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.
"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!
"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.
"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".
"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.
"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.
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".
This exquisite Victorian sampler was stitched in Norfolk, England by Rosa Gromett when she was just twelve years old. Renowned for their beauty, Norfolk samplers are celebrated for rich color and intricate design-and Rosa's is a particularly fine example.
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a lovely vintage sampler with a basket of flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Gold from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 153w x 183h. Finished size is 8.5" x 10.17".
In a lovely meadow, a kaleidoscope of butterflies join Miss Bunny for a delicious treat of sweet blue flowers! An uppercase alphabet adorns the meadow in pretty shades of green and blue. Frame this delightful design or make a precious pin-pillow for displaying in any home-decor vignette. Also makes... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek featuring a lovely nativity scene with the phrase "Hope. Peace. Love. Jesus is the reason for the season".
Pattern was stitched on 28ct Lugana linen using DMC threads, Rainbow blending threads,Mill hill beads and 2 golden star buttons. Stitch count is 100w x 105h. Finished size is 7.14 in wide X 7.5 in high.
In 1857, little Mariette let her needle wander like a gentle breath. From her diligent hands was born a sampler full of delicacy, touched with softness and grace. Its floral border, rich with varied motifs, still seems to whisper the secrets of her young stitcher's heart.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 300 x 217 and the finished size is 15" x 10.85".
Reproduction of a French Sampler. In 1861, Mademoiselle Leroux let a delicate vase of flowers bloom beneath her needle, a gift for her uncle and aunt. A timeless bouquet, suspended in the grace of passing day.
Stitched on 16 count Zweigart linen. The stitch count is 271 x 206 and the finished size is 16.94" x 12.88".
Here we find an alphabet intertwined with irises, religious symbols with singular shapes, and a border of stylized roses that seems to whisper the elegance of days gone by.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 400 x 411 and the finished size is 20" x 20.55".