"O my soul, what canst thou do, with eternity in view? Flee to Jesus, flee away not to-morrow, come to-day, come this moment, for to thee, next may be eternity."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter linen using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss (2) 739, 422, 815, 924, 928, 3768, (2) ... Read more
"Next unto God Dear Parents I address Myself to you in Humble Thankfulness For all your care and Charge on me bestowed The means of Learning unto me Allowed Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue Those Golden Arts the Vulgar never knew."
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fa... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring the phrase "How does the little busy bee improve each shining hour and and gather honey all the day from every opening flower"!
Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either DMC floss or Soie D'Alger. Stitch count is 235 x 219.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Mary Ann Preece in 1851!
Model was stitched on Old Sheep linen from xJuDesigns, but you can use whatever fabric you'd like! Mary Ann Preece calls for Soie D'Alger, 100.3, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 155 x 162.
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do do it with thy might for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest."
Model stitched one over one and two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 264W x 317H. Design Size: 14.67" x 17.61"
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with a young girl!
Model can be stitched on 28 ct. or 32 ct. linen using DMC thread.
The model was stitched using Foxtail Millett by Legacy Linen which is available in 45ct. The comparable colours in Legacy's Linen's range are Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC.
"The busy tribes of flesh and blood With all their cares and fears Are carried downward by the flood And lost in following years Time like an ever rolling stream Bears all its sons away They fly forgotten as a dream Dies at opening day"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow ... Read more
"Jesus permit thy gracious Name to stand As the first efforts of a female hand And her fingers on the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With thy dear children may she have apart And write thy name thyself upon her heart"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Sand... Read more
Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1887.
Note from the designer:
Annie's monochrome sampler has been a delight to reproduce. The little girl recorded that her sampler was stitched in Belvedere and completed in the December of 1887. She de... Read more
Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers!
Note from the designer:
Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be st... Read more
"So frail is the youth and the beauty of men. Though they bloom and look gay like a rose Yet all our fond care to preserve them is vain. Time kills them as fast as he goes"
Model stitched on Weeks Dye Works 46 ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works. with a palette of 20 Au Ver a... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1882!
Model is stitched using Zweigart based linen that was overdyed to the shade Marbled Khaki by xJuDesigns. The sampler is suitable fro stitching on aida, linen, and linaida. Stitch count is 145 x 105. (Soie 100.3 #335, Soie d'Alger #2646)
Model was stitched on 52/60 Ct. Sycamore Seedpod linen by Legacy Linen, using Soie Surfine 2681. You can use whatever fabric you prefer, with whatever shade of red you'd like! The chart recommends Soie d'Alger 936 or 945, Soie 100.3 335 (previously 2646), 499, 500 or 779 OR Soie Surfine 2681 or 2779... Read more
Model stitched over two on 46 ct. Straw with one strand Au Ver A Soie Silk from their D'Alger Range. There are also conversions for the Au Ver A soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Soie 100.3 #245 discontinued. Stitch count 201x246.
The model was stitched on Zweigart-based linen overdyed to the shade "Marbled Pointer" by xJuDesigns. We recommend that you stitch Amelia on your preferred colour, fabric, and count of fabric. Aida, Linaida, or linen can be used. Amelia's cheery sampler has been reproduced with a palette of ... Read more
Antique reproduction sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Note from the designer:
I have been looking for a "Home Sweet Home" sampler to stitch since the beginning of my needlework journey with samplers. Whilst I like the "motto" needleworks so popular with the Victor... Read more
This design by Hands Across the Sea features an alphabet sampler, red flowers including roses, daisies, tulips and carnations and text which reads "fear god, honour the king","O may i still from sin depart! A wise and understanding heart Jesus to me given! And let me through thy Spirit k... Read more
"Elizabeth Wood will be always a good and obedient little girl"
Model stitched on 56 count Old Sheep from xJuDesigns, using Au Ver A Soie 100.3 thread. Soie d'Alger alternative #2645. DMC alternative #347. Stitch count 144w x 133h.
When time who steals our years away
Shall steal our pleasures too
The memory of the past will stay
And half our joys renew
Then think no more of future gloom
These joys will always last
For hope will brighten days to come
And memory gui... Read more
Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.
The sampler is exquisite, the back is as neat as the front. T... Read more
"Make much of precious time when your power be careful Well to husband every hour for time will come when you Shall sorelament the unhappy moments you have mispent."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 543, 832, 347, 931, 522, 720, 926, 3712, 815, 38... Read more
"Father God who sees in me Only Sin and misery, Turn to thy anointed one. Look on thy beloved Son: Him, and the sinner, see, Look thro' Jesus' wounds on me."
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Buttercream using Soie d'Alger (or all DMC floss (2) 890, (2) 505, (2) 989, 676, (2) 677, 610, 611, 310, 72... Read more
Model stitched on 56 Ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie 100.3. Use Soie d'Alger 2924 x16 with 1 thread on 36 count, OR DMC 321 x16 with 2 threads on 36 count. Stitch count is 413W x 414H. Design size is 22.94" x 23"
"This work I've done to let you see The care my Parents took of me When I am dead and in my grave I hope this Piece of work you'll save" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 746, 3047, 422, 310, 3752, (2)732, (4) 730, 728, 926, (2) 950, (2) 3779, (2) 7... Read more
We were so pleased to find a pair of samplers stitched by a brother and sister. The icing on the cake was the additional discovery of the Hubbards' family history and that the samplers came from Norfolk.
The dates on the two samplers are the date of birth for Emma and Martin; Emma having ... Read more
19th century reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers! The model was stitched on 53/63 count "Sycamore Seedpod" by Legacy Linen, using Au Ver A Soie 100.3 threads. Use the Au Ver A Soie conversion we have provided for 46 or 40 count linen. Use the DMC conversion we have provided for 40 count linen. Stitch count: 589 x 270.
In youth and age protect me Lord
And grant I may observe thy word
Give me a thankful heart I pray
To serve my God while here I stay
And when this mortal life shall end
I may to happiness ascend
Mary Goodwin finished December the 21 1798
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Model stitched on 56 count Marbled pointer from xJuDesigns using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 threads, but you may use whatever count and type of fabric you are comfortable with! Stitch Count: 106W x 116H
Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. Velum linen by Foxglove and Lace Linens with Au Ver a Soie, Soie 100.3 (093, 129, 137, 207, 486, 494, 621, 664, 627). Conversions provided for Soie d'Alger (2632, 3745, 2635, 3835, 1735, 2915, 1814, 2922, 3446) and DMC floss (3771, 830, 355, 640, 931, 3712, ... Read more
"Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand as the first efforts of an infant hand and while her fingers on the canvas move, engage her tender thoughts to seek thy love with thy dear children let her have apart and write thy name thy self upon her heart." Model stitched one over two on 45 Ct. W... Read more
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