Pattern by Scarlett House featuring an antique design reproduction from 1847 with trees and stars.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss and Dinky Dyes Silks. Stitch Count: 153W x 102H and the finished size is 6.65" x 4.43".
"Mary Cotton Her Work in the year 1827." Model stitched over two threads on 40 Count Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint inc Silks. Stitch Count: 213W x 195W.
Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.
Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more
Note from the designer: "The flight into Egypt is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew. Soon after Mary and Jesus were visited by the Magi, who had learned that King Herod intended to kill the male infants in that region, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to flee... Read more
A RED BRICK MANSION HOUSE is at the center of this wildly engaging English sampler featuring a small
zoo/conservatory/aviary of flora and fauna as interpreted by an exceptionally talented young
woman of the early nineteenth century. The verse is common enough on nineteenth-century samplers, unlike... Read more
"May death conclude my toils and tears May death destroy my sins and fears May Death through Jesus be my fiend May death be life when life shall end Lord make my faith and love sincere My judgement sound my conscience clear And when toils of life are past May I be found in peace at last."
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Five antique samplers are included with this collection. Select a fabric and thread of your choice.
Abingdon 1878 Stitch Count: 190W x 158H. Berta Heinen Sampler 1904 Stitch Count: 166W x 171H. The Brkits L Sampler Stitch Count: 195W x 155H. The Greek Key Sampler Stitch Count: 114W x 108H. The Star Sampler Stitch Count: 191W x 139H.
This delightful pair of English samplers are a low-cost stitch, as they are stitched entirely in DMC on "Vintage Country Mocha". I think they'd be wonderful to customize as birth samplers, or you could stitch the central motifs as pin-pillows.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitches Used. Stitch Count: 206W x 205W. Design Size: 11.2" x 11.2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss(or DMC floss 162, 3823, 422, 3033, 322, 930, 3348, 895, 581, 733, 3047, 819, 3782, 520, 839, 3031, 3363, 371, 3756, 840, 3774, 225, 407, 800, 798, 3817, 712, 3822). Also required, but not listed above... Read more
Stitched on 28 count Americana Blend Linen with DMC floss and Classic Color Works threads. The stitch count is 103W x 125H. Finished size is 7.36 in wide X 8.93 in high.
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you." Model Stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Buttercream Linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count 130 x 150.
"I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth but grant me kind Providence, virtue and health. Then richer thankings and more happy than they, my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away. Elizabeth Hancock 1831." Model stitched on 30 count Straw Linen with Classic Color Works Bella Soie Silk floss. Stitch count is 271 x 237.
This reproduction sampler from Hands To Work features "How many children in the street half naked I behind while I am clothed from head to foot, and sheltered from the cold."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cappuccino from Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks,... Read more
The Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet elegantly pays homage to the samplers of another era. This beautiful pattern incorporates all the hallmark elements of a traditional sampler designed to showcase needlework skills. This sampler can stand alongside those made long ago,... Read more
This set of designs by JBW Designs features 5 different antique samplers from 5 different stitchers: Olive Rowley, Helene Schnoor, Edith Isherwood, Ada Padoan, and Monica Marshall.
Five antique samplers are included with this collection. Select a fabric and thread of your choice.
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Note from the designer: This tiny petite sampler was acquired at an estate sale in Michigan. The simplicity of the piece is the charming "as Hannah stitched her sampler in 1822 at the Faringdon Subscription School near Oxford, England."
Over two model was stitched over 1 thread on... Read more
This reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas features "Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my youngest breath, thus I'm prepared for longer days or fit for early death. Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth. Ann Perrin finished this sampler in the 14th year of her age... Read more
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more
Birds on the Temple is a reproduction of a sweet little antique sampler. While there is a set of initials and a year on the sampler, what really stood out to me was the birds sitting on the temple. I decided to use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool again for this one. It's such a joy to stitch with.... Read more
M. Seckel is a sampler brimming with floral beauty. The color inspiration was taken from the unfaded back of the sampler. The second photo shows the front.
Stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 234 x 229 and the finished size is 11.7" x 11.45".
Elisabeth LeConte, 1786 is a reproduction of an antique sampler I found here in Maryland. This was a teaching piece at the 2023 Sunshine Stitchers Retreat in Florida last spring.
My reproduction is stitched on 40-Count Hawthorne linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. The stitch count is 197 Wide by 167 High.
"Dark the night and wild the wave, Christ the boat is keeping, Trust in Him and have no fear, Though he seemeth sleeping." Included with the pattern are four color ways of floss that you can mix to get your perfect palette and four linens for you to choose from (not listed above: 28 count Cocoa, Cappuccino, and Mocha from Weeks Dye Works). Stitch Count: 155x193
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sandcastle from Seraphim Fabrics or 40 Ct. Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 234W x 246H. Design Size: 11 5/8" x 12... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Parchment using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 300W x 126H. Design Size: 17" x 7" Frame by Huneywwod #3462.
"This I have done to let you see how my parents did educated me. Amelia Prescott in the year 1824." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Dapple using Needlepoint Inc. Silk. Stitch Count: 260W x 212H. Design Size: 13" x 10 1/2".
Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. linen with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks. Stitch Count: 266x273. Conversions are provided for Soie d'Alger silk and DMC floss. The design is suitable for stitching on linen or Aida. Spiral bound booklet.
Mary's sampler has been reproduced on 40ct Lakeside Linen in Vintage Buttercream with Soie d'Alger floss. The stitch count is 278 x 354. Stitch on fabric of your choice.
Note: 2 QTY of Soie 100.3 thread 705 is not available.
Rosa's sampler has been reproduced on 56 fabric of your choice with Au Ver A Soie - Silk 100/3. Stitch count is 126x170. Finished size on 40 count is 6.3" x 8.5". Stitched on fabric of your choice.
Also required, but currently out of production - Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 #410.
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Model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Sotema "Mistletoe" from Tabbycat Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread. Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets, Satin Stitches and Back Stitches. Stitch Count: 300W x 413H. Finished Size: 16 3/4" x 23". Color Chart.
Model stitched on 56 count using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 threads, but you may use whatever count and type of fabric you are comfortable with! Stitch Count: 106W x 116H
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1882!
Model is stitched using Zweigart based linen that was overdyed to the shade Marbled Khaki by xJuDesigns. The sampler is suitable fro stitching on aida, linen, and linaida. Stitch count is 145 x 105.
19th century reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers! The model was stitched on 53/63 count "Sycamore Seedpod" by Legacy Linen, using Au Ver A Soie 100.3 threads. Use the Au Ver A Soie conversion we have provided for 46 or 40 count linen. Use the DMC conversion we have provided for 40 count linen. Stitch count: 589 x 270.
I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more
Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.
Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring the scripture "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life"! Stitch count 188w x 221h.