On the back of this framed antique, was found a very aged handwritten note: "This Sampler was worked by Mary Coleby of Kelvedon, Essex when Eleven years of age at Ackworth School Yorkshire. Born 1792 - married in 1814 to Edward Gripper of Layer Breton Hall, Essex - had thirteen children - died... Read more
"I'm old school and I like to hear people say Merry Christmas". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 80x80. Shown with snowflake buttons. Finished size is 5 in wide X 5 in high.
Stitch count: 92w x 76h
Model stitched on 32 ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works using Sulky Petites Threads.
Just Another Button Company: school pencil button & small slate
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring four bookmarks to take to school! "Enjoy it all", "Okay let's do this", "It is ok to take a break", "Write your own story".
Model is stitched on 14 count clear plastic canvas using DMC floss. Stitch count is approximately 30w x 80h. Designed by Anna Gutova.
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this little red schoolhouse, ready for its pupils. Stitch this nostalgic sampler with its alphabets, numbers, and fun motifs.
Pattern was stitched on 16 ct Cream Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is 98w x 98h.
Feathered Friends is a Nashville Exclusive Collaboration. Collect all 12 designs.
Model stitched on 28 ct fabric using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch counts are 56w x 56h (Birdhouse), 40w x 10h (Month Sign). Finished sizes are 4" x 4" (Birdhouse), 2.86" x 7.1" (Month Sign).
After WWII, a major reconstruction took place in the destroyed Rotterdam. As a child I lived in such a neighborhood in the late 1950s. New houses, shops, schools, etc. I had a wonderful time living and going to school there, unfortunately this entire neighborhood has already been demolished due to... Read more