No clues have been provided by the stitcher as to her name, year of origin, or place where she stitched her sampler. The only clue as to place might be in the lettering she used itself, giving one an indication it was stitched in Ireland. "A slightly surprising source of lettering which became... 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
Now in a private collection, this sampler was stitched in Lacolle, a southern municipality in Quebec, Canada in 1846 by Emeline Hotchkiss, aged 11. Research reveals an Emeline Hotchkiss was baptized in nearby Laprairie St. Luke's Anglican Church in 1834, around the year our stitcher would have been... 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
Several girls named Sarah Welch appear in the historical records born in the year1756, in Devon and Berkshire, England, and so without more information it is hard to say which Sarah stitched this sampler at the age of eight in 1764. History does chronicle what was happening in England at that time:... Read more
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.
Eugenie Eudocxie Duval 1860 is not new, but I stitched it again over the Christmas holidays. Now the pattern is proposed with this new picture because the original was really very damaged. Stitch count is 368 x 265.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a campfire with the phrase "Crisp cool air, moonlit night, warm bonfire, stars so bright, dancing flames, ancient lore, embers glowing, make a smore"!
Stitched on 'Hamlet' 18ct Aida by Under the Sea Fabrics, with DMC threads. Stitch count: 73 x 189.
Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.
Sampler design from Teresa Kogut featuring the phrase "Remembrance is the sweetest flower of all this world's perfuming. Memory guards it sun and shower. Love keeps it blooming"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch Count 173 x 193.
Europe Sampler inspired by European Old School Samplers. You may see the glimpse of the typical motives of Dutch, English and German old samplers. Purple is the color of the Royal dynasties of Europe.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum using DMC threads. Stitch count is 279 x 279.
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
A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"
"We stitch for relaxation, we stitch for fun, we stitch together or sometimes alone...we should always enjoy the stitch. "
Stitched on 32 count Angel Wing Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie, with DMC threads. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Witch Face Green, and a Trinket Box from 141 Design Company. Stitch count 103 x 55 and 47 x 36
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring a Christmas sampler with trees and three accompany patterns with gnomes and candles!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Yuletide by Fabric by Stephanie with Gloriana silks, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie with Soie D'Alger... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a fun sampler with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and Cottage Garden Threads (Jacaranda, bird bath) with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 112 x 115.
Note from designer: I am happy to introduce the second in my prayer flag series, Hopeful Heart. This is stitched using Cottage Garden Threads. These threads paired perfectly with Fabric Flair's Vintage Ephemera Damask fabric to create a layered look to the design. A DMC conversion is also provided.
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I so loved the verse on the original Good Intentions design, I wanted to use it again! And I wanted it to be entirely different, and this one is! Ive designed two versions of the same design. One is a sampler stitched on 40-Count Seaweed linen from Fox and Rabbit, and the other is a pin drum... Read more
"In God We Trust."
"Stars on a field day of blue. One for each Colony. Bars of red for the blood of Sacrifice on a ground of white for love and peace."
"Across the Sea we came for Liberty."
"Do mystly, Love Mercy. Walk Humbly with your God. This is enough.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with the phrase "Be ye therefore ready alfo for the son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Hemingway from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 136 x 156.
This 10 page booklet includes a lovely small Welcome sampler, several "BE
CREATIVE!" ideas, a extra small alphabet and numbers if you want to add your initials and the year. "Whoever makes a garden has oh so many friends! The story of moments the dew when daylight ends."
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Colonial Green by Xjudesigns using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 223 x 280.
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. Whatsoever a woman seweth that may she also rip"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Antique White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 141w x 194h.
Cross stitch pattern from Works By ABC featuring a beautiful sampler! "Surely he hath borne our grief and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted."
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Creek Bed Brown from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss. Stitch count is 213 x 259.
"This design is a combination of cross stitch and many specialty stitches, with stitch diagrams and instructions provided for all stitches."
Model stitched on 32 count Bisque from Lakeside Linens, using Soie d'Alger silks. Dinky Dyes and DMC conversions are also provided. Stitch count is 144w x 288h.
Agnes Platt's Strawberry Sampler, a Loose Feathers Spring 2013 book from Blackbird Designs!
The patterns are stitched on 30 ct Vintage Gray by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts floss. Strawberry Sampler stitch count is 279 x 197. Summer Berry Pincushion stitch count is 56 x 64. Bee Skep... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler completed by 10 year old Hannah Smith in 1838 with the phrase "Defer not till to morrow to be wise. To morrows sun to thee may never rise. Be humble learn thy self to scan. Know pride was never made for man."