"It is a dear thing, Friendship. A sweet balm, a fast elusive bird of calm that flutters o'er life's tumultuous ocean." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 146H.
Model is stitched on 32ct Light Mocha Belfast Linen using Gloriana threads, Silk n' Colors, Soie D'Alger, Classic Colorworks silk, and NPI. The stitch count is 162w x 228h.
Model stitched one over two on 45 Ct. Grandma's Slip from JuDesign or 46 Ct. Grey from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 135W x 86H. Design Size: 5 3/4" x 3 5/8"
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 45W x 125H. Design Size: 2 3/4" x 7 3/4". Frame from Family Tree Frame Company 4" x 9" June in Fleamarket Icing.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads.
Also required, but not listed above Terra Cotta Flower Head Button #SB013 from Stoney Creek. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Havana using Needlepoint Inc. Silks and Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 246W x 318H. Design Size: 12 1/4" x 15 7/8".
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 45W x 125H. Design Size: 2 3/4" x 7 3/4". Frame from Family Tree Frame Company 4" x 9" June in Fleamarket Icing.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartland linen over 2 threads with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 211W x 157H. Finished size: 13" x 10".
Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. Velum linen by Foxglove and Lace Linens with Au Ver a Soie, Soie 100.3. Stitch Count: 87 x 257. Finished size over 2 on 56 Ct. linen is 3.11" x 9.18".
"Plying our needle on linen with thread, our work with live on long after we're dead. Our gentle art gives us such pleasure. The stitchers before us we truly do treasure, for we are the sampler makers."
Model stitched on 36ct. Mocha linen from Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 167 x 106.
Note: The DMC conversion for Weeks Dye Works Occar is not listed.
The sampler model is stitched on 45 ct. Jersey Cream Legacy linen using Au ver a Soie 100/3 silk #SMS-241. Stitch count is 129 x 124. Oranments are shown on 32 count Cream Belfast linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss. Stitch counts vary. Finished with Lasy Dot Creates Modtherlode rayon ribbon.
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring ice skaters on a frozen pond, a horse drawn carriage, and other festive imagery accompanied by the following adaptation of "The Garden Year"!
Winter brings the snow
Makes our feet and fingers glow
Model stitched on 16 ct. Aida White Chocolate using DMC thread. Stitch count 120w x 180h.
This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more
This design by Little House Needleworks features an alphabet sampler and the some biblical texts. In the center is two houses all surrounded by flora and fauna.
Model stitched on 36ct Straw Weeks Dye Works Linen using Classic Colorworks thread.
Stitch count: 306w x 347h.
Model Stitched on 36 count Veldt by Picture this Plus using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch count is 234W x 189H
This Charming design from With Thy Needle and Thread features Regina Haible Sampler and Birds In The Bouch. It is stitched with a lovely earth-toned Color Palette.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Antique Lace using DMC thread. Stitch count is 213 x 220.
Cross stitch pattern from Atelier Soed Idee featuring a number of small embroidery projects ("Smalls"), inspired by the Randjes and embroidered them all in her favorite color red . Such as a pindrum, biscornu, mattress cushion, needle roller, etc. Finished with a beautiful French General... Read more
A timeless reference for needleworkers, The Red Book of Sampler Stitches is an indispensable guide to classic and decorative embroidery stitches used in traditional samplers. This beautifully organized book offers:
Clear diagrams and instructions - each stitch is illustrated for easy learning,... Read more