Note from the designer: "Our own original design created in collaboration with Terry Meinke, draws upon the needlework traditions of two centuries, in both England and America. The idyllic landscape and more naturalistic figures (as opposed to the blocky shapes of later figures on American... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a rabbit collecting eggs that are hanging from a tree!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 177 x 177. Finished size: 8 7/8" x 8 7/8"
"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"
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives. Stitch count is 202w x 252h! Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Zweigart Brittney Lugana with DMC floss. Finished Size is 14.43 in wide X 18 in high.
A banner from Needlework Press featuring alphabets! Model was stitched on 40 count Paperbark hand dyed linen from Fox & Rabbit and stitched with silks from Soie 100/3. DMC conversion is included in the chart. Stitch count is 436 x 40.
Antique reproduction sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Note from the designer:
I have been looking for a "Home Sweet Home" sampler to stitch since the beginning of my needlework journey with samplers. Whilst I like the "motto" needleworks so popular with the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a highly successful Quaker-style pattern featuring a series of original medallions and a scattered set of letters and numbers.
Stitched on 32ct linen it would measure approximately 23.7" by 19" (60 by 48cm). The sampler... Read more
This cross stitch pattern is worked in one color and features a lacy border, two swans at the top and a vase with flowers in the center.
Chart recommends 36ct Ancient Blue Linen using Au Ver a Soie Soie de Paris, or Soie d'Alger thread (listed). DMC alternative is B5200. Stitch count: 257 x 349.
Note from the designer - "Reproduction of a French sampler dated 1888.
Claudia was 8 years old when she embroidered her sampler. A very elegant monochrome sampler."
Model stitched on 40ct Linen using Soie d'Alger thread.
Stitch Count: 259 x 260.
"Adorn your heart, adorn your mind with knowledge of the sweetest king." Models stitched on 36 Ct. Hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colors floss. Stitch counts: Sampler - 220W x 167H, Pincushion - 61W x 69H.
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this vintage look, all in red sampler with lots of reindeer and Christmas trees, to wish everyone a Happy Christmas.
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Tea-Dyed aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 203w x 61h.
Note from the designer - "This is a beautifully balanced, intensely stitched transitional sampler. Worked originally in brightly colored silk threads on a fine tammy (wool) ground, it features a repeating, four-sided carnation border, surrounding five horizontal bands interspersed by lines of... Read more
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 28 Ct. Taboo Lugana from Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 138W x 318H. Finished size: 9 3/4" x 22 5/8".
Model stitched on 28 Ct. HPI daybreak Lugana by Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch Count: 138W x 318H. Finished size: 9 3/4" x 22 5/8".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 197H. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 14". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
A selection of specialty stitches will add variety and interest to this sampler in counted cross-stitch. Stitched on sea foam green Aida cloth, this design will pop out at you when you stitch it.
Stitch count 198w X 140h. Finished size on 14-ct fabric 14-1/8" X 10"
. Model stitched on 14 Count Beige Aida Fabric.
"O my soul, what canst thou do, with eternity in view? Flee to Jesus, flee away not to-morrow, come to-day, come this moment, for to thee, next may be eternity."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter linen using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch Count: 320W x 378H. Design Size: 16" x 18.90".
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. 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 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".
Includes instructions and information to finish the pattern in two different ways - as a sampler or tree. The Christmas Tree model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Kudzu linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Finished size: 5 3/8" x 7 1/4". The Sampler model was stitched over 2... Read more
Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works, using Au Ver A Soie - Soie 100.3 threads. Stitch count 215 x 203. Finished size is 9.35 in wide X 8.83 in high.
Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger and DMC alternatives given.