My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
A basket sampler quilt inspired by fabrics and design from the 1830's to 1840's. The original quilt is pieced from the Sarah's Story Collection by Betsy Chutchian for Moda fabrics. Named for Sarah Hale, an author, poet and editor of Godey's Lady's Book for 40 years.
This Amanda Loverseed design features wedding motifs interspersed with the verse "A wedding is a time to celebrate. Gather friends, join family, a special place, happy memories, vows, exchange rings, give speeches, give presents, drink, dance, sing, finery, farewells. A Wedding is many things,... Read more
This kit from Bothy Threads was designed by Eleanor Teasdale and features a bee holding a "baby" banner and a rainbow.
The complete kit includes 14 Ct. white Aida, pre-sorted stranded cottons, needle, stitch diagram, instructions and an 8" inch hoop. Finished size is 7" diameter. An alphabet and number chart is included for personalization.
This Hannah Dale birth sampler features a lion, zebra, turtle, giraffe and elephant and has room for the baby's name, weight, and date of birth.
The kit includes 16 Ct. printed speckled background Aida, cotton threads, needle, alphabet and number chart, and instructions. Finished size: 11.2" x 10.4"
This Kate Garrett design features baby animals and "Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full of grace, Wednesday's child shall fear no foe, Thursday's child has far to go, Friday's child is loving and giving, Saturday's child works hard for a living and a... Read more
This birth sampler kit from Bothy Threads was designed by Kate Garrett and features "Hello Little One" spelled out in blue, yellow and purple lettering.
The complete kit includes 14 Ct. White aida, threads, needle, clear chart and instructions. Finished size: 7.5" x 10.3". Includes chart for personalization.
This four panel design by Margaret Sherry features adorable little baby hedgehogs. A banner across the bottom has room for the baby's name, date of birth and weight.
The complete kit includes 14 Ct. Antique White Aida, threads, needle, clear chart, and instructions. Also includes an alphabet and number chart to personalize your design. Finished size: 13.8" x 4.72"
Bee Hive from the Moira Blackburn Collection. Kit includes 16 Ct. Parchment Aida, thread, needle, & instructions including an alphabet and number chart for personalization. Finished size: 17.2" x 17.2"
This Moria Blackburn features a lovely Laburnum tree, swans, a floral border, room for personalization and the saying "Years fly, flowers die, new days, old ways pass by, love stays."
The kit includes 16 Ct. Parchment Aida, cotton threads, needle, chart for personalization, and instructions. Finished size: 9.6" x 11.2".
This pattern from By The Bay Needleart features a very large bird filled tree, 2 houses, flowers, sheep and an alphabet & number sampler at the bottom.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. French Lace linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 82x123. Finished size: 5.85" x 8.78".
This romantic sampler pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features the phrase "Bid me to love and I will a loving heart to thee" with a spot for the couple's names and wedding year!
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. natural linen using DMC, Gentle Arts, and NPI threads. Stitch count is 88w x 197h and finished size is 5.5" x 12.31".
Two reproduction samplers that are a collaboration between NeedleWorkPress and GigiR Designs. Note from designers: "We are happy to join together again to bring you this duo of samplers, linked together by their sweet verses. Stitch one, or both, or use them as inspiration to create your own... Read more
Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress "Jane Bowen her Sampler aged 13 1837. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."
The Model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct.... Read more
Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress - "The greatest blessing of our God, what mortals can explain. He gives the blossom and the bud and gives us timely rain."
The model was stitched over 2 threads (with some lettering over one thread) on 46 Ct. Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gloriana and AVAS silk floss. Stitch Count: 317x507. Finished size: 13.8" x 22".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring Adam and Eve in a sampler!
The antique was stitched on slightly unevenweave linen, close in color to Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 116 x 165. Finished size on 32 Ct is 7.25" x 10.3".
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."
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a sampler with the phrase "Life, He lives long that lives well and time misspent is not lived but lost"!
Model is stitched on 36 count Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 126 x 162
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "There beyond the sky, A heaven of joy and love, And holy children when they die, Go to that world above".
Stitched on 36 count Baked Clay fabric using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 146 x 195. Finished size is 8.2 x 10.83
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with the phrase "All you my friends who now expect to see a piece of marking thus perform by me cast but a smile on this my mean endeavor i'll strive to mend and be obedient ever"
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with flowers!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC or Classic Colorwork,Gloriana, and Au Ver a Soie threads. Stitch Count is 289 x 199. Finished size is 16.05 x 11.05 inches on 36 count fabric.
A soft and feminine sampler celebrating the written letter.
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 177 x 213. Finished size is 11.06" x 13.31".
What could be better than spending time in The Strawberry Patch? This is a small sampler celebrating the perfect strawberry.
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 77 x 66. Finished size is 4.81" x 4.13".
This sampler is a unique and colorful German sampler. It contains picturesque scenes typical of German samplers.
The model was stitched on Tabbycat "Cockleshell" with Weeks Dye Works floss. DMC equivalents are included. The design is stiched in cross stitch over 2. Stitch count: 259 (w) x 252 (h)
This sampler is an adaption from the Harmon Museum in Lebanon Ohio. Lydia stitched her sampler on linen with wool floss. She was 11 years old at the time.
The model was stitched Linen with Gentle Arts Wool threads. Stitch count: 125 (w) x 145 (h).
This design is exclusive for the Nashville show for 2 months. This is a quick stitch with shades of blue, green, and rust accomplished in cross stitch over 2.
Stitched on Cedar River "Maple Bar" 40 ct. with 100/3 silks. Stitch count: 149 (w) x 202 (h). Finished size is 7 1/2" x 10 1/8".