Lydia's sampler is an example of a more decorative Quaker marking sampler containing four different alphabets, six dividing bands, and an often seen swan and birds motif, as well as a floral spray. The colors are muted as in the Quaker style, copying those found in nature. Lydia was a talented young... Read more
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Stars Hollow linen by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss(or DMC 3856, 420, 3051, 3808, 613, 3364, 355, 3781, 840).
Cross stitch pattern from Salty Stitcher Designs featuring sail boats and the phrase Mackerel skies and mares' tails. Soon it is time to shorten sails"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tiramisu from Under The Sea fabrics using DMC or Colour and Cotton threads. Stitch count is 126 x 1236
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Classic Color Works floss. Stitch Count: 80x84. Design Size: 6" x 6" Comes with heart button.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Cashel linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Ants made with Mill Hill beads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 100H. Design Size: 12" x 8"
A reproduction of a Quaker Sampler from Plymouth Meeting area, Montgomery County, PA.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Russian Tea Cake linen by Legacy Linens with Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitches used are cross over 2 linen threads, chain, eyelet, satin, stem and straight.... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Murky Lugana from Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 47x53. Finished size: 3.5" x 4".
Model stitched on 32ct Murky Lugana with Classic Colorworks "Black Coffee". Stitch Count: approximately 57W x 57H. Finished size: approximately 4.1" x 4.1".
Note from the designer - "A classic Quaker sampler from the Delaware Valley, this sampler demonstrates the style and many of the motifs that make them so easy to identify. The inner oval vine-and-leaf cartouche surrounding the alphabets probably originated at the Westtown School in Chester... Read more
Note from the designer - "This Quaker sampler came from the vicinity of York, England, where a Quaker school existed at the same time as the more famous Ackworth School, not far from there. The Parnell name is still fairly common in the district, and the family was Quaker.
Linen count and finished size: 35-count 18-3/4" x 24"; or 40 count 16-1/2" x 21"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Pampas Cashel Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread Matte Spruce Teenie Round Buttons (included with the pattern), and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Pampas Cashel Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread Matte Spruce Teenie Round Buttons (included with the pattern), and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Model stitched with two strands on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 168x168. Specialty Stitches Used: French Knot and Smyrna Cross. Design Size on 16/32 Ct.: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"