Displaying the traditional color scheme of Scottish samplers, this beautiful and delicately stitched piece also employs a variety of interesting counted thread stitches including queen, doublerunning, four-sided, back, counted satin filling, cross, Algerian eyelet, and cross over one (petit... 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: "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
Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born, and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which... Read more
This English sampler comes from the collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jarrett, who established Witney Antiques. It was featured in one of their exhibition catalogs in December 1996 titled "All Creatures Great and Small."
The work is extremely fine and accomplished,... 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
This is a reproduction of a Quaker sampler made in Chester County, Pennsylvania consisting of alphabets, numerals, ligatures* and lineal patterns executed in a variety of stitches. The uppermost border with the dangling central flower is often seen on American Quaker samplers of this period (see... Read more
This English sampler features a three-sided floral border surrounding thirteen lines of alphabets, neatly cross-stitched in several different lettering styles. Mary Wagstaff was likely born in Huyton, Lancashire in 1809, completing this sampler when she was ten years old. She passed away in... Read more
A sampler from the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.
Skill and expertise in sampler-making did not necessarily peak in the mid-to-late seventeenth century and then wane during what is often called the "golden age" of English sampler-making. These skills... Read more
This is an expansive English sampler with an unusual four-sided leafy branch and floral border, centering a very busy reserve filled with baskets of fruits and flowers, stylized trees and plants, birds, lions rampant, butterflies, rabbits, and stags. A large building/mansion/institution is at the... Read more
Here is a dainty and colorful mid-eighteenth-century English sampler executed entirely in cross and petit point stitches making it a suitable project for any skill level.
A four-sided arcaded border of daisies and dianthus surrounds three pious verses with delicate horizontal floral bands... Read more
Flora and fauna were highly celebrated in nearly all 17th and 18th century pictorial embroideries. Executed entirely in cross or tent (half cross) stitches, the embroidered pictures embellished cushions and furniture and reflected a changing attitude toward domestic comforts, by serving to brighten... Read more
The canvaswork piece from which this bell pull was derived is a book cover, and dates to the first quarter of the 17th century. square tent stitched vignettes, reproduced here in the panels of the bell pull covered the book's spine vertically. It seems appropriate that the allegorical figures of... Read more
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Antique White Cashel using DMC floss and Coloris and Mill Hill Beads. Also required, but not listed above 6 mm Mother of Pearl Sequins. Stitch Count: 128W x 160H. Design Size: 9" x 11.5"
A Marjorie Massey pattern featuring a floral border, wreath, and the words "Bonne Fete Maman" (Happy Mother's Day). Includes English instructions, and option for years 2023, 2024 and 2025. Stitch count: 193 x 193
This chart is the first in a new series. I have adapted the four seasons charts from the Elizabeth Barton antique sampler in my collection. Each season features the beautiful basket and a section of the beautiful border in lovely seasonal palettes. There is a small pinkeep graph included with each... Read more
This sampler is a reproduction of the Eliza Brown sampler. The stitch count is 141 by 254 high with the over one verse. Or you can leave out the verse and it is 141 wide by 224 high. The sampler is stitched with Gloriana Silks that closely follow the antique with its ghost letters and lighter... Read more
You might be familiar with this piece from the Little Sampler Series. Susans Little Sampler has the colorful moth and some of the small motifs. This is the full reproduction of the antique. There are thread conversions in Needlepoint Inc. Silk, Classic Colorworks hand dyed cotton threads, and DMC. Stitch count 284 wide by 286 high.
The model is stitched on 40 count Hogbristle linen from Fox and Rabbit. I use one ply of the Weeks Dye Works Threads over two linen threads and one ply for back stitch. Stitch count is 108 x 72.
The models are stitched on 40 count Picture This Plus Ale linen with 1 ply of the Weeks Dye Works hand dyed cotton threads. Stitch count is 125 x 125 and 54 x 54.
This model is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower linen from Fox and Rabbit. You can stitch this sampler in either Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works overdyed cottons, or DMC. Stitch count is 198 x 194.
Model is stitched on 36 count Flannel Flower Linen from Fox and Rabbit
with Weeks Dye Works Hand Over Dyed Cotton Threads. The mini cushion is trimmed with Ballerina Chenille from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count is 200 x 82 (House), 165 x 57 (Flowers), and 54 x 54 (Mini).
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using threads from Silk 'N Colors, The Gentle Art and or DMC. There are thread conversions for DMC threads. Stitch count is 72 x 108. Finished size is 3.6 in wide X 5.4 in high.
This adorable vintage sampler reproduction is from Ann Lambeth, age 10, in 1798.
The model is stitched on 38 count Legacy Linen Himalayan Fog 1 over 2 with
Silk N Colors from The Thread Gatherer. It is framed with a premade 5" by 7" frame. Stitch count is 72 x 108 and the finished size is 3.79" x 5.68".
This antique sampler is inspired by a french designer with Christian imagery.
The model was stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki linen from Zweigart, with 1 ply of Weeks Dye Works Hand Dyed Cottons. Stitch count is 260 x 171 with a finished size of 14.44" x 9.5".
Stitched on 36 ct Sanguine from Weeks Dye Works with one ply of sampler threads from the Gentle Art. Stitch count is 189 x 273 and the finished size is 10.5" x 15.17".
This reproduction sampler by Mille Fleur is filled with beautiful floral motifs! Stitched on 28 count Cream Belfast linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 191W x 197H. Finished size is 13.6 x 14.1 for 28 count fabric.
"The leaves is green, the rose is red, here is my name when I am dead. Look on this and may you see, what care my parents took of me. Mary Knowles, her work 1824." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 257W x 237H. Finished size: 14 1/2" x 13".
"My Dear Mother 1820" Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 80W x 96H. Finished size: 4" x 4 3/4"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen with DMC, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 212H. Finished Size: 17 3/4" x 12 1/4".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 257W x 237H. Finished size: 14 3/4" x 13 1/2".
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".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 306W x 383H. Finished size: 15 1/4" x 19 1/4".
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