Model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Sotema "Mistletoe" from Tabbycat Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 300, 152, 167, 347, 422, 452, 498, 975, 745, 746, 3362, 3052, 3053, 3712, 3726, 3787, 3811, 310, 3687, 729, 225, 823). Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets, Satin Stitches and Back Stitches. Stitch Count: 300W x 413H. Design Size: 16 3/4" x 23". Color Chart.
An accurate reproduction of a Portuguese sampler held in the Queenstown Sampler Collection. Model stitched on 36 count Antique White Edinburgh Linen with NPI Silk thread. The stitch count is 447W x 357H.
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"
"Live in peace with all men" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Old english Linen from Niky's Creations using weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 610, 948, 319, 311, 3371). Stitch count is 206W x 110H.
"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.
Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 833, 3746, 931, 927, 3810, 524, 834, 832, 400, 3746, 522, 3011, 3363, 760, 3722, 3726, 3042, 3041). Also required, but not listed above 1343 from Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 253x264. Design Size on 32 Ct. Fabric: 16" x 17"
"All ye who stand before the fire, pray sit ye down is my desire. That other folk as well as you may see the fire and feel it too." Model stitched on 35" x 10" piece of 28 Ct. Ivory linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 394W x 44H. Design size is 28.12" x 3.12"
"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 linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 319, 356, 400, 422, 436, 610, 926, 927, 939, 3022, 3052, Ecru). Stitch Count: 294W x 229H.
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.
Chart pack contains all 26 letters, the border, and an optional "R" block. The model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Dark Capucinno Linen from R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 235x293. Design Size: 15" x 19"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter linen using Weeks Dye works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads(or all DMC floss 801, 935, 518, 501, 3011, 3046, 920, 498, 152, 3858, 3712, 371, 524, 522, 3859, 3864). Stitch count is 183W x 99H.
Model stitched two over one and two on 40 Ct Ligonier Latte from R&R Reproductions using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 111W x 143H. Design Size: 6.5" x 8"
Model stitched two over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 158W x 215H. Design Size: 8" x 11.5"
Model stitched two over two on 36 Ct. American Chestnut from R&R Reproductions using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Also required, but not listed above Dragonfly from Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 211W x 164H. Design Size: 12" x 9.25"
Containing unique reproductions of samplers and smalls from private collectors and museum collections, this DVD edition features one-of-a-kind antique needlework projects from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, as well as antique-inspired designs. Also featured are well-researched articles profiling sampler makers, sampler-producing schools, needlework tools, museums and the various historical events that have shaped needlework. Some of the articles and projects cannot be found anywhere else, making this DVD essential to any collection. The DVD includes full-color photography, easy-to-read charts and complete instructions.
DVDs are both PC and MAC compatible, as well as US television/DVD-player compatible.