This is a reproduction of a Dutch Sampler. It depicts a red stag, a number of flower pots and four rather inconspicuous birds.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. The stitch count is 264W x 260H and the finished size is 15" x 14 3/4".
Model stitched on 46 Ct. Cocoa Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc. floss (or DMC floss 310, 902, (2) 732, 934, 817, 352, 351, 350, 758, 976, ecru, 612, 926, 3750, 869). Stitch count: 244 x 290. Finished size is 10.61 in wide X 12.61 in high.
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 over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126W x 165H
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Charcoal Gray Belfast linen over two using Gentle Art Sampler threads. Approximate finished size is 6 1/2" x 8 1/2". Stitch count is 67 x 100.
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Bluebell Hand Dyed Jobelan using DMC or Anchor floss. Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Also required, but not listed above, Mill Hill Beads (2) #12290 and (1) #02075. Stitch Count: 98w x 116h. Design Size: 7" x 8"
Larger model stitched on 40 Ct. Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Smaller sampler is worked on 40 Ct. Ink Spot Black from R & R Reproductions using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Stitch count: 155 x 151. Design Size: 8" x 8"
Originally stitched on perforated paper, I've reproduced this darling little piece as a pin-pillow. While I can't identify "Mrs Patmor" directly (aside from Downton Abbey!), I'm sure she was loved, as the original stitcher clearly created this to honor her beautiful home.... Read more
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 Prairie Schooler featuring a patriotic sampler!
Models stitched on 16 count fabric using 2 strands of DMC floss. Stitch count: Double Eagle - 52H x 145W; Elephant - 38H x 54W; Donkey - 41H x 50W; Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty - 82H x 54W. Finished sizes are Double... 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.
"Jesus permit thy Gracious name to stand as the first effort of an infant hand. And while her fingers on the canvas move, engage her tender thoughts to seek thy love. With thy dear children, let her have a part and write thy name thyself upon her heart."
Note from the designer: "This densely worked sampler displays exquisite detail and contains many of the most popular needlework motifs of the seventeenth century. The flowers are realistically shaded to achieve a natural look."
Finished size on 35 count linen is 7 1/4" x 25... Read more
Note from the designer - This needlework was designed after an English sampler in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston. The lush border flowers are similar to those on a sampler made by Sarah Brignell from around the same period, suggesting the existence of a school or teacher whose... Read more
Note from the designer - This is the most symmetrical, balanced, counted thread sampler that we have ever charted from. It is also one of the most satisfying, challenging, and beautiful samplers in the world. Originally worked on a fine wool ground, the colors of our reproduction have been matched... Read more
Model stitched on 36 count "Stars Hollow blend" linen by R&R Reproductions using DMC floss. Stitch count is 45 x 52, 47 x 50, 45 x 51, 27 x 34. Finished sizes are 2.5" x 3", 2.5" x 2.75", 2" x 2.5".
French sampler from Reflets de Soie. Yvonne embroidered her sampler in 1905 in Agnires, in the Pas de Calais, not far from Arras. High in color, generous flower friezes, animals and charming scenes.
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 310, 3740, 225, 501, 730, 321, 734, 3855, 3865, 3782, 839, 898, 815, 320, 605, 3687, 3824, 832, 977, 563, 3033, 3750, 932, 3753). Also required, but not listed above 621, and 4226 from Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 345x247. Design Size on 32 Ct. Fabric: 22" x 15"
"Labor for learning before you grow old for it is better than silver and gold." Model stitched on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 108W x 118H.
There is a modest little flower, To friendship ever dear, Oh! Plant it on my humble bed And strew it O'er my bier. Let not the dark sepulchral yew Its sombre branches wave, But let that little fragile flower Alone grow on my grave. No sculptured marble e'er shall shew My long, and lowly home, That... Read more
"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
"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"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Stars Hollow Blend from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks or DMC 3830. Stitch Count: 158W x 156H. Design Size: 7 7/8" x 7 3/4"
Model stitched over two on 46 ct. Straw with one strand Au Ver A Soie Silk from their D'Alger Range. There are also conversions for the Au Ver A soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Soie 100.3 #245 discontinued. Stitch count 201x246.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus using one strand over two linen threads. Stitched with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 113W x 143H
Model stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Heritage by Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silk and Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors. Stitch count 145x136.
"A Yuletide Welcome to Thee." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 333W x 172H.