 32 count Bush Scrub linen fabric by Paddock Lane Designs. Stitch counts 50x50, 59x39 and 60x70
I just love the way she turned out! Mary is the second sampler in the Samplings in Color, where I take a very simple little sampler and give her a makeover, although the sampler is a reproduction, and the colors are in keeping with the original. She would look great on a neutral linen as well.... Read more
Has it been a year already since this sampler was released as a club piece? It was released in a very muted version, however, my original vision of the sampler was a bit brighter. So now you have the option of both. The title is the brainchild of my friend Lisa Duffin, who is great with coming up... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 40ct. Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 210 x 148. DMC conversion included
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a sampler with an Irish prayer: "May those who love you, love you and those who don't, may God turn there heart and if he can not, turn their ankle so you will know them by their limp"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 207 x 167. Finished size is 12.94" x 10.44".
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "Halloween Greeting"! This is a reprint.
Stitched on 30 count 18th Century Sea Glass by R&R Reproductions using weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 115 x 83 for Sampler, 70 x 44 for Pincushion, and 75 x 48 for Pumpkin Pincushion.
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a lovely samplers of a seaside village! Stitch count is 326w x 146h.
The stitched verse.
"Flowers, plants, and fishes, beasts, birds, flies and bees, Hills, dales, Plants, pastures, skies, seas, rivers, trees.
There's nothing near at hand or farthest sought
But the needle may be shaped and wrought."
It's that time of the year! The leaves are changing, the pumpkins are ready, and the earth is preparing for its long winter nap. The crisp air and wonderful smells of the season remind us that there is much to be thankful for.
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Linen using DMC, The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 169 x 186.
The model is stitched on 40 count Hogbristle linen from Fox and Rabbit. I use one ply of the Weeks Dye Works Threads over two linen threads and one ply for back stitch. Stitch count is 108 x 72.
The models are stitched on 40 count Picture This Plus Ale linen with 1 ply of the Weeks Dye Works hand dyed cotton threads. Stitch count is 125 x 125 and 54 x 54.
Two patterns are included in this chart pack (one for the sampler and one for the tree) featuring Pipers Piping who represent the eleventh day of Christmas. We're getting close to the end of our carol! I wanted to keep this piece very joyful and tie in features we've seen in the previous... Read more
Two patterns are included in this chart making it appropriate for both Autumn and Halloween- whichever you prefer. Both patterns are inspired by traditional Quaker motifs and the colors of the season.
October Quakers Tree Stitch Count: 74 wide x 102 high. Finished Size: 4.63" x... Read more
This pattern was stitched on 40 ct. Old Stationary by Seraphim Fabrics. This piece is part of a greater series, the first being Joy Be Thine, now this one and one still in teaching circulation Stitches Be Sweet, there will be another teaching piece in this set called Count Be Correct with a short saying with it like the others. Finished Size 8 x 9 3/4" on 40 ct Stitch Count 163 x 195.
Model can be stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice (originally on 28 ct Atlantic Lugana from Polstitches) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 138W x 317H.
This is an exciting new standalone chart that is close to my heart. I love spending time outdoors and the inspiration for my stitching comes mainly from nature.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Sampler Khaky by xJu Design usong Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. DMC option listed as well. Stitch count is 201 x 160.
Cross Stitch pattern from Tralala featuring a lovely sampler and strawberry with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on Flax from Zweigart using Atalie and Histoires de lin threads with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts conversion. Stitch count is 157 x 106 (sampler) and 94 x 58 (berry).
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