Inspired by my love of libraries, this design features an open book that is sprouting flowers and mushrooms with birds and a butterfly floating above. It reads: "the very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of humanity".
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a nature inspired sampler design. This is the companion piece to Teresa Kogut's No Distance Too Far pattern. Can be stitched together as one continuous horizontal piece or separately.
A fun little pincushion-sized stitch for those that find themselves equally drawn to the old and the new. A companion piece to the much larger "Rock & Roll Sampler"
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 92 x 46. Finished size is 5.11" x 2.56".
This sampler is an ode to the classic mourning samplers of old, complete with a weeping Willow tree and cemetery urn, but wit's a modern twist, incorporating references to many favorite authors, movies, and science fiction television shows.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartland linen over 2 threads with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 211W x 157H. Finished size: 13" x 10".
"A house isn't a home without the ineffable contentment of a cat with her tail folded about her feet."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Abecedarian with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 173x134. Finished Size: 12" x 9"
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with Christmas motifs!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 153w x 127h. Finished size is approx. 8.5 in wide X 7.06 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a fun sampler!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Hogbristle using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 253w x 282h. Finished size is 13.94 x 15.50
"We were more precious each to each other than any thing. Mary H Feilden - John W Whittaker Feniscowles Hall 1824."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartstring Blend linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 253x183. Finished Size: 16" x 12"
This Baltimore-style sampler is a tribute to the bond of sisters. The quote reads:"Beside a well one does not thirst. Beside a sister one does not despair."
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 215 x 241. Finished size is 10.75" x 12.05".
Included in the pattern booklet are charts for the antique reproduction, a sewing roll inspired by the sampler, and a cute little "humbug" pin cushion. The sampler is a large 235 x 376, but inside the cover is a QR code that will take the stitcher to a revised smaller size as well as a bonus... Read more about Jessie Forbes 1898 - Cross Stitch Pattern