Vintage Love pays homage to the yesteryears of young love.
The undeniable nostalgia of innocence, naivety, and idealism
is deeply woven into the lyrics "The Maker said take her and
love her forever, take care of her for life." This line draws
from the song my husband chose to play me... Read more
The stitching in this beautiful sampler with the sacred hearts includes the name Malvina Roisset and the date 1891. I think Marie Louise Malvina Roisset, who would have been 10 years old in 1891, could very well be the stitcher.
Pattern is stitched on 36ct linen using Caron Impressions. Stitch count is 166 x 172. Finished size is 10" x 10".
This beautiful Diane Jourdan redwork sampler was stitched with two colors of Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers that are not avaiable (10 skeins of Diane's Rouge and 10 Skeins of Heartwood) on 36 Ct. Magnolia Linen. Stitch Count: 181W x 284H. Instructions for specialty stitches are included.
"Mellow hues combine as one beneath the amber setting sun - discontent to be undone hearts together to beat as one - warm in sunset color grows seemingly as heaven chose - quieting life's fleeting woes the beauty of the tuscan rose."
Model stitched on 36 count Hay Fields Linen with Victoria Clayton Hand-Dyed Fibers (not available). The stitch count is 143W x 317H.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique sampler reproduction chart!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Saltbush by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 122 x 126.
"Let is Snow (somewhere else), Stay Warm!" Model stitched on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 50x50 each. Finished size: 3.5" x 3.5" each.
Model stitched on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss and Kreinik #4. Also calls for Kreinik very fine braid #9400 and beads. Stitch Count: 43W x 52H. Design Size: 3" x 4".
Model stitched on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss and Kreinik #4. Also calls for Kreinik very fine braid #9400 and beads. Stitch Count: 43W x 52H. Design Size: 3" x 4".
Model stitched on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss and Kreinik #4. Also calls for Kreinik very fine braid #9400 and beads. Stitch Count: 43W x 52H. Design Size: 3" x 4".
Note from the designer - "This little needlework was likely made as a panel of a "huswif"/aka a "housewife", which was an embroidered, double-sided vertical series of pockets made to hold needleworking supplies. It could be folded up or hung from a peg for swift access to the... Read more
Note from the designer - "Although there has not been the extensive research and study of English Quaker samplers as there has been of their American counterparts, we believe that this sampler was created under the tutelage of a Quaker sewing instructress in England. The fine bleached linen and... Read more
Note from the designer - "Samplers depicting children - particularly such large children - are uncommon. Not only the children make this an outstanding sampler, but also the multi-floral border, the charming verse, the scene at the top with its menagerie of creatures, and the beautiful... Read more
Adapted from an English sampler dated 1783. The original sampler from which this piece was adapted measures 15 1/2" x 12 1/2", and was stitched over one thread of linen on approximately 50-thread-count glazed linen. The house on the left alone, which measures 71 by 62 squares on the graph,... Read more