"The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of our God endures forever." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 137W x 236H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 14 3/4".
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".
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 57x57 each. If you want to stitch them all on one piece of fabric, and then trim, the recommended size is at least 16" x 23".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Olde Massachusetts from Primitive Hare using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 232W x 172H. Design Size: 11 1/2" x 8 1/2"
"The hum of the bees is the voice of the garden" Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Winter Brew using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 81W x 117H. Design Size: 5" x 7"
Model stitched over two threads on 30 Ct. Linen of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works & Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 80x80. Design Size: 6" x 6"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 18 Ct. Natural linen with either #5 pearl cotton or 4 strands of regular Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96 x 145. Design Size: 6" x 9" Red Button Included.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Truffle Cashel linen (18 x 26 piece) with Valdani 3 Strand Overdyed floss. Stitch Count: 170x270.
Note from the designer: If purchasing another fabric count, be sure to add 3" inches to all four sides of fabric for centering and finishing However, the suggested 3 strand floss will not work well if you use a HIGHER count of fabric, unless you separate it.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Gold linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 550, 301, 815, 632, 3051, 919). Stitch Count: 168W x 105H
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a Halloween Quaker sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 85w x 85h. Finished size is 5.31" x 5.31".
Darling & Whimsy Designs - Quaker Style Tyrannosaurus Rex
Add a whimsical twist to your stitching with this Quaker-inspired Tyrannosaurus Rex! The traditional Quaker motifs bring a touch of elegance to this prehistoric favorite, making it a perfect blend of classic and quirky.
Note from the designer - This sewing case, needlebook, and scissors sheath were inspired by the motifs of Ackworth School, a Quaker school in northern England, which was founded in 1779.
The models were stitched on 32 Ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens, Inc. using one ply of Milady's Teal... Read more
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
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Murky Lugana from Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 47x53. Finished size: 3.5" x 4".
Model stitched on 32ct Murky Lugana with Classic Colorworks "Black Coffee". Stitch Count: approximately 57W x 57H. Finished size: approximately 4.1" x 4.1".
Note from the designer - "Acquired in England, one might assume that this classic Quaker motif sampler was made at the Ackworth School in Yorkshire. However the influence of the designs promulgated by the Quaker School needleworkers stretched far beyond the confines of the school's walls. This... 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 - "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 - "A classic Quaker sampler from the Delaware Valley, this sampler demonstrates the style and many of the motifs that make them so easy to identify. The inner oval vine-and-leaf cartouche surrounding the alphabets probably originated at the Westtown School in Chester... Read more
Note from the designer - "This Quaker sampler came from the vicinity of York, England, where a Quaker school existed at the same time as the more famous Ackworth School, not far from there. The Parnell name is still fairly common in the district, and the family was Quaker.
Linen count and finished size: 35-count 18-3/4" x 24"; or 40 count 16-1/2" x 21"
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 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.
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.