About the Sampler: Given the few clues provided, a scattering of initials and a year only, it is impossible to know more about the stitcher of this lovely sampler with its motifs of delicately arching floral stems, oval leafed cartouche, paired birds and potted florals. The motifs themselves are... 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
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
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Herald Linen using DMC floss and Gentle Arts Simply Wood (or all DMC floss 3033, 310). Stitch Count: 39W x 39H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Wren Linen using DMC floss and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads (or all DMC 321, 310). Stitch Count: 39W x 39H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Picture This Plus Mercedes, Meditation, and Valor linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Simply Wood (or all DMC floss 3847, 963, 553, 898, 500, and 3782). Stitch Count Loch Ness Monster: 49W x 49H. Stitch Count Unicorn: 43W x 43H. Stitch Count Sasquatch: 47W x 47H.
Model stitched on 32ct Mauzy Day linen from Brin and Nedle using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 45w x 45h. Finished Size is 2.81 in wide X 2.81 in high
This little Quaker sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas.
Charts are included for three different sampler versions of various dimensions. Antique bobbins vary in size, so instructions guide you to match one of the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring A lovely sampler with a home!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Platinum Newcastle linen using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 72 x 108.
Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a cute gingerbread man!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Country Mocha using The Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch count is 47w x 47h and the finished size is 3.36" x 3.36".
"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 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
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
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Opalescent Silvermist from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 295W x 295H. Design Size: 21" x 22"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Valor linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 869) or whatever color of floss and fabric you want. Stitch Count: 39W x 39H. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Boardwalk Linen from Colour & Cotton using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 327W x 143W. Finished Size: 18 1/8" x 7 7/8"
"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 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.
Both designs stitched on 36 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Brethren Blue by Gentle Art Sampler threads. Each sampler requires one 5 yard skein. Quaker Sampling IV Stitch Count: 73W x 93H. Design Size: 4" x 5". Quaker Sampling V Stitch Count: 103W x 102H. Design Size: 6" x 6"