"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 1810".
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.
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson 1830-1886. Fourth in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence
Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from
All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind... Read more
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on 50 count linen and it was perfectly executed.
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
"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 colored beauty.
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
"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue and coral is outstanding.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the second design in The Houses on Stitchery lane series. This house is a cute white house with pink trim.
Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Roxy Floss Co overdyed floss (includes WDW/CC/GA conversion), stitched one over... Read more
Valentine's Day is the third pattern in the Holiday Hornbook Series. These fun stitches are all designed to be mounted on the Jackson board (hornbook). **No DMC match for Berry Splash Weeks Dye Works.
Stitched on 36 Winter White by Seraphim linen. The stitch count is 55 x 55 and the finished size is 3.06" x 3.06".
The Sent With Love Teddy Bear cross stitch pattern is an adorable teddy bear design with hearts and flowers. She is holding a pink envelope sealed with a heart; a special delivery of love for you or for someone special. A sweet design for yourself, or for Valentine's Day, or for your sweetheart.
Stitch Count is 53w x 53h. Finished size is 3.79″w x 3.79″h on 14 count.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the first design in The Houses on Stitchery lane series. This house is a large blue home with pink windows and floral.
Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Roxy Floss Co overdyed floss (includes WDW/CC/GA conversion), stitched... Read more
In a lovely meadow, a kaleidoscope of butterflies join Miss Bunny for a delicious treat of sweet blue flowers! An uppercase alphabet adorns the meadow in pretty shades of green and blue. Frame this delightful design or make a precious pin-pillow for displaying in any home-decor vignette. Also makes... Read more
In her roses garden... the peacock unfurls its silken silence. Each feather seems like a captive ray of daylight, each thread a caress of time. Motionless beauty, it reigns-proud and gentle-over the stitcher's garden.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 184 x 180 and the finished size is 9.2" x 9".
In 1857, little Mariette let her needle wander like a gentle breath. From her diligent hands was born a sampler full of delicacy, touched with softness and grace. Its floral border, rich with varied motifs, still seems to whisper the secrets of her young stitcher's heart.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 300 x 217 and the finished size is 15" x 10.85".
In 1892, the young stitcher Josephine poured all her patience into creating her large sampler. Garlands of roses, delicate bouquets, singing birds- a whole garden seems to bloom beneath her stitches, vibrant with tenderness and color. Her work, offered to her parents, carries a touching tribute- and... Read more
Reproduction of a French Sampler. In 1861, Mademoiselle Leroux let a delicate vase of flowers bloom beneath her needle, a gift for her uncle and aunt. A timeless bouquet, suspended in the grace of passing day.
Stitched on 16 count Zweigart linen. The stitch count is 271 x 206 and the finished size is 16.94" x 12.88".
Here we find an alphabet intertwined with irises, religious symbols with singular shapes, and a border of stylized roses that seems to whisper the elegance of days gone by.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 400 x 411 and the finished size is 20" x 20.55".
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissor featuring a cute winter pillow with the word "Snow"!
Buttons are stitched on 32 ct Azure Blue Lugana using Gentle Arts threads. Pillow is stitched on 40 ct Plein Air using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 153w x 43h. Finished size for pillow is 7.65" x 2.15".
Cottagecore Valentine ~ Love Bird is a sweet Valentine's cross stitch design inspired by gentle romance, cottage charm, and simple love stories. Featuring a charming love bird motif, this design fits beautifully into Valentine's decor while remaining timeless enough to display all year long.... Read more
Valentine Cottagecore Bunny is a soft, whimsical design filled with cottage charm and heartfelt Valentine details. Featuring a sweet bunny delivering love by mailbox, this design is perfect for cozy Valentine stitching and quick seasonal finishing.
Pattern is stitched on 16ct White Aida fabric using DMC threads.
Stitch Count: 72 x 72.Finished size 4.38 in wide X 4.38 in high