Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a floral themed alphabet, create whatever words and designs you want with these fun letters!
Each letter is stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count for an individual letter is approx 133 x 118 with a finished size of... Read more
The first book of its kind to be published, this collection of over one hundred charted reproductions of buildings from samplers and needlework of the seventeenth through the mid-nineteenth centuries fills a huge void in the body of sampler publications. It includes many photos of the finished... Read more
Collected from German, Italian, Scottish, Dutch, English, and American samplers, this book of alphabets takes off from where the previous edition, Alphabets from Early Samplers, ends. The alphabets have been fastidiously reproduced from samplers dating from 1530, to 1868. Over 80 alphabets are charted, as well as two complete alphabet samplers, one of them dating from 1725.
Characteristically ornate illuminated alphabets are featured on this classic Scottish sampler. Other stylistic elements indicating its origin include the peacock with seven tail feathers and three rows of initials of the maker's family. The illuminated alphabets on this particular sampler are... Read more
This little sampler was inspired by a 220 year old large sampler in our collection that was stitched by Mercy Stainton and is filled with garden motifs-trees, flowers, birds, beehives, and animals of all kinds. Mercy used a variety of stitches in her sampler and we have tried to sprinkle... Read more
Marie Duclos was thirteen years old when the spring of 1895 gently settled over her village. The hedges, still shy, were dotted with buds, and the first scents of flowers drifted through the window of the room where she sat each afternoon, her embroidery hoop resting on her knees.
Cross stitch pattern from The Sweetheart Tree featuring a lovely sampler with the alphabet and a wreath of vines and hearts!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct White Chocolate or Platinum using DMC threads and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count is 62 x 62. Finished size is 4.43" x 4.43".
This is a very fine example of an early northern Dutch sampler called a letterndoek, or alphabet sampler. The illuminated letters are typical of northern Holland needleworks. Symbolic spot motifs include dogs, a stag, trees of life, and paired birds.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the fourth design in The Houses on Stitchery lane series. This house is a cute hot cocoa themed house with spools of threads and a warm mug on top.
Button House is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the third design in The Houses on Stitchery lane series. This house is a cute button house with lovely flowers.
Button House is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads with Roxy Floss Co.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring the alphabet with Easter bunny ears!
Model stitched on 14 count White Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 76 x 73 per letter and the finished size is 5.4" x 5.2". Pattern is 30 pages.
This sampler has no name on it so I lovlingly, refer to it as the Black Cat sampler. I believe the original was crafted in England. There are two sets of initials on the sampler but I have not been able to determine if they are that of the stitchers.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 79 x 116. Finished size is 4" x 6".
"By this work You may see My parents Love to me". Such a sweet sampler, I love the little verse.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, NPI, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 298 x 293. Finished size is 15" x 14.8".
"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn" Elizabeth Lawrence 1644-1720. Second in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 187 x 178. Finished size is 11.7" x 11.2".
"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Pewter from Picture... Read more
This is an outstanding sampler with the verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oer the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With the dear children may she have a part And write thy name thyself upon her... Read more
This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".
"On the alone my Hope relies Beneath thy cross I fall thou art my life my sacrifice My Savior and My All don 1837". What a stunning English sampler! It was so much fun to stitch with all the motifs and bright colors. Not sure if the swans, bull, or parrot is my favorite... okay, maybe the... Read more
"Immortal made what should we mind So much as Immortality we beings for a heaven designed what but a heaven our care should be". Yes, this sampler is large... but such a joy to stitch. this is a stunning English sampler from 1803 done in muted colors.
The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
Not only do I love the colors Agness used to stitch her sampler but I love how she ran out of room to stitch the date 1844 so she moved the last 4 up to another line.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 176 x 238. Finished size is 12.6" x 17".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 116 x 116. Finished size is 6.5" x 6.5".
"Lord give me wisdom to direct my ways I ask not riches nor yet for Length of Drop. From rocks and sands And stormy weather Pray God Protect John Negus for ever". "My dear friends I will Bless and praise for giving me learning in My Early days Catherine Negus her Sampler finished... Read more
I love the simplicity of this little sampler. Eliza was 10 years old when she completed her sampler and beautifully hem stitched the edges.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 127 x 120. Finished size is 6" x 5.75".
"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more
This sampler can either be done in mainly cross stitch (there are a couple of stitches in the alphabet but even those could be done in cross stitch) or have fun playing and fill in with Stem Stitch. I love the look of Stem Stitch, it is kind of like painting with thread. "Lord what is... Read more
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