Note from the designer - This needlework was designed after an English sampler in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston. The lush border flowers are similar to those on a sampler made by Sarah Brignell from around the same period, suggesting the existence of a school or teacher whose... Read more
Note from the designer - This is the most symmetrical, balanced, counted thread sampler that we have ever charted from. It is also one of the most satisfying, challenging, and beautiful samplers in the world. Originally worked on a fine wool ground, the colors of our reproduction have been matched... Read more
We never get tired of patriotic designs because patriotism is always in style! This sampler has the Pledge of Allegiance beautifully framed by an American flag motif and at the center a glorious eagle, stars and a classic red, white and blue color scheme.
Stitch count 120w X 162h. Finished size on 14-ct fabric 8-1/2" X 11-1/2"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen with one over two using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 95W x 380H. Finished size: 5.28 in wide X 21.11 in high.
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with DMC floss. Sampler stitch count: 153H x 70W. Winter Foursome Stitch count: 74H x 72W. Individual ornaments Stitch count: 30H x 34W. Finished size is 9.56 in wide X 4.38 in high, 4.63 in wide X 4.5 in high, and 1.88 in wide X 2.13 in high.
Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 5 2/3"
Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes & Gloriana. Stitch count 193x273 (approximate size 15x18)
"You're a grand old flag." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H.
"Keep me as the apple of thine eye, hide me under the shadow or your wings." Stitched on either 16 count or 32 count fabric with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 247W X 247H. Finished size is 15.44 in wide X 15.44 in high.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 154 x 83. Finished Size is 8.56 in wide X 4.61 in high.
"United in Marriage. Na h-uile latha sona duibha" which translates to "Happiness Every Day." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Quaker's Cloth with Dinky Dye Silks. Stitch Count: 163W x 218H. Design Size: 12" x 16" Also required, but not included in the list above - Bijoux Lacquered Jewels in #437 Sapphire, #480 Regalia, and #482 Tiger Eye.
Part Seven of the Abecedarian Series. Model stitched on 30 ct. American Chestnut linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 90W x 144H. Finished Size: 6" x 10"
This beautiful sampler showcases the houses of Hawk Run Hollow. Stitch as one large piece or individual squares. The large model was stitched on 40 Ct. Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Soie D'Alger from Access Commodities. Stitch Count: Large sampler - 369W x... Read more
We are delighted to present to you a stunning sampler that was completed by Maria Wales Newson in the year 1838 when she was 13 years old. There is much to delight your eye and needle in this Bobby Dazzler.
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 295 x 413. Finished size is 22.39 x 28.94 inches for 36 count.
Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more
Following the release of Mount Vernon 1761 comes the second in the continuing Patriotic Homes Series collaboration with Twin Peak Primitive. Peacefield 1788 depicts the home of John and Abigail Adams at Penn's Hill and Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This collection features the Peacefield 1788... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sweet gardening vegetable design with the phrase "Home Grown Tomatoes". This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
Pattern is stitched with 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 30 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 123w x 219h. Finished Size is 8 1/4" x 14 2/3"
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring a bouquet of patriotic flowers!
Pattern is stitched on a vintage/neutral color linen or evenweave using
DMC, Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks, ThreadworX. Stitch count is 86w X 107h. Finished size is 5.38 in wide X 6.69 in high for 32 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely sampler with bees!
Honey Bee Sampler is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads with the following floss: Creme Brulee by Roxy Floss Co. (8 yard skeins) - requires 3 skeins. Stitch count is 179w x 187h. Finished size is 9.94 in wide X 10.39 in high.
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.
Note from the designer: This is the next sampler in my Rhode Island sampler-inspired series, and it was a joy to design because I chose to work with a palette that was not the usual Halloween flavor sometimes associated with Salem. No orange was used anywhere in the piece! The top of the sampler... Read more
The design that started it all! Autumn Folk was completed 1st and set the tone for this celebration of the seasons filled with color & detail.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 51 x 190. Finished size is 3.19" x 11.88".
Cross stitch pattern from Prairie Schooler featuring a patriotic sampler!
Models stitched on 16 count fabric using 2 strands of DMC floss. Stitch count: Double Eagle - 52H x 145W; Elephant - 38H x 54W; Donkey - 41H x 50W; Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty - 82H x 54W. Finished sizes are Double... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a Sampler on a plaid bag!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid Bag- Burlap and 32 ct Light Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Perl. Bag stitch count is 35 x 52 and Fob is 25 x 23. Sampler Bag Button Pack by Just Another Button... Read more
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit over 2 threads with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Reflets De Soie featuring a booklet of 6 little french school samplers!
Patterns are stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie D'Alger threads with DMC conversion.
Stitch counts are:
Helene Chazard:200 x 171
Vicrotine Dupin 1908:168 x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Colonial Green by Xjudesigns using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 223 x 280.
Agnes Platt's Strawberry Sampler, a Loose Feathers Spring 2013 book from Blackbird Designs!
The patterns are stitched on 30 ct Vintage Gray by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts floss. Strawberry Sampler stitch count is 279 x 197. Summer Berry Pincushion stitch count is 56 x 64. Bee Skep... Read more