Note from the designer - "An intensely stitched and well-planned sampler, this unusual piece probably originated in Pennsylvania. The allegorical figure hovering over the house could represent Liberty. The unconnected border of floating honeysuckle is unique, as well as the little pastoral vignettes in the lower register." Rated for beginners.
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This sampler is an accurate reproduction of an American Quaker sampler from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A small image of the antique and a brief family genealogy are included in the package of this sweet sampler.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works using Needlepoint Inc. thread with DMC substitutions listed. Stitch count is 143 x 132.
Model stitched two over one and two on 40 Ct. Mink from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 181W x 188H. Design Size: 9" x 9.25" Black & White and Color Chart Included.
Note from the designer: "An English sampler from the collection of The Scarlet Letter.
The unique border of this sampler creates almost an optical illusion, shading diamonds and scallops from light to dark. It demonstrates how the simple cross stitch can be used to dramatic and highly artistic... Read more
A reproduction sampler from Saybrook Village, Middlesex County, Connecticut. "Jannette Kirtland, aged 11 years, Remember thy Creator. Sweet is the dream, divinely sweet, when absent friends in fancy meet."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Wild Honey Legacy linen with... Read more
Model stitched on 40 ct Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silks. (DMC alternates listed as 3012 936 422 310 648 355)Stitch count 106x153.
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
Model stitched over one and two on 40 Ct. Cocoa using Neeplepoint Inc Silk (or DMC floss 611, 830, 931, 3371, (2) 3363, 500, 729, 3688, 780, (2) 712). Stitch Count: 180W x 415H. Design Size: 10" x 23"
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Silks (or DMC floss 3847, 3371, 422, 728, 3864, 436, 435, 434, 433). Stitch Count: 152W x 143H.
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC 3863, 3033, 3031, 221, 642, 3021, 3011, 611). Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct Winter Woolens by Seraphim Fabrics using Gloriana Silk with DMC conversion. Gloriana Silk not listed: Peach Mimosa and Tudor Silk Northern Lights. Stitch count is 267 x 370.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antiquity linen by Number 12 Stitch Co. using Gloriana silk floss. Threads not listed: Peach Mimosa, Autumn Gold Dark, Federal Blue, and Daffodil. Stitch count is 141 x 168.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct Dark Cappicciono from R&R Reproductions using Gloriana Silk threads (Swamp Grass). Stitch count is 179 x 185. If stitching on a lower count, two skeins of floss would be needed.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Over the Moon from Colour and Cotton. Colour and Cotton threads not listed: Solstice, Spring Moss, Maize, Adobe(2), and Tusk(3). DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 211 x 228.