Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring an antique sampler design with the words "Virtues the chiefelt beauty of the mind. The Noblest ornament of human kind. Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star. That stirs up reason when our senses".
A fun cross stitch pattern for Halloween! Model stitched on 14 count white Aida cross stitch fabric and stitched in DMC #310 (black). Feel free to substitute colors and fabrics to your taste. Stitch Count is 114 High by 137 Wide. Will measure approx.10 inches high by 8.25 inches wide if stitched on 14 count fabric. All stitches are cross stitch.
Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more about Susan Weeks Marking Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring the phrase "Espresso yourself, Stay grounded. Better latte than never, Take life one cup at a time, Take time to smell the coffee"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 Count Vintage Stormy Clouds with DMC Floss. Stitch count is 120 x 120.
Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring the phrase "I want more stash than I have $"! This design includes the option to stich if your need is greater than want!
Pattern is stitched on 16 Count Aida with DMC, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 80 H x 90 W and the finished size is 5" x 5.63".
This design features banners to celebrate freedom!
The model was stitched on 28 ct fabric of your choice with Dinky Dyes Silks. Stitch Count: 53W x 53H (both pillows) and the finished size is 3.79" x 3.79".
Also required but not listed is Dinkey Dyes 302 Pine and 305 Clay.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 116 x 116. Finished size is 6.5" x 6.5".
I love the simplicity of this little sampler. Eliza was 10 years old when she completed her sampler and beautifully hem stitched the edges.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 127 x 120. Finished size is 6" x 5.75".
"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more about Louisa Dodd 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue... Read more about Mary Ann Robey 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on... Read more about Sarah Ann Kiddy 1860 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care" Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910. This piece is charted for cross stitch but instructions for a variety of stitches are included to stitch the bee skep and flowers.
Get into the Halloween spirit with this Trick or Treating... well, spirit!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 63 x 87. Note: The ghost mouth is to be stitched with DMC 642 and DMC 644.
The abandoned theatre doesn't seem that... abandoned anymore...
Pattern is stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 85 x 92.
Delicate and colorful sampler filled with insects, flowers and fruit! Standard DMC colors are used for this pattern. Pattern is shown in easy-to-read full color blocks with symbols. Stitch count is 96 x 99.
This cross stitch pattern from Stitchy Prose features a beautiful sampler with bees, beehives and the saying "Busy bees bustling to each fragrant flower, small honey craftsmen."