Note from the designer - "Rhode Island samplers were among the first American schoolgirl embroideries to be recognized by serious collectors and textile scholars as a distinctive group with extraordinary visual appeal.The Sheffield sampler is delicately worked with an unusually pleasing... Read more
A collection of 3 designs sharing a similar schoolgirl theme. Alice Garner was stitched on 40 ct. Confederate Grey, Clara Beacher was stitched on 40 ct. Legacy or any cream linen, and Edith Greyson was stitched on 40 ct. Aztec Red.
Note from the designer - This sewing case, needlebook, and scissors sheath were inspired by the motifs of Ackworth School, a Quaker school in northern England, which was founded in 1779.
The models were stitched on 32 Ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens, Inc. using one ply of Milady's Teal... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a sampler on a plaid bag!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid Bag- Burlap and 32 ct Light Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works (Brick, Grapevine, and Grassland not listed) and DMC Perl. Bag stitch count is 35 x 52 and Fob is 25 x 23.
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 two over two on 32 Ct. Cocoa using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC 221, white, 819, 722, 839, 3051, 647, 224, 310, 760, 3782). Stitch Count Not Provided. Buttons and Medallion Included.
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 Stoney Creek Collection featuring a sewing machine with the phrase "Marilyn's sewing room"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Lambswool using either Anchor or DMC floss with Glissengloss threads. Stitch count is 140 x 140. Sewing Memories stitch count is 57 x 55.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Murky linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 102W x 125H. Design Size: 6" x 7". Finishing instructions included.