Selina is a beautiful sampler most likely in the 1860s. The quote reads "Whats in thy mind let no one see unto thy friend no secret show for when thy friend has turned thy for then all the world thy mind will know".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using silk floss. Stitch count is 381 x 381. Finished size is 21.25" x 21.25".
Bring history to life with this beautiful reproduction sampler. Originally stitched on 1875 when Sarah was just 11 years old. Her charming work has been carefully charted so you can stitch this miniature treasure today!
Stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake Stitch count is 151 x 105. Finished size is 8.16 in wide X 5.68 in high for 37 count fabric.
We are delighted to present to you one of two samplers worked by Maria. In 1832 at the age of 7 Maria diligently worked her primer paying tribute to her parents.
Stitched on 28 ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 220 x 210 and the finished size is 15.71" x 15".
Some time in the late 18th century 12 year old Agnes Mitchell stitched a beautiful Scottish sampler in red and green. We have reproduced her sampler as "Agnes Mitchell Aged 12." As we were working on that reproduction, we decided to create a smaller Christmas sampler inspired by Agnes, so... Read more
We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to ?t the the initials included in this sampler, does not have a child named Agnes. If this is truly the family that she lived with, then her sampler dates no later than 1793. It is possible that she is a niece or a ward to... Read more
Elizabeth Worgor 1769 is a reproduction of an original antique sampler currently housed in a private collection, and is in remarkably good shape for its 254 years.
Elizabeth executed her sampler in a combination of cross and Algerian eye stitches in a variety of colors, alphabets, and... Read more
While I have been unable to determine with certainty who Mary Maynard was (there are at least three young ladies who could have been the Mary of our sampler), it is clear that in 1797 she stitched a beautiful sampler filled with colors, motifs, patterned dividers, and selections from section 7 of... Read more
Coco Chanel described simplicity as the key to elegance, and the sampler that Charlotte worked as a child is quite simply elegant. Charlotte's exquisitely laid stitches, worked in black silk, demonstrate that the seven-year-old child was skilled in marking stitch.
"Have communion with few, be familiar with one. Deal justly with all and speak evil of none. Hannah Carter December 8th, 1898."
Model stitched on 30 ct Crme Brulee linen with Gloriana Silk floss and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch count 208 x 255 and the finished size is 13.87" x 17".
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Creek Bed Brown Linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 215W x 177H. Design Size: 12" x 10".
Model stitched on 40 ct Autumn Gold from Lakeside linen using Gloriana's, Dinky Dyes and Classic Colorworks silks. Shown on an Ackfeld Manufacturing hanger. Stitch Count: 292W x 388H and the finished size is 14.6" x 19.4".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads Simply Wool. Stitch Count: 125 x 115. Finished Size: 8" x 7".
Also required, but not listed above, Simply Wool Thread - Claret.
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Work with Needlepoint Inc silk and DMC. Stitch Count: 114 x 151. Finished size is 6.33 in wide X 8.39 in high.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Grey by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for Pinkeep: 125 x 105. Finished Size: 7" x 6". Stitch Count for Ornament: 84 x 47. Finished Size: 5" x 3".
Pattern by Blackbird Designs featuring an antique reproduction of a pattern stitched by Leona Adams in November of 1946.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Pearled Barley by Lakeside linens, using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 90W x 93H and the finished size is 5.63" x 5.81".
"If solid happiness we prize within our breast this jewel lies, and they are fools who roam the world has nothing to bestow, from our own selves our joys must flow and that dear hut our home."
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 286w x 257h.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Peep's Lost Sheep fabric from the Cauldron/Dames of the needle using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 90 x 145. Finished Size: 6" x 10" Or Stitch Count: 180 x 290. Finished Size: 12" x 19"
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works over two using Gentle Arts Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss (or all DMC 3047,841, 452, 3772, 3773, 317, 414, 3052) Stitch Count: 134W x 66H. Alphabet provided for personalization.
"And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof and did eat and gave to her husband to eat also."
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside... Read more
"We were more precious each to each other than any thing. Mary H Feilden - John W Whittaker Feniscowles Hall 1824."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartstring Blend linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 253x183. Finished Size: 16" x 12"
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk floss and Gloriana Silk floss. Stitch Count: 240x247. Finished Size is 12 in wide X 12.35 in high.
Pattern by La-D-Da featuring a primitive design of a house with the word "Virtue".
Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Chocolate Milk linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 150W x 98H and the finished size is 8.33" x 5.44".
"The Christmas witch she loved to stitch. She stitched a hat for her black rat, she stitched a cake for her black snake. Oh for pity's sake, she stitched a mat for her black cat."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 162W x 168H.