A beautiful new design by Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum. This sampler features numerous colorful quilts and the Amish women that created them. Model stitched on 28ct. Summer Khaki Brittney/Lugana or 28ct. Sage Jobelan using DMC floss and also required but not on list, Kreinik Soie d'Alger. Stitch count: 102w x 284h.
"The bell proclaims on Liberty Hill, freedom reigns & always will." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 135x65.
Leaflet contains 3 patterns. Gulf Barn stitched on 28 Ct. Summer Clouds (Stoney Creek fabric) using DMC floss. Stitch count 165x98.
Texaco Barn was stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch count 152x97.
Mail Pouch barn was stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch count 186x124. (DMC listing is for all patterns) (some patterns may also use Weeks Dye Works & Gentle Arts)
Models stitched on 14 Ct. Antique Brown perforated paper with DMC floss. Shown finished in sled ornaments by Foxwood Crossings. Finishing instructions included. Stitch Count: 17x31. Design Size: 2" x 3"
Three barn patterns in this leaflet.
Old Virginia Tobacco Barn was stitched on 28 Ct. Legacy linen using DMC & Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 160x108.
10 Miles Barn was stitched on 28 Ct. Sand Cashel linen using DMC & Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 155x104.
Caverns Barn is stitched on 28 Ct. Legacy using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Glissen gloss floss. Stitch count 155x91.
"Make use of present time." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Olde Towne Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 3859, 3857, 3772,3866, 3011, 950, 3021). Stitch Count: 144W x 69H
"I love all beauteous things, I seek and adore them: God hath no better praise, and man in his hasty days is honoured for them. I too will something make and joy in the making: Altho' tomorrow it seem like the empty words of a dream, remembered on waking. When this you see, remember me." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 333H x 251W.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss. (DMC alternates are 370 610 754 779 844 3011 3861 ecru)
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 two over two on 28 Ct. Oaken using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC floss. Specialty Stitches Used: Smyrna Cross, Hlaf Rhose Stitch with Bar and Herringbone Stitch. Stitch Count: 140H x 58W. Design Size: 10" x 4"
"Old McDonald had a farm, ee-aye-ee-aye-oh." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Ice Blue Cashel linen with Access Soie Perle, Caron Waterlilies, Gloriana Silk, Kreinik Silk Mori, Needlepoint Inc Silk, Dinky Dyes, and SJ Designs beads. All of the required threads and beads are sold separately in an accessory pack. Stitch Count: 72W x 175H.
All three models are stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Winter Brew by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss. 3/4 stitches are used in this pattern. Stitch count for Barn Cat is 88x88. Design Size: 7" x 7" Stitch count for Barn Quilts is 105x56. Design Size: 8" x 4" Stitch count for Little Quilt Angel is 56x56. Design Size: 4" x 4"
"One Nation, under God, with Liberty and Justice for all." The flag is made up of quilt squares for every state! The model was stitched on 28 Ct. Lt Mocha Cashel linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 340W x 260H.
"The Hour of Prayer - Hail; peaceful hour supremely blest amid the hours of earthly care: the hour that yields the spirit rest that sacred hour_ the hour of prayer. And when my hours of prayer are past, oh, may I leave these Sabbath days to find eternity at last a never ending hour of praise." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 364W x 400H.