The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.
Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs of a lovely sampler book featuring 5 patterns!
A. Shields - 1824 is stitched over two on 30 count Creek Bed Brown linen by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 110w x 163h. Finished size 7 3/8" x... Read more
Kit Includes: 14 Ct. brown perforated paper/pvc, beads, floss, needles, chart and instructions. Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". Designed by Laurel Burch.
While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were... Read more
Note from the designer: A quick look at the original samplers and we can be quite certain Isabella and M. were sisters and may very well have stitched these together. Both marked them with their village of Eddleston(e) in Scotland, but most of all, they are so very similar in many ways - color,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring two rectangular Quaker medallion samplers, that can be stitched together on the same cloth, or separately. The samplers feature the words "Whoso findeth me findeth love" and "For I am thine and thou art mine".
Model stitched on two different fabrics. One is 36 Ct. Cornsilk by Weeks Dye Works and the other on 36 Ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works. Stitched using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for Left Side: 37x98. Design Size: 2" x 5". Stitch Count for Right Side: 34x97. Design Size: 2" x 5".
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a design inspired by the Salem Witch trials with the words, "Sisters of mine a tree be our shrine tho' these treach'ries we've not committed. Our brethren have judged us, their mercies begrudged us, but God holds our souls as acquitted. Gallow's Hill,... Read more
"Our roots say we're sisters. Our hearts say we're friends."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Lambswool linen with Needlepoint Silk Inc. and Dinky Dyes Silk, 5" x 8" lining fabric, mat board, and 24" of 1/2" Silk Satin Ribbon. Stitch Count: 41W x 128H. Design Size: 2" x 6".
"Sisters of the Broom" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This design was inspired by my love of antique Quaker samplers and their floral motifs ~ combined with my love for all things witchy!
Model shown stitched on 30 ct linen using one strand of floss over two threads. Stitch count is 224 x 140. Finished size is 14.93" x 9.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a spooky Halloween sign with the phrase "The Salem sisters sweet shoppe candy treats cupcakes"!
Stitched on 32 ct. Stormy Night linen with two threads over two using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch Count: 137 x 85 and the finished size is 8 5/8" x 5 3/8".
This Baltimore-style sampler is a tribute to the bond of sisters. The quote reads:"Beside a well one does not thirst. Beside a sister one does not despair."
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 215 x 241. Finished size is 10.75" x 12.05".
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"Sisters of mine yon' rope shall they twine 'round our necks til be gnarled and a squeezin Yet we have no fear four our justice draws near where they're going it won't be a freezin'."
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Palomino using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 182W x 191H. Design Size: 10" x 10.6"
Votes for Women model stitched two over one on 32 Ct. Natural Linen and Vote Button stitched on 32 Ct. Gray by Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Finishing instructions for buttons are included.
Stitch Count for Votes for Women - 195W x 43H. Design Size: 12" x 3".
Vote Buttons Stitch Count: 45W x 47H. Design Size: 3" x 3".
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring two older women surrounded by flowers with the phrase "Sew Sisters".
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count 150 x 81 and the finished size is 8.33" x 4.5".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Stone Grey Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 29H x 57W. Comes with silver hanger for the tail, antique brass button for the base, orange crystal beads, ghost sequin, embellished witch hat, and felt for the broom.
Sisters are so special - they're always there for you and love you no matter what! Let you sister know how much she means to you with this lovely design that comes with seven silver charms.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Star Sapphire Jobelan with DMC floss (#503) and Needle Necessities (#178 - or DMC #340). Stitch Count: 113W x 41H.