A large sampler inspired by Berlin woolwork and other antique sampler motifs. It contains a quote from the Bible, various animal motifs and floral ornaments. An alphabet chart is added for personalization. "He will alson send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground and the food that comes... Read more
Note from designer: This design interweaves mysticism and faith, focusing on a holistic approach to compassion for humankind. The Jewish prayer, Mi Shebeirach, is centered around healing and positive change. Whether someone is facing physical, emotional or spiritual challenges, it is a plea to the... Read more
Note from the designer - "This wonderful English sampler has to be an original inspired composition by a very clever young girl with a singular artistic vision! Potbellied cherubs fly trumpeting alongside a doughy, asexual Adam and Eve, beneath whom perch an enormous plumed Bird of Paradise on a... Read more
In the upper register of this finely stitched English sampler there is featured an unusual vignette of Adam and Eve beneath the tree of life (with a menacing black faced serpent) flanked by mirror image brick cottages, followed by a pious verse:
There is so much going on in this fascinating English sampler that it's hard to know where to begin looking. Apart from the somewhat conventional Adam and Eve at the top center, adorable flying cherubs flank them and the apple tree, bearing gold rings and sprays of flowers. The verse is as... Read more
Note from the designer: "This naive Adam and Eve sampler might have been made in Maryland around 1810. At first I believed that the sampler was either English or Irish, judging by the unusual surname, until, in my research, I came upon the gravestone of a Fanny H. Peachey, born 24 November 1799,... Read more
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
Model stitched on 35 count linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads: Dried Thyme, Maple Syrup, Tarnished Gold, Forest Glade, Gingersnap. Stitch count: 151x75.
"Softly walk and wisely speak lest you harm the strong or wound the weak"
Model stitched on 36ct. Pear Linen using The Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. DMC alternative: 501, 315, 975, 407, 3011, 844, 869. Stitch count is 118W X 95H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Mystic Cashel linen using DMC floss, Kreinik #4 braid, Mill Hill beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Stitch Count: 198w x 235h. Design Size: 15" x 17".
This Diane Arthurs design was stitched on 14 Ct. Smoketone Aida with just one color of DMC floss - #550 Very Dark Violet. The stitch count is 42H x 282W for a finished size of 3" x 20 1/4"
Model stitched on 36 count Heritage linen by Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silk (or DMC alternative: 950, 730, 833, 3023, 844, 502, 632). Stitch count: 143x143.
Listen and Learn are the fifth and sixth of twelve designs from the Living with Charm Series. Models stitched on 30 Ct. Parchment Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 77W x 41H. Charms included. The series is stitched on 32 count Lambswool Linen and has a stitch count of 75W x 375H. See LizzieKate.com for the free border and instructions.
Believe and Care are the seventh and eighth of twelve designs from the Living with Charm Series. Models stitched on 30 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 77W x 41H. Includes charms. The series is stitched on 32 count... Read more
Book includes 5 patterns. "Nativity Sampler Stocking" model stitched on 28ct. White Jobelan. Stitch count: 154w x 243h. "Sleepy Santa Plate" model stitched on 28ct. Antique White Jobelan. Stitch count: 100w x 100h. "Peace of Christmas" model stitched on 28ct. Clear Sky... Read more
Model stitched on 28ct. Denim Blue Jobelan using DMC floss. stitch count: 189w x 160h. Note: Mill Hill treasure #13093 listed on the pattern is no longer available.
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Summer Clouds fabric by Stoney Creek with Anchor or DMC floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 100W x 145H.
All models stitched on 28 Ct. antique white Jobelan with Anchor or DMc floss and DMC Color Variations. Stitch count for each design: 106W x 106H. "Abide with Me", "Rock of Ages", "Beautiful Savior", "Amazing Grace."
"Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into tempation but deliver us from evil. For thine is... Read more
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, he bears much fruit for apart from me, you can do nothing. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you. John 15." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan with DMC or Anchor floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 153H.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. All thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. Proverbs 3:5-6." Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Jobelan with DMC or Anchor floss, Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending thread, and Color Wash. Also... Read more
"Psalm 119:105 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Taupe Lugana with DMC or Anchor floss, Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending Thread, and Kreinik #7 Japan thread. Stitch Count: 105W x 118H.
"Loving Marriage Sampler" - Stitch Count: 92W x 191H. "Two Hearts Ring Bearer's Pillow" - Stitch Count: 83W x 83H. "Love Ring Bearer's Pillow" - Stitch Count: 83W x 84H. "Our Wedding" - Stitch Count: 51W x 80H. Models use DMC,DMC Variations, Threadworx, Weeks Dye Works & DMC Pearl cotton #8. Some use Mill Hill and SJ Designs beads.
"Our Father which art in Heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and... Read more
"I am the vine, ye are the branches. John 15:5" "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me. Philippipans 4:13" "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105" "Love One Another. Romans 13:8" Models stitched on 14 Ct. Ecru... Read more
How sweet are these 2 little angels surrounded by roses?
The model was stitched on 32ct "Earth" Linen from Fiber on a Whim using threads from DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Petite Silk Lame' from Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 100 x 122. Finished Size: 6.3 x 7.6.
Cross stitch kit from Design Works featuring three butterflies and the inspirational sentiment "today I shall live in faith"! Kit contains 100% cotton 14 count Aida, floss, needle, and complete instructions. Finished size: 7" x 5"
Cross stitch kit featuring the inspirational sentiment "faith makes all things possible, hope makes all things work, love makes all things beautiful"! Kit includes 14 count Aida, 100% cotton embroidery floss, needle and fully-illustrated instructions. Finished size: 5x7 inches.