"When I was young I little thought that learning was so dearly bought. But now I by instruction find, it is not gaind by an idle mind."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks. Stitch Count: 206 x 222. Design Size:
8.96" x 9.65".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 105x233. Finished size: 6" x 13".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Murky Linen using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. DMC floss 3371 or 310 can be used for conversion.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sandcastle from Seraphim Fabrics or 40 Ct. Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 234W x 246H. Design Size: 11 5/8" x 12... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 35 Ct. Onyx linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 81W x 86H. Design Size: 4.75" x 5"
"Let Summer set you free, feel the breeze and smell the sea".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using DMC floss. Design Size: 8.6" x 13". Stitch count: 120W x 180H
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the sentiment "Samplers are my happy place" below a woman with a needle and thread, among a number of miniature cross stitch designs!
Model stitched on 32ct Belfast Raw from Zweigart originally using a mix of Romy's Creations and DMC thread (with DMC conversion for Romy's Creations) Stitch count is 90w x 117h.
I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more
A cross stitch reproduction sampler featuring lots of small motifs, red roses and a red house.
Model stitched on 46ct Weeks Straw Linen using Au Ver A Soie
Silk 100/3 Silk thread. Stitch count: 252w x 244h and the finished size is 10.96" x 1.04".
Model stitched on 46 ct. Weeks Dye Works Gray using Gloriana, Sinky Dyes, Au Ver A Soie
Silk 100/3 , Classic Colorworks Silks, and DMC thread. Stitch count is 314 x 359. Finished size: 13.7 x 15.6.
Note: Needed Gumnut Stars 989 Slate silk is not avaiable.
This design by Annie Beez Folk Art features an alphabet and number sampler, along with hearts, flowers, and birds! At the bottom the design reads "Margaret Robertson August 14 1855"
Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works thread.
Stitch count: 137w x 139h.
Model stitched on 32 ct hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch count: 180w x 73h.
Finished size: 10 x 4.05.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely, fancy sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct Fiber on a Whim 'Affogato' linen using Needlepoint Inc threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 276 x 366. Finished size is 13.8" x 18.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a cute colorful sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen using Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 95w x 119h. Finished size is 4.75 in wide X 5.95 in high.
"The Hour of Prayer - Hail; peaceful hour supremely blest amid the hours of earthly care: the hour that yields the spirit rest that sacred hour_ the hour of prayer. And when my hours of prayer are past, oh, may I leave these Sabbath days to find eternity at last a never ending hour of praise." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 364W x 400H.
This design was a journey where, quite organically, a small pattern grew into my largest pattern to date. Whilst working on the pattern I was reminded of Lao Tzu's words: "A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving". This seemed to be very true for this design... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring the alphabet chart that is a reproduction sampler from 1856 and the Quaker medallion chart is an original chart
Model can be stitched on 14-20 ct. Aida or 46-56 ct. linen using a floss of choice.
Stitch count is 165w x 112h.
This design uses patterns charted from an antique cushion from Marken, which is in my personal collection. I rearranged the elements so it forms a pleasing design, but the individual parts can be used to create a different piece also. It comes with two alphabets and a number chart to personalise... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
A Dutch period reproduction sampler from the province of Groningen. This richly illustrated 20-page booklet gives information on the stitcher's life and the area she grew up in.
Pattern is stitched your choice of threads and fabric
Stitch count is 271w x 222h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a folky French Christmas design with the words "Joyeux Nol"
Stitched on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida) it would measure approximately 20.5 by 17 cm. Worked with 2 pulled strands of floss, it would require between 17... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
The four designs in this pattern booklet can be stitched on their own, or can be stitched as a replacement of the circular design of the 2023 SAL "Reaching Skyward".
This charming sampler was worked by Gerritje Broekhuis in 1848, who also worked a sampler in 1857 (which is also available here). The sampler features only full crosses and has no specialty stitches, and can be worked on any material (linen, aida etc).
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 169w x 213h.
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely country hearts!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. DMC 150 could also be used instead of 304. Stitch counts are 105 x 165 and 158 x 139.
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely winter sampler!
Patterns are stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads (DMC 498 and 309 can be substituted for 815 and 934). Stitch counts are 128 x 170, 91 x 91, and 104 x 113.
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely prairie sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads (Can substitute DMC 823 and 820 for 814 and 815). Stitch counts are 171 x 171 and 127 x 127.
Adapted from a sweet antique sampler in my collection, "On Kindness" is a quick stitch, perfect to celebrate a friendship. The border includes forget-me-nots for rememberance and anemones for gratitude.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32-count "Platinum" by Zweigart, using 5... Read more
A set of 2 antique reproductions and 2 original designs, based on tiny antique fragments sourced from Pennsylvania by an unnamed stitcher. This set is designed to honor her and all unnamed stitchers.
Models stitched on 32-count 'Russian Caramel' by Number12StitchCo (a very warm neutral -... Read more
This lovely - quite late - antique English sampler is so pleasing with its symmetry and familiar motifs. I particularly loved recreating the look of pink bricks, making each look different through the use of softly variegated thread. The original stitcher's initials are the same as two of my... Read more