This is an exciting new standalone chart that is close to my heart. I love spending time outdoors and the inspiration for my stitching comes mainly from nature.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Sampler Khaky by xJu Design usong Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. DMC option listed as well. Stitch count is 201 x 160.
About the Sampler: Given the few clues provided, a scattering of initials and a year only, it is impossible to know more about the stitcher of this lovely sampler with its motifs of delicately arching floral stems, oval leafed cartouche, paired birds and potted florals. The motifs themselves are... Read more
An ancestor of the stitcher placed a typewritten note on the back of the framed sampler, dated August 28, 1997. Thomasina Henrietta Jackson (nee Willis) wrote the following: "This sampler was made by Charlotte Keightley, my great aunt by marriage, circa 1840. Her married name at the time was... Read more
This sampler is an original design based on the layout of eighteenth century Irish Quaker samplers with the lettering and sampler motifs taken from a Mountmellick Irish Quaker sampler in the collection of Cross Stitch Antiques, Elizabeth Martin circa 1789. The town names at the bottom are the... Read more
This sampler's appeal was its similarity to Bristol orphanage motifs, bands and alphabets. While clearly not a Bristol school sampler, as it was stitched at Daglingworth School, curiosity leads one to wonder why similar motifs? Daglingworth lies only fifty miles from Bristol, England. It has been... Read more
This chart contains all sixteen pattern pages from a tiny paper pattern album passed out as a souvenir in 1851 at Prince Albert's Crystal Palace Great Exhibition. They were mass produced inexpensively but are rarely found today due to the nature of the flimsy paper and the effects of time. Other... Read more
A Prequel to the Carter House Sampler, Franklin, Tennessee, The Sampler of Fountain Branch Carter's Mother, For the Battle of Franklin Trust, An Antique Sampler Reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Hemingway by Needle and Flax. Stitch Count: 171 stitches wide x 224 stitches high.... Read more
The Antique: Amelia stitched her sampler at the age of seventeen while living at the North Wing, 3 New Orphan House, Ashley Down, Bristol, in 1868. The original sampler's stitched area measures 13.5 inches wide by 15.25 inches high on a cream cotton ground fabric measuring 76 threads to the inch,... Read more
This beautiful sampler was obtained from the collection of Stephen and Carol Huber. The framed antique contained handwritten notes on the genealogy of Sarah which was written on the back in ink on the sealing paper. It contained the lineage of Sarah Hewes, and the names of her children. Extensive... Read more
Ireland: Elizabeth Martin, circa 1789, a Mountmellick Irish Quaker Sampler
Guernsey: Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Guernsey, Channel Island Sampler
Wales: Sarah Williams, Holyhead, Wales 1864
Scotland: Jean Donaldson, 1826, a Scottish Sampler and Anne Phillip, Edinburgh 1818
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The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Sarah aged 8, September 1837 and Mary aged 10, 1846. Sarah Sandery Model (over two threads) Graph to stitch as antique looks over two and over one thread included in Pattern as well as Muted Color tone Thread Legend Alternate.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax with 100/3 silks by Au Ver a Soie. The stitch count is 145 x 173 and the finished size is 7.25" x 8.65".
Cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style featuring a sampler with two sisters and the phrase "Two are better than one....for if they fall, one will pick up the other"!
Model was stitched on 32ct Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works. Due to "one over one" stitching on the wording, this design is not suitable for Aida. Stitch count is 76 x 140.
Note from designer: This sampler features the historic home surrounded by Southern Live Oak trees and sitting on the bank of Bayou Black. The border depicts delicate cotton blossoms, another major crop grown in Louisiana. My great grandfather and his 17 children were sharecroppers who picked cotton... Read more
I love Roses and you can find them scattered throughout this chart. I sure did enjoy designing and stitching this one!
Model was stitched on 32ct "Sand Dollar" laguna linen from Be Stitch Me using floss from Colour and Cotton, Weeks Dye Works, Cottage Garden Threads, Classic Colorworks threads, and The Gentle Art. Stitch count is 190 x 233.
Model was stitched on 32ct "Cold Foam" linen from Be Stitch Me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Colour and Cotton. We trimmed the model with "Birds Nest" ric rac from Lady Dot
The handcrafted wooden star button is included with the chart. Stitch count is 119 x 119.
Bessie is grazing in the Bluebells with her little calf while their Shepherdess watches the butterflies. The chart is encircled by a delicate white rose border with a sampler of numbers at the bottom. My friend Maria from Mystic Meadow Creations turned this chart into a lovely project bag but you... Read more
Bring the timeless beauty of faith and devotion into your stitching with the Franciscan Prayer Sampler from Dirty Annie's Southern Style. This exquisite sampler features the beloved Vocation Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, accompanied by symbolic imagery deeply rooted in Franciscan tradition.
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"United in Marriage. Na h-uile latha sona duibha" which translates to "Happiness Every Day." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Quaker's Cloth with Dinky Dye Silks. Stitch Count: 163W x 218H. Design Size: 12" x 16" Also required, but not included in the list above - Bijoux Lacquered Jewels in #437 Sapphire, #480 Regalia, and #482 Tiger Eye.
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".
Design your own family heirloom sampler using our basic chart and choose your own motifs from the selection we provide. Then decorate with your own personal "souvenirs" in the spaces provided. When completed you will have stitched a truly unique heirloom that will be treasured for... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast using Dinky Dyes Silk, Needlepoint Inc Silk and Mill Hill Beads.
Also required, but not listed above, 4mm gold star charm, 8mm gold star charm, 6mm heart charm, four 4mm burgundy buttons, four 4mm green buttons, 4mm white button, 6mm white... Read more
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Dark Cobblestone linen with Dinky Dyes Silk floss and Needlepoint Inc. Silk floss or Gentle Art Sampler threads, DMC floss, and Mill Hill Beads. Also needed is a 4mm Black Button. Stitch Count: 47W x 190H. Design Size: 3" x 12".
Mill Hill beads 03040 Flat Black discontinued, we suggest 62014 Frosted Black as a substitute.
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc silk, DMC Pearl Cotton, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 34x137. Design Size: 2" x 9".
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc silk, DMC Pearl Cotton, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 34x137. Design Size: 2" x 9".
The counted cross stitch kit includes 100% cotton Aida cloth, 100% cotton embroidery floss, a #24 tapestry needle, and a fully illustrated chart and instructions. Please be aware that this design is a complex stitch.
Cross stitch pattern by Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the sentiment "Love" with a quaint little fountain and floral design!
Model stitched 36ct Antique Lace linen from Seraphim using a mixture of Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 200w x 129h.
Cross stitch pattern from The Elegant Thread featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Dark Cobblestone or Woodsmoke using Soie d'Alger threads. Also required but not listed: Mill Hill Magnifica 10028. Stitch count is 105 x 78.
A beautiful band sampler fit for royalty in shades of dusty blue and rose silk featuring twin hares, a crown and peacock. The pattern is cross-stitch, satin stitch and Algerian Eye. Finishing instructions are included.
Model stitched on 36 ct Linen, using Treenway silk floss. Stitch count is 260 w x 75 h. Finished size is 14.44" x 4.17".
Inspired by the Father Lee sampler. Includes first three charted ornaments in the series of four releases (three Christmas ornaments each, twelve total). Pattern includes cross-stitch, straight stitch and back stitch.
Model is stitched on 36 ct Zweigart Edinburgh Linen, dark Cobblestone using Soie d'alger. Stitch count is 40 w x 40 h for each pattern.
Model stitched on 32 Count Newcastle Linen, Cafe Mocha Soie d'alger and Mill Hill Petite Glass Beads. Stitch count is 110W x 80L. Finished size is 6.88" x 5".
Note from the designer: "Count the days with a design which can be stitched three ways! Create the calendar (perhaps stitch a bit each day throughout the month), a December drum, or a berry for the big day!"
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Tycho linen from Picture This Plus using... Read more
Note from the designer: A marking sampler reproduction featuring an optional verse, this is part of my marking sampler series and includes another collectible full-color alphabet card. Louisa used a soothing color palette with interesting dividing bands - it's a unique and lovely sampler.