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.
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.
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
"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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The Sarah's Alphabet Garden Square cross stitch pattern is a square floral design surrounded by an alphabet style border. It also has 3 Celtic knot work designs included in the central section of the pattern.This pattern was inspired by a German needlework chart from the 1800s.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice) with Colour and Cotton floss.
Model stitched on 32ct Colonial Parchment fabric by Stephanie using Color and Cotton thread with DMC thread alternatives. Stitch count (per panel): 73 x 75.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Spring Sampling is the 1st of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
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Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
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"A lovely Gathering - Sampler Block, Barn Quilt Pinwheel, Flag Fob & a Pumpkin Patch Pincushion. Finished as a sewing set." Stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast with DMC threads. Stitch counts vary, a fat 1/8th of linen will be plenty.
Note from designer: The front cover is... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands On Design featuring a sampler with the phrase "I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth. But grant me kind Providence virtue & health. Then richer than kings and more happy than they my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away."
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!
Note from designer: "A reproduction miniature blanket chest I had made from an antique I found on line is available through a vendor listed in the chart. Tray lifts out for more storage beneath. Quilt serves as a floss and utensil holder. The needle book contains its own mattress style... Read more
"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.
"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
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 80H. Approximate finished size: 10" x 5". Comes with a wooden leaf button and 2 wool circles.
This sampler designs by Hello From Liz Mathews features trees and wild animals in the forest.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cornhusk linen by Weeks Dye Works with NPI Silk floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 369 x 346. Finished size: 18.45" x 17.3"
I've selected my favorite parts of an antique sampler in my collection and combined them to create this smaller adaptation. My favorite part is that thick border at the bottom!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170 wide x 104 high
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 247x215
This sampler brings together two of my favorite themes: stitching and music. It is full of motifs such as thread spools, "loudspeaker" flowers, and hoops with music notes. It reads: "I wanna rock and roll all night and cross stitch every day"
This reproduction sampler from Hands To Work features "How many children in the street half naked I behind while I am clothed from head to foot, and sheltered from the cold."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cappuccino from Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks,... Read more
This original sampler from Hands To Work features a house, flowers, and "The glow of one warm though is to me worth more than money."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Creme Brulee by R&R Reproductions with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 135W x 103H. Finished size: 6.75" x 5.15"
A symmetrical bouquet of brightly colored wildflowers will make a lovely cushion or framed piece. Stitched in four shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss on 32 count linen. Stitch count is 111 x 111.
Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more
Have you been nautical or nice this year? Either or both, I present to you the Seas & Greetings sampler. It features three ships rigged for the holidays and answers that burning question of how the narwhal came to have a wreath on her tusk. There are several spots for personalization with initials... Read more
The Home Town Holiday Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet hits all the hallmarks of a traditional cross stitch sampler-an alphabet, decorative borders and a house set in a horizontal band format. Rows of holly, straight stitches and a cheerful alphabet stitched in Christmas red top... Read more
From the French Country Collection. A beautiful Christmas stocking composed of an alphabet and Christmas motifs. A full alphabet is provided so you can replace the word Noel with a name.
Pattern is stitched on 25 ct Light Mocha Lugana using The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, or DMC floss.... Read more
This set of designs by JBW Designs features 5 different antique samplers from 5 different stitchers: Olive Rowley, Helene Schnoor, Edith Isherwood, Ada Padoan, and Monica Marshall.
Five antique samplers are included with this collection. Select a fabric and thread of your choice.
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The original sampler was stitched in 1812 in Troy, N.Y. The reproduction model was stitched on an Antique White #28 linen over one thread. The stitch count is: 80 W x 109 H and the finished size over one is: 2.8" W x 3.8" H. The following colors were used: Weeks Dye Works - Kentucky Bluegrass and Verdigris, and Hickory Sticks and Tiny Vine from Classic Colorworks.
A sweet little sampler stitched in 1908. (This antique sampler was the inspiration for the Bluebirds of Happiness sampler.) It would make a lovely companion to that piece. Stitched on #36 Edinburgh linen (Cream). It has a lovely zig zag border, graceful lettering, and it has such visual appeal as... Read more
The booklet is 8 1/2" H x 5" W and contains 10 pages, with full color pictures of each design.
There are eight baby samplers in the collection, made up of tiny motifs such as teddy bears, rocking horses, elephants, baby carriages, a stork, etc. An alphabet and number chart is... Read more