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"
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Mocha Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works, Valdani and DMC floss (Optional Thread DMC 754). Stitch Count: 82 X 118. Finished size: 5.25" X 8".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Onyx linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 400, 610, 647, 833, 898, 3857, 640, 370, 3051, 918, 310). Stitch Count: 89W x 81H. Finished size is 4.45 in wide X 4.05 in high.
Model was stitched on a prefinished patchwork pillow courtesy of Adams originals. Stitched using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts. Shown with buttons from Homespun Elegance.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Blue Bird: 25 x 64 (2.5" x 6.4" on 20 Ct)
Bee Skep: 40 x 31... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 count Dirty Cashel linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts & DMC. (DMC alternates are 3362 3011 801 938 739 3046 924 3768 500 3052) Stitch count: 49x84. To embellish use Marbled brown buttons and Folk art bird & butterfly buttons.
From Bent Creek's new "Snapperland" series. Take a walk in a Winter Snapperland with this cozy little chalet. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country Grain linen with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 4" x 4" Includes silver snaps to be used as embellishments. Can be stiched individually or all together.
Chart pack contains all 26 letters, the border, and an optional "R" block.
The model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Dark Cappuccino Linen from R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 235x293. Design Size: 15" x 19">
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Inc. Silk over two threads of linen. Stitch Count: 181W x 125H. Design Size: 10" x 7"
"Now I know my abc's, next time won't you sing with me". Model stitched on 28 ct Vintage Examplar from Lakeside Linens using DMC & Classic Colorworks, (formerly known as Crescent Colours). Stitch count 78x142.
Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Zephirine in 1876. This classic alphabet book invites you to explore alphabets, a row of darning stitches, and charming traditional patterns. The name Zephyr is of Greek origin and derives from the word "Zephyrus," which refers to... Read more
Emily Rowley Eve 1862 is one of a pair of samplers stitched by sisters in that year. There was nearly 3 years age difference between the girls but their samplers are of a very similar composition, likely to have been stitched side by side at the small village school they attended in... Read more
Alphabet Medley is stitched as one grand piece with 12 blocks, each featuring alphabet letters surrounded by intricate motifs and symbols.
However, that's not all. As a special bonus, you will also receive a 12-page booklet, with each block charted separately and given its own unique border.
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Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Murky linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 102W x 125H. Design Size: 6" x 7". Finishing instructions included.
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with the phrase "All you my friends who now expect to see a piece of marking thus perform by me cast but a smile on this my mean endeavor i'll strive to mend and be obedient ever"
This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more
All that is known of the sampler are the stitcher's initial - ES. The sampler appears to be English and from around the mid 19th Century.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (DMC conversions are provided). Stitch Count: 114W x 164H. Finished Size: 5 5/8" x 8 1/8"
"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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Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Beeswax by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch Count: 116x72.
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.
This sweet reproduction of my antique sampler is 156W x 170H 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.
The Antique: Amelia stitched her sampler at the age of seventeen while living at the North Wing, 3 New Orphan House, Ashley Down, Bristol, in 1868. The original sampler's stitched area measures 13.5 inches wide by 15.25 inches high on a cream cotton ground fabric measuring 76 threads to the inch,... Read more
Model Stitched on 30ct. Mount Vernon Mist Linen using DMC Floss, Gentle Arts Floss and Weeks Dye Floss. Stitch Count 137 X 46. Approximate Design 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"
Ever have a bad "hare day"? Cute sampler design stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Antique Ivory linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 89W x 92H. Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch Count for Ornament: 94 x 57. Finished Size: 6" x 4". Stitch Count for Pin keep: 123 x 97. Finished Size: 8" x 6".