A compilation of wholesome samplers that make you feel right at home with the classic antique aesthetic you know and love!
Honeycomb Basket stitched on 32 count Light Khaki by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Color Works, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 45w x 41h.... Read more
This is the 6th pattern of 9 from the "For the Birds" 2017 Loose Feathers series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Ale linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91x91. Finished Size: 6" x 6"
This is the 7th pattern of 9 from the "For the Birds" 2017 Loose Feathers series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Ale by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 91H. finished Size: 6" x 6"
Part Seven of the Abecedarian Series. Model stitched on 30 ct. American Chestnut linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 90W x 144H. Finished Size: 6" x 10"
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs of a lovely sampler book featuring 5 patterns!
A. Shields - 1824 is stitched over two on 30 count Creek Bed Brown linen by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 110w x 163h. Finished size 7 3/8" x... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Butter Pecan linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch Count: 100W x 100H. Finished size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".
This is the fourth pattern of 9 from the "For the Birds" 2017 Loose Feathers series. Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Oaken by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 91H. Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Farm House Design is 75H x 75W. Sampler Size is: 5" x 5 2/3". If the entire series is stitched on one piece, the stitch count is 387W x 261H. Finished size is: 26 6/8" x 17 1/2".
Note: to achieve the variegated look of Fool's Gold use DMC 833/371.
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 5 2/3". Stitch Count for Entire Collection: 387W x 261H. Finished Size: 25 6/8" x 17 1/2"
Third design in the Magical Mystery Tour series. Model stitched on a 30 Ct. brown linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 87H. Design Size: 5" x 6"
Pattern 10 from the Anniversaries of the Heart series. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads & Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 6"
If the entire collection is stitched on one piece of linen, then the stitch count is 387W x 261H. Design Size: 26" x 18"
Anniversaries of the Heart Series - Pattern 11. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Irish Cream by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 6"
Anniversaries of the Heart Pattern 12. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Linen with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 6" Chart comes with a bonus pattern called "For Those Recorded Here".
Note: To achieve the variegated look of the hand-dyed threads with DMC multiple DMC threads are used.
"Feast of friendship". Model stitched on 30 Ct. Abecedarian Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 189W x 91H. Finished Size: 13" x 7"
Top design stitched on 32 Ct. La-D-Da Brown by R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 56 x 20. Design Size: 4" x 2".
Bottom design stitched on 32 Ct. Clay Pot by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count: 53 x 44. Design Size: 4" x 3" Designs use Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Finishing instructions included.
Top design stitched on 32 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 65W x30H. Bottom design stitched on 32 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 66W x 30H.
Both designs use Gentle Art Sampler threads. Finishing instructions are included to join the two pieces together. Also includes instructions for making two pincushions.
"April Showers" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count of 45W x 79H.
"Spring Wreath" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Heartland using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or all DMC. Stitch Count: 170W x 157H. Design Size: 9 3/8" x 8 3/4"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 199W x 191H. Design Size: 11" x 10 5/8"
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a Halloween sampler with a large crow! This is a reprint.
Model stitched over two threads on 30 count Gray by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Color Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 114 x 299. Finished size is 7 2/3' x 20'.
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 3 projects.
Stitch Counts and finished sizes:
- Thy Love More Strong - 141w x 178h (7.83" x 9.89")
- On the Alder Bough - 61w x 61h (3.39" x 3.39")
- The Strawberry Jar - 59w x 53h (3.28" x 2.94")
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Agnes Platt's Strawberry Sampler, a Loose Feathers Spring 2013 book from Blackbird Designs!
The patterns are stitched on 30 ct Vintage Gray by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts floss. Strawberry Sampler stitch count is 279 x 197. Summer Berry Pincushion stitch count is 56 x 64. Bee Skep... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring 3 Christmas stockings!
1) Deer In The Meadow stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino by R & R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 46 x 74.
2) Merry Christmas is stitched on 30 ct... Read more
This is a reprint of a previously discontinued pattern from Blackbird Designs and features birds as well as "lollipop" style flowers.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on coffee-stained 32ct Olde Town Blence from R&R Reproductions with Needlepoint Inc silks. Stitch Count: 170W x... Read more
Pattern by Blackbird Designs featuring an antique reproduction of a pattern stitched by Leona Adams in November of 1946.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Pearled Barley by Lakeside linens, using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 90W x 93H and the finished size is 5.63" x 5.81".
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Maple Sugar linen from Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Smyrna Cross. Stitch Count: 71W x 50H. Design Size: 5 3/4" x 5"
Patterns for 5 designs - "Friendships Gathering Thimble Bag", "Singing on It's Way Pincushion", "The Unbroken Song", "Wild and Sweet Needle Book" and "The Bells on Christmas Day."
All models are stitched on 36 count Oaken by Picture This Plus using... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Heartland using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Smyrna. Stitch Count: 395W x 339H. Design Size: 22" x 19".
Note: DMC Conversion for Brown Hen can be either DMC 612 or 613. For Camouflage 3051 or 3052 can be used.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Wren using Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Four Sided Stitch. Stitch Count: 115W x 151H. Design Size: 6 3/8" x 8 3/8"
This is the second portion of a 3 part sampler. This model stitched on 30 Ct. Irish Creme by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count 222 x 137. Pamphlet has 3 more patterns as well.
To stitch as a seasonal series, 2 Skeins of floss are required.
This is the 3rd and final portion of our three part mystery sampler. Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Irish Creme by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 222 x 137. Pamphlet has two more designs included. To achieve the variegated look of Maple... Read more
Part 2 in the Loose Feathers Abecedarian Series. Model stitched on 30 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 90W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 8"
A Sewing box with two extra pincushions. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch counts and finished sizes vary.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Sheep's Straw Linen by R&R Reproduction with Classic Colorworks thread, and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 44W x 99H. Finished Size: 3" x 7"
"Lily of the Valley" is stitched on 30 count Sea Fog Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works and has a stitch count of 42W x 74H.
"Tulip Border" is stitched on 30 count Apple Brown Bindy Linen by R&R Reproductions... Read more