Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. linen with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 (31, 73, 109, 549, 634). Stitch Count: 266x273. Conversions are provided for Soie d'Alger silk and DMC floss. The design is suitable for stitching on linen or Aida. Spiral bound booklet.
"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
"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,... 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
This design from Hands Across the Sea Samplers features an adorable little red school house accompanied by a lovely rose and a large yellow pear with a little bee buzzing beside it! The entire design is framed with tiny blue and red flowers.
Model stitched on Creme Brulee from Tabby Cat... 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.... Read more
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.
Model was reversibly stitched over two and three threads on 36 Ct. linen of your choice using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss 221, 315, 437, (2) 543, (2) 580, 680 , 733, (3) 895, 932, 3750, 3753, (2) 3772, 3852, 3864, 3865). Also required, but not listed above #1753 from Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used. Stitch Count: 258W x 304H. Design Size: 7.78" X 27.22"
"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"
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... 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.
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... Read more
Model stitched one over two on your choice 36 Ct. fabric using Needlepoint Inc (or DMC floss (2) 223, 310, 422, 500, (3) 501, (2) 502, 611, 612, 838, 869, 924, 927, (2) 3047, 3052). Stitch count is 307W x 276H. Design size is 17.06" x 15.33"
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with the phrase "Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth while the evil doer sigh"!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either Soie D'Alger threads. Soie 100.3 threads or DMC floss. Stitch count is 174 x 219.
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.
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... 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
Model was stitched on Marbled Khaki from xJuDesigns using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 thread, but you may use whatever count fabric you are most comfortable with! The quantities of 100.3 given will work with 2 strands on 28 count linen, or 1 strand on 46 count linen. Stitch Count: 76W x 193H
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.
"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,... Read more
Model stitched on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger (or all DMC floss 3861, 422, 3790, 611, 613, 640, 648, 814, 816, 869, 919, 935, 950, 3031, 3032, 3371, 3750, 3778, 3813). Stitch count is 201W x 183H. Design is 11.17" x 10.17"
There is a modest little flower, To friendship ever dear, Oh! Plant it on my humble bed And strew it O'er my bier. Let not the dark sepulchral yew Its sombre branches wave, But let that little fragile flower Alone grow on my grave. No sculptured marble e'er shall shew My long, and lowly home, That... Read more
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss (2) 712, 775, 823, (2) 831, 321, (2) 498, 518, (2) 504, 733, 3046, (2) 677, 728, 3773, 353, 352, 3072, 3013, 3364, 524, 935, (2) 3012, 422, 648, 646, 3772, 420, 3064, 3755, 503, 502, white, 310). Also required but not listed above 163, Stitch count is 309W x 319H. Design size is 17.17" x 17.72"
"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me." Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Parchment from Weeks Dye Works, using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger. Soie 100.3 and DMC equivalents given. Stitch Count: 303W x 324H. Design Size: 15.15" x 16.20"
"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
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.