"Mary Snow" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Folky flowers in a basket, flanked by two pheasants. The date 1825 and name Mary Snow and a snug little farmhouse settled among tall pines
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with one strand over two using DMC floss. Stitch count is 98 x 98. Finished size is approx. 6.5" x 6.5".
"Olde Mustarde Moone" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A quiet sampler, this one depicts a beloved home at twilight when old-man moon is just coming for a visit. I love the mellow-ness of this design, a little 'out of the box' for me, but I love it still and hope... Read more
"My Needle is Sharp" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. My Scissors are sharp and My Hands Swift", motifs include a basket of flowers and date. Also included on the graph is a specialty stitch: Eyelet Stitch.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen one strand over two using DMC threads. Stitch count is 125 x 52. Finished size is 7.81" x 3.25".
"Woodland Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Santa & an owl, red reindeer, brown bunny, potted oak tree with acorns, berry-tipped Christmas trees, quirky squirrels gathering acorns, a potted poinsettia plant, snowballs and the date 1857!!!
"Folk Heart Strawberry Pinkeep" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A 6" long and approx. 11" in circumference, this pinkeep will be the STAR of your sewing basket! Use it to hold your pins and needles, or pile a bunch of them into a big bowl for display.
"Bee Keeper" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little lady wearing a beehive for a skirt, standing under a bower of vines & bees. Underneath her feet read the words: Clover, Honey, Smoke, Sweet, Beeswax, Hive.
Stitched on 32 ct. vintage linen using DMC... Read more
"Ann Fritz 1824" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. An original design made to look like an antique sampler.
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts or DMC floss. Stitch count is 131 x 131. Finished size is approximately 9" x 9".
Cross stitch pattern from Kiralyn's Needlearts featuring a vintage Christmas bakery with sweets and the words "Fudge Cookies, Gingerbread, Cake, Rainbow Cookies, Yule Log and Vintage Bakery"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 116. Finished size is 4.44" x 6.44".
Introducing Ann Harrison ~ a sweet little sampler based on one of the antiques in my collection. Miss Harrison's sampler features a delightful array of motifs in the most cheerful palette of colors! I've finished mine into a small cushion and trimmed each corner with a tiny vintage silk... Read more
Selina is a beautiful sampler most likely in the 1860s. The quote reads "Whats in thy mind let no one see unto thy friend no secret show for when thy friend has turned thy for then all the world thy mind will know".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using silk floss. Stitch count is 381 x 381. Finished size is 21.25" x 21.25".
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
"An Alphabet Duo - Elizabeth Roach & Sarah Zane" is from NeedleWorkPress. It is based on two antique samplers.
From NeedleWorkPress: "When we noticed the design and color similarities shared by these samplers, we thought it would be fun to present them in one booklet...... Read more
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".
Step back in time with Valerie, our latest cross-stitch design that exudes vintage elegance and sophistication. Valerie is dressed in a radiant scarlet gown, adorned with intricate floral accents and delicate lace details, perfectly capturing the charm of a bygone era. Her stylish wide-brimmed hat,... Read more
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
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.
Pattern by City Stitcher featuring an antique inspired sampler design focusing on the letter B with the sentiment, "Could we live without the bee To fill each hive with sweet honey!".
Model stitched on 26 Ct. Golden Flax linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 111. Design Size: 12" x 9"
"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"
Pattern by JBW Designs featuring an antique inspired baby carriage that can be personalized! To personalize this design you can add the baby's name, birth date and weight to the base of the design.
Model Stitched on 29ct Ivory Glenshee Linen with Crescent Colours floss OR DMC, OR Gentle... Read more
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design with the words "Lord guide my heart that I may do thy will and fill my hands with such convenient skill" and "As will condece to Virtue void of shame and I will give the glory to thy name".
Cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts that is a fun mash up of two antique samplers! With a stunning golden bird in the center surrounded by blue filigree.
Model stitched on 40 count linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. the stitch count is 211w x 204h and the finished size is 10.55" x 10.2".
This cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts is a re-imagined reproduction. The original was stitched mostly in eyelets, this designer went weight using the Smyrna cross and added motifs.
Model stitched on 36 count linen using Valdani floss. the stitch count is 211w x 211h and the finished size is 11.67" x 11.67".
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more
This classically constructed sampler features four alphabets, borders and small traditional motifs. The simplicity of its execution and the softness of its colors make it the perfect choice for adding a delicate touch to the decoration of a children's room.
This is a reproduction of a French sampler. Little embroiderer Lucie embroidered a beautiful alphabet and then chose to embellish it with two trees with birds. She adorned her initial with two griffins.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Soie d'Alger, Gentle Arts, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 310 x 262. Finished size is 19.38" x 16.38".
Small model was stitched on 14ct. Fiddler's Cloth with 3 strands of DMC. Large model was stitched on 7ct. Klostern with 6 strands of DMC.
The 7ct model uses 10 skeins of DMC 310 thread, the 14 ct model uses 4 skeins of DMC 310 thread. Stitch count is 61 x 103.
Small model was stitched on 14 ct. Fiddler's Cloth with 3 strands of DMC. Large model was stitched on 7 ct. Klostern with 6 strands of DMC.
Stitch count is 46 x 95.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Quaker design with birds and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC and Pirate & Robin floss. Stitch count is 137 x 165. Finished size on 28 ct fabric is 9.79" x... Read more