This colorful William III English needlework vignette is executed entirely in gros and petit point stitches (cross stitch over one and two threads of linen). It depicts a large gros point fruiting tree above a scene with very finely stitched petit point leaves, flowers, and two animals, the larger... Read more
The original sampler, made in England in 1848, was stitched with cross, counted satin, petit point, and eyelet stitches on an extremely fine glazed linen of approximately fifty threads per inch.
It is unusual to find such a meticulously and finely stitched sampler at this late date, when... Read more
This design was excerpted from the top of an early nineteenth-century English sampler. It features an unusual and amusing hunting scene with a solo hunter on horseback pursuing a single hapless stag with a pack of ten spotted hounds on its trail.
The verse reads:
Give me O Lord thy early... Read more
The design that started it all! Autumn Folk was completed 1st and set the tone for this celebration of the seasons filled with color & detail.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 51 x 190. Finished size is 3.19" x 11.88".
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a sampler with a peaceful phrase. "I rest the deer within the wood, drawn by its silent call, far from the throbbing crowd of men, on nature's breast I fall. My couch is sweet with blossoms fair, a bed of fragrant dreams, and soft from... Read more
A charming sampler featuring crows! This is a reprint of a classic design. Stitched over two threads on 30 ct Cafe Kona by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Includes one specialty stitch: the Smyrna Cross.
Stitch Count: 120w x 120h - Finished Size: 8" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it"! This is a reprint.
Modeled stitched over two threads on 30 count Espresso by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 89w x 120h. Finished size: 6" x 8".
Reproduced from a teeny-tiny, antique, petit-point picture from Prague (say that 10 times fast!), this charming scene is reminiscent of Delft tiles. The calming colorway and the gentle landscape subject were such a pleasure to stitch and to inspire some moments of rest. I hope stitching it brings... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a lovely samplers of a seaside village! Stitch count is 326w x 146h.
The stitched verse.
"Flowers, plants, and fishes, beasts, birds, flies and bees, Hills, dales, Plants, pastures, skies, seas, rivers, trees.
There's nothing near at hand or farthest sought
But the needle may be shaped and wrought."
Christmas greetings from around the world with a classic sampler feel. The monochromatic designs allow you to choose your favorite fabric/floss/trim combinations - perfect for a stash dive! If you're a world traveler, you could add one for each country you've visited! I have a few others in... Read more
Potting House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Olive Branch Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
Garden House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Wisteria Lane Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
Why is this sampler called Love at First Sight? Well, if you look under the big old chintz tree down at the bottom you will see two young creatures gazing into each other's eyes. Long Dog fell in love with them on a recent visit to the abandoned sampler motif shelter in Little Snoring and we... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Tralala featuring a lovely sampler and strawberry with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on Flax from Zweigart using Atalie and Histoires de lin threads with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts conversion. Stitch count is 157 x 106 (sampler) and 94 x 58 (berry).
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"April Showers" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count of 45W x 79H.
"Spring Wreath" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Prairie Schooler featuring crows invading a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 16ct Aida or 32ct Linen using DMC floss. Stitch counts: As the Crow Flies - 89w x 143h, Sow 4 Seeds - 81w x 81h.
Finished sizes: As the Crow Flies - 5.625" x 9", Sow 4 Seeds - 5.125" x 5.125".
Arabesque is my Art Deco-ish contribution to the world of red samplers. This design started with the alphabet and it was so fun finding and developing motifs that had the same general feel. I love the slightly asymmetrical look of the mandala on the bottom left and the fan in the upper right. But... Read more
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 3 projects.
Stitch Counts and finished sizes:
- Thy Love More Strong - 141w x 178h (7.83" x 9.89")
- On the Alder Bough - 61w x 61h (3.39" x 3.39")
- The Strawberry Jar - 59w x 53h (3.28" x 2.94")
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Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a Sampler on a plaid bag!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid Bag- Burlap and 32 ct Light Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Perl. Bag stitch count is 35 x 52 and Fob is 25 x 23. Sampler Bag Button Pack by Just Another Button... Read more
This 10-page booklet includes two extra borders, a small to finish as a needlebook cover anda lovely WELCOME. The smaller "samplers" in the piece can easily be stitched separately! It also includes several BE CREATIVE! ideas.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Grace Note Fabrics Sarah using DMC floss. Stitch count is 278 x 149.
The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 247x215
Foxglove House is house 4 of 9 of my The Houses on Wisteria Lane Series.
Foxglove House is stitched on 36 count Faun by Picture this Plus, suggested fabric listed, using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 97 x 87. Foxglove House in trimmed in Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates in the colour way Coraline and filled with fibrefill.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by pears!
Model is stitched on 40 count Milk and Honey using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic colorworks threads. DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 133 x 96.
The Sampler Needlebook design is the perfect stitching project for both new and experienced stitchers. Includes iron on transfers, detailed colored stitch guide and needlebook pattern.
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.
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