Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Raw Belfast using Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 824, 815, 3855, 3865). Stitch Count: 109x188. Design Size: 7" x 12"
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
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a truly cheerful and colourful sampler. In The Garden of Holland has been charted in detail from an original Dutch sampler from 1857.
Stitched over two threads on 32ct linen (or 16ct Aida), it would measure approximately 16... Read more
A classic delft blue scene is reminiscent of Holland and their many windmills and waterways. A lower case alphabet tops this charming design with a larger upper case alphabet below. The Windmill Sampler would look wonderful in a kitchen or breakfast nook.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Pearl lugana by Polstitches with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count for each square is 47W x 47H. Stitch count for full picture is 149W x 149H.
Model stitched over 14/28 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch count for each tile is 59W x 59H. If stitching all 4 tiles together, stitch count is 105H x 105W. Stitch count for Friends: 36W x 54H. Stitch Count for the Wedding Sampler: 65W x 65H.
A spot sampler characteristic of 18th century Dutch embroidery that combine small motifs with a collection of alphabets that range in style from plain to ornate. This historically correct design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Fall 1992, Vol. I, No. 3 and has long been unavailable. This classic... Read more
Model stitched on 18 Ct. Fiddler's Cloth in Lite Oatmeal with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 124W x 121H. Color chart. Shown finished in a 10" hoop. Includes a diagram of the buildings and landmarks featured.
Model stitched with two strands on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 168x168. Specialty Stitches Used: French Knot and Smyrna Cross. Design Size on 16/32 Ct.: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring an autumn quaker sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Mushroom using Colour and Cotton Pumpkin Pie thread (Colour and Cotton special edition, not available from 123Stitch). Stitch count is 81 x 79.
A Dutch period reproduction sampler from the province of Groningen. This richly illustrated 20-page booklet gives information on the stitcher's life and the area she grew up in.
Pattern is stitched your choice of threads and fabric
Stitch count is 271w x 222h.
Inspired by the designs which can often be found on Scandinavian sweaters, this little stocking includes a church, borders, etc.
Two models were stitched: one on #36 Atomic Ranch (Parchment) over two threads, and the smaller one on #28 Christmas Red linen by Wichelt. The larger model was finished with a Lady Dot Creates Pom Pom trim.
Note from the designer - "This letterndoek (lettering) form of Dutch sampler appears from the late 17th through the early 19th century. It is easy to recognize by its horizontal shape, and beautifully illuminated lettering, interspersed with various symbolic shapes and Biblical motifs. The color... Read more
Large model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Cotton Stone from Colour & Cotton using Needlepoint Inc Silk (or DMC floss 310, 356, 407, 500, 502, 647, 712, 734, 930, 839, 926, 928, 3046, 3363, 3823, 3828, 3863, 3864). Stitch Count: 383W x 403H. Design Size: 19 1/8" x 20 1/8".
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a fun Dutch sampler!
Pattern is stitched on Petoskey Stone from Needle & Flax or Flannel Flower from Fox and Rabbit using Gloriana threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 288 x 223.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Havana using Needlepoint Inc. Silks and Silk N Colors (or DMC floss 3363, 3760, 677, 3822, 3774, 157, 739, 762, 3031, 3865, 471). Stitch Count: 246W x 318H. Design Size: 12 1/4" x 15 7/8".