This is a continuation of the "Going to" series with - Going to Market -I had this done last August but really wanted to save it for the Nashville Needlework Market.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha using Gentle Art & Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch count: 111 x 78. Finished size is 5.55 in wide X 3.9 in high.
Model stitched on 14 Ct or 28 Ct. Carolina linen by Charles Craft in "Sand" with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 72W x 72H for each side. Finished design size is 4.5" x 2". Color chart.
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 Sambrie Stitches featuring the word "faith" in Hebrew!
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count is 70 x 71. Finished size is 3.89 in wide X 3.94 in high.
"Merry & Bright, Joy, Peace, Love" Models stitched on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 50x50 each. Finished size: 3.57" x 3.5" each.
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"