"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 no... 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!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana and NPI threads. Stitch count is 164 x 167. Finished size is 9.3" x 9.6".
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".
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.
"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".
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a fun blackwork butterfly!
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 95 x 62.
Finished size:
aida 14 - 18 x 12 cm (7 x 4 1/2 in)
aida 16 - 16 x 10 cm (6 x 4 in)
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a dark red bird in flight!
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 122 x 123.
Finished size:
aida 14 - 23 x 23 cm (8 3/4 x 9 in)
aida 16 - 20 x 20 cm (7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in)
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a sleepy time owl, with a top hat, sitting on the moon!
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 80 x 73.
Finished size:
aida 14 ~ 15 x 14 cm (5 3/4 x 5 1/4 in)
aida 16 ~ 13 x 12 cm (5 x 4 3/4 in)
A charming Autumn sampler done for a friend who doesn't like to go too Halloweeny!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Wren from Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 192 x 180. Finished size is 10.7" x 10".
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".
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".
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
"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... Read more
"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.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 196 x 196. Finished size is 11" x 11".
"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.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Veldt from... Read more
They whisper that Opal is born from wandering light. She drift from the hush between stars, her gown breathing with pearled fire-moonwhite for purity, blush for love, sea-glass for loyalty-casting soft rainbows of hope and protection wherever she passes. In her hand, an ancient wand crowned with a... 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 Arrowroot by Roxy Floss Co, one strand of floss over two linen threads... Read more
A commemorative piece for the 250th anniversary of the United States features the symbolic iron barn star hung on barn doors as a symbol of good fortune and protection, among other things.
Model stitched on 32ct Icelandic Beige Linen using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 91w x 87h. Finished size is 5.7" x 5.4".
Here's an adorable cross stitch pattern featuring cottage witch elements! There's a pointy witch's hat with a long ribbon, a teapot with chicken legs pouring out a steamy cup of ghost, a celestial crystal ball for fortunetelling, and some bats flying around with keys.
Impossible to resist the charm of this delightful flower basket... Each petal seems to have been gathered at dawn, when the light still caresses the blossoms with infinite softness. Beneath your needle, spring comes to life stitch by stitch, in a tender and luminous harmony that instantly makes you... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring lessons learned while growing up. This pattern includes 2 sayings with the top heading included.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 225 x 51. Finished size is 16.07" x 3.64".
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. Metallic Aida by Charles Craft using DMC floss. The stitch count is 115 x 131 and the finished size is 8.21" x 9.36".
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring lessons learned while growing up. This pattern includes 2 sayings with the top heading included.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC threads. DMC 3890 and 3891 not listed. Stitch count is 225 x 99. Finished size is 16.07" x 6.86".
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring lessons learned while growing up. This pattern includes 2 sayings with the top heading included.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC threads. DMC 3890 and 3891 not listed. Stitch count is 225 x 51. Finished size is 16.07" x 3.64".
This design from Tempting Tangles features a gorgeous green geometric design!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White Jobelan using Dinky Dye threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 75. Finished size is 4.69" x 4.69".
This design from Tempting Tangles features a gorgeous geometric design of purples and blues!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White Jobelan using Dinky Dye threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 75. Finished size is 4.69" x 4.69".