"1 for sorrow, 2 for mirth, 3 for a wedding, 4 for a birth, 5 for silver, 6 for gold, 7 for a secret, not to be told. 8 for heaven and 9 for hell, 10 for the devil's own sel." (NOTE: the word "sel." in the last omen means "select" or "selection".)
Tall framed model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Light Mocha Cashel. Stitch Count: 49W x 98H. Box Pillow stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Green Sapphire linen. Stitch Count: 49W x 51H. Squared framed model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Light Sand Cashel (or 28 Ct. Cream Cashel). Stitch... Read more
It's a circus of interlocking circles! Pick your favorite floss color and have fun with this unique design! Use 1 or 2 strands of DMC or Hand-Dyed floss over 1 or 2 threads of linen (you'll need about 9 skeins of DMC floss). Stitch Count: 247W x 185H. Model stitched with DMC 111 (variegated gold) on 32 Ct. Black Evenweave.
"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon the fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148H x 148W. Finished size on 32 ct: 9.25 in wide X 9.25 in high.
A beautiful new design by Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum. This sampler features numerous colorful quilts and the Amish women that created them.
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki Brittney/Lugana or 28 Ct. Sage Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 102w x 284h. Finished Size: 7" x 20".
Also required, but not listed above Kreinik Soie d'Alger.
Pattern by City Stitcher featuring an antique inspired sampler design focusing on the letter B with the sentiment, "Could we live without the bee To fill each hive with sweet honey!".
Model stitched on 26 Ct. Golden Flax linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 111. Design Size: 12" x 9"
Larger model stitched on 40 Ct. Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Smaller sampler is worked on 40 Ct. Ink Spot Black from R & R Reproductions using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Stitch count: 155 x 151. Design Size: 8" x 8"
Lovely floral sampler stitched on 28 Ct. Country French Chantilly linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 94H. Finished Size is 4.36 in wide X 6.71 in high.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast using DMC, DMC #8 Perle Cotton, #12 Perle cotton, Weeks Dye Works, a charm from Sweetheart tree (SV-CP171), Crystal Clear Paillettes (12 NEEDED) and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 58w x 153h. Finished Size: 4" x 10".
Stitched on 28 count Little Boy Blue Linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. The stitch count is 56W x 86H. Finished Size is 4 in wide X 6.14 in high.
Lovely folk art sampler from Diane Arthurs that looks great in red or choose another color of your choice! Model stitched on 14 Ct. Natural Aida with DMC #498. Stitch Count: 140W x 206H.
"The fruit of the spirit is Love, Joy, Peace." Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Sand Dune Linen using Needlepoint Silk Threads & Silk N Colors. Stitch count is 145 X 103.
"Token of Love". Model stitched on 32 count Belgian Linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 153W x 98H. Finished pillow size is approximately 10.25"W x 7.25"H. Instructions on how to make the strawberries is also included with pattern.
Part 1 of a 4 part series. "Do a deer, a female deer." "Re, a drop of golden sun."
The model was stitched on a long piece of 32 Ct. Light Sand linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 383 x 73. Design Size: 24" x 5". Each design could also be stitched individually.
"Our Father which art in Heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and... Read more
Weeping Tree Sampler by City Stitcher features a vintage sampler design where the letters are leaves falling off of trees with the phrase, "Here my work forever stands The labour of two busy hands."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC floss. The Stitch count is... Read more
Step through the gate and wander into a place of enchantment-where the air is hushed, the roses climb gently against old garden walls, and the song of hidden birds drifts through the stillness. The Secret Garden Sampler is an original design, created to capture the quiet beauty and mystery of a... Read more
Celebrate the beauty of gratitude and the warmth of the harvest season with Give Thanks - a charming sampler-style cross stitch design perfect for autumn decor. Featuring a lovely alphabet, a traditional border of fall florals, and a sweet pilgrim couple holding a harvest pie and basket, this piece... Read more
In 1903, Louise Sornasse stitched this magnificent sampler in Antwerp, Belgium. It is filled with alphabets, darning work, border motifs, and open hemstitch work, all executed in the refined style taught in Belgian convent schools of the early 20th century.
Coco Chanel described simplicity as the key to elegance, and the sampler that Charlotte worked as a child is quite simply elegant. Charlotte's exquisitely laid stitches, worked in black silk, demonstrate that the seven-year-old child was skilled in marking stitch.
Some time in the late 18th century 12 year old Agnes Mitchell stitched a beautiful Scottish sampler in red and green. We have reproduced her sampler as "Agnes Mitchell Aged 12." As we were working on that reproduction, we decided to create a smaller Christmas sampler inspired by Agnes, so... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with the phrase "This is the way to know the Lord and this will please him too. To hear and read is holy word that tells us what to do"!
Stitched on 40 count fabric. Stitch count is 233 x 239. Finished size is 11.65 in wide X 11.95 in high.
"Spring Farmhouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Ah Spring, chickens & chicks, fresh green grass, and flowers ~ of course living in this old farmhouse is my inspiration!
Model stitched on 32 ct. linen using one strand of DMC floss over two threads of linen. Stitch count is 148 x 118. Finished size is 9.25" x 7.38".
This cross stitch pattern by Reflets De Soie is a recreation of a sampler by Marguerite Leduc, who had originally embroidered her antique marquoir in fir green, an unusual color for the time period. It has been presented here in a softer blue and the simple geometric frieze has been replaced with a... Read more
This classically constructed sampler features four alphabets, borders and small traditional motifs. The simplicity of its execution and the softness of its colors make it the perfect choice for adding a delicate touch to the decoration of a children's room.
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a beautiful fall sampler with the phrase "The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest"!
Pattern is stitched on 27 ct Light Taupe using Colour and Cotton threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 131 x 142. Finished size is 9.75" x 10.5".
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".
This pattern contains one large sampler design and three small designs adapted from an antique sampler by Wendy Peatross.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works over dyed cotton threads. The smalls are finished with mini rick rack around the... Read more
Alphabet Medley is stitched as one grand piece with 12 blocks, each featuring alphabet letters surrounded by intricate motifs and symbols.
However, that's not all. As a special bonus, you will also receive a 12-page booklet, with each block charted separately and given its own unique border.... Read more
At night, under the haunted castle, a nice witch descends into her lair to prepare magical potions. Accompanied by her cat, she has everything she needs to concoct a good green broth. Rip Halloween is a cross-point model of the Petites good women series. There is the same silhouette, always in its... Read more
This 14-page booklet includes four extra borders, a needlebook cover or pin pillow, a scissor fob, and two lovely welcomes! See the back cover for extras!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 217 x 249. Finished size is 13.56" x 15.56".