This reproduction sampler from Lila's Studio says "Let me be wise O Lord that I safe may tread the way I ought to go. Lead me and learn me what is just for in the alone, I place my trust."
The model was stitched with 1 strand of floss over 2 threads of fabric on 46 Ct.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a reproduction sampler worked in gray.
The model was stitched with 1 strand of floss over 2 threads of fabric on 40 Ct. Heartland by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 167x168. Finished size: 8.4" x 8.4"
This is the MFE SAL 2023 - Reaching Skyward! The 28-page booklet contains all 12 months for 2023, and contains many alternative design options for various elements. It can be purchased in conjunction with "Alternative Trees", a pattern which gives three alternative options for the circular design on this sampler.
The four designs in this pattern booklet can be stitched on their own, or can be stitched as a replacement of the circular design of the 2023 SAL "Reaching Skyward".
Note from the designer: "Hannah Mosher was born March 12th, 1786, in Hollis, New Hampshire, the fourth and last child of Abijah and Hannah Mosher. On March 7, 1813, she married the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, Vermont. Apart from this sketchy biographical information, found in the History of... 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
This sampler was made in Scotland and includes many of the traditional motifs associated with samplermaking in this region. Firstly, Janet has included many initials of family members. However the initials at the center- G R 3 -refer to the then-reigning monarch, King George III. The flowering... Read more
This is a very finely stitched classic Scottish sampler featuring three complete rows of beautifully illuminated letters, an arcaded floral band as well as other traditional motifs including peacocks, birds drinking at the fountain of life, feather trees and family initials. A four sided berry... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler is a riot of brilliant color and intricate motifs, from the Scotsman in his kilt playing a traditional dulcimer (which looks like a butter churn) in the upper left, to an elaborate mansion house fronted by a three dimensional turkeywork lawn in the... 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."
Note from the designer: "Samplers worked with black backgrounds are unique to New England, and this one is designed after a late 18th century Massachusetts piece. A portly clergyman is depicted strolling between a fashionable lady under a parasol, and a church or meeting -house; with a frisky... Read more
"What is this that thou has done? Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana threads. Stitch count: 417W x 190H.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Murky Linen using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. DMC floss 3371 or 310 can be used for conversion.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Ancient Linen using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 160W x 160H. Design Size: 8" x 8". DMC 3865 or white can be used for DMC conversion.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 3772, 3371, 501, 3821, 833, 934, 3816, 3781, 840). Stitch Count: 205W x 270H. Design Size: 10.25" x 13.50"
Part 4 of a 5 part sampler. Entire series stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Dusty Green Jobelan using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks (or all DMC floss white, 945, 728, 352, 816, 435, 954, 986, 3371). Stitch Count for Series: 167W x 215H. Design Size: 12" x 15.5" Color Chart. Materials needed listed on Part 1. Must purchase all 5 parts to complete the design.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sandcastle from Seraphim Fabrics or 40 Ct. Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 234W x 246H. Design Size: 11 5/8" x 12... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabric by Stephanie using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 221W x 219H. Design Size: 12 1/4" x 12 1/8"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Luna from Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 206W x 140H. Design Size: 10 1/4" x 7".
Model stitched one over two on 35 Ct. Onyx linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 433, 935, white, 934, 817). Stitch Count: 81W x 86H. Design Size: 4.75" x 5"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads (or all DMC floss white, 3031, 932, 471, 729, 3790, 3031, 935, 815). Optional Antique Gold Cross Charm #03557 from By Jupiter. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Aztec Red Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk (or DMC floss 310, 3787, 640, 822). Conversion for Classic Colorworks Cotton also included. Stitch Count: 140W x 192H. Design Size: 7" x 9.5".
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen using DMC (or Anchor 275, 281, 1015, 393, 152, 862, 914, and 907). Stitch Count: 95W x 380H. Finished size is 5.28 in wide X 21.11 in high.
Model stitched on 40ct. Ale Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie thread (with DMC conversion provided as an alternative). Stitch count is 202 x 217.
"Plying our needle on linen with thread, our work with live on long after we're dead. Our gentle art gives us such pleasure. The stitchers before us we truly do treasure, for we are the sampler makers." Model stitched on 36ct. Mocha linen from Weeks Dye Works threads (DMC Conversion provided as an alternative). Stitch count is 167 x 106.
"So frail is the youth and the beauty of men. Though they bloom and look gay like a rose Yet all our fond care to preserve them is vain. Time kills them as fast as he goes"
Model stitched on Weeks Dye Works 46 ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works. with a palette of 20 Au Ver a... Read more