The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 318W x 350H. Finished size: 16" x 17 1/2". Specialty stitch used - Satin Stitch.
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This reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas features "Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my youngest breath, thus I'm prepared for longer days or fit for early death. Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth. Ann Perrin finished this sampler in the 14th year of her age... Read more
"Grant now O lord that I may be while here on earth approved by thee. Then shall my soul mount up on high and wing its way above the sky." Model stitched two over one and two on 30 Ct. French Vanilla from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 160W x 206H. Design Size: 10 1/2" x 13 1/4"
"Learn little Maid, each useful Art, Which may adorn thy Youth; Learn to improve thy tender Heart, In virtue Grace and Truth; Shun every vice with studious care, Each Female folly flee, fair That ev'ry grace which Crown the May all attend on the. Mary Ann Diaper is my Name, and in this wrought... 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.
"This work perhaps my friends may have When i am in my silent grave And which when e'er they chance to see May kind remembrance picture me While on the glowing canvas stands The labour of my youthful hands" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Mary Ann Preece in 1851!
Model was stitched on Old Sheep linen from xJuDesigns, but you can use whatever fabric you'd like! Mary Ann Preece calls for Soie D'Alger, 100.3, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 155 x 162.
A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"
"Let this great truth by all be understood: That all the pious duties which we owe Our parents, friends, our country and our God, The seeds of every virtue here below From education fist, and early culture flow." Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Straw linen using Soie d'Alger (or DMC... Read more
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,... Read more
Model stitched on 40 ct Doubloon linen from Picture this plus using one strand of Needlepoint Silk. (DMC alternates listed as 3064 3772 3685 902 522 3768 830 936 3371 677 422 729 780 823 829 838)Stitch count 259x193.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. The stitch count is 152W x 240H for a finished size of 8.5" x 13.5".
"Diligence Industry and a proper improvement of time are material duties of the young." Model is stitched using one strand of silk over one and two threads of linen. The third alphabet is stitched using Algerioan Eyelets but Smyrna Crosses could be used. the ver and the name lower case... Read more
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.
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 Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a sampler with many flowers!
Model stitched on 40ct. Tickerty-Boo by Tabbycat Linen using NPI thread with DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 216 x 218.