This reproduction sampler from Running with Needles and Scissors says "Oui la candeur attribut de tenfance, Va pronocer ce qu'eprouve le coeur; Respect, amour, tendre reconnoissance. Voila mes voeux, voila mon bonheur." (Yes candor, the attribute of childhood will pronounce what the... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 336, 501, 500, 581, 834, 3820, 150, 3013, 225, 746, 819, 3862, 433, 3756, 712, 433, 3042, 310, 3865). Also required, but not listed above 3712, 3390, and 3996 from Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 348x359. Design Size on 32 Ct. Fabric: 22" x 22"
"Beautys a blossom that soon fades away but virtue's a flower that will never decay." Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Antique Lace linen by Seraphim Fabrics with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 205W x 204H. Finished size: 10 1/4" x 10 1/8". Color chart.
Caroline Bevan stitched her sampler in 1845 when she was 10 years old. Her home in England is uncertain, however the silk she used is often seen on work from Yorkshire during this period.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Amber linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 197W x 245H. Finished size: 14" x 17 1/2" Stitch diagrams are included.
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
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Chantilly Country French linen using DMC floss with Mill Hill beads. Approximate Size: 5"w x 6.5"h. Stitch count is 81 x 104.
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 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 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 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.
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.
Model stitched on 40 ct Olde Towne Blend using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts & Classic Colorworks. (DMC alternates are 221 224 (2 needed) 225 315 407 611 647 730 (3 needed) 3046 3787 (2 needed) 3841 3859 ecru)A personalization chart has been included for you to stitch your name or a loved ones name in the place of "Mary Jane Carver". Stitch count 247x215.
"Jesus permit thy sacred name to stand as the first effort of an infant's hand, and while her fingers on the canvas move, engage her tender thoughts to ask thy love. Among thy children let her have a part and write thy name thyself upon her heart." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Examplar... Read more
Model was stitched on Marbled Khaki from xJuDesigns using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 thread, but you may use whatever count fabric you are most comfortable with! The quantities of 100.3 given will work with 2 strands on 28 count linen, or 1 strand on 46 count linen. Stitch Count: 76W x 193H