Grace Harding 1829
Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss & NPI. Stitch Count: 134x127.

Also required but not listed is Classic Colorworks Bella Soie Tree Trunk.

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter using Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 332W x 481H. Finished Size: 16.60" x 24.05">

Note: Soie 100.3 threads 705 and 425 are not available.

Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more about Ann Harding 1821 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This reproduction sampler from Little Robin Designs features the work of Grace Gill in 1838.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Caramel Macchiato using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 270 x 310.

"Counting is hard" Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32 count "Sparrow" linen by Luminous Fiber Arts using DMC floss. Stitch count 68H x 124W.

Amelia Boyce's pictorial sampler demonstrates two popular art forms of the early 19th century manifested in the sampler mode: the image of an architectural engraving, and the influence of Berlin patterns in the naturalistic (rather than nave or stylized) floral patterns. A widely mixed floral... Read more about Amelia Boyce 1829 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 4 projects.

Moments of Glad Grace, Button Box, and Sing the Joyful Birds are stitched on 36 count Legacy by Picture This Plus using Classic Color Works, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads

Moments of Glad Grace stitch count 183w x... Read more about Moments of Glad Grace - Cross Stitch Pattern

This pattern from Little Robin Designs features two elements from an old sampler by Grace Gill in 1838.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Tobias from Seraphim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch counts are 65 x 57 and 71 x 65.

"Let no revenge inflame our hearts. No anger tease our minds. But let us act a Christian's part, towards God and all Mankind. 1811."

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "Linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works, with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 378W x 434H. Finished size: 19" x 21 3/4".

"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind no... Read more about Mary Ann Crumley 1829 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a beautiful sampler with the alphabet!

Model is stitched on 38 ct Brewers Malt Legacy linen from Access Commodities using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 264w x 75h (antique is 297w x 98h).

Another beautiful Scottish reproduction sampler. I'm very taken with the house that she used in her sampler. These whitewashed stone cottages appear all over Scotland and Ireland. However, one of the unique things about this house is the blue roof. Being curious, I Googled blue slate in... Read more about Cathrin Sherar 1829 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Jesus permit thy Gracious name to stand as the first effort of an infant hand. And while her fingers on the canvas move, engage her tender thoughts to seek thy love. With thy dear children, let her have a part and write thy name thyself upon her heart."

Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a beautiful butterfly with the phrase "Grace. For by grace are ye saved through faith"!

Stitched on 28 count White Cashel using DMC threads. Stitch count is 175 x 58. Finished Size is 12.5 x 4.25.

"God shed His grace on Thee" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. French Vanilla by R&R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 128W x 120H. Finished size: 7" x 6.6"

Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring an antique sampler design.

Stitched on 36 Winter Woolens by Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 257 x 161 and the finished size is 14.28" x 8.94".

This sweet reproduction of my antique sampler and would make a great addition to your sampler wall or a box top! Cross Stitch over Two only. I have included photos of the framed and and unframed sampler and discussed the framing techniques. Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie... Read more about Tulip Tree Mini Sampler Reproduction - Pattern

Note from the designer: "Who would love this world or prize whats in it that gives and takes and chops and changes every minute.

This brilliant English traditional band sampler comes from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. Drawing on traditional sampler motifs of the 17th... Read more about Grace Catlin 1719 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This reproduction samplers stays true to Anne Quertier's sampler, which she stitched in 1854 at the age of 10! We charted all the quirks and imperfections so you can duplicated this cheery and summery sampler. My favorite parts are the strawberries, making this this perfect stitch for popular... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"

Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring birds and flowers and the word "grace"!

Pattern is stitched on 3 different scraps of linen in 30 count and 32 count. You may use a fabric of your choice using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is... Read more about Grace - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fifth in the popular "Building Blocks" series. "For by grace we are saved through faith, not of ourselves, it is a gift of God. We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. The Lord will give grace and glory. But where sin abounded,... Read more about Building Blocks - Grace - Cross Stitch Pattern

"For it is by Grace we are saved" Model was stitched on 35 Ct. Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 97W x 65H.