I fell in love with the vases in the antique version of Ellen's sampler, and decided to incorporate them into this design. Who says a vase has to be filled? The little hunter on the antique sampler shows him with his hunting dog, but Miss Pilkington has her little cottage dog as her loyal... Read more
Two "mean" dogs are featured in this design with the saying "Meanie Weenies."
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Hemingway by Needle & Flax with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 67H. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h.
Philippians 4:4 is quoted in this Plum Street Sampler Design. A red house, trees and birds are shown along with "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Again I say Rejoice!"
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 118W 101H. Finished Size: 6.56"w x 5.61h'.
This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
A beautiful red brick house adorns the center of this design. The bottom has a row of American flags, but a white rabbit seems to have stolen one and a red fox is in hot pursuit!
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 123W x 109H.
This design features a little white cottage with a hinged wooden door, swirling chimney smoke, and a little black crow sitting atop one of the autumn stems that are growing on either side of the house.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 97w x 66h.
This pattern by Plum Street Samplers features a large red cottage surrounded by tall blooming flowers.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads (includes DMC conversion).Stitch Count: 98W x 91H. Finished size is 5.44" x 5.06".
"Welcome Home" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Winter Brew linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 106W x 113H.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Patriots Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 58W x 48H. Finished Size: 3" x 3"
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a woman collecting honey from her many different beehives.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Toasted Almond linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 82H and the finished size is 8.06" x 4.56".
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring the Jane Austen quote, "I suppose there may be a hundred different ways of being in love.".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct.linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 62W x 169H and the finished size is 3.88" x 10.56".
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring two Christmas themed animal designs that may have been on Noah's Ark! Crocodiles and Giraffes!
Models stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC floss, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 58 x 48 and the finished size is 3.22" x 2.67" for each ornament.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Patriots Brew by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, DMC & Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count 58x48 for each ornament. Finished size is 3.22 in wide X 2.67 in high each.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R Reproductions for the model on the front. The alternate fabric would be 36 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens both using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 54x90.
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring imagery and a quote from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, "He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman's daughter. So far we are equal".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Nantucket Brew using Weeks Dye Works DMC floss, and Classic Colorworks. Using 1... Read more
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 114H.
" The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in Green Pastures. He leadeth me by the still waters and restoreth my soul." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Strawflower by Lakeside Linen with Needlepoint Silk thread. Stitch Count: 185W x 188H.
"Jingle Jingle." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Buttercream Linen by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 134W x 77H.
This Plum Street Sampler design features friends and flowers at the top and then "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, i could walk in my garden forever."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96w x 168H. Finished Size: 5.33w x 9.33h.
This little pincushion is part of a set of four little seasonal designs. It features a little autumn dame and her reindeer companion, which will be the theme throughout the series. I have such a fondness for the deer I see everywhere in Pennsylvania, despite the fact that they enjoy visiting my... Read more
This is the second in the seasons pincushion series, and I think my favorite part about this chart is the Bible verse: Proverbs 31:21 - "She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet." I think that is just the loveliest verse!
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".
Note from designer: This little pin roll is a companion to Christmas in July and is part of an upcoming series I've dubbed "Sampler Sushi," but only because the finished product reminded me of the Japanese cuisine once I rolled it up. This is a very easy project designed to hold your needles... Read more
Note from the designer: "This little Yuletide design can be finished as a pincushion or an ornament. The little colonial woman is holding a pineapple, which is a symbol of hospitality. Inside the chart is a portion of a poem by E.E. Cummings that inspired the design: "Little tree, little... Read more
Note from the designer: "This design was formerly a shop exclusive, but has been reformatted to include instructions for stitching both the Vintage and the Black versions in one chart. The two charts were not originally interchangeable because although most of the colors and symbols were the... Read more
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".