Model stitched on 46 ct. Weeks Dye Works Gray using Gloriana, Sinky Dyes, Au Ver A Soie
Silk 100/3 , Classic Colorworks Silks, and DMC thread. Stitch count is 314 x 359. Finished size: 13.7 x 15.6.
Note: Needed Gumnut Stars 989 Slate silk is not avaiable.
A collection of 3 designs sharing a similar schoolgirl theme. Alice Garner was stitched on 40 ct. Grey, Clara Beacher was stitched on 40 ct. Legacy or any cream linen, and Edith Greyson was stitched on 40 ct. Aztec Red.
Stitch counts:
Alice Garner: 109 x 70
Clara Beacher: 80 x 80
Edith Greyson: 117 x 61.
This design by From the Heart features and alphabet and number sampler above the text "A Token of Love". The bottom has a couple standing beside a manor with pets!
Model stitched on 40ct Newport Beach Linen from Needle & Flax using Gloriana thread. Stitch count: 133w x 182h. Finished size is 6.65" x 9.1".
Model stitched on 36 ct. Chai by Seraphim using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 139 x 113. Finished size is 7.7" x 6.3".
Model stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40 ct. Saltbush linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads.
Stitch count: 248w x 276h
Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler House featuring the alphabet and the phrase "Worked by Harriet Hazlin. Born in the state of Massachusetts August 17, 1856 by humility and the fear of God are riches honor and life"
Model stitched on 35 ct. Northern Cross linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 141 x 113.
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a sampler with the phrase "When house and land is gone and spent, learning is most excellent"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 131 x 185.
Cross stitch pattern from Salty Stitcher Designs featuring the nautical phrase "She had one bow'gun of a hundred ton, and a great stern-gun beside. They dipped their noses deep in the sea. Thy racked their stays and stanchions free in the wash of the wind -whipped tide"!
Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 310 x 232.
Cross stitch pattern from Mingiu Stitch featuring a fun sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the linen or aida of your choice using Olde Willow Stitchery Threads and Mill Hill beads. Virginia Settlement (x2), Pumpkin pie, Vampires Kiss.
Many antique sampler motifs have been used in this charming little stocking featuring a red house, borders, trees and reindeer.
Pattern is stitched on either 36 ct Flax over 2 threads or 25 ct flax over one thread. Stitch Count: 73 W x 78 H. Finished size: 4.05 x 4.3 over 2 threads and 2.9 x 3.2 over one thread.
This reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas features "Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my youngest breath, thus I'm prepared for longer days or fit for early death. Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth. Ann Perrin finished this sampler in the 14th year of her age... Read more about Ann Perrin 1841 - Cross Stitch Pattern
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more about Crown Sampler Adaptation & Reproduction - Cross Stitch
What started as a fun autumnal theme, took over and we did Christmas themed pincushions and now some Spring themed only cross stitch pincushions. Enjoy!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 69 x 50. Finished size is 3.75 x 2.75.
What started as a fun autumnal theme, took over and we did Christmas themed pincushions and now some Spring themed only cross stitch pincushions. Enjoy!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 69 x 50. Finished size is 3.75 x 2.75.
Model stitched on 14 Ct./28 Ct. Fairy Dreams Jobelan from Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 153W x 185W. Finished size: 10 7/8" x 13 1/8".
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! The pattern can be stitched with three different color schemes. Stitch count: 202 x 195.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC, Soie D'Alger or Cosmo threads! The cover model uses 32 ct Mariner's Map Legacy Linen. Stitch count: 238 x 270.
This sampler, which I have named the Sewing Box Sampler 1 because it and another were found in a sewing box, is of unknown date and origin. As you can see, there is no name or date on this sampler, and as you can see from the original, it was unfinished. Perhaps the stitcher meant to stitch her name... Read more about Sewing Box Sampler 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with silver bells!
Pattern is stitched on Under the Sea Fabrics 40 ct Aine or 36 ct Stonewashed using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 137 x 132.
AK 1885 is a reproduction of an antique sampler. With this sampler, I decided to do something a little different and use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool Thread. I discovered that this is a wonderful fiber to work with. You do not need to separate the plies in this thread. Use it as it comes off the... Read more about AK 1885 - Cross Stitch Pattern