Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a beautiful purple pansy sampler design with the words "It does me good, thou flowers of spring, Thy blossoms to behold, Thou bloom'st when birds begin to sing, in purple and in gold".
"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 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".
"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 about Louisa Dodd 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"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 about Mary Ann Robey 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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".
"By this work You may see My parents Love to me". Such a sweet sampler, I love the little verse.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, NPI, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 298 x 293. Finished size is 15" x 14.8".
"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.
"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".
"Live Love Laugh" Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Cocoa Linen using Silk N' Colors and an Olde Brass Button. Stitch count: 48 x 76. Finished size: 3 1/4 x 5.
Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Stormy Grey Belfast linen by Zweigart using Romy's Creations and DMC floss. Romy's Creations colors are Charcoal, Sunflower, Gentle Violet, Coffee, Garnet, and Green Apples (also calls for DMC white). DMC equivalents provided. Stitch count: 60 x 60 each.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring spooky designs for the letters "I" and "J"!
- I is for Imp
- J is for Jack-o'-lantern
Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Stormy Grey Belfast linen from Zweigart using Romy's Creations thread (with DMC conversion) Stitch count for each letter design is 60w x 60h.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring spooky designs for the letters "K" and "L"!
- K is for Knife
- L Is for Lycanthrope
Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Stormy Grey from Zweigart originally using Romy's Creations thread (with DMC conversion) Stitch count for each letters design is 60w x 60h.
Cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring gnomes, hedgehogs, and other autumn elements among a full uppercase alphabet!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Witch Tina Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 58 x 59.
Model can be stitched on 14 ct. or 16 ct. Fabric, it should not be stitched on White because the piggies won't show up. This pattern uses DMC thread.
Stitch count: 125w x 125h
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring the letters P, Q, and R from their alphabet series!
- P is for pirate
- Q is for quail
- R is for rooster
Cover model is stitched on 25 ct. Antique White using DMC thread. Each alphabet section stitch count is 52h x 52w... Read more about Happy Alphabet Part 6 - PQR - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring the alphabet in individual squares!
Model stitched on 25 ct Antique White lugana using DMC floss. Stitch count is 154 x 460. Can be made as one full design or into individual. Supplies listed for the entire series.
Cross stitch pattern from Mingiu Stitch featuring a fun sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the linen or aida of your choice using Olde Willow Stitchery Threads and Mill Hill beads. Virginia Settlement (x2), Pumpkin pie, Vampires Kiss.