Note from the designer - "A sophisticated painterly use of perspective distinguishes this pictorial English sampler. An idealized rural scene with a thatched cottage nestled in a fertile valley, with white misted hills rising in the distance, also features a windmill, a flock of sheep,... Read more
Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more
Note from the designer - "Elizabeth Eaton finished her sampler on the 21st of July in 1712. She used bold, primary colors suggestive of Scottish influence. The original sampler was stitched with both silk and fine wool threads on linen using cross, eyelet, rice, queen, herringbone, double... Read more
This letterndoek (lettering) form of Dutch sampler appears from the late 17th through the early 19th century. It is easy to recognize by its horizontal shape, and beautifully illuminated lettering, interspersed with various symbolic shapes and Biblical motifs. The color scheme used on so many of... Read more
Note from the designer - "This beautiful. petite, energetic sampler expressed three fine verses and, at the end, one of the truest "signatures" I've ever read on a piece of needlework:
By this ingenous Maids
may see what by the
needl wrought
may be
Note from the designer: "This sampler is a fine example of work done by Pennsylvania German girls in the early-to-mid nineteenth century. Similar motifs appear on the show towels that decorated kitchen and bedroom doors in these immigrant German households. It is thought that while the show... Read more
Fanny Hancock's father, Ebenezer Hancock, was cousin to the famous John Hancock. Born in 1785, Fanny sewed her sampler at age 11. She married Nathaniel Parker of Boston in 1803, and died in 1834. The colors on the back side of her sampler retained much of their original brilliance, and are... Read more
Note from the designer: "Mourning pictures were not an uncommon art form in England and America during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Evolving from European commemorative art honoring deceased heroes, mourning pictures were a cherished way to remember loved ones, designed to... Read more
What makes this early Victorian English sampler so intriguing are the wonderfully naive figures of Adam, Eve and St. Michael flanking the Tree of Life. St. Michael's sword is drawn to slay the serpent, but he hardly looks formidable with his large feet and doughy body. Playskool-like Adam and Eve... Read more
Note from the designer: "This finely worked sampler features pastoral scenes above and below a lovely verse about friendship. A four-sided honeysuckle border surrounds large baskets of fruits and flowers, a fenced pasture with seven large lazy sheep and an architectural folly in the background.... Read more
Note from the designer: "This American band sampler was originally worked in Lynn, Massachusetts. Hannah Breed is mentioned in Bolton and Coe's authoritative book American Samplers. Rows of lettering are intermixed with a row of sheep and cows, a verse, and floral bands. The verse says:
Note from the designer: "Hannah Mosher was born March 12th, 1786, in Hollis, New Hampshire, the fourth and last child of Abijah and Hannah Mosher. On March 7, 1813, she married the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, Vermont. Apart from this sketchy biographical information, found in the History of... Read more
Note from the designer: "German and Dutch samplers are known for their iconography, especially the symbolic religious motifs. This piece, reproduced from the collection of the Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, portrays many of these motifs. Adam and Eve, in particular, are often... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler features many distinguishing characteristics of samplers made in that country, most notably the arcaded pansy band across the top third, the four-sided floral border with double running stitch flourishes, and the famous mansion house. Of this large... Read more
Displaying the traditional color scheme of Scottish samplers, this beautiful and delicately stitched piece also employs a variety of interesting counted thread stitches including queen, doublerunning, four-sided, back, counted satin filling, cross, Algerian eyelet, and cross over one (petit... Read more
This is a very finely stitched classic Scottish sampler featuring three complete rows of beautifully illuminated letters, an arcaded floral band as well as other traditional motifs including peacocks, birds drinking at the fountain of life, feather trees and family initials. A four sided berry... Read more
This collection by Teresa Kogut includes 9 different designs! They all feature lovely images of homes, flowers, trees, and pets.
"This Small Sampler" model stitched 1 over 2 on 56 count Little Bunny by XJuDesigns, using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 148w x... Read more
Cross stitch sampler design from Twin Peak Primitives featuring birds, trees, plants and more.
Pattern is stitched on 20 or 40 ct Cappuccino from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count is 445 x 307. Skeins of DMC vary depending on fabric count.
Cross stitch pattern from With My Needle featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Sand, Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 104 x 203.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 45W x 125H. Design Size: 2 3/4" x 7 3/4". Frame from Family Tree Frame Company 4" x 9" June in Fleamarket Icing.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Dirty Cashel linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 80W x 119H. Finished size approximately 5 3/4" x 8 1/2".
Flowers lovers everywhere will love this Floral Band Sampler. It is stitched in beautiful colors with attention to details such as branches and twigs. The band sampler makes a stunning bell pull and would fit nicely on a tall narrow wall space. Each chart pack comes with a full color image, chart,... Read more
If stitching full size traditional quilt blocks seems too daunting, try stitching 12 tiny quilt block designs instead. These adorable and charming little square motifs fit the seasons and each month of the year and look fabulous as a grouping consisting of all twelve. They would also make great... Read more
Spring Cat Sampler. An adorable white and gray cat sits peacefully among the birds, butterflies and other critters. This scene is alive with beautiful color and gorgeous flowers. All of the signs of spring in one window. Stitch Count 112w X 224h, finished size 14 ct: 8" X 16". Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida. Design by Nancy Rossi.
The most colorful time of the year! Look forward to harvest and Halloween; school and Thanksgiving; bright foliage and fruit. Colorful themed ribbons and leaves tie together many fall motifs, stirring memories of special autumn days. Design stitched on 14 Count Country French Cafe Mocha Aida. Stitch Count 168w x 224h, finished Size 14 ct: 12.5" x 16.5". Design by Sandy Orton.
Old McDonald's Farm Sampler has long been out of print and is one of our most requested samplers. He's back with Mrs. McDonald and all of the animals named in the famous children's song. Eeh eye eeh eye oh! Stitch Count: 147w X 192h. Finished size 14 Ct: 10-1/2w X 13-3/4h in. Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida. Design by Sandy Orton.
Hang this beautiful design in you home to make it safe by night and day. This bell pull sampler is timeless and can also be personalized with your name and year completed. It makes a lovely housewarming gift for someone you love. Stitch Count 95w X 228h, finished size on 14 ct, 6-3/4" X... Read more
This glorious and detailed lily sampler, with many specialty stitches, has been a sought after design by sampler fans. It brings the timeless beauty of nature to your home. Add a touch of organic appeal to any room with this challenging, heirloom design. Don't forget to check out the rest Sandy... Read more
A selection of specialty stitches will add variety and interest to this sampler in counted cross-stitch. Stitched on sea foam green Aida cloth, this design will pop out at you when you stitch it.
Stitch count 198w X 140h. Finished size on 14-ct fabric 14-1/8" X 10"
. Model stitched on 14 Count Beige Aida Fabric.
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 17.86" x 19.71" with 192.7 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 15.63" X 17.25" with 169 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 13.89" X 15.33" with 76 meters of floss. Stitch count 250x276.
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 11.64" x 23.50" with 139.9 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 10.19" x 20.56" with 122.8 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 9.06" x 18.28" with 54.9 meters of floss. Stitch Count:... Read more
"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,... Read more
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with Gentle Art Sampler threads (DMC Conversion included). Stitch Count: 211 x 220 and the finished size is 15.07" x 15.71" on 28 count.
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Large Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Large Spool - #2692 Black
Large Spool - #2021 Natural White
Large Spool - #2024 Bright White
Small Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Small Spool - #2692 Black
Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
Small Spool - #2024 Bright White
Large Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Large Spool - #2692 Black
Large Spool - #2021 Natural White
Large Spool - #2024 Bright White
Small Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Small Spool - #2692 Black
Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
Small Spool - #2024 Bright White
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