"On the alone my Hope relies Beneath thy cross I fall thou art my life my sacrifice My Savior and My All don 1837". What a stunning English sampler! It was so much fun to stitch with all the motifs and bright colors. Not sure if the swans, bull, or parrot is my favorite... okay, maybe the red house?
"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.
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring lessons learned while growing up. This pattern includes 2 sayings with the top heading included.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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!
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring lessons learned while growing up. This pattern includes 2 sayings with the top heading included.
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
"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.
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
This little kit takes me back to childhood when the neighbor girls and I would pick all of their Mom's Forget Me Nots. Kit contains linen, thread, velvet, and ribbon.
"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.
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.
"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.
Cross Stitch Kit from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a design using elements from the Ann Wright sampler. Kit contains linen, calico, thread, wool, ribbon, and button.
The Ann Wright sampler was so inspiring that I knew that elements of it needed to be used again. I think this drum is the perfect canvas for her wonderful designs. Kit contains linen, calico, thread, wool, velvet, and buttons.
"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.