According to a note attached to the back of the original sampler, it was probably made near Newtown, Pennsylvania. The attribution at the center is surrounded by a typical Quaker leafy cartouche with opposing flowers and facing birds above. Other characteristic Quaker motifs include eight point... Read more
Note from the designer: "The characteristic that readily identifies the origin of this sampler is the distinctive vine and rose border, configured such that a leaf on one side and a rosebud stem on the other give the illusion of a double vine. It is almost always found executed in cross stitch... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Pampas Cashel Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread Matte Spruce Teenie Round Buttons (included with the pattern), and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Pampas Cashel Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread Matte Spruce Teenie Round Buttons (included with the pattern), and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Model stitched with two strands on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 168x168. Specialty Stitches Used: French Knot and Smyrna Cross. Design Size on 16/32 Ct.: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Welcome Fall was a fun design inspired specifically by the Pirate Robin Harvest Gold thread I used. I thoroughly enjoy stitching Quaker designs. Stitched primarily in a single variegated thread, the design features a variety of autumnal motifs, with the lettering in a complementary second thread... Read more
Note from the designer - This little box, which measures almost 3-1/2 inches, is the perfect size for holding your needlework tools. Place it on a table next to you when stitching, or take it to your favorite stitching event. Two embroidered pinkeep medallions adorn the inside of the box, and a... Read more
Package contains patterns for both a multicolor and one color version of the design. The models were stitched on 32 Ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with DMC, Gentle Arts and Olde Willow Stitchery threads (not listed). Stitch Count: 222W x 139H. Finished size: 13.8" x 8.6".
Note from the designer - The Ackworth Friendship Book is an accordion-style book of Quaker motifs from Ackworth School in northern England. There are 10 stitched pages. Each set of pages forms a pocket in which you can store special treasures. On my model, I stitched the front and back book... Read more
This sampler is an accurate reproduction of an American Quaker sampler from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A small image of the antique and a brief family genealogy are included in the package of this sweet sampler.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works using Needlepoint Inc. thread with DMC substitutions listed. Stitch count is 143 x 132.
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.
Model stitched on Picture This Plus, Cashel 28 count Mello using hand-overdyed Color Fast Valdani 3 strand floss (Rust, Withered Green, Nostalgic Rose, Ancient Gold, Washed Orange, Forgotten Lavender, Melancholic Purple, Blue Black, Faded Brown, Garnets, Tea Honey and Primitive Blue). Stitch count: 170W x 270H.
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Linen over your choice with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 88W x 95H. Design Size: 7" x 7". Comes with a star button.
Ann Hunt inscribed the town she stitched her sampler in as Nailsea in 1805. Nailsea is a town in Somerset, England. Research does not reveal the existence of a Quaker school there, although at least one other very similar polychrome Quaker medallion sampler has been discovered stitched a year... Read more
Lydia's sampler is an example of a more decorative Quaker marking sampler containing four different alphabets, six dividing bands, and an often seen swan and birds motif, as well as a floral spray. The colors are muted as in the Quaker style, copying those found in nature. Lydia was a talented young... Read more
The initials appearing on the sampler, SI, in two places, may perhaps indicate the school where the sampler was stitched, and not the initials of the stitcher. The Suir Island Quaker School (SI) was a boarding and finishing school for girls established in 1787 in Clonmel in County Tipperary by... Read more
This piece turned out just as beautifully as I'd envisioned it in my head, late one night trying to fall asleep, which (trust me) doesn't always happen! This is such a bold statement piece due to both the heavy Quaker style alphabet and the eye catching dimensional motif which is stitched on a... Read more
Carolyn's Balloons - Spring is the third in this fun series featuring hot air balloons decorated with Quaker motifs. There is a sweet village below which changes with the seasons. Tiny butterflies and bees fill in the spaces in this delightful design.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 100 x 132.
This is a lovely Quaker design stitched in two colors of floss. I believe we can all relate to these sentiments on what stitching means to us. I encourage stitchers to choose their favorite colors and make it their own.
These pincushion make for a great quick stitch! Each is done in a different color-way to give stitchers options.
Both are stitched on 40-Count Wheat linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. The M. Lake pincushion has a stitch count of 81 Wide by 47 High. Finished size is 4.05 in wide X 2.35 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a lovely patriotic quaker style pattern complete with stars, flowers and the words "Liberty, Justice, Freedom"!
Stitched on 32 count Country French Cafe Mocha Linen using a beautiful selection of Week's Dye Works flosses (DMC... Read more
"With my two hands I stitch each day unto the Lord I softly pray guide my needle fast and strong that I may stitch the whole day long. May every x be wrought with love with peace with patience from above." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works (Rum Raisin, Bark, Eggplant, Pea Coat, Deep Sea, Seaweed, Okefenoke, Swamp Water). Stitch Count: 127W x 184H.
"Peace - I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Latte linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 137x236.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cheerful little design is an original pattern by Modern Folk Embroidery, inspired by Quaker medallions. It can be either framed as hoop art, or stitched up as a pincushion.
Stitched over two threads on 32ct linen (or over... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an original cross-stitch design inspired by tradition Quaker style medallion samplers. It features a whole assortment of medallions and the words "Love & Union" and the quote "True unity may be found under great apparent... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an original design inspired by traditional Quaker samplers. Spread over the sampler is a series of medallions and the words "Kindness & Fortitude"
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 40 x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a Quaker style medallion sampler featuring many little birds, the Little Bird Quaker Sampler is a joyful and happy design. The pattern features 22 birds in total and two alphabets numbers.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a romantic Quaker design featuring hearts, floral elements and birds.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or16ct Aida) it would measure approximately 17.5 by 23.5cm. The design has a total of 5487 crosses. When stitched 2 pulled stand of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a highly successful Quaker-style pattern featuring a series of original medallions and a scattered set of letters and numbers.
Stitched on 32ct linen it would measure approximately 23.7" by 19" (60 by 48cm). The sampler... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring the alphabet chart that is a reproduction sampler from 1856 and the Quaker medallion chart is an original chart
Model can be stitched on 14-20 ct. Aida or 46-56 ct. linen using a floss of choice.
Stitch count is 165w x 112h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a design that was based on a Quaker sampler made by Sarah Storrs in 1795 from my personal collection. Sarah did not finish her work, so I used all of the elements of her original sampler, and added a few new ones to finish it as a new... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring the highly popular Modern Folk Embroidery Mystery SAL design, originally released in monthly instalments in 2018, now available as one big pattern. The design, spread over 12 pages, consists of full crosses only, and has an alternative... Read more
Model stitched over 1 thread on 40 Ct. Maritime White by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 249W x 249H. Design Size" 7" x 7"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Navy Bean by Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 939 and 680). Stitch Count: 212W x 204H