We are delighted to present to you a stunning sampler that was completed by Maria Wales Newson in the year 1838 when she was 13 years old. There is much to delight your eye and needle in this Bobby Dazzler.
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 295 x 413. Finished size is 22.39 x 28.94 inches for 36 count.
Note from the designer - "This design was inspired by an early eighteenth century English picture executed in tent stitch." The designs features a lion, a leopard and a parrot surrounded by bright flowers.
The design is stitched over one thread on 35 Ct. linen. It uses cross stitch,... Read more
Note from the designer - "This picture was originally designed to be used as a cushion or footstool cover, or perhaps as a decorative vignette inserted into the top of a wooden box for storing precious objects. Executed entirely in cross stitch, its most prominent characters are a large squirrel... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Flagstone from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Gloriana Silk. Specialty Stitches Used: Smyrna Cross and Tent Stitch. Stitch Count: 145W x 179H. Design Size: 8" x 10"
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 36 Ct. Light Examplar with DMC floss (conversions provided for AVAS silk). Stitch Count: 281W x 380H. Finished size: 15.61" x 21.11".
This is the second portion of a 3 part sampler. This model stitched on 30 Ct. Irish Creme by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count 222 x 137. Pamphlet has 3 more patterns as well.
To stitch as a seasonal series, 2 Skeins of floss are required.
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "March brings breezes loud and shrill to stir the dancing Daffodil." Stitch Count: 90x145. "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Stitch Count: 90x73. Both models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss. Finished sizes are 5.63 in wide X 9.06 in high and 5.63 in wide X 4.56 in high.
The most colorful time of the year! Look forward to harvest and Halloween; school and Thanksgiving; bright foliage and fruit. Colorful themed ribbons and leaves tie together many fall motifs, stirring memories of special autumn days. Design stitched on 14 Count Country French Cafe Mocha Aida. Stitch Count 168w x 224h, finished Size 14 ct: 12.5" x 16.5". Design by Sandy Orton.
Spring is Here! Spring showers, seed packs, four leaf clovers and more. Our design is full of colorful renditions that will remind you of spring. Stitch Count 168w x 224h, finished Size 14 ct: 12" x 16". Stitch count 168w x 224h, Finished size 14 ct:12" x 16". Design stitched on 14 Count Chamois Aida. Design by Sandy Orton.
Number 3 in the Christmas Sampler series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Straw linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 127W x 183H. Design Size: 8" x 11"
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Amber/Toasted Almond Cashel linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 158x166. Finished size is 5" wide by 11 1/2" tall.
Loose Feathers Series- "For the Birds #6". Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Ale linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91x91. Design Size: 6" x 6"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 156H. Uses specialty stitches - Algerian Eyelet -Oblong Stitch and the Satin Stitch.
Model stitched on 40 ct Autumn Gold from Lakeside linen using Gloriana's, Dinky Dyes and Classic Colorworks silks. Shown on an Ackfeld Manufacturing hanger. Stitch Count: 292W x 388H and the finished size is 14.6" x 19.4".
"Give Thanks and look forward to A New Day.". "Everyday God invites us to reflect on the past with it's experiences of joys & sorrows and through God's Mercy & Grace, Give Thanks and look forward to A New Day."
Models stitched on 32 Ct. Beige linen with Gentle Art Sampler... Read more
"Keep me as the apple of thine eye, hide me under the shadow or your wings." Stitched on either 16 count or 32 count fabric with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 247W X 247H. Finished size is 15.44 in wide X 15.44 in high.
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"
This Christian sampler features the verse 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, "Praise be o the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. Who comforts us in all our afflictions, so that we may be able to comfort those in any affliction with the comfort with which... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique sampler design with flowers.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 154 x 266. Finished size stitched on 28 ct is 11" x 19".
Ann Jefferson stitched her sampler at the age of 10. A sweet marking sampler with alphabets and sweet strawberries and pots of flowers in bold colors. The stitch count is 129 wide by 137 high and is stitched mostly in cross stitch with one band of 16-leg eyelets. This sampler can be stitched on linen or aida. Finished size on 32 Ct is 8.06" x 8.56".
This sampler design features a red brick house, and orchard, and several ducks.
Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC, Weeks, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art threads. Stitch Count: 205W x 196H. Finished size is 13 x 12.25 for 32 count fabric.
A cross stitch pattern by Fig Tree Quilts that was inspired by their Twas The Night Before Christmas sampler quilt. Stitched with DMC floss with Cosmo conversions.
Stitched on 16 count Antique White using DMC and Weeks Dye Works, or Cosmo threads. Stitch count is 109 x 133 and the finished sizes are 7 3/8" x 9 1/2" for 14 ct. and 6 3/4" x 8 3/8" for 16 ct.
The final sampler in the Americana series is also the largest...Americana White. If you enjoyed Americana Red and Americana Blue, this one is for you! There are sewing and quilting motifs as well as lots of baskets and a church.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 281 x 217. Finished size is 15.61" x 12.06".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely sampler with bees!
Honey Bee Sampler is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads with the following floss: Creme Brulee by Roxy Floss Co. (8 yard skeins) - requires 3 skeins. Stitch count is 179w x 187h. Finished size is 9.94 in wide X 10.39 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a lovely sampler!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Up In The Attic using Weeks Dye Works floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch count for Sampler is 217 x 219. Finished size is 10.85" x 10.95". Stitch count for Pinwheel is 54 x 55. Finished size is 2.7" x 2.75".
This darling design evokes the charm and warmth of a cozy winter sweater The mottled linen background embraces a tiny forest of evergreens, stylized flowers and a mixed-border pattern for a vintage wintry feeling. A humble prim house is nestled below the bare branches of a stately hardwood tree,... Read more
Agnes Binnie was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on March 22, 1808, to Robert Binnie and Mary Addie. She married James Barclay on March 16, 1832, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. The couple had at least six sons and three daughters. Around 1870 they emigrated to Scotland Township in McDonough, Illinois.... Read more
Why is this sampler called Love at First Sight? Well, if you look under the big old chintz tree down at the bottom you will see two young creatures gazing into each other's eyes. Long Dog fell in love with them on a recent visit to the abandoned sampler motif shelter in Little Snoring and we... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler!
Model stitched over two threads on 30 count linen using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count 127w x 131h.
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 3 projects.
Stitch Counts and finished sizes:
- Thy Love More Strong - 141w x 178h (7.83" x 9.89")
- On the Alder Bough - 61w x 61h (3.39" x 3.39")
- The Strawberry Jar - 59w x 53h (3.28" x 2.94")
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Note from designer: & Stripes is a collaboration with Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers. This chart includes the ampersand AND my Stripes chart. We each designed half of the ampersand.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by blueberries!
Model was stitched on 40 count Oaken by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC conversions have been provided. Stitch count is 133w x 96h.
The Red Bunny Sampler is design using silk thread, and I am absolutely in love. The variegation in this Tulip colour by Classic Colorworks Belle Soie is gorgeous. I have always had a love for red samplers, and for all the love I received for the Little Red Schoolhouse Sampler 1862, I decided
to... Read more