Reproduction of a lovely and colorful Scottish Sampler. The model was stitch over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks floss, The Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss (or all DMC 3860, 833, 167, 926, 402, 613, 3861, 524, 902, 730, 223, 831, 3021, 815, 3777, 434, 842, 3863, 645, 152, 310, 370, 3031, 500, 3011, 3328, 3047, 816). Stitch Count: 209W x 269H. Finished size; 10 1/2" x 13 1/2". In addition to cross stitches, the design uses specialty stitches Algerian eye, Rice stitch, and Counted Satin stitch.
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Note from the designer - "Typical of so many Scottish samplers, Elizabeth Masterton's features an abundance of initials (likely familial), rows of evergreen trees, peacocks with seven tail feathers, and the now famous mansion house fronted by a pillared fence and gates enclosing sheep. Apart fro... Read more
Note from the designer - "Scottish samplers are often easily identified by their color palette: intense shades of red, green, and pink, as well as by clusters or rows of initials of family members. This small sampler includes motifs usually seen on earlier samplers of the late seventeenth centur... Read more
Model stitched over 2 thread on 36 Ct. Bisque by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 377x394. **also calls for DMC #3888 which is only available in the DMC2013 floss pack.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax linens using Soie Silks threads with DMC conversions listed below.
Stitch count: 191w x 124h
Model was stitched on Marbled Khaki from xJuDesigns using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 thread, but you may use whatever count fabric you are most comfortable with! The quantities of 100.3 given will work with 2 strands on 28 count linen, or 1 strand on 46 count linen. Stitch Count: 76W x 193H
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"
Model stitched over one and two threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 309, 372, 422, 500, 501, 502, 597, 598, 739, 747, 814, 816, 832, 935, (2) 3809, 3822). Specialty Stitches Used: Satin Stitch and Algerian Eyelets. Stitch Count: 224W x 287H. Design Size: 11.2" x 14.35"
Note from the designer: "What makes this early Victorian English sampler so intriguing are the wonderfully naive figures of Adam, Eve and St. Michael flanking the Tree of Life. St. Michael's sword is drawn to slay the serpent, but he hardly looks formidable with his large feet and doughy bod... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 38 Ct. Wayfarer's Cloak from Legacy Linen using Needlepoint Inc. Silk (or DMC floss 510, 310, ecru, 3821, 502, 782). List for Cosmo and Au Ver A Soie equivalents also included. Stitch Count: 206W x 200H. Design Size: 10.84" x 10.52"
"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.
"Give her of the fruit of her hands and let her own works praise her in the gates." Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Linen (or fabric of your choice) with Gloriana silk floss (Bellagio Red, Brick, Evergreen, Hazelnut, Hazelnut Dark, Inca Gold, Sand Castles, Sassy Green - need 2, Summe... Read more
Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.
The sampler is exquisite, the back is as neat as the front. T... Read more
"God is love. Eternal light is thine." Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Platinum using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 105W x 107H. Design size: 6 1/2" x 6 3/4"
Note from the designer: "This is a very finely stitched classic Scottish sampler featuring three complete rows of beautifully illuminated letters, an arcaded floral band as well as other traditional motifs including peacocks, birds drinking at the fountain of life, feather trees and family initi... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler is a riot of brilliant color and intricate motifs, from the Scotsman in his kilt playing a traditional dulcimer (which looks like a butter churn) in the upper left, to an elaborate mansion house fronted by a three dimensional turkeywork lawn in the ... Read more
Note from the designer: "This sampler was made in Scotland and includes many of the traditional motifs associated with samplermaking in this region. Firstly, Janet has included many initials of family members. However the initials at the center- G R 3 -refer to the then-reigning monarch, King Ge... Read more
Note from the designer - "Elizabeth Eaton finished her sampler on the 21st of July in 1712. She used bold, primary colors suggestive of Scottish influence. The original sampler was stitched with both silk and fine wool threads on linen using cross, eyelet, rice, queen, herringbone, double runni... Read more
Note from the designer: "This lively Scottish sampler features a four sided honeysuckle border with double running stitch flourishes, and eight rows of colorful alphabets including one with intricately illuminated lettering. The original sampler, stitched on loosely woven homespun linen, is unda... Read more
Note from the designer: "Displaying the traditional color scheme of Scottish samplers, this beautiful and delicately stitched piece also employs a variety of interesting counted thread stitches including queen, doublerunning, four-sided, back, counted satin filling, cross, Algerian eyelet, and c... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler features many distinguishing characteristics of samplers made in that country, most notably the arcaded pansy band across the top third, the four-sided floral border with double running stitch flourishes, and the famous mansion house. Of this large ... Read more
Note from the designer: "Scottish samplers are often easy to identify by similar and distinctive characteristics of design, several of which are evident on this fine and rare example. They include the illuminated lettering in the upper half, the predominant red and green color scheme, use of Hun... Read more
Note from the designer - "This very delicate Scottish sampler with its bold color scheme was designed with a four sided stylized honeysuckle border surrounding horizontal rows of illuminated alphabets and double running stitch motifs. The extensive use of double running stitch lends the sampler ... Read more
Note from the designer - "Typical of so many Scottish samplers, Elizabeth Masterton's features an abundance of initials (likely familial), rows of evergreen trees, peacocks with seven tail feathers, and the now famous mansion house fronted by a pillared fence and gates enclosing sheep. Apart fro... Read more
Note from the designer - "Scottish samplers are often easily identified by their color palette: intense shades of red, green, and pink, as well as by clusters or rows of initials of family members. This small sampler includes motifs usually seen on earlier samplers of the late seventeenth centur... Read more
Model stitched over 2 thread on 36 Ct. Bisque by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 377x394. **also calls for DMC #3888 which is only available in the DMC2013 floss pack.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax linens using Soie Silks threads with DMC conversions listed below.
Stitch count: 191w x 124h
Model was stitched on Marbled Khaki from xJuDesigns using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 thread, but you may use whatever count fabric you are most comfortable with! The quantities of 100.3 given will work with 2 strands on 28 count linen, or 1 strand on 46 count linen. Stitch Count: 76W x 193H
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"
Model stitched over one and two threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 309, 372, 422, 500, 501, 502, 597, 598, 739, 747, 814, 816, 832, 935, (2) 3809, 3822). Specialty Stitches Used: Satin Stitch and Algerian Eyelets. Stitch Count: 224W x 287H. Design Size: 11.2" x 14.35"
Note from the designer: "What makes this early Victorian English sampler so intriguing are the wonderfully naive figures of Adam, Eve and St. Michael flanking the Tree of Life. St. Michael's sword is drawn to slay the serpent, but he hardly looks formidable with his large feet and doughy bod... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 38 Ct. Wayfarer's Cloak from Legacy Linen using Needlepoint Inc. Silk (or DMC floss 510, 310, ecru, 3821, 502, 782). List for Cosmo and Au Ver A Soie equivalents also included. Stitch Count: 206W x 200H. Design Size: 10.84" x 10.52"
"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.
"Give her of the fruit of her hands and let her own works praise her in the gates." Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Linen (or fabric of your choice) with Gloriana silk floss (Bellagio Red, Brick, Evergreen, Hazelnut, Hazelnut Dark, Inca Gold, Sand Castles, Sassy Green - need 2, Summe... Read more
Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.
The sampler is exquisite, the back is as neat as the front. T... Read more
"God is love. Eternal light is thine." Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Platinum using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 105W x 107H. Design size: 6 1/2" x 6 3/4"
Note from the designer: "This is a very finely stitched classic Scottish sampler featuring three complete rows of beautifully illuminated letters, an arcaded floral band as well as other traditional motifs including peacocks, birds drinking at the fountain of life, feather trees and family initi... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler is a riot of brilliant color and intricate motifs, from the Scotsman in his kilt playing a traditional dulcimer (which looks like a butter churn) in the upper left, to an elaborate mansion house fronted by a three dimensional turkeywork lawn in the ... Read more
Note from the designer: "This sampler was made in Scotland and includes many of the traditional motifs associated with samplermaking in this region. Firstly, Janet has included many initials of family members. However the initials at the center- G R 3 -refer to the then-reigning monarch, King Ge... Read more
Note from the designer - "Elizabeth Eaton finished her sampler on the 21st of July in 1712. She used bold, primary colors suggestive of Scottish influence. The original sampler was stitched with both silk and fine wool threads on linen using cross, eyelet, rice, queen, herringbone, double runni... Read more
Note from the designer: "This lively Scottish sampler features a four sided honeysuckle border with double running stitch flourishes, and eight rows of colorful alphabets including one with intricately illuminated lettering. The original sampler, stitched on loosely woven homespun linen, is unda... Read more
Note from the designer: "Displaying the traditional color scheme of Scottish samplers, this beautiful and delicately stitched piece also employs a variety of interesting counted thread stitches including queen, doublerunning, four-sided, back, counted satin filling, cross, Algerian eyelet, and c... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler features many distinguishing characteristics of samplers made in that country, most notably the arcaded pansy band across the top third, the four-sided floral border with double running stitch flourishes, and the famous mansion house. Of this large ... Read more
Note from the designer: "Scottish samplers are often easy to identify by similar and distinctive characteristics of design, several of which are evident on this fine and rare example. They include the illuminated lettering in the upper half, the predominant red and green color scheme, use of Hun... Read more
Note from the designer - "This very delicate Scottish sampler with its bold color scheme was designed with a four sided stylized honeysuckle border surrounding horizontal rows of illuminated alphabets and double running stitch motifs. The extensive use of double running stitch lends the sampler ... Read more
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