Inspiration for this design is from From Shakespeare's incredible play, MACBETH. Act III, Scene 2: "Light thickens, and the crow/ Makes wing to th' rooky wood."
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 ct Cream linen using Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 172 x 190.
"Stitch by stitch row by row I'm gonna make my sampler grow. All it takes is a needle 'n' threads, Stitch it up in purple 'n' red." Tempting Tangles filled their sampler with all the goodies they love to use when creating their needlework, especially cross stitch. Have fun!!
Model stitched on 32 ct Antique White linen using DMC or Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 190 x 164.
Elsie Glennie Watt is a reproduction of a colorful late 19th century genealogy sampler stitched on Zweigart 40 ct Mushroom/Light Mocha. I love the rainbow of colors that Elsie used in stitching her sampler that is perfect for a springtime stitch! And the border - whether roses or strawberries, what... Read more
"Happy would it be for me, if in the rising bloom of youth, I did devote my life to thee, O thou the God of love and truth."
Jane Freebairn is another colorful Scottish sampler from approximately the same time period. Neither of the girls dated their samplers, but we can tell from... Read more
"Amour Bonds Cupid Darling Embrace Faith Gift Honey Infatuation Joy Kiss Love Marry Nurture Osculation Passion Queen Romance Sweet Token Us Valentine Warmth Exquisite Yearning Zest." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 157H. Design Size: 10" x 10" Color chart.
I have always loved spring in the South. But there is something special about a Pink Dogwood in spring with its gorgeous blush of pink and green as it begins leafing out. My inspiration for this original sampler was a stately, southern home between twin pink dogwoods. What better way to picture... Read more
Mary's Drum is a pin drum pattern using key elements of our Mary Gypson 1828 sampler. The stitch count for this drum measures 253 x 75 stitches and includes a small amount of satin stitch, 3 Algerian eyelets, some back stitch and stitches over 3 threads. Instructions for all specialty stitches are... Read more
Matilda Isabella Creasy 1852 is a reproduction of a stunning original sampler in our collection from Suffolk, in the East of England. It contains the Christmas carol Once in Royal David's City' as the verse, beautiful flower motifs, a swan, a cow, a squirrel, birds, crowns, flags and all manner of... Read more
Thirza Hudson 1825 is a reproduction of a gorgeous original sampler in our collection from Colne, Lancashire in the North West of England.
The patterns stitch count is 95 x 134 stitches and our model is stitched using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads on 36ct linen. We have used Weeks... Read more
Florence May Piggin 1889 is a reproduction of an original red thread sampler in our collection from Braintree, Essex in the South East of England.
The pattern for Florence's sampler stitch count is 224 x 76 stitches and our model is stitched using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads on... Read more
Sarah Watson 1859 is a reproduction of a mid 19th century cross stitch sampler from the private collection of Whilst Iris Naps Designs, originally stitched in the year Charles Darwin first published his 'On the Origin of Species'.
The stitch count is 170 x 93 and our model is... Read more
Autumn Days is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish.
The stitch count for the design is 204 x 86, and on 40ct the finished size is approximately 10 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches (26cm x 11cm). The pattern is predominantly full... Read more
All is Bright is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish. The pattern comes in 2 design sizes and the alternative "smaller" version may suit a number of other finishing options.
The stitch count for the design used on the... Read more
Hannah Cummins stitched her sampler in Stockton, England in 1828 when she was 9 years old. A photo of the antique sampler is included in the package. "My thoughts before they are my own are to my God distinctly known. He knows the words I mean to speak ere from opning lips they break.
Ada Mary Hornsey of Wellingborough, England stitched her sampler at age 10. "My father, my mother I know I cannot your kindness repay, but I hope that, as older I grow, I shall learn your commands to obey."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 184W x 238H. Finished Size: 9 1/8" x 12".
All that is known of the sampler are the stitcher's initial - ES. The sampler appears to be English and from around the mid 19th Century.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (DMC conversions are provided). Stitch Count: 114W x 164H. Finished Size: 5 5/8" x 8 1/8"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with Soie d'Alger silks and silk chenille. Stitch Count: 204W x 278H. Finished size: 12 3/4" x 17 3/8" Stitches used: cross stitch, satin stitch, queen stitch, double running stitch, outline stitch, chain stitch, and stitching over one. Stitch diagrams are included.
"Tell me ye knowing and discerning few where I may find a friend both firm and true, who dares stand by me in deep distress and then his love and friendship most express."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Inc silks.... Read more
The model was stitched over one thread on 32 Ct. Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens with The Gentle Art Sampler threads. DMC conversions are provided. Stitch Count: 131W x 204H. Finished size: 8.18" x 12.75"
"Count the day lost whose low descending sun views from thy hand no worthy act done."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Black linen with silks from Gloriana and The Thread Gatherer. Stitch Count: 251W x 111H. Finished size: 15.6" x 7".
Package contains patterns for both a multicolor and one color version of the design. The models were stitched on 32 Ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with DMC, Gentle Arts and Olde Willow Stitchery threads (not listed). Stitch Count: 222W x 139H. Finished size: 13.8" x 8.6".
This sampler is an accurate reproduction of an American Quaker sampler from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A small image of the antique and a brief family genealogy are included in the package of this sweet sampler.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works using Needlepoint Inc. thread with DMC substitutions listed. Stitch count is 143 x 132.
This small design is inspired by Rebecca's Price sampler which is available separately. The project can be framed, made into a pillow, or attached to a bobbin/spool. Three slightly different designs are included to fit a variety of bobbin sizes as well as detailed assembly instructions.
This sampler is a cute, simple representation of one of my favorite Christmas hymns. With adorable Christmas motifs like the deer, advent wreath, variegated threads and Mill hill treasures, this pattern is the perfect holiday sampler! "The holly and the ivy when they are both full grown of all... Read more
Alphabet Medley is stitched as one grand piece with 12 blocks, each featuring alphabet letters surrounded by intricate motifs and symbols.
However, that's not all. As a special bonus, you will also receive a 12-page booklet, with each block charted separately and given its own unique border.... Read more