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
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Parchment Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger thread, Au Ver A Soie - 100.3 thread, and Gloriana Silk. Also required, but not listed above one skein of Soie d'Alger #3744 from Au Ver A Soie. Stitch count not provided. Designer used a piece of 40 count fabri... Read more
"This work I've done to let you see The care my Parents took of me When I am dead and in my grave I hope this Piece of work you'll save" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 746, 3047, 422, 310, 3752, (2)732, (4) 730, 728, 926, (2) 950, (2) 3779, (2) 7... Read more
"May death conclude my toils and tears May death destroy my sins and fears May Death through Jesus be my fiend May death be life when life shall end Lord make my faith and love sincere My judgement sound my conscience clear And when toils of life are past May I be found in peace at last."
M... Read more
"When flowers as Emblems we survey A Moral they disclose In Youth they bloom in Age decay Then imitate the rose. Hannah Gurney 1769" Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Bisque using Needlepoint Inc. Silk (or all DMC 3820, 927, 501, 500, 3779, 223, 3722, 3721, 221, 733, 3768, 3012, 352, 347, 336... Read more
Note from the designer: "Hannah Mosher was born March 12th, 1786, in Hollis, New Hampshire, the fourth and last child of Abijah and Hannah Mosher. On March 7, 1813, she married the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, Vermont. Apart from this sketchy biographical information, found in the History of... Read more
Note from the designer: "This American band sampler was originally worked in Lynn, Massachusetts. Hannah Breed is mentioned in Bolton and Coe's authoritative book American Samplers. Rows of lettering are intermixed with a row of sheep and cows, a verse, and floral bands. The verse says:
"She lives on a hill overlooking the sea with only her dogs for good company. She doesn't need less, she doesn't need more than to hear the waves crash into the shore." Stitch Count: 271W x 131H. Model stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens using Belle soie silks. )***NOTE Belle... Read more
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Cream linen stained with coffee, using DMC & Gentle Arts floss. (DMC alternates for overdyed 3012 899) Stitch count 60x61.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Parchment using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks (or DMC floss 782, 610, 3857, 839, 3046, 924, 729). Stitch Count: 145W x 159H. Design Size: 7" x 8"
"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.
A reproduction sampler from Reflets de Soie with various motifs and the words "After death, it's joy shall be lasting eternity. Be the living God my friend, and my bliss shall have no end. Hannah Jacksson, work May 10, age 11, 1826.
Model stitched on 16 ct. Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 303 x 285.
Note from the designer: "This beautiful English sampler was originally stitched on fine linen with silk threads, in gros and petit point stitches (i.e. cross stitch over one and two threads of linen), and a small number of straight stitches. A four sided arcaded meandering floral border surround... Read more
Model stitched one over one and two on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 152W x 138H. Design Size: 8 1/2" x 7 7/8". Color Chart. ***Stitched over 1 and 2 threads so not suitable for Aida.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss or DMC 310. Stitch Count: 257W x 99H. Finished size: 14.25" x 5.5".
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
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Parchment Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger thread, Au Ver A Soie - 100.3 thread, and Gloriana Silk. Also required, but not listed above one skein of Soie d'Alger #3744 from Au Ver A Soie. Stitch count not provided. Designer used a piece of 40 count fabri... Read more
"This work I've done to let you see The care my Parents took of me When I am dead and in my grave I hope this Piece of work you'll save" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 746, 3047, 422, 310, 3752, (2)732, (4) 730, 728, 926, (2) 950, (2) 3779, (2) 7... Read more
"May death conclude my toils and tears May death destroy my sins and fears May Death through Jesus be my fiend May death be life when life shall end Lord make my faith and love sincere My judgement sound my conscience clear And when toils of life are past May I be found in peace at last."
M... Read more
"When flowers as Emblems we survey A Moral they disclose In Youth they bloom in Age decay Then imitate the rose. Hannah Gurney 1769" Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Bisque using Needlepoint Inc. Silk (or all DMC 3820, 927, 501, 500, 3779, 223, 3722, 3721, 221, 733, 3768, 3012, 352, 347, 336... Read more
Note from the designer: "Hannah Mosher was born March 12th, 1786, in Hollis, New Hampshire, the fourth and last child of Abijah and Hannah Mosher. On March 7, 1813, she married the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, Vermont. Apart from this sketchy biographical information, found in the History of... Read more
Note from the designer: "This American band sampler was originally worked in Lynn, Massachusetts. Hannah Breed is mentioned in Bolton and Coe's authoritative book American Samplers. Rows of lettering are intermixed with a row of sheep and cows, a verse, and floral bands. The verse says:
"She lives on a hill overlooking the sea with only her dogs for good company. She doesn't need less, she doesn't need more than to hear the waves crash into the shore." Stitch Count: 271W x 131H. Model stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens using Belle soie silks. )***NOTE Belle... Read more
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Cream linen stained with coffee, using DMC & Gentle Arts floss. (DMC alternates for overdyed 3012 899) Stitch count 60x61.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Parchment using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks (or DMC floss 782, 610, 3857, 839, 3046, 924, 729). Stitch Count: 145W x 159H. Design Size: 7" x 8"
"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.
A reproduction sampler from Reflets de Soie with various motifs and the words "After death, it's joy shall be lasting eternity. Be the living God my friend, and my bliss shall have no end. Hannah Jacksson, work May 10, age 11, 1826.
Model stitched on 16 ct. Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 303 x 285.
Note from the designer: "This beautiful English sampler was originally stitched on fine linen with silk threads, in gros and petit point stitches (i.e. cross stitch over one and two threads of linen), and a small number of straight stitches. A four sided arcaded meandering floral border surround... Read more
Model stitched one over one and two on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 152W x 138H. Design Size: 8 1/2" x 7 7/8". Color Chart. ***Stitched over 1 and 2 threads so not suitable for Aida.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss or DMC 310. Stitch Count: 257W x 99H. Finished size: 14.25" x 5.5".
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