"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.
Not only do I love the colors Agness used to stitch her sampler but I love how she ran out of room to stitch the date 1844 so she moved the last 4 up to another line.
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
"Immortal made what should we mind So much as Immortality we beings for a heaven designed what but a heaven our care should be". Yes, this sampler is large... but such a joy to stitch. this is a stunning English sampler from 1803 done in muted colors.
This is an outstanding sampler with the verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oer the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With the dear children may she have a part And write thy name thyself upon her... Read more
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts
must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
"A pledge of my affection." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Mocha linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 79H. Design Size: 6" x 5"
"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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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
"Lord give me wisdom to direct my ways I ask not riches nor yet for Length of Drop. From rocks and sands And stormy weather Pray God Protect John Negus for ever". "My dear friends I will Bless and praise for giving me learning in My Early days Catherine Negus her Sampler finished 1810".
This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson 1830-1886. Fourth in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
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
"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence
Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from
All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind... Read more
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on 50 count linen and it was perfectly executed.
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
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.
"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly colored beauty.
This sampler can either be done in mainly cross stitch (there are a couple of stitches in the alphabet but even those could be done in cross stitch) or have fun playing and fill in with Stem Stitch. I love the look of Stem Stitch, it is kind of like painting with thread. "Lord what is... Read more
"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue and coral is outstanding.
This primitive garden scene was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 66W x 65H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
Model Stitched on 30ct. Mount Vernon Mist Linen using DMC Floss, Gentle Arts Floss and Weeks Dye Floss. Stitch Count 137 X 46. Approximate Finished Size 9.1" X 3.1
Celebrate your love by stitching this sweet sampler. Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 41W x 59H. Design Size: 3" x 4"
Cute design for your country kitchen. Features an alphabet with the word "HEN" in bold letters. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light using Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 59W x 111H. Design Size: 4" x 7"
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.
"The dew upon the berry, reflects the morning sun. It glistens like a diamond, until the rabbits come." Stitched on 28 count Natural Pearl Linen with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 53W x 204H and the finished size is 3.79" x 14.57".
Note: The designer did not provide a DMC conversion for Classic Colorowrks Dulce de Leche
Three bears are keeping watch over everything at this peaceful lakeside lodge. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Latte linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads . Stitch Count: 71W x 223H
A cat keeps watch over a tall and skinny home with "snap" smoke coming from the chimney. Welcome to the Snapperville series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 4" x 4". Can be stitched individually or together for the series.
From Bent Creek's new "Snapperland" series. Take a walk in a Winter Snapperland with this cozy little chalet. Includes silver snaps to be used as embellishments. Can be stitched individually or all together.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country Grain linen with Weeks Dye Works and... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 count Dirty Cashel linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts & DMC. (DMC alternates are white 543 930 931 3371 610 869 221 902 355 3777 612 842) Stitch count: 52x80. Embellished with Olde brass bird button and ice skate and snowflake charms.