Step back into the 19 century with this exquisite sampler, originally stitched on stitched in 1847 with wool on canvas. This historic French sampler is filled with deep symbolism and artistry. The design is rich with religious motifs, including sacred hearts, crosses and devotional emblems. ... Read more
We are delighted to present to you a stunning sampler that was completed by Maria Wales Newson in the year 1838 when she was 13 years old. There is much to delight your eye and needle in this Bobby Dazzler.
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 295 x 413. Finished size is 22.39 x 28.94 inches for 36 count.
We are delighted to present to you one of two samplers worked by Maria. In 1832 at the age of 7 Maria diligently worked her primer paying tribute to her parents.
Stitched on 28 ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 220 x 210 and the finished size is 15.71" x 15".
We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to ?t the the initials included in this sampler, does not have a child named Agnes. If this is truly the family that she lived with, then her sampler dates no later than 1793. It is possible that she is a niece or a ward to... Read more
Elizabeth Worgor 1769 is a reproduction of an original antique sampler currently housed in a private collection, and is in remarkably good shape for its 254 years.
Elizabeth executed her sampler in a combination of cross and Algerian eye stitches in a variety of colors, alphabets, and... Read more
While I have been unable to determine with certainty who Mary Maynard was (there are at least three young ladies who could have been the Mary of our sampler), it is clear that in 1797 she stitched a beautiful sampler filled with colors, motifs, patterned dividers, and selections from section 7 of... Read more
Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more
Coco Chanel described simplicity as the key to elegance, and the sampler that Charlotte worked as a child is quite simply elegant. Charlotte's exquisitely laid stitches, worked in black silk, demonstrate that the seven-year-old child was skilled in marking stitch.
Rising to fame in the 70s, macram is having a modern-day moment! Use natural materials to create chic macram bags and belts with a laid-back, bohemian style. With 18 step-by-step macram projects that slowly progress in difficulty, you will learn over a dozen macram knots as you make trendy fashion... Read more
Vintage Vibe Quilts appeals to both beginner to advanced quilters who enjoy designing and making quilts. Author Louise Papas includes sections on how to get started, choosing your fabric, the tools you need including thread, needles, scissors, sandpaper boards, and more! Also included are sections... Read more
This fun autumnal quilt pattern with a patchwork leaf block design featuring the Persimmon by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics. The finished quilt is sized 70.5" x 84.5" and the block is 12 x 12 or 12 x 18.
Pennance Lite is the perfect "something to do" while you mull over all the naughty little things you've been up to recently.
It won't require you to prostrate yourself on the floor and wail a lot, unless you've dropped your needle; it has a built in frog repellent so you... Read more
I'm obsessed with Santa ornaments in cute shapes: moons, stars, circles or squares. I decided to try designing my own version and Santa Claus as a square turned out so cute that I had to make a Mrs. Claus and Frosty to keep him company on the Christmas tree!
This reproduction sampler from Little Robin Designs features a vintage look, a great addition to any sampler collection
This design is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens with AVAS and NPI silks. Stitch Count: 254 x 261. Finished size: 12.7" x 13".
The Radical Cassettes quilt pattern comes in Large Throw size of 62" X 73". The Radical Cassettes quilt is considered an intermediate pattern due to the few drunkards path blocks. Included with the pattern is a coloring page, detailed visuals to clearly illustrate the quilt construction and skills, plus the required paper templates. Project size 62" x 73"
Craft die from Marianne Design featuring a fiat car, ready for a road trip!
The cutest car, now available as a cutting die. A fantastic die for making travel themed cards and layouts.
Includes 1 die. Size: 2 x 1.9 inches.
Charm pack featuring a vintage charm holder with mini needle, button, spool, sewing machine, and scissors! Perfect for any crafter or hobbyist. 2" long x 1.5" tall
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "La Plage a" (At The Beach) with a European beach scene including beach chair, anchor, seagull, and more!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 188 x 182.
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Tresor d'Automne" (Autumn Treasure) with harvest mushrooms, nuts, berries, acorns, and more!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 194 x 184.
Old School Quilt Pattern will make an exceptional addition to your pattern library. Piece it together in your favorite collection for a picture perfect finished project.
Previously published in Homespun Australia Magazine, this little sugar glider is surrounded flowers. It was inspired by medieval manuscripts, with an Aussie twist.
Model stitched on 32-ct "Buttercream" by Whoopsie Daisy Designs (a warm neutral) using mostly Cottage Garden Threads... Read more
This apron pattern was inspired by a vintage 1950's apron with bias tape wrapped edges, a tiny pocket, and a single layer of fabric. The apron was a style commonly worn by ladies serving food in church basements. This pattern updates the style and adds modern, common sense details like double or... Read more
Inspired by a drawing of a vintage apron, the reversible Chatterbox Apron features a sweetheart neckline and an umbrella hemline. The apron side panels are assembled first and inserted into the sides of the front panel and top-stitched in place. Pockets are located on each side panel. The neck strap... Read more
This apron, made from two 1 yard fabrics, features options to personalize the fit. Choose traditional neck and waist ties or cross back straps in narrow or wide widths. The apron body with its shirttail hemline is 36" in width at the waist/hip, offering good body coverage.
This remarkable book features fifty quilt blocks to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, some of which were presented on Barbara's blog in 2011. Many of these blocks weren't designed until the 1930s, but Barbara selected each one for the unique symbolism its name lends to recounting... Read more
Get comfortable with basic piecing and machine quilting - one block at a time! Best-selling author Jera Brandvig is back, this time with a romantic take on her quilt-as-you-go designs. Try your hand at 9 projects, including an elegant sampler with 51 mix-and-match blocks. For quilt as-you-go... Read more
Create unique projects with all types of embellishments - like lace, vintage linens and hankies, trims and ribbons, buttons of all sorts, and vintage notions - with ideas and techniques to inspire.
Embroider and embellish your stashed treasures with 19 project ideas and a robust gallery... Read more
Take a step back in time with BOHIN'S vintage collection of needle minders! Their graphic history through the ages is fascinating and the packaging from the first half of the 20th century brings back a sweet nostalgia for dressmakers who inherited this passion from their parents. BOHIN is now... Read more
Note from designer: This quilt design is one that was inspired by a vintage quilt top that my Mom had while I was growing up - but it never was quilted. It lived in the linen closet with all of the quilts my grandmas had made - & even though it never was completed, I always loved it. It looked so... Read more
Note from designer: It's not a big secret... I love me a good nine patch quilt. There were several in my Mom's linen closet (& all well-'loved'). I love the simplicity of them & the movement they bring to a quilt design, & when it came time to design my own... I couldn't make up my mind as to the... Read more
Foundation papers for the Chatsworth Quilt by Doug Leko for Antler Quilt Designs. Makes 50 blocks, 8" x 4" finished size, 8.5" x 4.5" with seam allowance.
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a vintage inspired design of a woman releasing birds with the phrase "I am no bird, and no net ensnares me".
Stitched on 40 count fabric using Roxy Floss CO (includes DMC Conversion) threads. Stitch count is 168 x 156.... Read more