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.
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: The motifs of this design represent the many beautiful creatures and natural wonders my husband and I find along out walks in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. "In every walk with nature, one received far more than he seeks. - John Muir"
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Shannon Christine featuring a Halloween theme and the phrase "Witch way the to candy? Happy Halloween."
Model stitched on 14 ct fabric of your choice using DMC floss, Kreinik braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 50 x 50. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.5".
Model stitched on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 131x207. Finished sizes: 9.36" x 14.79".
Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Aida of your choice using DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 51x54. Design Size: 3.64" x 3.86"
Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Aida of your choice using DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 51x55. Design Size: 3.64" x 3.93"
Cross stitch pattern from Shannon Christine Designs featuring a gorgeous blue mermaid, collecting extravagant jewels!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC and Kreinik threads and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 95 x 194. Finished size is 6.79" x 13.86".
Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Aida of your choice using DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 52x54. Design Size: 3.64" x 3.86"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with Dinky Dyes Silk floss. Stitch Count: 72 x 53. Finished size: 5.14" x 3.79".
Also required but not listed is size 15 Silver lined Light Topaz seed beads, silver lined green seed beads, opaque white seed beads, and 5 4mm Crystal Swarovski Bicone beads.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Can recall most 1980's lyrics but still can't remember the reason I came in this room"!
Stitched on 'Cream and Sugar' 18ct Aida by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count: 123 x 77.