Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Spring Sampling is the 1st of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
Honey Bee... Read more
"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.
"A soft wind blows through the Spanish moss that hangs from the live oak trees. The trees that line the long road home to distant memories of a fine old house with columns tall and porches all around. Where the sweet scent of magnolia blooms, in the spring abound. A lady fair in a flowery gown,... Read more
Antrim's Folly - A Burlington County Inspiration
Sampler No. 5 in the 13 Colonies Series
Inspired by the Mary Antrim sampler, once part of Betty Ring's collection.
Stitch Count: 257 x 355
Fabric: 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter (Lakeside Linens)
Floss: Belle Soie, NPI (requires NPI-157), or DMC
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Cross stitch pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews featuring the 8th day of Christmas with maids, cows, trees and birds.
The sampler was stitched with Needlepoint Inc Silks over 2 threads of 40 Ct. Fog linen from Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 97W x 132H. The Tree was stitched using 2... Read more
This sampler designs by Hello From Liz Mathews features trees and wild animals in the forest.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cornhusk linen by Weeks Dye Works with NPI Silk floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 369 x 346. Finished size: 18.45" x 17.3"
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "If all mankind would live in mutual love this world would much resemble that above"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Cobblestone Linen using DMC thread.
Stitch count is 259w x 259h.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler from Martha Evans with the phrase "Learn to know Christ. Thou needst no more obtain not knowing him. All knowledge else is vain"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Hemingway from Needle and Flax using AVAS 100.3 silks with DMC conversions available. Stitch count is 260 x 258.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a sampler with the phrase "Jesus lover of my soul. Let me to thy bosom fly. While the gathering waters roll. While the tempest still is nigh"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Steinbeck by Needle&Flax using Gloriana Silks thread. Stitch count is 84 x 128.
Cross stitch pattern from Mojo Stitches featuring a sampler with the phrase "Who seek to be first must rank himself last and learn with confidence to wait on the least"!
Model stitched on 36 ct. 'Toasted Mallow' using Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 111 x 221.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a beautiful sampler.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Ale linen from Picture This Plus using Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread. Stitch count is 157 x 216.
"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 Blackbird Designs featuring a collection of cartouches!
In The Pink stitched on 36 count Sanguine by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss. Stitch count 417 x 113
Thinking of thee stitched on 32 Count Heartland using Gentle Arts,... 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.
Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "When this you see remember mee and keep mee in your mind. Let the world say what it will speak of me as you find"!
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures he leadeth me beside the still waters."!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 176w x 185h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an original design based on antique samplers found in the York Museum Trust collection. The sampler features medallions, alphabets, and an assortment of flora & fauna.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure... Read more
This charming sampler was worked by Gerritje Broekhuis in 1848, who also worked a sampler in 1857 (which is also available here). The sampler features only full crosses and has no specialty stitches, and can be worked on any material (linen, aida etc).
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 169w x 213h.
"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
Stitch this patriotic sampler, designed in marking sampler style. "America" is repeated in several different alphabets in patriotic colors to honor our country with a prayer for God's grace. Fits in 8x10" standard picture frame.
Model stitched on 32 ct Latte Linen using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 112w x 146h.
Fond memories of 4th of July fireworks night are evoked in this fun patriotic banner. Finishing instructions included. Large, easy to read, black/white symbol chart.
Model stitched on 14ct lightly tea-dyed Aida using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 65w x 171h.
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
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 336, 501, 500, 581, 834, 3820, 150, 3013, 225, 746, 819, 3862, 433, 3756, 712, 433, 3042, 310, 3865). Also required, but not listed above 3712, 3390, and 3996 from Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 348x359. Design Size on 32 Ct. Fabric: 22" x 22"
"Be still my soul. The hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord. When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still my soul when change and tears are past. All safe and blessed we shall meet at last."