"A soft wind blows through the Spanish moss that hangs from the live oak trees. The trees that line the long road home to distant memories of a fine old house with columns tall and porches all around. Where the sweet scent of magnolia blooms, in the spring abound. A lady fair in a flowery gown,... Read more
Antrim's Folly - A Burlington County Inspiration
Sampler No. 5 in the 13 Colonies Series
Inspired by the Mary Antrim sampler, once part of Betty Ring's collection.
Stitch Count: 257 x 355
Fabric: 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter (Lakeside Linens)
Floss: Belle Soie, NPI (requires NPI-157), or DMC
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This sampler design by Hello From Liz Mathews features flowers, trees, and "Youth and vigor soon will flee. Blooming beauty lose it's charms. All that's mortal soon will be enclosed in death's cold arms." A second chart combines a collection of the motifs from the large sampler... Read more
Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads. The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using one strand of silk over... Read more
Patriotic cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a bald eagle above two American flags and the lyric "America / God shed His grace on thee" from the song "America The Beautiful"!
Model stitched over 2 on 28 count natural evenweave fabric with The Gentle Art sampler threads. Stitch count 96w x 148h. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a bird, flowers, and bible verse "joy cometh in the morning - Psalm 30:5"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. Vintage Evenweave with Gentle Art thread (or all DMC 471, 834, 3021, 920, 590, 712, 310, 469). Stitch Count: 100w x 147h. Finished size: 7 1/8" x 10 1/2". Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring birds, flowers, and motivational quote "the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph - Thomas Paine"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. Antique White Lugana with Gentle Art thread (or all DMC 832, 834, 347, 3822, 310,... Read more
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
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 one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Luna from Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 206W x 140H. Design Size: 10 1/4" x 7".
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 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. 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".
"Let Summer set you free, feel the breeze and smell the sea".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using DMC floss. Design Size: 8.6" x 13". Stitch count: 120W x 180H
Thread pack sold separately contains all of the thread used to complete the design as shown. Model stitched on 40 ct. Old Stationary linen using Gloriana and Dinky Dye threads. Stitch count is 139 x 206.
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.
I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more
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 Florida-inspired sampler is stitched on 32-count Belfast Vintage Country Mocha linen using two strands of DMC over two threads of linen. Needlepoint Silk conversions are provided.
This design by The Scarlett House features an alphabet sampler at the top and the text "Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" above a manor at the bottom.
Model stitched on 40ct Paperbark by Fox and Rabbit using Belle Soie and Gloriana thread.
Stitch count: 168w x 259h.
This design by Annie Beez Folk Art features an alphabet and number sampler, along with hearts, flowers, and birds! At the bottom the design reads "Margaret Robertson August 14 1855"
Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works thread.
Stitch count: 137w x 139h.
A cross stitch pattern from Tellin Emblem featuring two birds, a beautiful pink flower with greenery, butterflies, and stitching supplies! Model stitched on 32 count Regency by Picture This Plus, using DMC and Weeks Dye Works Threads. Stitch count: 102W x 131H
Model stitched on 32 ct hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch count: 180w x 73h.
Finished size: 10 x 4.05.
This design by From the Heart features and alphabet and number sampler above the text "A Token of Love". The bottom has a couple standing beside a manor with a couple cats!
Model stitched on 40ct Newport Beach Linen from Needle & Flax using Gloriana thread.
Stitch count: 133w x 182h
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
Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler House featuring the alphabet and the phrase "Worked by Harriet Hazlin. Born in the state of Massachusetts August 17, 1856 by humility and the fear of God are riches honor and life"
Model stitched on 35 ct. Northern Cross linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 141 x 113.