"The Hour of Prayer - Hail; peaceful hour supremely blest amid the hours of earthly care: the hour that yields the spirit rest that sacred hour_ the hour of prayer. And when my hours of prayer are past, oh, may I leave these Sabbath days to find eternity at last a never ending hour of praise." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 364W x 400H.
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a fun sampler with a classic farmhouse!
Model stitched on 14 ct. Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 177 x 96.
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
Model stitched two over one and two on 40 Ct. Old Towne from R&R Reproductions using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 125H. Design Size: 7.25" x 6.25" Black & White and Color Chart Included.
"Ohappy they who know the Lord With whom he deigns to dwell He feeds and cheers them by his word His arm supports them well HIs presence sweetens all our care And makes our burdens light A word from him dispels our fears and gilds the gloom of night"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct.... Read more
Model stitched on 35 ct Confederate Gray by Weeks Dye Works, using Gentle Art Sampler threads. (DMC alternates are 167 300 319(needs 2) 422(needs 2) 520 612 760 3740 3778 3862 3031)Stitch count 202x220
"This needlework of mine can tell when I wose young I learnt it well and by my elders I wose tought not to spend my time in ought. Elizabeth Sarash Oliver, aged 10 years 1842."
"Make much of precious time when your power be careful Well to husband every hour for time will come when you Shall sorelament the unhappy moments you have mispent."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 543, 832, 347, 931, 522, 720, 926, 3712, 815,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a sampler with the phrase "When house and land is gone and spent, learning is most excellent"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 131 x 185.
"Next unto God Dear Parents I address Myself to you in Humble Thankfulness For all your care and Charge on me bestowed The means of Learning unto me Allowed Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue Those Golden Arts the Vulgar never knew."
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct.... Read more
"Jesus permit thy gracious Name to stand As the first efforts of a female hand And her fingers on the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With thy dear children may she have apart And write thy name thyself upon her heart"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Sand... Read more