"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.
Wash. Dry. Fold. Repeat. Sound familiar? Not sure how much time you spend in your laundry room... I felt the need to make it a place to enjoy spending time in.
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.
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.
"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.
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
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts
must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
If you have not noticed I love stitching borders. What is better than one done with holly. Christmas is about giving.. this would be a great gift!
Merry Christmas
"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".
"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care" Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910. This piece is charted for cross stitch but instructions for a variety of stitches are included to stitch the bee skep and flowers.
"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 Kitty and Me featuring a patriotic kitty cat!
Model stitched on 14 ct White Aida with DMC thread and Kreinik #8 braids. Stitch Count: 103w x 85h . Finished size: 7 1/4" x 6" . Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a spring kitty cat with four leaf clovers! How lucky!
Model stitched on 14 ct White Aida or 28 ct Lugana with DMC thread and Kreinik #8 braids. Stitch Count: 101w x 82h . Finished size: 7 1/8" x 5 3/4" . Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring a nature inspired design with a cabin in the forest and the words "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks".
Stitched on 14 ct. Star Sapphire aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 97 x 133 and the finished size is 6.93" x 9.50".
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
Saint Valentine Feather Tree is the eleventh pattern in the Feather Tree Series.
The framed finish pictured in this pattern was stitched on 36 count Raw by Zweigart, using hand-dyed floss from Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and The Gentle Art. Stitch Count: 69w x 90h. Approximate Finished Size: 4" x 5"
Saint Patrick Feather Tree is the twelfth (and possibly final?) pattern in the Feather Tree Series.
The framed finish pictured in this pattern was stitched on 36 count Flax by Zweigart, using hand-dyed floss from Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art - as well as some floss from DMC. Stitch Count: 69w x 90h. Approximate Finished Size: 4" x 5"
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".
Cross stitch pattern from The Woolly Ewe featuring a saltbox April design. This is one of 12 in the monthly Patchwork Saltbox series.
Model stitched on 32 Count Putty Linen from Weeks Dye Works using the Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 88 x 88. Finished size is 5.5" x 5.5".
One of the most intricate and detailed design that Ronnie has produced over his many years of designing Cross Stitch. A truly magnificent design that will enhance any setting capturing the celebration of the 250th year of our great country.
Pattern is stitched on 18 count Aida fabric using DMC threads.
Stitch count is 480w x 320h. Finished size
26.67 in wide X 17.78 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the word Welcome! This new swappable design will let you display the fun pattern all year around, simply swap out the letter O for each season.
Model stitched on 28 count White Monaco with Classic Colorworks floss (DMC... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Waxing Moon Designs featuring a lovely saltbox home surrounded by beautiful spring flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss with one DMC thread. Stitch count is 89w X 105h. Finished size is 6 1/4"w X 7 1/2"h on 14 count.