"Jesus permit thy gracious Name to stand As the first efforts of a female hand And her fingers on the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With thy dear children may she have apart And write thy name thyself upon her heart"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Sand... Read more
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"
"Perfect love casteth out fear - I wish I was a little seed, I'd grow & grow & grow, I'd twine myself around your heart & never let you go".
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Cream Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 201 x 228. Finished Size: 12" x 14"
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler from the "Wesleynn School".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 167 x 162. Finished size is 8.35" x 8.1".
This is a primitive stitch added to the Willow Samplings line of designs. It is very colorful and the verse is telling. Ann was 10 years old in 1824 when she stitched her sampler.
"This I have done for you to see what care my parents took of me"
This cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts is a re-imagined reproduction. The original was stitched mostly in eyelets, this designer went weight using the Smyrna cross and added motifs.
Model stitched on 36 count linen using Valdani floss. the stitch count is 211w x 211h and the finished size is 11.67" x 11.67".
Helen Monro is a reproduction of an original sampler in our collection from Falkirk, Scotland.
"Remember thy creator and redeemer in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw high when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."
This sweet reproduction of my antique sampler and would make a great addition to your sampler wall or a box top! Cross Stitch over Two only. I have included photos of the framed and and unframed sampler and discussed the framing techniques. Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie... Read more
The sampler was adapted for Aida and linen - which only changed the small verse across the top to be stitched over two, instead of over one. It did not change anything on the overall dimensions of the sampler, which is a miniature. There is a Flower thread conversion for those that like the wool... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Summer House Stitche Workes. Eliza was just 17 years old when she stitched this sampler. Her sampler, with rustic elegance, features an urn with a three dimensional look. The flowers filling the urn are whimsical, each having their own "personality." Enjoy stitching... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 295 x 319. Finished size is 14.75" x 15.95".
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Gold linen from Fiber On A Whim using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 107 x 258. Finished size 6" x 14.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Bramble linen from Picture this Plus using Belle Soie and Gloriana silks with DMC conversions. Stitch counts are 79 x 197, 55 x 73, 41 x 63, and 29 x 43. Finished sizes are 4.4" x 11", 3" x 4", 2.25" x 3.5", 1.6" x 2.4".
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Stitched on 36 count or higher fabric using either Needlepoint Inc, DMC, Or Soie threads. Stitch count is 201 x 819. Finished size depending on fabric choice.
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice but something close to 36 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works is recommended using your choice of red thread. Stitch count is 417 x 414. Finished size on 36 ct is 23.17" x 23".
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern can be stitched on Straw from Weeks Dye Works or 30 Ct Pecan Shortbread from Legacy Linen using DMC (DMC 3872 not listed), Needlepoint Silk, or Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch count is 119 x 140. Finished size on 30 Ct is 7.93" x 9.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC, NPI or AVAS silk threads. Stitch count is 301 x 301. Finished size on 40 count is 15.05" x 15.05"
This sampler is an adaptation from a sampler in my collection. This chart contains the pattern for the scissor fob shown along with all finishing instructions.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 204w x 76h. Finished size is 11.33" x 4.22". Finished Size of Pinkeep: 5"w x 3.50"h.
Agnes Binnie was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on March 22, 1808, to Robert Binnie and Mary Addie. She married James Barclay on March 16, 1832, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. The couple had at least six sons and three daughters. Around 1870 they emigrated to Scotland Township in McDonough, Illinois.... Read more
This wonderfully symmetrical English sampler features a pair of silky floating swans and large twin sunflowers, executed in a rich natural palette of color. Birds fly over the tops of three flower-trees in the top third. A sumptuous basket of fruit is stitched between the golden swans, and towering... Read more
This is a reproduction of an English sampler made in Bradford, Yorkshire, that shows distinct influences of Scottish needlework traditions, particularly in the illuminated alphabets. The bold primary colors were reproduced from the front of the original sampler, which retains its amazing... Read more
This pattern from La D D features a reproduction sampler with a large white house, flowers, birds and "Mary Collier, her work in the 9th year of her age, the year 1814."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Spiced Honey from Color and Cotton. Stitch count is 222 x 268.
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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Germaine Villeret stitched her large colorful sampler in 1925. The colors are as beautiful front as back. You can stitch it in either Soie d'Alger, 1003 silk or DMC. Stitch count is 308 x 320.
Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "When this you see remember mee and keep mee in your mind. Let the world say what it will speak of me as you find"!
A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"
Cross stitch pattern from Reflets De Soie featuring a booklet of 6 little french school samplers!
Patterns are stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie D'Alger threads with DMC conversion.
Stitch counts are:
Helene Chazard:200 x 171
Vicrotine Dupin 1908:168 x... Read more
"Live in peace with all men" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Old english Linen from Niky's Creations using weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 610, 948, 319, 311, 3371). Stitch count is 206W x 110H.
Eugenia is a lovely slip of a sampler that I am thrilled to have in my collection and to offer to you. Her name is shared with my grandmother (her middle name), and the sweet bird and poppies grabbed my attention as well, She was a very damaged antique, and had... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a reproduction sampler worked in gray.
The model was stitched with 1 strand of floss over 2 threads of fabric on 40 Ct. Heartland by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 167x168. Finished size: 8.4" x 8.4"
This Scottish reproduction sampler from Needlemade Designs features a beautiful house and lawn, trees and flowers.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on Duxbury linen by Fox & Rabbit with AVAS, Gloriana and Belle Soie silk floss. DMC conversions are provided. Stitch Count: 198x234. Finished size on 32 Ct linen is 12.37" x 14.36".
Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress "Jane Bowen her Sampler aged 13 1837. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."
The Model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct.... Read more
A reproduction from the collection of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, Baltimore, MD - the first African-American Roman Catholic Sisterhood.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Ivory Belfast linen with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 150H x 258W. Finished... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 3772, 3371, 501, 3821, 833, 934, 3816, 3781, 840). Stitch Count: 205W x 270H. Design Size: 10.25" x 13.50"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Aztec Red Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk (or DMC floss 310, 3787, 640, 822). Conversion for Classic Colorworks Cotton also included. Stitch Count: 140W x 192H. Design Size: 7" x 9.5".