Note from the designer: A stunning reproduction, with unusual alphabet placement and a garden teeming with birds and lovely floral motifs; a charted adaptation for the lower portion only is also included. Other than a small number of eyelets, everything is standard cross stitches
This design from Running with Needles and Scissors features a tombstone that says "Maker of Samplers - her life was told with linen & thread, they speak still though she be dead. Died June 5, 1812."
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Needle and Flax Eastwick, fabric suggestion listed, using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 100 x 140
Two sitting skeletons eating worms in a cemetery amongst gravestones. Their picnic blanket has colorful stylized tombstone print.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dark Gray/Brushed Silver Belfast Sparkle by Wichelt using DMC and Sulky Poly Sparkle 30 weight thread (0514 not listed). DMC 3894 sub. 907. Stitch count is 63 x 60.
Note from designer: I have designed these patterns to honor the sacrifices the Jewish people endured during the Spanish Inquisition. Includes both designs.
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Colleen by Grace Notes Fabrics using Weeks Dye Works with DMC conversions. Stitch count is "Here I Am" 143 x 91 "Biscornu" 61 x 61
Note from designer: Isabella Hunter was born February 16, 1875 in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. There was a paper originally attached to the back of the sampler with the written words "Isa(bella) & Ma". This suggests that maybe Isa and her mother worked on this sampler together.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a row of kids with the phrase "In life we all will stumble and find it hard to stand. Make the journey easier by walking hand in hand"!
Stitched on 18ct Aida using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Dmc conversion for overdyed threads provided. Stitch count: 212 x 94.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Can recall most 1980's lyrics but still can't remember the reason I came in this room"!
Stitched on 'Cream and Sugar' 18ct Aida by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count: 123 x 77.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a lovely needle case with the phrase "Carpe Acus. Seize the needle"!
Stitched on 'Latte' 18ct Aida by Fiber on a Whim using Treenway Silks. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch counts are 36 x 57 and 43 x 17. Finished pouch size on 18 count is 5" x 3 1/4".
Part one in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a log cabin, horsewoman, sugar maple trees and field of flax.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Part two in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a historic stone house situated amongst apple trees.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more
This pattern from Stacy Nash features three nautical pinkeep designs.
Patterns are stitched on 46 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Whale 145 x 112
Ship 77 x 73
Compass 68 x 65
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring bees starting a quilting company!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Count Dark Stormy Seas fabric, suggested fabric listed, with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70. Finished size: 7" x 5".
Continuing the Tudor Menagerie series, the Tudor Hound is racing in to your stash! This design features a greyhound (beloved by Tudor monarchs) surrounded by an elaborate border of spring flowers.
The model is stitched on 40 count "Cocoa" linen from Fiber On A Whim. Stitch count... Read more
It is a 'Two Ways' design: a single design (chart) with two colorways (color keys). The use of two different fabric colors (as well as different thread colors) gives the design a dramatically different look. Two (gray or beige) birdies are surrounded by colorful wildflowers.
Model is stitched on 16 count Regency or Black Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 123 x 75
This is also a 'Two Ways' design: a single chart with two colorways (color keys).
A full alphabet (chart) is included for any stitcher whose initial isn't 'T' ! :-) Trillium flowers in either pink or blue surround an ornamental initial.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Wren from Picture This Plus using DMC threads. Stitch count is 101 x 101
This is a revised version of an old design (#113). The original 2015 design has been out of print and I decided to rework it. JABC buttons are included. A cardinal is perched atop a basket of winterberry leaves berries.
Pattern is stitched on Fog Cashel using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 112.