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.
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.
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
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
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"
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.
"God is love. Eternal light is thine." Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Platinum using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 105W x 107H. Design size: 6 1/2" x 6 3/4"
Model stitched two over one and two on 36 Ct. Star's Hallow Blend from R&R Reproduction using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 200W x 144H. Design Size: 11.5" x 8.0". Black & White and Color Chart 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
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.
Based on the artwork of Meredith Dillman. Model stitched over 1 thread on 25 Ct. white linen with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch count: 383x551. Finished size: 15 1/4" x 22".
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Opalescent Silvermist from Hand Dyed Fabrics from Stephanie using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 278W x 235H. Design Size: 20" x 17"
Model stitched on your choice of fabric using Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC floss 3799, 814, 927, 413, 645, 3032, 3768, 3799) Stitch count 121x106.
From Alice in Wonderland. Stitched over one thread on 25 Ct. White Dublin Linen or Evenweave with DMC floss and Kreinik. Stitch Count: 450W x 550H. Design Size: 18" x 22"