This design has been influenced by the Elizabethan fashion for creating Knot Gardens of Parterres which used strict geometric patterns in the execution.
Model can be stitched on any fabric of your choice using DMC floss or Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 226w x 226h and the finished size is 16.14" x 16.14" on 14 count.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Ivory Lugana using Gloriana Silk Floss. The sampler can be worked in two thread colors of your choice. Stitch Count: 125 x 125. Design Size: 8" x 8"
A brown bird stands guard in the newest design in Bent Creek's Sampler Collection. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"
This primitive garden scene was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 66W x 65H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
A patchwork of color. Model stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count: 300w x 284h and the finished size is 21.43" x 20.29" on 28 count.
"Here be angels". Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 219 x 263. Finished size on 32 count is 13.69 in wide X 16.44 in high.
Pattern by City Stitcher featuring a sampler inspired by the bible story of Noah's Ark with the words"A is for Ark with Noah and Wife, To care for God's creatures and start a new life."
Model was stitched on 25 Ct. Zweigart un-bleached linen over two threads with DMC floss. Stitch count 145H x 180W. Finished Size: 12" x 15"
This detailed design features the vast diversity of Canada. From ice hockey to the cowboys to the Royal Canadian Mounties. Model stitched on 18 Ct. Beige Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 270w x 300h. Design Size: 15" x 17" ***Pattern also calls for DMC #75 which is no longer available. Need a variegated red floss. DMC #115 is a possible substitute
A beautiful new design by Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum. This sampler features numerous colorful quilts and the Amish women that created them.
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki Brittney/Lugana or 28 Ct. Sage Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 102w x 284h. Finished Size: 7" x 20".
Also required, but not listed above Kreinik Soie d'Alger.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast with Needlepoint, Inc. Silk. Also uses key, heart, acorn, scissors, and spool charms, and a 1/4" white button. Stitch Count: 108W x 204H. Design Size: 7" x 13".
"Here at the fountain's sliding foot or at some fruit trees mossy root, casting body's vest aside, my soul up to the boughs doth glide." Model stitched over 2 on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory Belfast with Needlepoint Silk, Caron Collection Waterlilies, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 170W x 222H. Design Size: 11" x 4".
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"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 18 Ct. Dirty Linen using Caron Watercolours, DMC floss, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 199w x 186h. Finished Size: 12" x 11"
Also required but not listed are DMC Medicis Wool which are
white, 8102 red (3), 8410 navy (6), 8422 olive, 8725 yellow.
and Rainbow Gallery Threads ND1 and SB1.
"1 for sorrow, 2 for mirth, 3 for a wedding, 4 for a birth, 5 for silver, 6 for gold, 7 for a secret, not to be told. 8 for heaven and 9 for hell, 10 for the devil's own sel." (NOTE: the word "sel." in the last omen means "select" or "selection".)
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Glen Ellyn Blend linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 58w x 105h. Design Size: 4" x 8".
Model stitched on two over two on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen using DMC & Weeks Dye Works floss. Also required, but not listed above SV-CP207 (red coral inlaid Heart Charm). Stitch Count: 66 x 178. Finished Size: 4" x 11".
"May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpanes. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you."
A Diane Arthurs design stitched on 14 Ct. Fiddlers Lite with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 86W x 144H.
Stitched on 28 count Little Boy Blue Linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. The stitch count is 56W x 86H. Finished Size is 4 in wide X 6.14 in high.
Model stitched on 28 ct. Linen. Models stitched using Weeks Dye Works (choose one of the three options, DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 49 x 84 and the finished size is 3.38" x 5.79".
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.
"Do Not Worry - birds do not sow or reap yet the Lord God feeds them." Model was stitched on 28 Ct. linen of your choice using DMC floss.
Stitch Count: 118 x 84. Design Size: 8" x 6".
Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Tarnished Silver using 1 strand of cotton over two linen threads. Uses Classic Color Works. Stitch count: 101W x 104H.
"Love Spoken Here." Stitched on 35 Count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand Needlepoint Silk. DMC alternative: 612, 646, 869, 3032. Stitch Count: 127W x 126H.
Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".
Weeping Tree Sampler by City Stitcher features a vintage sampler design where the letters are leaves falling off of trees with the phrase, "Here my work forever stands The labour of two busy hands."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC floss. The Stitch count is... Read more
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Isn't this a striking marking sampler! I had hoped to acquire it myself, but someone beat me to it - then, that someone' turned out to be a stitching friend right here in Clarksville! So now we can all benefit by the opportunity to stitch this ourselves. We're not sure about the re-ordering of the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a beautiful reproduction sampler!
The model was stitched on 40 ct Paperbark Linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dyes Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 231 x 291. Finished size is 11.5" x 14.5".
The dates mark not just time passed, but time endured-winters survived,
hopes postponed, futures imagined long before they were guaranteed.
Flowers bloom along the bottom edge, softening the scene, because even
revolution needed tenderness to survive. Beauty, after all, is what
makes sacrifice... Read more