The verse refers back to God's mercy on Adam and Eve as they were evicted from the Garden of Eden.. they would now have to till the ground for their food, but nevertheless God's grace would be with them. And that is quite evident when fall's bounty is upon us!
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Natural Undyed Belfast using Dinky Dye Silk and Needlepoint Inc. Silk. Conversion for Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC also included. Stitch count: 126W x 34H. Design Size: 8" x 2".
A derivative 17th-century canvas work picture. The Adam and Eve legend was a more popular theme on samplers after the early eighteenth century so this example is quite unusual. The pair are not often seen on earlier needleworks, even though most illustrated bibles of the sixteenth and seventeenth... Read more
Note from the designer - "ANN WHITTAKER created an almost comically theatrical sampler depicting Adam and Eve, angels, pious verses, and elaborate meandering vines beneath dramatic multi-colored draperies and tassels. Hovering over the verse which is framed by large columns, are two angels with... 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
"The birds of the air God takes care / Our world with abundance it yields / He delights in the creatures of the land and sea / but mostly the sheep of Cotswold fields"
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40ct linen. Stitch count 324w x 256h. For all DMC, substitute DMC0932 for CCT-194, DMC0898 for W1269, and DMC3363 (x3) for W2200.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Vintage Smokey White Cashel using DMC floss, Glissengloss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 95W x 210H. Design Size: 8 3/4" x 15".
Also required, but not listed above Small Angel Star Button #SB240S from Stoney Creek.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss (3) 500, 815, 680). Stitch Count: 212W x 204H. Design Size: 13" x 13"
Cross Stitch pattern from Lori Holt featuring a vivacious vintage sewing machine, an iconic tomato pincushion, snippy scissors and whirling thread, adorned by the quote "She believed she could, sew she did!"! The Sew She Did Cross Stitch pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams... Read more
A heavenly treasury of 19 Christmas Nativity motifs in various sizes. They are perfect for cards, gift bags, ornaments and small treasures for the holidays. Model stitched on 14/28 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid.
"I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I know who holds tomorrow." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Star Sapphire Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss (2168-Monkey Grass, 3550-Williamsburg Blue, 3960-Teal Frost). Stitch Count: 93W x 123H.
Pattern by My Big Toe Designs featuring the bible verse, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid - the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you - Deuteronomy 31:6".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Limestone Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 119W x 87H and the finished size is 7.44" x 5.44".
"When peace, like a river, attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll. It is well, it is well, with my soul. Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Limestone Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 161W x 105H. Finished size is 10.06 in wide X 6.56 in high.
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace. Serve one another humbly in love. Be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. The greatest among you should be like the youngest and the one who rules like the... Read more
"Do not weep over me for I am not here. I loved deeply, lived fully. Please do not shed a tear. My Lord, my God has called me home. My Jesus, my Savior has called me His own." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Natural Brown undyed linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 77W x 114H.
"I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it one day for a crown. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suff'ring and shame. and I love that old cross where the dearest and best - for a world of lost sinners was slain." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French... Read more
"Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee - Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty. Holy, holy, holy merciful and mighty God over all, and blest eternally."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Water Lily linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 141W x 109H.
"For it is by Grace we are saved" Model was stitched on 35 Ct. Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 97W x 65H.
"What a friend we have in Jesus. All our sins and griefs to bear, what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Examplar with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 135W x 103H.
"He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 92W x 92H.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha with Weeks Dye works floss. Main design stitch count 73W x 275H uses Weeks Dye Works Oilcloth, Rum Raisin, Onyx, Eggplant, 2 of Pea Coat, Juniper and Chesapeake. Psalm design stitch count is 73W x 91H and uses Weeks Dye Works Oilcloth, Blackboard, Purple Haze, Baked Apple, Deep Sea, Kudzu, and Teal Frost.
"I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6". Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. Ivory Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 71H. Finished size: 5" x 5".
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Bay Leaf Jobelan with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 123W x 119H.
"Morning by morning new mercies I see Great is Thy Faithfulness. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Alternate model stitched on 35 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works with Charcoal floss. Stitch Count: 147W x 75h.
Note: There is no DMC conversion for Gentle Arts Wrought Iron and Grape Arbor.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 155W x 299H. Gives both a multi-color version or a single-color one.
Note: No DMC Conversion for NPI-993 is given. We suggest 8 skeins of DMC 310.
"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 floss, Glissengloss Rainbow Blending thread, and Colorwash. Stitch Count:... Read more
"Blessed are the poor in spirit fo theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for riteousness for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful for they... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring the bible sentiment "a house divided cannot stand"! Stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 187W x 83H. Finished size: 12 1/2" x 5 1/2".