The Temperance Movement of the early nineteenth century began in the United States prior to 1808. Preachers, most notably John Bartholomew Gough, promulgated a pledge of abstinence from members of his congregation. While temperance efforts have existed as long as spirits have, the movement was not... Read more
This sweet little American sampler features two little houses above alphabets and a short verse:
Would you be wise
Each moment prize
It is surrounded on four sides by a double sided satin stitched sawtooth border. Stitches used include cross, outline, stem filling, counted... Read more
Fanny Hancock's father, Ebenezer Hancock, was cousin to the famous John Hancock. Born in 1785, Fanny sewed her sampler at age 11. She married Nathaniel Parker of Boston in 1803, and died in 1834. The colors on the back side of her sampler retained much of their original brilliance, and are... Read more
Note from the designer: "The characteristic that readily identifies the origin of this sampler is the distinctive vine and rose border, configured such that a leaf on one side and a rosebud stem on the other give the illusion of a double vine. It is almost always found executed in cross stitch... Read more
Note from the designer: "This sampler was probably made in Rhode Island, a poor sister, perhaps, to the magnificent creations coming out of the girls' schools in Newport, Providence and Bristol at this same period, but bearing some similar "signatures". The squat, long-tailed bird at the... Read more
This sampler features two uncommon verses taken from the book Sentences and Maxims Divine, Moral and Historical, in Prose and Instruction of Human Life: and Particularly for the Improvement of Youth in Good Sence and correct English by George Shelley, published in London in 1712.
Note from the designer: "From Dover, Massachusetts, comes Harriot Boardman's sampler, originally worked on a distinctive green linsey-woolsey found only on some North Shore samplers. A three-sided sawtooth border surrounds alphabet and numeral tests with geometric cross bands, two deer with... Read more
Note from the designer: "The figures depicted on this original design were derived from wood block engravings of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The format of the hornbook follows actual examples from the late 18th century. Hornbooks functioned as primers, used to teach young children their... Read more
Note from the designer: "German and Dutch samplers are known for their iconography, especially the symbolic religious motifs. This piece, reproduced from the collection of the Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, portrays many of these motifs. Adam and Eve, in particular, are often... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler features many distinguishing characteristics of samplers made in that country, most notably the arcaded pansy band across the top third, the four-sided floral border with double running stitch flourishes, and the famous mansion house. Of this large... Read more
This is a reproduction of a Quaker sampler made in Chester County, Pennsylvania consisting of alphabets, numerals, ligatures* and lineal patterns executed in a variety of stitches. The uppermost border with the dangling central flower is often seen on American Quaker samplers of this period (see... Read more
This English sampler features a three-sided floral border surrounding thirteen lines of alphabets, neatly cross-stitched in several different lettering styles. Mary Wagstaff was likely born in Huyton, Lancashire in 1809, completing this sampler when she was ten years old. She passed away in... Read more
Here is a dainty and colorful mid-eighteenth-century English sampler executed entirely in cross and petit point stitches making it a suitable project for any skill level.
A four-sided arcaded border of daisies and dianthus surrounds three pious verses with delicate horizontal floral bands... Read more
The idea for this design came from one of my grandmother's sayings. When we would be heading out the door without our hats and mittens, she would politely remind us to "wear your woolies!" The finished piece will be the highlight of any Holiday decor.
Model stitched two over two on 36 Ct. Aztec Red from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 97 x 109.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32ct. Lambswool Linen using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads & Rainbow Gallery Wisper. Stitch count for "Wish Upon a Flake": 43w x 43h (2.5" x 2.5"). Stitch count for "Just Say Ho" and "Will Work for Cookies": 53w x 52h (3" x... Read more
Stitched on 32 count Belfast Cream Linen with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid (014, 015, 002V, 002, 025), and Mill Hill Beads (00283, 02031, 03050-2, 13011). Designer note: U (DMC 3811) in lips should be A (DMC3708) The stitch count is 162W x 248H.
A quick and easy gift to let him know how much he means to you! Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Count Raw Natural Linen with Gentle Arts threads. Stitch Count: 70W x 70H.
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a long sampler filled with animals and the phrase "Bless this child and keep him safe. I am Gerald Yesmyay born March 17 1995 in the town of south Kingstown state of RI. Born to Yoraine and Dennis Yesmyay"!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct tea colored linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 85 x 257.
This sweet Cherished Teddy is dressed in her prettiest winter dress. She's here to tell a special someone that she loves them very much! Model stitched on either 14 Ct. Antique White Aida or 28 Ct. Cream linen using DMC floss, DMC Metallic thread (or DMC 3865), and optional buttons from Just Another... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Designs By Gloria & Pat featuring September's Cherished Teddy! Model stitched on either 28 Ct. Cream linen or 14 Ct. Antique White Aida using DMC floss, Mill Hill beads (or DMC 3755), and optional buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 86w x 79h. Finished size is 6 1/8" x 5 3/4"
Cross stitch pattern from Designs By Gloria & Pat featuring October's Cherished Teddy! Model stitched on either 28 Ct. Cream linen or 14 Ct. Antique White Aida using DMC floss, Mill Hill beads (or DMC 3799 and 3825), and optional buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 70w x 90h. Finished size is 6 3/8" x 5"
These cute monthly designs are what Bent Creek is known for. Can be stitched individually or all together. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha using Weeks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50x50. Design Size: 4" x 4". Snaps included.
The weather vane proves that March winds blow. These cute monthly designs are what Bent Creek is known for. Can be stitched individually or all together. Black snap included. Model stitch over two threads on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen using Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 4" x 4"
These cute monthly designs are what Bent Creek is known for. Can be stitched individually or all together. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 50 x 50. Design Size: 4" x 4". Snaps included.
Time to pack your bags for that exciting Summer vacation! Includes black and silver snaps. These cute monthly designs are what Bent Creek is known for. Can be stitched individually or all together. Stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Threads. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 4" x 4"
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