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".
"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.
"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
"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
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".
"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)
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".
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
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".
Inspired by my grandmother's collection of stitching notions, I decided that my entry into the sampler world needed to be a tomato. A red, sampler tomato. Everything we love about the stitching aesthetic in one place. And here she is - ripe and ready for you to enjoy.
This chart of dangling mittens fits on the ornament-sized sled from Chantelle's 141 Design Company. It was designed for the 2024 mystery box and is now available for general release! This makes a charming set with the Snow Kissed Skates (that use the "small" decor sled, also through... 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".
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".
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
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a vintage pin cushion with a patriotic eagle!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Tea Cup from Needle and Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 98 x 124. Finished size is 4.9" x 6.2".
This pattern by Primitive Hare features fancy royal cats.
Stitched on 1 big cut of 30 ct Old Salem linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, DMC and Krienik floss. Stitch count is 179 x 130. Finished size is 11.9" x 8.67".