Pattern by Long Dog Samplers featuring an intricate floral design with the words "Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stones, kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own."
Model can be stitched on fabric of your choice using DMC floss or Gentle Arts... Read more
Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. DMC skeins converted by dividing length in meter by 8 because there are 8 meters of threads in a DMC skein. Stitch count: 277w x 357h.
Model can be stitched on any fabric. Model was stitched with Gentle Arts threads (DMC equivalents available). Stitch count: 194W x 231H. Finished size on 32 ct is 12.13 in wide X 14.44 in high.
A stunning sampler that would make a fabulous wedding gift - "Love is Patient, Love is Kind. It does not envy, it does not boast...."
The sampler can be worked in two thread colors of your choice. The stitch count is 260W x 434H and uses all full stitches so is suitable for linen, evenweave, or aida.
Featuring the octagonal motifs often seen in old Quaker Samplers, this game board has a wise saying around it's border - "All work and no play makes Jack a Dull Boy. All Play and No Work Make Jack a Mere Toy."
Worked in all cross stitch but suggestions are given for adding... Read more
This design takes its inspiration from the beautiful patchwork quilts that are a tradition in so many countries. It is charted for six colours but, just as patchworks were made from scraps of fabric left over from other projects, this design would be a wonderful way to use up threads you have... Read more
If you love California, this pattern is for you! This fun map outline features icons related to the state of California with large cities noted on the map.
Stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 126 and the finished size on 32 ct. is 6.63" x 7.88".
This detailed design features the vast diversity of Canada. From ice hockey to the cowboys to the Royal Canadian Mounties. Model stitched on 18 Ct. Beige Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 270w x 300h. Design Size: 15" x 17" ***Pattern also calls for DMC #75 which is no longer available. Need a variegated red floss. DMC #115 is a possible substitute
"Star spangled happiness and banner waves of pride." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gloriana Silks, Belle Soie by Classic Colorworks, By Jupiter charms, and buttons. Stitch Count: 92x198. Design uses a lot of specialty stitches - instructions included.
The pattern stitch count is 291 x 316 and on 36ct fabric the finished size measures approximately 16 1/8 x 17 1/2 inches (41 x 44.5 cm). The design is predominantly cross stitch over 2 but there are a few Algerian eyelets, some satin stitch, a small amount of backstitch and a few stitches over 3... Read more
Model stitched over two threads on 28 ct Lt. Mocha Cashel Linen or
28 ct Antique Tan Linen using DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid with DMC pearl cotton #8. Stitch Count: 164W x 71H. Design Size: 11.75" x 5" Embellishments Included.
Marie Duclos was thirteen years old when the spring of 1895 gently settled over her village. The hedges, still shy, were dotted with buds, and the first scents of flowers drifted through the window of the room where she sat each afternoon, her embroidery hoop resting on her knees.
Design #5 in the Abecedarian series. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Korty's Special Blend linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 89x120. Design Size: 6" x 8"
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the Yuletide in Red & White Cross Stitch Booklet - a stunning collection of all the festive Nordic-inspired designs from Yasmin's Made With Love.
Stitch count: Yuletide Sampler 111 x 138. finished size 6.9" x 8.6"
Stitch count: Merry... Read more
This band sampler is worked in shades of blue and says "Beyond the snow a bluebird sings, beneath the ice lie dreams of Spring." Comes with alabaster white beads, 2mm white pearls, and a painted gold bluebird charm.
Model stitched on 28 ct. Zweigart White Cashel linen using Soie D'Alger thread with a DMC conversion listed. Stitch count is 127 x 53.
Harvest Home brings you a weathered house covered in grapevines, a basket of fruit bursting with color, and pears ripe for the picking. I imagine this house nestled on a property in the Loire Valley in France, the sun glowing on its walls.
stitched on 36 count fabric using Valdani... Read more
First introduced in 2000, Elegance has been one of our most popular Christmas samplers. It is charted for silks or DMC plus pearl cotton and 3 colors of metallic thread. There are 9 stitch diagrams. Richly embellished with pearls, seed beads and gold flower beads. Stitched on 28 CT linen, the... 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
"May death conclude my toils and tears May death destroy my sins and fears May Death through Jesus be my fiend May death be life when life shall end Lord make my faith and love sincere My judgement sound my conscience clear And when toils of life are past May I be found in peace at last."
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A RED BRICK MANSION HOUSE is at the center of this wildly engaging English sampler featuring a small
zoo/conservatory/aviary of flora and fauna as interpreted by an exceptionally talented young
woman of the early nineteenth century. The verse is common enough on nineteenth-century samplers, unlike... Read more
Note from the designer: "The flight into Egypt is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew. Soon after Mary and Jesus were visited by the Magi, who had learned that King Herod intended to kill the male infants in that region, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to flee... Read more
This delightful pair of English samplers are a low-cost stitch, as they are stitched entirely in DMC on "Vintage Country Mocha". I think they'd be wonderful to customize as birth samplers, or you could stitch the central motifs as pin-pillows.
Forget Me Not is the second in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. The design uses full cross stitch only, and is suitable for aida if you choose.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Magnolia from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana or DMC threads. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Note from the designer: "A Pennsylvania German sampler that may not be, strictly speaking, a miniature, but is nonetheless small for its type. Typical Pennsylvania German folk culture motifs - birds, trees, hearts, flowers, crowns and stars - adorn it."
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
A reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. All models stitched over two threads on 32 Ct Sage Jobelan using DMC floss. Maximum Stitch count 185x82. Finished size is 11.56 in wide X 5.13 in high.
This primitive garden scene was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 66W x 65H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Count Star Sapphire Linen Fabric using Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 72W x 72H. Shown with a button from Just Another Button Company.
Model stitched over two threads with 28 Ct. Natural Light linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Shown with a button from Just Another Button Company. Stitch count: 72 X 72. Design size: 5" x 5"
This quick and easy holiday design features a Christmas tree, alphabet and a cute holly border. Model stitched over two threads on 32 ct Natural light linen using Weeks & Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count: 39W x 100H. Design Size: 3" x 7"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 18 Ct. Dirty Linen using Caron Watercolours, DMC floss, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 199w x 186h. Finished Size: 12" x 11"
Also required but not listed are DMC Medicis Wool which are
white, 8102 red (3), 8410 navy (6), 8422 olive, 8725 yellow.
and Rainbow Gallery Threads ND1 and SB1.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Linen fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 80 X 115. Approximate Design Size: 5" X 7.2"
Cute design for your country kitchen. Features an alphabet with the word "HEN" in bold letters. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light using Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 59W x 111H. Design Size: 4" x 7"
"1 for sorrow, 2 for mirth, 3 for a wedding, 4 for a birth, 5 for silver, 6 for gold, 7 for a secret, not to be told. 8 for heaven and 9 for hell, 10 for the devil's own sel." (NOTE: the word "sel." in the last omen means "select" or "selection".)
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"
Two sheep and two blackbirds admire the willow tree outside of the majestic inn. Model stitched on 16 Ct. Betsy Ross linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 69W x 189H. Finished Size is 4.31 in wide X 11.81 in high.
"A tree is known by its fruit" This sweet sampler was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 67W x 124H. Finished Size: 4" x 7"