I just love the way she turned out! Mary is the second sampler in the Samplings in Color, where I take a very simple little sampler and give her a makeover, although the sampler is a reproduction, and the colors are in keeping with the original. She would look great on a neutral linen as well.... Read more
No explanation needed... except of course that it is the second pillow on toweling, and they are a fun stitch, and I love the result. Give it a try!
Pattern is stitched on Moda Rock Pool Toweling Sea Glass Red using Weeks Dye Works, #12 Pearl cotton. Stitch count is 176 x 86. Finish into a 12 x 8 pillow form and stuff with a 13 x 9 pillow form. Stitched with 1 strand over 2 threads.
Has it been a year already since this sampler was released as a club piece? It was released in a very muted version, however, my original vision of the sampler was a bit brighter. So now you have the option of both. The title is the brainchild of my friend Lisa Duffin, who is great with coming up... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring Mrs. Claus on a bird going to help Santa Claus for Christmas!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha fabric using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 73. Finished Size is 5 in wide X 4.06 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring a Christmas pincushion that says "Yuletide"!
The pattern is stitched on 36 count Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works fabric using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch count is 178 x 84. Finished Size is 9.89 in wide X 4.67 in high.
Model stitched over two threads on 28 count Country French Cafe Mocha Linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 69W x 69H.
The design that started it all...a perennial best-seller and perfect for stitchers of all ages! Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 11" leaflet features a full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.
Pattern is stitched on 18 count Fiddler's Aida in Lite Oatmeal using DMC floss. Stitch count is 112W x 116H.
Note from designer: I have designed these patterns to honor the sacrifices the Jewish people endured during the Spanish Inquisition. Includes both designs.
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Colleen by Grace Notes Fabrics using Weeks Dye Works with DMC conversions. Stitch count is "Here I Am" 143 x 91 "Biscornu" 61 x 61
Note from designer: Isabella Hunter was born February 16, 1875 in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. There was a paper originally attached to the back of the sampler with the written words "Isa(bella) & Ma". This suggests that maybe Isa and her mother worked on this sampler together.
This includes 3 charts created in honor of her husband, a retired Marine, I have brought a Pacific Northwest twist to these delightful smalls, with a tree decked in red, white & blue, an eagle making a special delivery, and of course, my Bigfoot trekking through the forest to gather his friends... Read more
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".
Note from designer: George Wishart Creighton was born 22 June 1856 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The words Native American (with emphasis on the capitalization of the N and A) on the sampler refer not to George's lineage but rather to a group of Protestants. We believe that the motif immediately to... Read more
Note from designer: The only part I left off of the reproduction is the section just below the alphabet. This sampler does have a lot of over 1 & eyelets.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Baked Clay from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch Count 140 x 240. Finished size is 7.78 in wide X 13.33 in high.
"May your stash be ever plentiful, may your needle be forever sharp, may your skein of floss be eternally full". "I'm a cross stitcher, I paint with thread".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Hazelwood from Fiber on a Whim using Treenway Silks with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches features a fun play on the song "Up on the House Top" but with chickens; "Up on the Coop Top, Cluck! Cluck! Cluck!".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch Count 70 x 71. Finished size is 3.89 in wide X 3.94 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches featuring a vintage sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He Maketh me lie down in green pastures he leadeth me besides the still waters. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Prepare... Read more
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.
Pattern is stitched on 40ct. Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 210 x 148. DMC conversion included
Master beautiful decorative edges for sewing or paper crafts with the OLFA SCB45-1 Stainless Steel Scallop Blade. Designed specifically for the OLFA 45 mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter models RTY-2DX/PBL or RTY-2/DX, this extra sharp and high-quality stainless-steel blade is ideal for sewing projects,... Read more