Award-Winning Sampler Design
Winner of two top awards at the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibit (March) and a First Place Ribbon in the Sampler / Multi-Stitch Category.
Stitched over one on 40-count Lakeside Linen "Vintage Fawn" using one strand of floss. Model stitched with Needlepoint Inc.... Read more
Antrim's Folly - A Burlington County Inspiration
Sampler No. 5 in the 13 Colonies Series
Inspired by the Mary Antrim sampler, once part of Betty Ring's collection.
Stitch Count: 257 x 355
Fabric: 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter (Lakeside Linens)
Floss: Belle Soie, NPI (requires NPI-157), or DMC
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This is a set of three that all come together. Each chart has the same dimensions as "Plaid Tidings" and "United we Plaid" (the Christmas and 4th of July patterns in the same style).
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Linen in Mystic Gray using Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count: Each chart is 75 x 75
"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.
Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring a little sampler of a little girl in a garden! Title translates to "Stories of Blue Days and Flower Baskets"
Stitched on 35 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 275w x 140h. Finished size is
The Sarah's Alphabet Garden Square cross stitch pattern is a square floral design surrounded by an alphabet style border. It also has 3 Celtic knot work designs included in the central section of the pattern.This pattern was inspired by a German needlework chart from the 1800s.
A sampler from the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.
Skill and expertise in sampler-making did not necessarily peak in the mid-to-late seventeenth century and then wane during what is often called the "golden age" of English sampler-making. These skills... Read more
Fond memories of 4th of July fireworks night are evoked in this fun patriotic banner. Finishing instructions included. Large, easy to read, black/white symbol chart.
Model stitched on 14ct lightly tea-dyed Aida using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 65w x 171h.
This 10-page booklet includes a small Welcome, plus an alphabet in case you want to change the wording or personalize your sampler, plus a small border and several BE C REATIVE! ideas! It is a fun stitch!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Weeks Dye Works, Straw linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 222 x 157.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more
A Sampler originally designed for the Queen City Sampler Guild's 20th Anniversary as a 5-part mystery sampler. Chart includes the full 5 part tutorial with color diagrams to stitch this sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or... Read more
Note from designer: "The verse was composed by me in remembrance of the wonderful times I spent driving through the Brandywine
Valley and admiring the beautiful old stone houses and scenery."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or NPI... Read more
"A soft wind blows through the Spanish moss that hangs from the live oak trees. The trees that line the long road home to distant memories of a fine old house with columns tall and porches all around. Where the sweet scent of magnolia blooms, in the spring abound. A lady fair in a flowery gown,... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitches Used. Stitch Count: 206W x 205W. Design Size: 11.2" x 11.2"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with:
Gloriana Silk Floss (Mocha Old Gold, Wood Pond)
Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss (Angel Blush, Eiffel Tower, Herb Garden, Noir)
Silk N Colors (Cactus N Sands, Latte, Old Lace, Rusty Amber, Terra Cotta)
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Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory linen using DMC floss. Specialty Stitches: Algerian Eyelet. Stitch Count: 198x258. Design Size: 12" x 16"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 18 Ct. Dirty Linen using Caron Watercolours, DMC floss, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 199w x 186h. Finished Size: 12" x 11"
Also required but not listed are DMC Medicis Wool which are
white, 8102 red (3), 8410 navy (6), 8422 olive, 8725 yellow.
and Rainbow Gallery Threads ND1 and SB1.
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a long sampler filled with animals and the phrase "Bless this child and keep him safe. I am Gerald Yesmyay born March 17 1995 in the town of south Kingstown state of RI. Born to Yoraine and Dennis Yesmyay"!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct tea colored linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 85 x 257.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Clay linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 139 x 65. Finished Size is 8.69 in wide X 4.06 in high.
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Jean Farish Needleworks featuring the phrase "When I am dead and in my grave and all my bones are rotten. When this you see remember me or I shall be forgotten"
Pattern is stitched on 30 Count Victoria Sponge Cake Linen using either DMC or Cosmo threads! Stitch count is 206 x 268.
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
Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads. The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using one strand of silk over... Read more
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.
Note from designer: In the Pink was inspired by an NPI silk packet in a gradient colorway and a gradient set of Mason Linens The colors were so perfect together! Since the colors of the silk were so soft and delicate, the design needed to be soft and delicate, too. I love the tone on tone look of... Read more
Note from designer: I am happy to introduce the second in my prayer flag series, Hopeful Heart. This is stitched using Cottage Garden Threads. These threads paired perfectly with Fabric Flair's Vintage Ephemera Damask fabric to create a layered look to the design. A DMC conversion is also provided.
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Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more