This English sampler combines embroidered pictorial, alphabetic, and upholstery techniques, becoming in every sense a sampler of Ms. Topham's best work. Bargello work (also known as canvaswork, Irish stitch, flamestitch, or Florentine stitch) appeared on the earliest seventeenth century samplers,... Read more
Note from the designer: "This northern German sampler consists of random symbolic spot motifs, with a simple zigzag border. Religious symbols are commonly found on continental samplers. On this example, we find the wreath carried by angels (the wreath as a symbol for eternal life): the ship... Read more
Note from the designer: "Who would love this world or prize whats in it
that gives and takes and chops and changes every minute.
This brilliant English traditional band sampler comes from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. Drawing on traditional sampler motifs of the 17th... Read more
Note from the designer: "This original design blends a mid-18th century floral sampler border with a late 18th century lettering and cartouche style, and a mid-19th century sentiment. Instructions are provided for working the sampler in a different color scheme (red, blues, greens) on a neutral... Read more
Note from the designer: "This intricate and involved sampler features many traditional German sampler motifs dating from the sixteenth century including a large parrot, a peacock with silver tips on its wings, the Lamb of God, as well as a depiction of the Crucifixion flanked by Mother Mary and... Read more
Note from the designer: "This small and brilliantly preserved band sampler demonstrates a wide variety of stitches found on many seventeenth century samplers. The beautifully shaded flower heads and leaves are filled in with connecting tiers of trellis stitch."
"Come to the Garden. Thy senses shall be overjoyed."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Colonial Parchment Linen from Handmade by Stephanie using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 225x295. Design Size: 11.25" x 14.25".
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Cornsilk using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 198x198. Design Size: 12 3/4" x 13".
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"
This small design is inspired by Rebecca's Price sampler which is available separately. The project can be framed, made into a pillow, or attached to a bobbin/spool. Three slightly different designs are included to fit a variety of bobbin sizes as well as detailed assembly instructions.
Part 1 of a 6 part series. This item is for the border design and center section. You will need all 6 parts to complete the entire design. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Water Lily using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works.... Read more
A reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. All models stitched over two threads on 32 Ct Sage Jobelan using DMC floss. Maximum Stitch count 185x82. Finished size is 11.56 in wide X 5.13 in high.
"There are good ship ships and wood ships & ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be." Model stitched over 2 threads of 32 Ct. Friendship Greene linen from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Romy's Creations floss. Stitch count: 144W x 104H. Design... Read more
Model is stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Cashel linen using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 31x73. Design Size: 3" x 6"
"You're a grand old flag." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H.
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Winter Brew linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H.
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.
"Don't forget to love...Christmas." Model stitched 32 Ct. Light Mocha, Antique Ivory, or Vintage Country Mocha linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 210x300. Design Size: 14" x 19" Color chart.
Part 1 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 100W x 104H. If stitching the entire series, the stitch count is 472W x 104H.
Part 2 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 218W x 104H. If stitching the entire series, the stitch count is 472W x 104H.
Part 3 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 192W x 104H. If stitching the entire series, the stitch count is 472W x 104H.
"the Bee. The industrious bee extracts from every flower it's fragrant sweets, and mild balsamic power. Learn thence, with greatest care and nicest skill, to take the good, and to reject the ill. By her example taught, enrich they mind, improve kind nature's gift be sense refined. Be thou the... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 26 Ct. Natural Brown Undyed linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 100x40. Design Size: 8" x 4" Comes with a red heart button.
"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place is proud of him. Abe Lincoln." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85x144. Design Size: 6" x 9"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 83x147. Design Size: 6" x 10"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Beach Brew from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 370H. Design Size: 16" x 19".
"Next unto God Dear Parents I address Myself to you in Humble Thankfulness For all your care and Charge on me bestowed The means of Learning unto me Allowed Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue Those Golden Arts the Vulgar never knew."
Model stitched one over two on your choice... Read more
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger. Also required but not listed above 163, Stitch count is 309W x 319H. Design size is 17.17" x 17.72"
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