A tutorial booklet illustrating how to stitch the open hem finish on samplers and other embroidery projects. The open hem stitch can be found on traditional Dutch and Frisian samplers. The method used in this booklet is the one seen on many traditional samplers.
What Other Stitchers Are Saying (100% of reviews are from verified purchases)
from United States on 12/08/2025 - Nice Reference Good photos and diagrams.
from Sweden on 04/17/2025 - Open Hem- Cross Stitch Pattern Jacob de Graaf Lovely book! Clear, easy to read and use. I am so happy Jacob shares his knowledge in this book-form.
from United States on 11/08/2024 - Open Hem Cross Stitch pattern. A great little booklet. Well explained and illustrated. Will be put into good use when I next want to hemstitch a project. So appreciate your excellent service!!
A classic sampler that says it all, "A Day Hemmed in Prayer Seldom Unravels", and good advice that is. This small traditional design by Linda Gillum will stitch up quick and remind you how to keep it all together.
Each chart pack comes with a full color chart with with... Read more
"Books, minds, and umbrellas work only if they're open." I couldn't agree more.
Model stitched on 32 count Legacy linen from Picture This Plus using three Weeks Dye Works threads (Raspberry, Shephard's Blue, and Seaweed). Stitch count: 143 x 79 and the finished size is 8.94" x 4.94".
"How to be a mean mother. Never allow treats instead of a real meal. Know where her kids are, who they are with. Make kids work...laundry, dishes, more chores. Insist on the truth. Produce sensible teens. What the world needs are more mean mothers...and fathers too!" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 101W x 160H.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring instructions on how to be a mermaid! "Be enchanting, sea the best in others, sing your song, make waves"!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Pirate by The Primitive Hare using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, Kreinik, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 156 x 131.
"Then sings my soul my Savior God to Thee How Great Thou Art". Model stitched on 28 count White Chocolate Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 111W x 89H.
Celebrate love, memories, and the simple yet profound moments that bring two hearts together with How It Began With Us. This beautifully detailed cross stitch pattern is a personal tribute to my husband, inspired by the journey we share.
"That's how it began with us, you held out... Read more
How Sweetly They Sing, Inspired by an antique sampler, this sampler celebrates all the beauty God has placed right in our backyards. The antique is available for stitching as well via a QR code included in the pattern.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI and Thread Gatherer Silk n Color floss. The stitch count is 230 x 157 and the finished size is 11.5" x 7.85".
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 12.57" x 19.21" with 134.8 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 11" x 16.81" with 118.3 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 9.78" x 14.94" with 53.4 meters of floss. Stitch Count: 176 x 269.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works uses The Gentle Arts cotton, wool threads, and DMC floss. The DMC wool conversion for Oatmeal is #3033 (not listed). Stitch Count: 50W x 100H.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks & Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 65x65. Finished Size: 5" x 5" (Also includes instructions to make it into a pincushion).
Note: To achieve a variegated look of Avocado use DMC 733/732.
This pattern contains 11 different 40w x 40h designs that you can mix, match, and combine any way you'd like! I've included pictures of several different types of finishes that are possible and showcase all 11 designs in these photos. This pattern would be great for a... Read more
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Rit Dyed Evening Blue Evenweave that was also Coffee/Tea Dyed using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 70x98. Design Size: 5" x 7".
Model stitched on 30 Ct. "Ann-tique Hydrangea" from R&R Reproductions or 28 Ct. Provence Lavender linen from Wichelt with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Kreinik #4 Braid. Buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 127W x 144H. Design Size: 9" x 10"
365 days of cross-stitching fun! Let 365 Cross-Stitch take you through all the basics and a variety of sizes. Find motifs for everyone, including nature, letters, geometric and abstract designs, and holiday themes.
A fabulous collection of fun and funky cross-stitch designs. Designs range from beginner-friendly to more advanced, and with 160 designs there is plenty to keep you reaching for this book again and again.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring the phrase "How does the little busy bee improve each shining hour and and gather honey all the day from every opening flower"!
Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either DMC floss or Soie D'Alger. Stitch count is 235 x 219.
801-495-0908
Cart
Wishlist
Large Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Large Spool - #2692 Black
Large Spool - #2021 Natural White
Large Spool - #2024 Bright White
Small Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Small Spool - #2692 Black
Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
Small Spool - #2024 Bright White
Large Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Large Spool - #2692 Black
Large Spool - #2021 Natural White
Large Spool - #2024 Bright White
Small Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Small Spool - #2692 Black
Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
Small Spool - #2024 Bright White
Large Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Large Spool - #2692 Black
Large Spool - #2021 Natural White
Large Spool - #2024 Bright White
Small Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Small Spool - #2692 Black
Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
Small Spool - #2024 Bright White
Pinch to Zoom
Click Picture to Zoom
from United States 
on 12/08/2025 - Nice Reference
on 04/17/2025 - Open Hem- Cross Stitch Pattern Jacob de Graaf
