This designs is worked in red, green and white on a black background and says "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!"
Model stitched on 14 ct fabric of your choice using DMC floss, Mill Hill beads and Kreinik very fine braids. Stitch count is 70 x 70. Finished size is 5" x 5".
Note from the designer - "This sweet English sampler is the first I've ever seen with a border made up of flying cherubs. It also features a "geode" (mosaic) parrot- a distinctively stylized bird that appears on other samplers made in England, New England, and the Netherlands throughout... Read more
This sampler features a lion, a camel, and large colorful flowers. The design was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. linen and is suitable for all skill levels. The stitch count for each design is 244 W x 230 H.
This Irish Quaker sampler features an alphabet at the tope, verse, bands, and flowers. The verse reads "Great Almighty God above plant in my heart a fund of love, that I my mercies may adore and bless and praise thee evermore."
Model is stitched on 40 ct linen using either cotton or silk floss. Stitch count is 181 x 477.
Note from the designer - "An intensely stitched and well-planned sampler, this unusual piece probably originated in Pennsylvania. The allegorical figure hovering over the house could represent Liberty. The unconnected border of floating honeysuckle is unique, as well as the little pastoral vignettes in the lower register." Rated for beginners.
Note from the designer - "Designed after an early eighteenth century tent stitched picture, this expansive needlework scene depicts many episodes in the life of an affluent English family including its elaborate parterre and gardens, a stately brick and stone house, domestic, exotic and wild... Read more
Note from the designer - "ANN WHITTAKER created an almost comically theatrical sampler depicting Adam and Eve, angels, pious verses, and elaborate meandering vines beneath dramatic multi-colored draperies and tassels. Hovering over the verse which is framed by large columns, are two angels with... Read more
Note from the designer - "A sophisticated painterly use of perspective distinguishes this pictorial English sampler. An idealized rural scene with a thatched cottage nestled in a fertile valley, with white misted hills rising in the distance, also features a windmill, a flock of sheep,... Read more
Note from the designer - "This wonderful English sampler has to be an original inspired composition by a very clever young girl with a singular artistic vision! Potbellied cherubs fly trumpeting alongside a doughy, asexual Adam and Eve, beneath whom perch an enormous plumed Bird of Paradise on a... Read more
Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more
Note from the designer: "A gift from the collection of Rosalind and Edwin Miller to the museum. Emma Lerch was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in 1830, and she stitched this sampler in her thirteenth year. It is a very simple work, with a lovely meandering floral border. While perhaps... Read more
Reproduction of a previously discontinued.
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Lambswool Linen using DMC floss.
Stitch count large sampler: 90w x 144h (Finished size 5.62" x 9")
Stitch count small sampler: 81w x 81h (Finished size 5.06" x 5.06")
"April showers bring May flowers" Model stitched on 28 Ct. Country French Cashmere linen with DMC, Classic Color Works, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 106W x 106H.
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. White Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 139H x 109W. Design Size: 8 3/4" x 6 7/8". Maximum Stitch Count for Ornaments: 40H x 32W. Design Size: 2 1/2" x 2".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 67W x 65H. Design shown finished in a 4.75" min tart pan tin.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 219W x 295H. Finished size: 13 3/4" x 18 1/2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss, DMC Color Variations and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H for each side of the Biscornu. Design Size: 4" x 4"
This pattern from Cotton Pixels features a 3 dimensional red bell ornament.
Pattern stitched on 16 ct. Christmas Red and Cream aida using DMC floss. Beads and ribbon optional. Stitch count is 59 x 59. Approx. size is 2.5" tall.
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Glendon Place featuring the phrase "May yer blessings outnumber the thistles that grow, and may trouble avoid ye wherever ye go"!
Model stitched on 28 ct. White Jobelan using Dinky Dyes and DMC thread. Stitch count is 203 x 140.
"The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches, and then moves on."
Model stitched on 16 ct. Navy Blue Aida using Rainbow Gallery, Anchor, and DMC thread. Stitch count is 62 x 62.
Owls on Parade cross stitch kit is a colorful design showing a row of wise owls sitting on a branch, watched over by two fluffy baby owls. Owls on Parade cross stitch kit is from the Karen Carter collection by Heritage Crafts, a series of colorful modern cross stitch designs based on her artwork.... Read more
"Apples and Sage" Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 53x135. Design Size: 3" x 8".
"Strawberry and Mint" Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. French Blu from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 53x135. Design Size: 3" x 8"