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
Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads. The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using one strand of silk over... 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
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.
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works using Kreinik Silk Mori (4073,4096, 4166e, 4204a, 4214, 7025 Needlepoint Inc. Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 186W x 424H. Finished size is approx 9.3 in wide X 21.2 in high.
Model stitched over 1 thread on 40 Ct. Straw linen with Gloriana Silks (Jacaranda, Blue Spruce, Blue Spruce Light, Antique Gold Dark, Sand Castles, Toadstool, Jersey Shore) and Soie d'Alger (2632) - or DMC floss (3031, 502, 503, 453, 841, 830, 822, 3859). Stitch Count is 240W x 250H. Finished size is 7.5" x 9".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads (or Gentle Arts Simply Wool). Stitch Count: 280x239. Design Size: 18" x 15"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Examplar linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 306x314. The lower bands were stitched using DMC floss. If you want to use all Sampler threads, purchase 18 5 yard skeins of #7052.
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works using DMC, Needlepoint Inc. Silks and Avas- Soie D' Alger. Finished Size is 14.30 x 14.25. (words are stitched over one). Estimate Stitch count is 280 x 280.
"Satan their Prince soon laid a snare for Adam and Eve, that happy pair. They sinned against their God's advic, and lost the sweets of paradise."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Apple Butter linen by Dixie Sampler (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 239W x 239H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 219W x 264H. Some portions of the design are stitched over one thread - design not suitable for Aida.
"Jesus, My God to thee I fly. Thou art a refuge ever nigh when heart shall fail. When life is past, thou wilt receive my soul at last." Model stitched 28 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue with DMC floss. Also required, but not listed above, DMC 3880 (can be found in the DMC 2013 New Colors Floss Pack). Specialty Stitches: One over One, Satin. Stitch Count: 172W x 281H. Design Size: 13" x 21"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 291H x 243H. Design Size: 17" x 14"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 115W x 181H
"Teach me to feel another's wo. To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show. That mercy show to me. This day be bread and peace my lot All else beneath the sun, Thou know'st if best bestow'd or not And let they will be done."
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger. Stitch count is 322W x 284H. Design size is 17.89" x 15.78"
"Next unto God Dear Parents I address Myself to you in Humble Thankfulness For all your care and Charge on me bestowed The means of Learning unto me Allowed Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue Those Golden Arts the Vulgar never knew."
Model stitched one over two on your choice... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 count Vintage Meadow Rue linen using Au ver a Soie d'alger silks. Stitch count is 307W x 276H. Design size is 17.06" x 15.33"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using Soie d'Alger. Specialty stitches used are satin stitch, four sided stitch and 2 different variations of a rice stitch. Stitch count is 240W x 271H. Design is 13.33" x 15.06" Color Chart.
"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
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitched mainly in cross stitch over 2 linen threads with a small amount of cross stitch over 1 linen thread. Stitch Count: 266W x 301H. Design size: 14.78" x 16.72"
"Lead me to heaven the seat of bliss where pleasure in perfection is" Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Parchment linen using Au Ver A Soie 100.3. We have also provided Soie d'Alger and DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 191W x 183H. Design Size: 10.61" 10.17"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets, Stem Stitch & Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 242W x 341H. Design Size: 13.44" x 18.94"
Model stitched two over two on your choice of antique linen such as: Heartland from Picture This Plus, Vintage Pecan Butter or Buttercream from Lakeside Linens or Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 632, 3013, 839, 3857, 355, 936, 3041, 612, 152,... Read more
"O my soul, what canst thou do, with eternity in view? Flee to Jesus, flee away not to-morrow, come to-day, come this moment, for to thee, next may be eternity."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter linen using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch Count: 320W x 378H. Design Size: 16" x 18.90".
Model was reversibly stitched over two and three threads on 36 Ct. linen of your choice using Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used. Stitch Count: 258W x 304H. Design Size: 7.78" X 27.22"
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"
Larger model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Corn Tassel Legacy from Access Commodities using Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 288W x 314H. Design Size: 16" x 17" Thread listed above us for the larger model.
Mini Sampler Adaption stitched on 36 Ct. Wren using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 149W x 105H. Design Size: 8" x 6"
"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me."
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Parchment from Weeks Dye Works, using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger. Soie 100.3 and DMC equivalents given. Stitch Count: 303W x 324H. Design Size: 15.15" x 16.20"
"When I was young I little thought that learning was so dearly bought. But now I by instruction find, it is not gaind by an idle mind."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks. Stitch Count: 206 x 222. Design Size:
8.96" x 9.65".
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune linen from Lakeside Linens using Au Ver A Soie. Also required, but not listed above #2578, #945 from Au Ver A Soie. Stitch Count: 249W x 250H. Design Size: 15.56" x 15.62"
Model stitched on 46 Ct. Cocoa Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc. floss. Stitch count: 244 x 290. Finished size is 10.61 in wide X 12.61 in high.
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