Five antique samplers are included with this collection. Select a fabric and thread of your choice.
Abingdon 1878 Stitch Count: 190W x 158H. Berta Heinen Sampler 1904 Stitch Count: 166W x 171H. The Brkits L Sampler Stitch Count: 195W x 155H. The Greek Key Sampler Stitch Count: 114W x 108H. The Star Sampler Stitch Count: 191W x 139H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 902, 355, 3752, 221, 422, 224, 3768, 369, 3830, 3778, 543, 3823, 728, 3853, 3770, 321, 502, 3011). Stitch Count: 307x240. Design Size on 32 Ct. Design size 19" x 15"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw Linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 264W x 320H. Design Size: 13 1/4" x 16"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks floss, DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 284W x 360H. Finished size: 14 1/4" x 18".
"There are good ship ships and wood ships & ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be." Model stitched over 2 threads of 32 Ct. Friendship Greene linen from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Romy's Creations floss. Stitch count: 144W x 104H. Design... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 300W x 205H. Finished Size is 18.75 in wide X 12.81 in high.
"O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
Part 1 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 100W x 104H. If stitching the entire series, the stitch count is 472W x 104H. Finished size for just this pattern is 5" x 5.2".
Pattern by Jardin Prive featuring an antique inspired sampler design that is part 3 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 192W x 104H... Read more
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design for the Serial Bowl collection with the words, "The Daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry".
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss.
Pattern by Pineberry Lane features an antique sampler reproduction and pinkeep pattern from a young girl named Sarah Platt originally stitched in 1811.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 102 x 151 and the finished size is 5.67" x 8.39".
"A house isn't a home without the ineffable contentment of a cat with her tail folded about her feet."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Abecedarian with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 173x134. Finished Size: 12" x 9"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Tin Roof linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Pinkeep: 71W x 71H. Design Size: 4" x 4". Pin Disk: 48W x 32H, 3" x 2". Scissor Fob: 15W x 14H, 1" x 1". Needle Book Front: 35W x 49H and Back: 35W x 49H, 3" x 4". Finishing instructions included.
"See the kind shepherd Jesus stands and calls his sheep by name gathers the feeble in his arms and feeds each tender lamb. Sarah Stewart Hardman Work Age 7 1824"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar using Classic Colorworks. Also can be stitched with Tudor Silk. Stitch... Read more
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using Soie d'Alger. Specialty stitches used are satin stitch, four sided stitch and 2 different variations of a rice stitch. Stitch count is 240W x 271H. Finished Size is 13.33" x 15.06" Color Chart.
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune using Soie d'Alger. Specialty stitches used are satin stitch and eyelets. Stitch count is 333W x 386H. Finished size is 16.65" x 19.3"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 199W x 191H. Design Size: 11" x 10 5/8"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Examplar with DMC floss (conversions provided for AVAS silk). Stitch Count: 281W x 380H. Finished size: 15.61" x 21.11".
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread plus a small amount of white thread. If stitched on 14/28 Ct. fabric, the design size is 23.36" x 24.36" and you will need 311.4 meters of 6 ply floss. If stitched on 16/32 Ct. fabric, the design size is 20.44" x... Read more
Hoity Toity by Long Dog Samplers is a fun intricate design with peacocks, cardinals, and hidden letters!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with Gentle Arts floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 197 x 282 with a finished size on 32 ct. linen of 12.31" x 17.63".
The collective noun for swans is "game", a term which dates back to at lease 1554 when William Romsey of Bieton left his game to "my wyffe Elizabeth during her lyffe and at her decease, at the marking time next after, to remain Anne Bartilmew and Kunegunde Dix and the heirs of their... Read more
A Lizzie Kate mystery Halloween sampler presented in three spooky parts! This is Part 1. The entire series was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Natural Light linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 82W x 283H. Finished size: 5 1/4" x 17 1/2". An embellishment pack is available... Read more
A Lizzie Kate mystery Halloween sampler presented in three spooky parts! This is Part 2, which also contains a bonus design! The color key and instructions are included with Part 1 - Item #LK-Frightful1
Stitch Count: 82W x 283H. Finished size: 5 1/4" x 17 1/2".
A Lizzie Kate mystery Halloween sampler presented in three spooky parts! This is the 3rd and final pattern in the series.The color key and instructions are included with Part 1 - Item #LK-Frightful1.
Stitch Count: 82W x 283H. Finished size: 5 1/4" x 17 1/2".
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with DMC floss. Sampler stitch count: 153H x 70W. Winter Foursome Stitch count: 74H x 72W. Individual ornaments Stitch count: 30H x 34W. Finished size is 9.56 in wide X 4.38 in high, 4.63 in wide X 4.5 in high, and 1.88 in wide X 2.13 in high.
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Farm House Design is 75H x 75W. Sampler Size is: 5" x 5 2/3". If the entire series is stitched on one piece, the stitch count is 387W x 261H. Finished size is: 26 6/8" x 17 1/2".
Note: to achieve the variegated look of Fool's Gold use DMC 833/371.
"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"
This is an adapted reproduction of an antique English sampler, dated 1790. The sampler was embroidered by Maria Cooper in Hambledon.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Grey linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 361W x 405H. Finished size: 18" x 20 1/4".
Good friends are the perennials in the garden of life. The road to a friend's house is never long. Butterflies and flowers highlight this tender message that is written between letters of the alphabet. This chart pack comes with full color image, easy-to-read chart and a list of DMC floss color numbers. Stitch Count 149w X 188h. Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida.
The most colorful time of the year! Look forward to harvest and Halloween; school and Thanksgiving; bright foliage and fruit. Colorful themed ribbons and leaves tie together many fall motifs, stirring memories of special autumn days. Design stitched on 14 Count Country French Cafe Mocha Aida. Stitch Count 168w x 224h, finished Size 14 ct: 12.5" x 16.5". Design by Sandy Orton.
A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.
This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 163W x 83H. Approximate finished size: 10.5" x 5.25".
"Close your eyes, now make a wish." Model stitched on fabric of your with DMC floss or Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 153 x 225 and the finished size is 10.93" x 16.07" on 28 count.
"Token of Love". Model stitched on 32 count Belgian Linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 153W x 98H. Finished pillow size is approximately 10.25"W x 7.25"H. Instructions on how to make the strawberries is also included with pattern.
Celebrate your love by stitching this sweet sampler. Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 41W x 59H. Finished Size: 3" x 4"
Model stitched on 40 ct Autumn Gold from Lakeside linen using Gloriana's, Dinky Dyes and Classic Colorworks silks. Shown on an Ackfeld Manufacturing hanger. Stitch Count: 292W x 388H and the finished size is 14.6" x 19.4".
"Mary Cotton Her Work in the year 1827." Model stitched over two threads on 40 Count Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint inc Silks. Stitch Count: 213W x 195W.
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design with the words "Lord guide my heart that I may do thy will and fill my hands with such convenient skill" and "As will condece to Virtue void of shame and I will give the glory to thy name".
"If solid happiness we prize within our breast this jewel lies, and they are fools who roam the world has nothing to bestow, from our own selves our joys must flow and that dear hut our home."
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 286w x 257h.