Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Chocolate Milk linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss (or all DMC 829, 3021, 3032, 3782, 3858, 935, 3012) Stitch Count: 150W x 98H
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from United States on 04/08/2017 - VIRTUE The border was a little too fancy for me, so I have changed it to something simpler. Also where it called for long stitches, I converted to "x's" - I really liked working on this project and am delighted with the results.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Light Mocha linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 152W x 178H. Finished size: 9.5" x 11.12".
Stitches used: cross stitch, rice stitch, Montenegrin, closed herringbone, smyrna stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, half-cross stitch over one, and double-sided Italian stitch. Stitch diagrams are provided.
"Virtue's the chiefest Beauty of the mind, the noblest ornament of human kind. Virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star, that stirs up Reason when our senses err. Practice makes perfect." Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 282W x 275H.
"Virture, Liberty, Independence." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 632, 936, 3021, 3064, 3781, 3828, 3857). Stitch Count: 125W x 58H.
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32 Ct. Cyprium linen using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works (or substitute DMC 420 829 3790 433 935 938 3777 3012 3826 and 310). Stitch Count: 168W x 172H. Design Size: 10.25" x 10.5"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Cream Edinburgh linen with Needlepoint, Inc. Silk, Thread Gatherer Silk 'n Colors, Mill Hill Beads, 24" length of blue 1/8" double sided silk satin ribbon, and small amounts of cardboard and quilt batting. Stitch Count: 57W x 66H. Design Size: 3" x 4".
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a house in spring!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 47 x 71 (Cover Panel) 41 x 53 (Inner Panel) 29 x 37 (Fob).
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a classic needlebook!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 49 x 103 (Needle Book) 27 x 37 (Pyn Keep)
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Cream Edinburgh with Needlepoint, Inc. Silk, Northern Lights Hand-dyed Silk (Harmony), 1/8" burgundy button, 24" length of pink 1/8" double sided silk satin ribbon, and small amounts of cardboard and quilt batting. Stitch Count: 51W x 66H. Design Size: 3" x 4".
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC 3863, 3033, 3031, 221, 642, 3021, 3011, 611). Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct Winter Woolens by Seraphim Fabrics using Gloriana Silk with DMC conversion. Gloriana Silk not listed: Peach Mimosa and Tudor Silk Northern Lights. Stitch count is 267 x 370.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antiquity linen by Number 12 Stitch Co. using Gloriana silk floss. Threads not listed: Peach Mimosa, Autumn Gold Dark, Federal Blue, and Daffodil. Stitch count is 141 x 168.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Over the Moon from Colour and Cotton. Colour and Cotton threads not listed: Solstice, Spring Moss, Maize, Adobe(2), and Tusk(3). DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 211 x 228.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct Dark Cappicciono from R&R Reproductions using Gloriana Silk threads (Swamp Grass). Stitch count is 179 x 185. If stitching on a lower count, two skeins of floss would be needed.
Note from the designer: A Collection of Petite Samplers includes five samplers which were stitched from the years 1828 and 1894. The collection includes two small red samplers and another sampler worked in pastels. One of the most interesting samplers is worked in blue and was originally part of... Read more
Chart pack contains all 26 letters, the border, and an optional "R" block. The model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Dark Capucinno Linen from R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 235x293. Design Size: 15" x 19"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens with Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe Deep Orange with red, Gloriana #149, DMC #355, 420, 422 (or all DMC 920, 347, 355, 420, 422). Stitch Count: 88x58