Cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style featuring a sampler with two sisters and the phrase "Two are better than one....for if they fall, one will pick up the other"!
Model was stitched on 32ct Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works. Due to "one over one" stitching on the wording, this design is not suitable for Aida. Stitch count is 76 x 140.
Cross stitch pattern from Needle WorkPress featuring a fun sampler with a house and flowers!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Flannel Flower linen by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 24" x 23".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Ale Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works threads (or DMC 3011, 610, 167, 3781, 918, 3371, 647) Stitch count is 135W x 131H.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Korty's Blend by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 164x171. Design Size: 9" x 10". Black & White and Color Chart Included.
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
An ancestor of the stitcher placed a typewritten note on the back of the framed sampler, dated August 28, 1997. Thomasina Henrietta Jackson (nee Willis) wrote the following: "This sampler was made by Charlotte Keightley, my great aunt by marriage, circa 1840. Her married name at the time was... Read more
All that is known of the sampler are the stitcher's initial - ES. The sampler appears to be English and from around the mid 19th Century.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (DMC conversions are provided). Stitch Count: 114W x 164H. Finished Size: 5 5/8" x 8 1/8"
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha using Belle Soie (or all DMC floss 407, 840, 3023, 680, 746, 3053, 645, 3848, 422, 839). Stitch count is 291W x 172H.
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a pair of lady bugs with the phrase "Sisters connected heart to heart. Time and distance can't keep them apart"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Buttermilk linen using Anchor and Threadworx threads. DMC option listed.
Stitch count is 70w x 80h.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring Winifred from the Halloween movie Hocus Pocus!
Model stitched on 32 ct Witch Tina linen from Fairywool in the Wood using Romy's Creations (Winter Violet, Mistletoe, Green Apples, Garnet, Orange Brick, Charcoal) and DMC or all DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 84.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring two rectangular Quaker medallion samplers, that can be stitched together on the same cloth, or separately. The samplers feature the words "Whoso findeth me findeth love" and "For I am thine and thou art mine".
Model stitched on 32ct. Lambswool Linen using Gentle Arts Sampler threads (or DMC 761, 3051, 3740, 3810, 3803, 738, 598, 962). Stitch Count: 70W x 68H. Shown with a heart charm.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss or DMC 310. Stitch Count: 257W x 99H. Finished size: 14.25" x 5.5".
"Jesus, My God to thee I fly. Thou art a refuge ever nigh when heart shall fail. When life is past, thou wilt receive my soul at last." Model stitched 28 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue with DMC floss. Also required, but not listed above, DMC 3880 (can be found in the DMC 2013 New Colors Floss Pack).... Read more
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.