This English sampler was made in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, featuring the Sheffield General Infirmary, a verse, a fashionably dressed man and woman, and a collection of animals in the lawn in front (sheep, fox, squirrels, rabbit, dog), all surrounded by a four sided berry border.
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 is a reproduction of an English sampler that features a four-sided carnation border, centering many intricate organic petit point motifs. The large mansion house dominates the central reserve, standing above an extensive pasture occupied by two very large and cockeyed sheep. These imaginative... Read more
This English sampler combines embroidered pictorial, alphabetic, and upholstery techniques, becoming in every sense a sampler of Ms. Topham's best work. Bargello work (also known as canvaswork, Irish stitch, flamestitch, or Florentine stitch) appeared on the earliest seventeenth century samplers,... Read more
Note from the designer: "Adapted from a mid eighteenth century English sampler. The combination of several unusual stitch techniques with bold primary colors, makes this sampler outstandingly beautiful and a rewarding project to stitch.
While the majority is done in cross stitch, large... Read more
Note from the designer: "The characteristic that readily identifies the origin of this sampler is the distinctive vine and rose border, configured such that a leaf on one side and a rosebud stem on the other give the illusion of a double vine. It is almost always found executed in cross stitch... Read more
Note from the designer: "This sampler was probably made in Rhode Island, a poor sister, perhaps, to the magnificent creations coming out of the girls' schools in Newport, Providence and Bristol at this same period, but bearing some similar "signatures". The squat, long-tailed bird at the... Read more
"Jesus permit thy Gracious name to stand as the first effort of an infant hand. And while her fingers on the canvas move, engage her tender thoughts to seek thy love. With thy dear children, let her have a part and write thy name thyself upon her heart."
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: "The flight into Egypt is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew. Soon after Mary and Jesus were visited by the Magi, who had learned that King Herod intended to kill the male infants in that region, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to flee... 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
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
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw Linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 264W x 320H. Design Size: 13 1/4" x 16"
These two samplers were inspired by Ackworth School, one of the most famous Quaker schools, located in Yorkshire in northern England. The package contains charts for BOTH samplers I and II.
The models were stitched entirely in cross stitch with Classic Colorworks floss on 32 count Maple... Read more
Hannah Cummins stitched her sampler in Stockton, England in 1828 when she was 9 years old. A photo of the antique sampler is included in the package. "My thoughts before they are my own are to my God distinctly known. He knows the words I mean to speak ere from opning lips they break.
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 on 28 Ct. HPI daybreak Lugana by Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch Count: 138W x 318H. Finished size: 9 3/4" x 22 5/8".
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 931, 3752, 720, 321, 498, 3051, 3012, 3011, 3047, 676, 372, 801, 434, 224, 315, 778). Stitch Count: 261x302. Finished Size on 32 Ct. fabric: 16" x 19"
A reproduction of an antique English wool work sampler. Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 368W x 332H. Finished size: 53 1/2" x 48 1/2".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"
"Purple flowers cover the meadow until, the summer is over on lavender hill." Model stitched on 16 Ct. Lambswool aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 78H.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a bird, flowers, and bible verse "joy cometh in the morning - Psalm 30:5"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. Vintage Evenweave with Gentle Art thread (or all DMC 471, 834, 3021, 920, 590, 712, 310, 469). Stitch Count: 100w x 147h. Finished size: 7 1/8" x 10 1/2". Designed by Pamela Kellogg
A garden of delights awaits you while stitching this cheerful garden theme alphabet sampler. Butterflies and flowers bloom in every letter. Pattern includes an alphabet to personalize the quilt style square in the middle to show who's the gardener in your world.
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.
This golden cat is enjoying watching the birds feeding, and the butterflies and flowers all around. This scene is alive with beautiful color. Stitch Count 122w 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.
Spring is Here! Spring showers, seed packs, four leaf clovers and more. Our design is full of colorful renditions that will remind you of spring. Stitch Count 168w x 224h, finished Size 14 ct: 12" x 16". Stitch count 168w x 224h, Finished size 14 ct:12" x 16". Design stitched on 14 Count Chamois Aida. Design by Sandy Orton.
Bordered in bells, snowflakes and holly green, scenes of snow sports, holidays of Christmas, New Year's and Valentine's are all highlighted in this delightful Winter Sampler. These endearing themes are tied together with seasonal motifs, stirring memories of special Winter weather events. Stitch... Read more
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.
Our Folk Art Christmas Sampler is packed full of every Christmas motif you can think of. This country folk art style design by Barbara Baatz Hillman will be an heirloom for generations to come. Peace, Love, Noel, Santa's and Snowmenthese little motifs can be used separately on small projects or all... Read more
A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.
This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and... Read more