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
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun Quaker sampler!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Brown Paper using DMC thread. Stitch count is 268 x 283.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Glory glory Halleluia"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 82. Finished with Vintage Chenille from Lady Dot creates and Just Another Buttons.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a sampler with the phrase "Lord loft thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. January 9th 1847. Thee will I love O Lord my strength. My fortress is the Lord. My rock and he that doth to me deliverance afford. My God my strength... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Colonial Green by Xjudesigns using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 223 x 280.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Most wonderful"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural Tea Bag Wabi-Sabi Linen from Kitten Stitcher or Flax from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 155 x 71.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Latte using DMC threads. Stitch count is 138 x 130.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas bird wishing you "Glad Tidings"!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Black Swan from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 107 x 143. Finished size is 5 1/3" x 7 1/4".
"Have communion with few, be familiar with one. Deal justly with all and speak evil of none. Hannah Carter December 8th, 1898." Model stitched on 30 ct Crme Brulee linen with Gloriana Silk floss and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch count 208x255.
Part 1 of an 8 part series. Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Wren using Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 3031, 3799, 3348, 223, ecru, 610, 869, 221, 937). Larger alphabet stitched in eyelet stitch, but can be stitched in cross stitch. Stitch count for each part is 170W x 100H.
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.
Fabric is 40 count Flax by Zweigart. Stitch count is 90 by 127. Threads are Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue, Jakey Brown, Milady's Teal, Pea Pod, Pine Needles, St. Bernard, Sunkissed, Used Brick; Sampler Threads Barn Grey, Shaker White. A full DMC conversion is provided. This piece will fit in a 5 by 7 frame, if the rabbet is shallow enough.
This piece was originally designed for the Spring 2024 issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine. The verse is from a song from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. The song is lilting, happy, and full of tra-la-la's!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 136 by 127. Finished size is 6.8" x 6.35".
This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more