Mary Ann Atkinson 1868 is a reproduction of an original cross stitch pattern in the Whilst Iris Naps Designs collection.
The stitch count for the design area is 173 x 164 and on 36ct fabric is approximately 9 5/8 x 9 1/8 inches (24.5 x 23.2 cm). The pattern is all full crosses over 2 linen threads and so is suitable for stitching on linen or Aida.
The model was stitched on 36ct Parchment' by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads, but a DMC conversion is included.
Ada Mary Hornsey of Wellingborough, England stitched her sampler at age 10. "My father, my mother I know I cannot your kindness repay, but I hope that, as older I grow, I shall learn your commands to obey."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 184W x 238H. Finished Size: 9 1/8" x 12".
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using either Soie d Alger or DMC threads. Stitch count is 232 x 285. Finished size is 12.89 x 15.83 for 36 count fabric.
Europe Sampler inspired by European Old School Samplers. You may see the glimpse of the typical motives of Dutch, English and German old samplers. Purple is the color of the Royal dynasties of Europe.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum using DMC threads. Stitch count is 279 x 279.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 318W x 350H. Finished size: 16" x 17 1/2". Specialty stitch used - Satin Stitch.
"Learn little Maid, each useful Art, Which may adorn thy Youth; Learn to improve thy tender Heart, In virtue Grace and Truth; Shun every vice with studious care, Each Female folly flee, fair That ev'ry grace which Crown the May all attend on the. Mary Ann Diaper is my Name, and in this wrought... Read more
Note from the designer - This needlework was designed after an English sampler in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston. The lush border flowers are similar to those on a sampler made by Sarah Brignell from around the same period, suggesting the existence of a school or teacher whose... Read more
The Antique: Amelia stitched her sampler at the age of seventeen while living at the North Wing, 3 New Orphan House, Ashley Down, Bristol, in 1868. The original sampler's stitched area measures 13.5 inches wide by 15.25 inches high on a cream cotton ground fabric measuring 76 threads to the inch,... Read more
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune using Soie d'Alger. Specialty stitches used are satin stitch and eyelets. Stitch count is 333W x 386H. Finished size is 16.65" x 19.3"
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 169w x 234h.
The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Sarah aged 8, September 1837 and Mary aged 10, 1846. Mary Sandery Model (over one version) Graph to stitch completely over two Included in Pattern as well as Muted Color Tone Thread Legend Alternate
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "The Lord is thy keeper"!
The pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either DMC, Soie D'Alger, or 100.3 threads. Stitch count is 132 x 105. Finished size on 40 ct is 6.6" x 5.25.
Note from the designer: This tiny petite sampler was acquired at an estate sale in Michigan. The simplicity of the piece is the charming "as Hannah stitched her sampler in 1822 at the Faringdon Subscription School near Oxford, England."
Over two model was stitched over 1 thread on... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC, NPI or AVAS silk threads. Stitch count is 301 x 301. Finished size on 40 count is 15.05" x 15.05"
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct Winter Woolens by Seraphim Fabrics using Gloriana Silk with DMC conversion. Gloriana Silk not listed: Peach Mimosa and Tudor Silk Northern Lights. Stitch count is 267 x 370.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. The stitch count is 152W x 240H for a finished size of 8.5" x 13.5".