This is an adapted reproduction of an antique English sampler, dated 1790. The sampler was embroidered by Maria Cooper in Hambledon.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Confederate Grey linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss (or D... Read more
Note from the designer - "In Scandinavia, as in England and America, sampler patterns (called navneklude meaning, literally, "name cloths") were passed along from teacher to pupil, mother to daughter, generation to generation. The designs were used to mark ownership of domestic textiles,... Read more
"Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand; As the first efforts of an infant hand And while her fingers on the canvas move Ingage her tender Thoughts to seek thy love With thy dear Children may she have apart And write the name thyself upon her heart"
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune usin... Read more
Model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Buff Willow Sotema Linen from Tabby Cat Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 3823, 720, 498, 890, 518, 163, 732, 3712, 26, 524, 3364, 3371, 3042, 927, 310). Also required, but not listed above #531 from Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread. Stitch Count: 186W x 217H. Design Size: 11 1/4" x 12 1/4". Color Chart.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Summer Khaki using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 310, 730, 321, 3779, 371, 422, 420, 349, 517, 611, 975, 746, 3011, 899, 610, 347, (2) 829, (2) 934, 317). Stitch Count: 275W x 346H. Design Size: 13 3/4" x 17 1/2". Color Chart.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss (4) 3831, (2) 3768, (3) 501, 3822, (2) 739). Specialty Stitches SUed: Algerian Eyelets, Stem Stitch & Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 242W x 341H. Design Size: 13.44" x 18.94"
"When I was young I little thought that learning was so dearly bought. But now I by instruction find, it is not gaind by an idle mind." Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks (34, 142, 160, 278, 356, 425, 523, 580, 621, 673, 697, 707) or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 206x222.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Lentil from Lakeside Linens using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 931, 3816, 500, 3777, 3779,612, 712, 898, 3813). Also required, but not listed above, #4014 from Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread. Specialty Stitch Used: Satin Stitch.... Read more
Note from the designer - "This is a beautiful sampler from Norwich (Norfolk, United Kingdom), possibly stitched at a school run by one Mrs. Wright or her descendent (hence the initials "MW" below Elizabeth's name in the attribution). A list of teachers in Norwich in 1783 includes Wright,... Read more
Note from the designer - "ANN WHITTAKER created an almost comically theatrical sampler depicting Adam and Eve, angels, pious verses, and elaborate meandering vines beneath dramatic multi-colored draperies and tassels. Hovering over the verse which is framed by large columns, are two angels with ... Read more
"All ye who stand before the fire, pray sit ye down is my desire. That other folk as well as you may see the fire and feel it too." Model stitched on 35" x 10" piece of 28 Ct. Ivory linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 394W x 44H. Design size is 28.12" x 3.12"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 291H x 243H. Design Size: 17" x 14"
An accurate reproduction of a Quaker sampler from Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with NPI Silk (or DMC 310). Stitch Count: 135x200.
"The Lord's Prayer" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Light Mocha Linen using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC (2) 520, 3777, 610, 3859, 3011, 927, 612,38529, 422, ecru, 501, 310, 221, 733). Stitch Count: 241x335. Design Size: 12" x 16 3/4".