"Love Spoken Here." Stitched on 35 Count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand Needlepoint Silk. DMC alternative: 612, 646, 869, 3032. Stitch Count: 127W x 126H.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. "Linen" by Weeks Dye works with Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 844, 975, 640, 738, 310, 611). Stitch Count: 133W x 193H. Design Size: 9" x 13".
"What is this that thou has done? Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana threads. Stitch count: 417W x 190H.
This antique sampler is inspired by a french designer with Christian imagery.
The model was stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki linen from Zweigart, with 1 ply of Weeks Dye Works Hand Dyed Cottons. Stitch count is 260 x 171 with a finished size of 14.44" x 9.5".
Stitched on 36 ct Sanguine from Weeks Dye Works with one ply of sampler threads from the Gentle Art. Stitch count is 189 x 273 and the finished size is 10.5" x 15.17".
"An Alphabet Duo - Elizabeth Roach & Sarah Zane" is from NeedleWorkPress. It is based on two antique samplers.
From NeedleWorkPress: "When we noticed the design and color similarities shared by these samplers, we thought it would be fun to present them in one booklet...... Read more
Inspired by and adapted from an antique sampler, this wonderful tree is the centerpiece with its woodland creatures and classic border. I've added the verse to remind us of the season of thanksgiving, but it's a sentiment to honor all year long. The companion berry features the squirrel, and... Read more
Ann Jefferson stitched her sampler at the age of 10. A sweet marking sampler with alphabets and sweet strawberries and pots of flowers in bold colors. The stitch count is 129 wide by 137 high and is stitched mostly in cross stitch with one band of 16-leg eyelets. This sampler can be stitched on linen or aida. Finished size on 32 Ct is 8.06" x 8.56".
Helen's Drum is a pin drum pattern using key elements of our Helen Monro sampler.
The model was stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC floss, a conversion to Au Ver a Soie (Soie D'Alger) is also provided in the chart. Stitch count is 226 x 60. Finished size is 11.3" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage sampler alphabet with a nature themed design.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen using NPI threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 240 x 225. Finished size is 12" x 11.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an sampler alphabet with a nature themed design including a black swan.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen using NPI threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 85 x 79. Finished size is 4.25" x 3.95".
The Jane Austen Literature Series, which I prepared to commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Jane Austen, will continue to be published sequentially this year. "Pride And Prejudice Quaker" will be the fourth release in Jane Austen Literature Series.
This design features a primitive, folklore border with an alphabet at it's centre. It also comes with two bonus patterns that can replace the alphabet at the center. This design is monochrome and features full crosses only - pattern is stitched on any counted material of your choice.
Stitch count is 93 x 113. Finished size on 28 count is 6.64" x 8.07".
A cross stitch pattern by Fig Tree Quilts that was inspired by their Twas The Night Before Christmas sampler quilt. Stitched with DMC floss with Cosmo conversions.
Stitched on 16 count Antique White using DMC and Weeks Dye Works, or Cosmo threads. Stitch count is 109 x 133 and the finished sizes are 7 3/8" x 9 1/2" for 14 ct. and 6 3/4" x 8 3/8" for 16 ct.
On the back of this framed antique, was found a very aged handwritten note: "This Sampler was worked by Mary Coleby of Kelvedon, Essex when Eleven years of age at Ackworth School Yorkshire. Born 1792 - married in 1814 to Edward Gripper of Layer Breton Hall, Essex - had thirteen children - died... Read more
The booklet is 8 1/2" H x 5" W and contains 10 pages, with full color pictures of each design.
There are eight baby samplers in the collection, made up of tiny motifs such as teddy bears, rocking horses, elephants, baby carriages, a stork, etc. An alphabet and number chart is... Read more
I found these sweet small frames at my local Michael's Store about a year ago and knew they needed samplers. I immediately posted a photo of them on Instagram encouraging stitchers to grab them up. I hope many of them did! In November I designed these sweet birth samplers and love how they look... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a lovely floral sampler!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Ballet Slippers using Colour & Cotton floss. There is also a conversion included to Weeks Dye Works and DMC. Stitch count is 297 x 365. Finished size is 14.85" x 18.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a lovely sampler with homes and the phrase "Ah, Spring...season of new beginnings, where tulips bloom, birds sing, and the world comes alive once again"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Lambswool Jobelan using DMC or Anchor threads. Stitch count is 120 x 180. Finished size is 7.5" x 11".
Cross stitch pattern from Cherry Hill Stitchery featuring cupid in a valentines sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Smokey White Belfast linen using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 81 x 190. Finished size is 5" x 11 7/8".
The pattern stitch count is 291 x 316 and on 36ct fabric the finished size measures approximately 16 1/8 x 17 1/2 inches (41 x 44.5 cm). The design is predominantly cross stitch over 2 but there are a few Algerian eyelets, some satin stitch, a small amount of backstitch and a few stitches over 3... Read more
Peace on Earth is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish.
The stitch count for the design is 204 x 88, and on 40ct fabric the finished size is approximately 10 1/4 inches by 4 3/8 inches (26cm x 11.1cm). The pattern is... Read more
The Fisher King is an undeniably enigmatic figure; mysterious and eternally difficult to interpret or, indeed, understand. He represents many things to many people.
The Grail King, Anfortas,The Angler, King Pellam, Bron, Le Roi Pcheur, The Once and Future King, call him what you will; Long... Read more
There's some lions in my living room And they won't leave things alone They're rolling on the carpet They're roaring down my phone They've rummaged through the cupboards They've retuned my old tv And now they say they're ravenous And they're looking straight at me... Read more
The original sampler, made in England in 1848, was stitched with cross, counted satin, petit point, and eyelet stitches on an extremely fine glazed linen of approximately fifty threads per inch.
It is unusual to find such a meticulously and finely stitched sampler at this late date, when... Read more
Winter Garden at Cranberry Manor is stitched on 36 count Wren linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 118w x 108h.
Potting House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Olive Branch Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
Garden House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Wisteria Lane Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
A charming sampler featuring crows! This is a reprint of a classic design. Stitched over two threads on 30 ct Cafe Kona by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Includes one specialty stitch: the Smyrna Cross.
Stitch Count: 120w x 120h - Finished Size: 8" x 8".
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."
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".