This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more
I fell in love with the unique border on this diminutive antique sampler the moment I saw it. I've modified the border from the antique to bring what I loved most about it - the subtle gradation of greens - into greater... Read more
An assortment of patterns based on the work of Julia Reade. Recreate her designs with this compilation of models! Both stitched on 40 count Mayflower Mocha from R&R Reproductions. Chart suggests Vintage Country Mocha from Zweigart as a substitute. Both use Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Classic... Read more
A banner from Needlework Press featuring alphabets! Model was stitched on 40 count Paperbark hand dyed linen from Fox & Rabbit and stitched with silks from Soie 100/3. DMC conversion is included in the chart. Stitch count is 436 x 40.
A collection of 3 designs sharing a similar schoolgirl theme. Alice Garner was stitched on 40 ct. Grey, Clara Beacher was stitched on 40 ct. Legacy or any cream linen, and Edith Greyson was stitched on 40 ct. Aztec Red.
Stitch counts:
Alice Garner: 109 x 70
Clara Beacher: 80 x 80
Edith Greyson: 117 x 61.
Stitch count: 92w x 76h
Model stitched on 32 ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works using Sulky Petites Threads.
Just Another Button Company: school pencil button & small slate
Model stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 234 x 314. Finished size is approx. 11.7 in wide X 15.7 in high on 40 ct.
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.
Cross stitch pattern is by Cotton Pixels featuring an array of cute house designs.
The model was stitched on 32 count Copper Kettle Belfast Linen using Au Ver A Soie d'Alger, The Gentle Art Sampler, Week Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count for the sampler is 217 x... Read more
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
The model was stitched using Foxtail Millett by Legacy Linen which is available in 45ct. The comparable colours in Legacy's Linen's range are Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC.
Cross stitch pattern from Atelier Soed Idee featuring a number of small embroidery projects ("Smalls"), inspired by the Randjes and embroidered them all in her favorite color red . Such as a pindrum, biscornu, mattress cushion, needle roller, etc. Finished with a beautiful French General... 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.
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler with the phrase "The loss of a father is much but the loss of a mother is more but he loss of Christ is such a loss as no one can restore".
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Cornsilk from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 170 x 202.
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a sampler with the phrase "When house and land is gone and spent, learning is most excellent"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 131 x 185.