"Mary Cotton Her Work in the year 1827." Model stitched over two threads on 40 Count Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint inc Silks. Stitch Count: 213W x 195W.
This is the second pattern in the new Anniversaries of the heart series. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Cafe Kona by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 6"
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Bluebell Hand Dyed Jobelan using DMC floss, Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Also required, but not listed above Mill Hill Beads #02075. Stitch Count: 98w x 111h. Design Size: 7" x 8"
Ann Jefferson stitched her sampler at the age of 10. A sweet marking sampler with alphabets and sweet strawberries and pots of flowers in bold colors. The stitch count is 129 wide by 137 high and is stitched mostly in cross stitch with one band of 16-leg eyelets. This sampler can be stitched on linen or aida. Finished size on 32 Ct is 8.06" x 8.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using either Soie d Alger or DMC threads. Stitch count is 232 x 285. Finished size is 12.89 x 15.83 for 36 count fabric.
Made in Providence, Rhode Island, this sampler is a superb example of the work done at Miss Mary (Polly) Balch's school, one of the most important female learning institutions in America at that time. Combining sophisticated architectural, landscape and figural motifs with elaborate and unusual... Read more
This mid-eighteenth-century Scottish band sampler features many classic seventeenth-century patterns, executed in cross, eyelet, double running, counted satin, back, and queen stitches.
The virtually unfaded color was reproduced from the front of the sampler. Six pattern bands precede... Read more
Note from the designer: I am thrilled to present to you an original design. Multiply Kindness has been a sampler many years in the making as borders, motifs, verses, and colours swirled around my head. It was not until the latter part of 2019 that those ideas were translated into a graph. Covid... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a reproduction sampler with the Lord's Prayer.
The model was stitched with 1 strand of floss over 2 threads of fabric on 40 Ct. Old Massachusetts by The Primitive Hare with Gloriana Silk floss. Stitch Count: 144 x 172. Finished size: 7.2" x 8.6"
Note from the designer - "Rhode Island samplers were among the first American schoolgirl embroideries to be recognized by serious collectors and textile scholars as a distinctive group with extraordinary visual appeal. The Sheffield sampler is delicately worked with an unusually pleasing... Read more
This sampler features a lion, a camel, and large colorful flowers. The design was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. linen and is suitable for all skill levels. The stitch count for each design is 244 W x 230 H.
Note from the designer - "At age nine in 1818, Sarah Dutnel created this unusual "tree of life" sampler. A traditional carnation and tulip border in subtle, earthy shades of gold, brown, and cream surrounds the tree. Dogs, deer, birds, stars, potted plants, trees and flowers flank the... Read more
Note from the designer - "Few samplers were stitched on this unusual dark green linsey woosey fabric that combines linen and wool to create a dramatic dark background color to highlight brightly colored floss. Most of these samplers were made in the coastal towns of Massachusetts up to New... Read more
Rosa's sampler has been reproduced on 56 fabric of your choice with Au Ver A Soie - Silk 100/3. Stitch count is 126x170. Stitch on fabric of your choice.
Also required, but currently out of production - Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 #410.
Note: Only one spool or skein is required... Read more
Model stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 234 x 314. Finished size is approx. 11.7 in wide X 15.7 in high on 40 ct.
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"
Model stitched two over two on 40 Ct. Espresso from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 426W x 186H. Design Size: 21 1/4" x 9 1/4"
I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more
A cross stitch sampler featuring flowers, birds, rabbits & more! Stitch count: 140w x 159h
Model stitched on 36 ct Vintage Light Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and DMC thread (with full DMC conversion available). Stitch count is 65 x 86.
This design by The Scarlett House features an alphabet sampler at the top and the text "Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" above a manor at the bottom.
Model stitched on 40ct Paperbark by Fox and Rabbit using Belle Soie and Gloriana thread.
Stitch count: 168w x 259h.
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 902, 355, 3752, 221, 422, 224, 3768, 369, 3830, 3778, 543, 3823, 728, 3853, 3770, 321, 502, 3011). Stitch Count: 307x240. Design Size on 32 Ct. Design size 19" x 15"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Parchment using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 300W x 126H. Design Size: 17" x 7" Frame by Huneywwod #3462.
This is a reproduction of an antique English sampler made by Hannah Hammond in 1845. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Cocoa linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 192W x 206H. Finished size: 12" x 12 3/4".
"When wealth to virtuous hands is given it blesses like the dews of Heav'n. Like Heav'n it hears the orphan's cries and wipes the tears from widow's eyes. Jane Southward wrought this in the eleventh year of her age. A.D. 1846".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cocoa linen with... Read more
"Little deeds of kindness, little words of love make our earth an Eden like to heaven above. Elizabeth A Wenden October 1864." Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 939). Stitch Count: 170W x 187H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 9 1/4".
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. There is the original "faded" colors and an alternate, brighter floss version. Stitch Count: 338W x 269H. Finished size: 17" x 13 1/2".
"The last great day is drawing nigh when Christ the judge shall come with all the armies of the sky to call His children home." Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 259 x 240. Finished size: 15" x 14".
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Grey from Weeks Dye Works using NPI silks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 127 x 141. Finished size is 8 3/8" x 9 3/8".