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.
"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
"If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk in my garden forever." Alfred Lord Tennyson 1809-1892. A sweet little sampler to stitch for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic... 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".
"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
"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
"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... Read more
This original design was inspired by many antique samplers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Aspen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 225 x 211. Finished size is 12.5" x 11.75".
"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".
"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".
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
This lovely embroidery design features 3 white sheep in a field, with flower in the foreground and a tree and wooden fence in the background.
The kit includes linen-look printed 100% cotton fabric with hemmed border, threads, needle, instructions and embroidery hoop. Finished size is 8" diameter. The printed design will wash out when you are finished stitching.
This design was taken from an antique sampler from the early 1800's. The kit is stitched on 36 count linen and includes everything but needle, sewing thread, and stuffing.
This kit contains linen, backing fabric, trim, threads, ribbon, and heart charm to complete the newest heart in my heart series. Hope you enjoy the sweet violets.
The perfect heart to celebrate that special person with a key to your heart. This kit contains 36c linen, thread, trim, backing fabric, ribbon and key charm.
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
Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring a geometric design with beautiful blooming flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Linen fabric using 12wt. Sulky cotton petites & petite blendables.
Stitch count is 81 x 81. Finished size5.79 in wide X 5.79 in high
The motif on this piece was taken from an antique Dutch sampler. This piece inspired the English Garden Sampler. Kit contains linen, thread, calico fabric, and ribbon.
BUTTONS GALORE-BaZooples Buttons. A collection of hand-dyed 3D buttons. Created by popular designer Vicki Schreiner, BaZooples are a loveable assortment of zoo animals with their own personalities. These adorable animal buttons are joined by an equally whimsical assortment of hearts, stars, moon, and flowers. If you love cute: these buttons are a must-have!
Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring a spring lamb surrounded by flowers and birds!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White and 32 ct Petit Point Light Taupe(for framing) using DMC threads. Stitch count is 99 x 99. Finished size is 6.19" x 6.19".
Celebrate the quiet beauty of seasonal change with the Spring Is Coming Cross-Stitch Kit from RIOLIS. This elegant design portrays tender snowdrops rising through patches of snow as warm sunlight filters through tall forest trees. The contrast between cool winter blues and glowing golden tones... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring a spring chick surrounded by flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White and 32 ct Dark Olive(for framing) using DMC threads. Stitch count is 100 x 100. Finished size is 6.25" x 6.25".
This kit contains linen, thread, ribbon, and little bird charm to finish this wonderful antique looking pinkeep. I was thinking instead of using the stitched back you could make two pinkeeps , using the back as the second pinkeep. All you would have to do is provide your own backing fabric.
Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring cute small floral designs.
Stitched on 36 count linen with Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The Needlebook has a stitch count of 79 x 40 with a finished size of 4.39" x 2.22". The Scissor Fob has a stitch count of 27 x 19 with a finished size of 1.5" x 1.06".