Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Scuppernong linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 105W x 135H. Finished size: 7" x 9". Color chart.
A beautiful woman is dressed for Christmas in a red and green gown trimmed with white fur.
Model stitched on 14 ct fabric of your choice using DMC, Kreinik very fine braids, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 105w by 145h. Finished size is 7.50" x 10.36".
Note from the designer - "Rhode Island samplers were among the first American schoolgirl embroideries to be recognized by serious collectors and textile scholars as a distinctive group with extraordinary visual appeal. The Sheffield sampler is delicately worked with an unusually pleasing... Read more
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... Read more
Note from the designer - "Eleanor Parr created this amazing and unique sampler some time before 1835. The border of birds encircled by vines and leaves is unprecedented. Fleurs de lys embellish each of the four corners surrounding a central reserve containing a traditional verse, floral sprays... Read more
Note from the designer - "This finely stitched German sampler begins with a single row of alphabets above an immensely intricate collection of symbolic cross stitched motifs, including battling angels, the figure of Justice with her scales, the spies of Canaan, the crucifixion, Adam and Eve... Read more
Note from the designer - "In 1779, the Quaker Friends School at Ackworth, Yorkshire, was established for the purpose of educating young people of both sexes, and instilling the values of their Society; equality, simplicity, peace. Girls received nearly the same instruction as boys. Out of this... Read more
Note from the designer - "At age nine in 1818, Sarah Dutnel created this unusual "tree of life" sampler. A traditional carnation and tulip border in subtle, earthy shades of gold, brown, and cream surrounds the tree. Dogs, deer, birds, stars, potted plants, trees and flowers flank the... Read more
Note from the designer - "A characteristically northern German sampler, this example from Hamburg consists of random symbolic spot motifs, with a unifying central scene and borders. Religious symbols are commonly found on almost all continental samplers, and Adam and Eve in particular is often... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an Autumn scene with pumpkins, vines, apple and owls!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Flagstone from Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 101 x 80. Finished Size is 5.05 in wide X 4 in high.
Models stitched two over two threads on 32 count linen of your choice with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 39 x 82. Finished size 2.5" x 5.5".
This design features four busy bunnies helping each other to dot the letter 'i's with bright red hearts! Two of the bunny rabbits have re-purposed an antique key to help them with this endeavor and their efforts have resulted in complete success! Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind is a beloved verse that... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring jack-o-lanterns arranged in groups of four with the silhouette of a cat looking up at them.
Model stitched over 2 on 28 ct white Lugana fabric with DMC thread and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch Count: 97w x 97h. Finished size: 6 7/8" x 6 7/8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
"Come to the Garden. Thy senses shall be overjoyed."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Colonial Parchment Linen from Handmade by Stephanie using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 225x295. Design Size: 11.25" x 14.25".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads.
Also required, but not listed above Terra Cotta Flower Head Button #SB013 from Stoney Creek. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 24.36" x 25.57" with 301.8 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 21.31" x 22.38" with 264.8 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 18.94" x 19.89" with 118.1 meters of floss. Stitch Count: 341x358.
"Our life is never at a stand, Tis like a fading flower. Death, which is always near at hand, comes nearer every hour. And those who are now young and gay, like roses in their bloom, will very soon be old and grey, and wither in the tomb. Then let us all prepare to die, since death is near and... Read more
This is a reproduction of a Dutch Sampler. It depicts a red stag, a number of flower pots and four rather inconspicuous birds.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. The stitch count is 264W x 260H and the finished size is 15" x 14 3/4".
Models stitched over two on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Specialty Stitch Used: Smyrna Cross. Jar Stitch Count: 63x94. Design Size: 4" x 5" Harvest Small Stitch Count: 70x46. Design Size: 5" x 3" Also uses Snowy Jar Pin-mini jpm462 from Just Another Button Company.
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. French Lace using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool. Shown with Pin-Mini Set from Just Another Button Company (JPM458).
Stitch Count for Pincushion: 56W x 56H (2 pcs) 224W x 15H.... Read more
Models were stitched over 2 threads on 4 shades of 32 Ct. Fabrics by Stephanie (Vanilla Latte, Chocolate Milk, Spanish Moss, Valyrian Steel) or fabric of your choice. Need approximately 9"x9" for each design. All designs stitched with DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Quilt Motifs - all... Read more