This is a reproduction of an unfinished German sampler which bears typical characteristics of Saxon samplers. Uses cross stitch, back stitch, a few Algerian eyes, and Satin stitch.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 237W x 670H. Finished size: 11.85" x 33.5".
Design from Glendon Place featuring the saying, "Come said the wind to the leaves one day. Come o're the meadows and we will play. Put on your dresses scarlet and gold, For summer is gone and the days grow cold." The inspiration for this fall sampler was a children's poem of the... Read more
Design from Glendon Place for the Day of the Dead - Dia De Los Muertos.
Model stitched on 28 ct. Chalk Board linen using Sullivans, Rainbow Gallery, and DMC thread. Stitch count is 265 x 168.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Chalkboard Black linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count - top and bottom 58x58 (2 pieces). Design Size: 4" x 4" side panel 34x232. Design Size: 3" x 17" Shown with Just Another Button Company - Jack's Night Out Pin Set (JP220). Comes with Weeks Dye Works felted wool. (A very small amount of DMC 844 used)
"Lettuce turnip the beet peas" Model stitched on either 32 Ct. White Belfast or 32 Ct. Chalkboard Black (DMC 08 not used on Chalkboard Black) using DMC floss. Stitch Count 80x80. Design Size: 5" x 5".
"I have a kitchen because it came with the house!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x91. Finished size: 4" x 5 1/2"
All three models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate linen. Stitch Count: Framed Piece - 110x135, Stitch & Stow Bag - 81x82, Pincushion - 61x65. Designs use DMC floss.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Spring Sampling is the 1st of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
Honey Bee... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a cute little whale and snow covered trees.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Polar Plunge from Fabrics By Stephanie with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size approximately 3.25" x 3.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Hands On Design featuring a sampler with the phrase "I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth. But grant me kind Providence virtue & health. Then richer than kings and more happy than they my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away."
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
"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.
Two small designs from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a home and a pumpkin with the word "Harvest".
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique Lace linen using Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch counts are 28 x 39 and 29 x 39. Finished sizes are approx. 1.75 in wide X 2.5 in high each.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 89 x 80. Approx. size is 5.5" x 5".
"Grow" Model stitched two over one on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Colonial or French Knots. Stitch Count: 65W x 66H. Design Size: 3.6" x 3.6". Embellishment Included.
"Gather" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Winters Brew linen from R&R Reproduction with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Comes with buttons. Stitch Count: 65W x 64H. Finished size: 3.6" x 3.6"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Natural Light linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 51W x 43H. Finished size: 3.2" x 2.7". Comes with star charm.
This design by Heart in Hand Needle Art features a teeny tiny Santa with a teeny tiny Christmas tree! A brass star pendant tops the little tree for a lovely finishing touch.
Model stitched on 32ct Clay Belfast Linen using Anchor, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 74w x 71h.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needle Art featuring Santa Claus holding a staff with a star!
Model stitched on 32ct. dirty belfast linen over 2 threads using two strands Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Samplers. Stitch count is 42w x 74h. Approx size is 2.6" x 4.6".
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring strawberries and flowers!
Model stitched on 32 ct Chai Linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 30 x 41, berries; 35 x 37, blooms. Approx size is 1.9" x 2.5", berries; 2" x 2.3", blooms.
This pattern from Heart in Hand Needlearts features a sampler design with a cuckoo bird!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Antique Lace by Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85W x 95H. Finished size: 4.72" x 5.27". Embellishments included.
Cross stitch pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews featuring the 8th day of Christmas with maids, cows, trees and birds.
The sampler was stitched with Needlepoint Inc Silks over 2 threads of 40 Ct. Fog linen from Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 97W x 132H. The Tree was stitched using 2... Read more
This sampler designs by Hello From Liz Mathews features trees and wild animals in the forest.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cornhusk linen by Weeks Dye Works with NPI Silk floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 369 x 346. Finished size: 18.45" x 17.3"
This sampler design by Hello From Liz Mathews features flowers, trees, and "Youth and vigor soon will flee. Blooming beauty lose it's charms. All that's mortal soon will be enclosed in death's cold arms." A second chart combines a collection of the motifs from the large sampler... Read more
This design from Heartstring Samplery features three patterns for customizable odes to home.
The models were stitched on 36 Ct. Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions over two threads with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count: 113 x 154. Finished size: 6.28 x 8.56.
Fall just got a little more gourd-geous! The Hey Pumpkin cross stitch features Fall's favorite bounty, capped with a lively leaf and vine and it's ready to spice up your autumn decor.
Hey Pumpkin pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including... Read more