"Our infant years like budding flowers require a skillful hand. Short and uncertain are the hours we have at our command." Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Confederate Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works with Au Ver A Soie Silk floss (1746, 1843, 2126, 2214, 3426-2skeins, 3431, 3815, 3821, 3832, 4111, 4246, 4516, 4536, F10, Noir) and Kreinik Silk Mori (1096, 3017, 4062, 4166, 7014, 7133) or all DMC floss (930, 320, 935, 370, 501, 739, 729, 738, 524, 3770, 869, 433, 838, 712, 310, 221, 350, 367, 501, 3782, 841). Stitch Count: 257x337.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Apple Butter linen by Dixie Sampler (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 3011, 221, 3863, 3021, 610). Stitch Count: 239W x 239H. "Satan their Prince soon laid a snare for Adam and Eve, that happy pair. They sinned against their God's advic, and lost the sweets of paradise."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Summer Khaki using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 666, 335, 3685, 778, 315, 209, 503, 890, 580, 731, 830, 780, 725, 745, 606, 300, 3779, 3371, 310). Also required, but not listed above #4626 from Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread. Specialty Stitches Used: Satin Stitches and Algerian Eyelets. Stitch Count: 341W x 393H. Design Size: 17" x 19 1/2"
"Eden was a Paradise." Part 2 of an 8 part series. Model is stitched on 36 count Wren Linen by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or DMC floss (3031, 3799, 3348, 223, Ecru, 610, 869, 221, 937, 612, 3829, 828, 834, 950, 469, 829) Stitch Count: 170W x 100H
"What is this that thou has done? Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana threads. DMC conversions are 221 937 3013 733 3774 161 3781 3787 3371 931 3047 470 3011 833 ecru 827 223 162 648 831 3051 780 729 300 746 935 304 779. Stitch count: 417W x 190H.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works with The Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 817, 730, 3011, 927, 783, 3750, 420, 371, 315, 3858, 310, 152, 312). Stitch Count: 151W x 208H. Finished size: 8 3/4" x 11 3/4".
This is a reproduction of an antique English sampler made by Hannah Hammond in 1845. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Cocoa linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 935, 3328, 612, 760, 613, 433, 420, 3828, 407, 829, 543, 3047, 422, 950, 370, 3726, 632, 221, 3011, 3032, 3777, 3064). Stitch Count: 192W x 206H. Finished size: 12" x 12 3/4".
There is a modest little flower, To friendship ever dear, Oh! Plant it on my humble bed And strew it O'er my bier. Let not the dark sepulchral yew Its sombre branches wave, But let that little fragile flower Alone grow on my grave. No sculptured marble e'er shall shew My long, and lowly home, That little modest, humble flower shall mark my silent tomb. Then shall my grace by this be known, A little smiling spot, A mound thick covered with the flower, That says FORGET ME NOT."
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Buttercream using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 154, 304, 315, 351, 355, 356, (2) 420, 433, (2) 500, 580, 581, 640 642, 644, 676, 677, 680, 734, 760, 778, 816, 831, 832, 844, 869, 898, 902, 926, 927, 928, 935, 986, 3345, 3726, 3727, 3768, 3774, 3778, 3779). Stitch count is 307W x 433H. Design size is 17.06" x 24.06"
"When this you see remember me and keep me in your mind. Let all the world say what they will. Speak of me as you find." Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks silks. (DMC alternates are 370 730 3750 3031 3859 434 712 414 500 501 310 950 935) Stitch count 161x163.
Models stitched on fabric of your choice with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 3859, 610, 829, 3808, 842, 3364, 3818, 3781, 3740). Stitch Counts: Big Eyed Deer - 103x83, Dear Sister - 81x60, Little A&E - 73x65, Love the Giver - 81x70, Tiny Token - 38x56.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. American Chestnut linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 503, 746, 829, 3011, 3364, 3021, 3045, 3046). Stitch Count: 97W x 97H
Model stitched on 28 Ct. HPI daybreak Lugana by Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch Count: 138W x 318H. Finished size: 9 3/4" x 22 5/8".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Navy Bean with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 3051, 839, 3011, 3828, 950, 3768, 780). Stitch Count: 108 x 108.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Weathered Shingle linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC floss, and Classic Colorworks floss (or all DMC 632, 644, 3011, 3012, 3787, 3045, 3799, 3777, 646, 3857, 3865). Stitch Count: 97W x 96H.