What makes this early Victorian English sampler so intriguing are the wonderfully naive figures of Adam, Eve and St. Michael flanking the Tree of Life. St. Michael's sword is drawn to slay the serpent, but he hardly looks formidable with his large feet and doughy body. Playskool-like Adam and Eve... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. "linen" colored linen with Weeks Dye Works Pea Coat or DMC 336. Stitch Count: 290x277. If stitched on 30 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 19.5" x 18.5" and will required 10 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 6 DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct.... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"
A reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Lambswool using DMC floss. Sampler Stitch Count: 151H x 70W. Finished Size: 9 5/8" x 4 3/8". Summer Foursome Stitch Count: 74H x 72W. Finished Size: 4 5/8" x 4 1/2" Individual Ornaments Stitch Count: 30H x 34W. Finished Size: 1 7/8" x 2 1/8"
"Love Spoken Here." Stitched on 35 Count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand Needlepoint Silk. DMC alternative: 612, 646, 869, 3032. Stitch Count: 127W x 126H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 219W x 264H. Some portions of the design are stitched over one thread - design not suitable for Aida.
"Jesus, My God to thee I fly. Thou art a refuge ever nigh when heart shall fail. When life is past, thou wilt receive my soul at last." Model stitched 28 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue with DMC floss. Also required, but not listed above, DMC 3880 (can be found in the DMC 2013 New Colors Floss Pack). Specialty Stitches: One over One, Satin. Stitch Count: 172W x 281H. Design Size: 13" x 21"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss (or all DMC 646, 310, 610, 632, 3781). Stitch Count: 149W x 138H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 115W x 181H
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.
"When lilacs fast in the dooryard bloom'd and the great star early dropp'd in the western sky, lilacs and star and bird twined, with the chase of my soul there is the fragrant pines"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Platinum Newcastle Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Creek Bed Brown from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count for Mat - 201W x 176H, Pinkeep - 48W x 50H. Finishing instructions included.
"Teach me to feel another's wo. To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show. That mercy show to me. This day be bread and peace my lot All else beneath the sun, Thou know'st if best bestow'd or not And let they will be done."
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger. Stitch count is 322W x 284H. Design size is 17.89" x 15.78"
"Ohappy they who know the Lord With whom he deigns to dwell He feeds and cheers them by his word His arm supports them well HIs presence sweetens all our care And makes our burdens light A word from him dispels our fears and gilds the gloom of night"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Doubloon using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 3371, 3023, 433, 3011, 371, 3830, 3777, 407, 3828). Stitch count for Mat: 166 x 119, for Needlebook: 54 x 52, for Fob: 22 x 22.
"Lead me to heaven the seat of bliss where pleasure in perfection is" Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Parchment linen using Au Ver A Soie 100.3. We have also provided Soie d'Alger and DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 191W x 183H. Design Size: 10.61" 10.17"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets, Stem Stitch & Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 242W x 341H. Design Size: 13.44" x 18.94"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Heartland using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss are listed with the exception of Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold. Stitch Count: 165W x 135H. Design Size: 9 1/8" x 7 1/2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Barn Owl Beige by Silkweavers or 40 Ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count for this design by itself is 67x71. Associated threads are those used just in this design.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Pearled Barley using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Gloriana Silk. Specialty Stitches Used: Satin Stitch, Eyelet Stitch, Tent Stitch, and Smyrna Cross. Stitch Count: 123W x 165H. Design Size: 6.6" x 9"
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord ever. Charlotte Frost's work aged 11 years 1846". Model stitched over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Corn Tassle linen with Needlepoint Inc silk (or DMC 223, 3012, 3011, 347, 598, 3371, 950,... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Sheep's Straw linen by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 151H. Finished size: 9.77" x 8.38".
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Heartland using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or all DMC. Stitch Count: 170W x 157H. Design Size: 9 3/8" x 8 3/4"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. 18th Century Stone from R&R Reproductions using Needlepoint Inc. Silk. Stitch Count: 141H x 115W. Design Size: 7" x 6"
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 (or all DMC 647, 898, 3864, 739, 435, 830, 898, 838, 935, 221, 3363, 680). Stitch Count: 284W x 360H. Finished size: 14 1/4" x 18".
All stitched on 30 ct Putty from Weeks Dye Works and all using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads.
Stitch counts and finished sizes:
- My Dear - 94w x 90h (6.27" x 6")
- Tiny Basket Pinkeep - 30w x 34h (2" x 2.27")
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Part 2 in the Loose Feathers Abecedarian Series. Model stitched on 30 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 90W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 8"
Part Seven of the Abecedarian Series. Model stitched on 30 ct. American Chestnut linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 90W x 144H. Finished Size: 6" x 10"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Needlepoint Inc Silks, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Dinky Dyes Silk, Caron Waterlilies, Gloriana Silk, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Stitch Count: 344H x 344W. Design Size: 22" x 22"
"Our life is never at a stand, Tis like a fading flower. Death, which is always near at hand, comes nearer every hour. And those who are now young and gay, like roses in their bloom, will very soon be old and grey, and wither in the tomb. Then let us all prepare to die, since death is near and... Read more
This is a reproduction of an antique European sampler, circa 1790. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 326W x 186H. Finished size: 16 1/4" x 9 1/4".
Model stitched over two threads on 40 count Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC Light Effects threads.