This 10-page booklet includes two extra borders, six minis to finish as needlebook covers or ornaments, three minis to finish as scissor fobs, one small to finishing as pin drum and a lovely welcome!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Cream Linen using Threadworx floss. Stitch count is 171 x 137.
Model is stitched on 40 ct. Cafe Au Lait by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 404 x 404.
Note from designer: Isabella Hunter was born February 16, 1875 in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. There was a paper originally attached to the back of the sampler with the written words "Isa(bella) & Ma". This suggests that maybe Isa and her mother worked on this sampler together.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a campfire with the phrase "Crisp cool air, moonlit night, warm bonfire, stars so bright, dancing flames, ancient lore, embers glowing, make a smore"!
Stitched on 'Hamlet' 18ct Aida by Under the Sea Fabrics, with DMC threads. Stitch count: 73 x 189.
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more
This is a revised version of an old design (#113). The original 2015 design has been out of print and I decided to rework it. JABC buttons are included. A cardinal is perched atop a basket of winterberry leaves berries.
Pattern is stitched on Fog Cashel using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 112.
Elsie Glennie Watt is a reproduction of a colorful late 19th century genealogy sampler stitched on Zweigart 40 ct Mushroom/Light Mocha. I love the rainbow of colors that Elsie used in stitching her sampler that is perfect for a springtime stitch! And the border - whether roses or strawberries, what... Read more