A spot sampler characteristic of 18th century Dutch embroidery that combine small motifs with a collection of alphabets that range in style from plain to ornate. This historically correct design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Fall 1992, Vol. I, No. 3 and has long been unavailable. This classic... Read more
Part 5 of the 5 part Christmas Dreams sampler. Must purchase all 5 patterns to complete the design as shown. Entire series stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Dusty Green Jobelan using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count for Series: 167W x 215H. Design Size: 12" x 15.5" Color Chart. Materials needed listed on Part 1.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Old Town Blend from R&R Reproductions or any tea/coffee-dyed linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 222 x 235. Design Size: 11" x 12"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Parchment using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 300W x 126H. Design Size: 17" x 7" Frame by Huneywwod #3462.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabric by Stephanie using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 221W x 219H. Design Size: 12 1/4" x 12 1/8"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Hogbristle linen from Fox and Rabbit. Stitched over two threads using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss, Dinky Dyes, Gloriana Silk. Stitch Count: 175x175. Design Size: 9 5/8" x 9 5/8".
Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. linen with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks. Stitch Count: 266x273. Conversions are provided for Soie d'Alger silk and DMC floss. The design is suitable for stitching on linen or Aida. Spiral bound booklet.
Mary's sampler has been reproduced on 40ct Lakeside Linen in Vintage Buttercream with Soie d'Alger floss. The stitch count is 278 x 354. Stitch on fabric of your choice.
Note: 2 QTY of Soie 100.3 thread 705 is not available.
Model stitched one over two on 37 Ct. Aesthetic White Legacy Linen using Gloriana Red Tudor Silk or Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 485W x 233H. Design Size: 27" x 13"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw/White Petit Point linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 3804). Other options are to stitch over one threads on 28 Ct. red linen with White DMC floss and over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Attic Lace linen with DMC #809. Stitch count is 97 x 110. Finished size on 32 ct is 6.06" x 6.9".
"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.
Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.
This little Quaker sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas.
Charts are included for three different sampler versions of various dimensions. Antique bobbins vary in size, so instructions guide you to match one of the... Read more
This sweet little sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas. I hope you'll change the girl's hair, eye, and skin colors to match your own. Perhaps you might also want the change to color of her dress to your favorite color.
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I fell in love with the unique border on this diminutive antique sampler the moment I saw it. I've modified the border from the antique to bring what I loved most about it - the subtle gradation of greens - into greater... Read more
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 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 Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring the phrase "How does the little busy bee improve each shining hour and and gather honey all the day from every opening flower"!
Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either DMC floss or Soie D'Alger. Stitch count is 235 x 219.
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 24.36" x 25.57" with 301.8 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 21.31" x 22.38" with 264.8 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 18.94" x 19.89" with 118.1 meters of floss. Stitch Count: 341x358.
This cross stitch pattern features large puzzle piece shapes with animals inside the borders.
Design is stitched on your choice of fabric using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC alternatives (310,3863, 3712, 3727, 210, 676, 415). Stitch count is 170 x 256.