Note from the designer: "Band samplers of the 17th century exhibit the widest range of stitches and techniques. Counted thread stitches on linen were artfully combined with panels of floral, geometric, or figural cut and drawn work- a technique where the background threads of linen are carefully... Read more
"This design is a combination of cross stitch and many specialty stitches, with stitch diagrams and instructions provided for all stitches."
Model stitched on 32 count Bisque from Lakeside Linens, using Soie d'Alger silks. Dinky Dyes and DMC conversions are also provided. Stitch count is 144w x 288h.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with DMC floss. Shown in a frame from The Family Tree - Style: Elizabeth, Finish: Fleamarket, Color: Icing, Size: 6" x 11 1/2".
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "Tall Oaks" and "Garden" samplers were stitched on 32 Ct. Bay Rum Jobelan. "Cottage" sampler stitched on 32 Ct. Sage Jobelan. All designs use DMC floss. Stitch count for each: 177H x 73W.
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Gray from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks (or all DMC 677, 3863, 451, 580, 841, 169, 729, 3011). Stitch Count: 103W x 103H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana (or all DMC floss 3781, 452, 3829, 008, 730, 780, 898, 3011, 3770, 004). Also need but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 86W x 88H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. All models were stitched on 32 Ct. Prairie Grain Linen using DMC floss. Template to make them into acorns is included in the pattern. Approximate size of patterns 4/12" x 5".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks (or all DMC 371, 730, white, 3023/646, 938, 3740, 400, 3045). Stitch count: 86W x 86H. Design size: 5" x 5"
Model stitched over two fabric threads on 32 ct. Sparrow linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Paprika (2 skiens) thread. DMC conversion listed in associated. Stitch count is 76 x 76.
"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches. In Beauty green will always grow through Summer sun and Winter snow. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 183W x 200H Does contain specialty stitches with instructions.