The design that started it all...a perennial best-seller and perfect for stitchers of all ages! Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 11" leaflet features a full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.
Pattern is stitched on 18 count Fiddler's Aida in Lite Oatmeal using DMC floss. Stitch count is 112W x 116H.
Note from designer: I have designed these patterns to honor the sacrifices the Jewish people endured during the Spanish Inquisition. Includes both designs.
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Colleen by Grace Notes Fabrics using Weeks Dye Works with DMC conversions. Stitch count is "Here I Am" 143 x 91 "Biscornu" 61 x 61
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: 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.
"May your stash be ever plentiful, may your needle be forever sharp, may your skein of floss be eternally full". "I'm a cross stitcher, I paint with thread".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Hazelwood from Fiber on a Whim using Treenway Silks with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches features a fun play on the song "Up on the House Top" but with chickens; "Up on the Coop Top, Cluck! Cluck! Cluck!".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch Count 70 x 71. Finished size is 3.89 in wide X 3.94 in high.
This beautiful Diane Jourdan redwork sampler was stitched with two colors of Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers that are not avaiable (10 skeins of Diane's Rouge and 10 Skeins of Heartwood) on 36 Ct. Magnolia Linen. Stitch Count: 181W x 284H. Instructions for specialty stitches are included.
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".
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 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".