"Known for her absolute control over nature and plants, life springs as Gaia passes by. She is the very soul of the Earth, the ancestral mother of all life. Nurturing, loving, caring."
Model stitched on fabric of your choice (suggested color is an antique brown) with DMC floss, Kreinik Braid, Caron Waterlilies, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 152W x 304H.
"Mothers hold their children's hands awhile...their hearts forever." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Legacy Linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss(or all DMC 422, 3865, 829, 611, 310, 434, 838, 3816, 963, 3354, 3687) and shown with classic pink buttons. Stitch Count: 107W x 59H. The small heart models were stitched on 28 Ct. Earthen Linen. Stitch Count: 49W x 53H.
If stitching a full size traditional sampler seems too daunting, try stitching these 12 tiny wreaths instead. These adorable and charming little samplers fit the seasons and each month of the year and look fabulous as a grouping consisting of all twelve or stitch one at a time as birthday gifts, cards, bookmarks or in small frames for that special friend.
Stitch count 161w X 116h. Finished size on 14-ct fabric 11-1/2" X 8-1/2". Model stitched on 14 Count White Aida Fabric.
First of the 12 months. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two threadsa on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC. There will also be one Cottage Garden thread inserted with each month. Stitch count 303x307 for entire series.
Threads listed are only for this pattern. For entire thread listing see Letters From Mom 1 - Info & Envelope Cover
Second of the 12 months chart. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC. There will also be one Cottage Garden thread inserted with each month. Stitch count 303x307 for entire series.
Threads listed are only for this pattern. For entire thread listing see Letters From Mom 1 - Info & Envelope Cover
This is the center for a 12 months sampler (sold separately). These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC. There will also be one Cottage Garden thread inserted with each month. Stitch count 303x307.
((Threads listed are for entire series, ones needed for only this chart are Weeks Dye Works Kohl, Teal frost, Whitewash, Gentle Arts needed are Antique Rose, Old Red Paint, Piney Woods, Raspberry Frost, Summer Shower, Toasted Barley, Wood Trail, Classic colorworks needed are Weeping Willow and Ye Olde Gold.)
"Let your life speak" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen by Picture This Plus with Cottage Garden threads Tropic Sea (included with the pattern), and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 58x100.
Fifth of the 12 months. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC. There will also be one Cottage Garden thread inserted with each month. Stitch count 303x307 for entire series.
Threads listed are only for this pattern. For entire thread listing see Letters From Mom 1 - Info & Envelope Cover
Third of the season charts. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC. There will also be one Cottage Garden thread inserted with each month. Stitch count 303x307 for entire series.
Threads listed are only for this pattern. For entire thread listing see Letters From Mom 1 - Info & Envelope Cover
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC floss 310, 322, 778, 3740, 712, 3803, 598). Stitch Count: 71W x 60H. Showns with a small heart charm.
"I need a fairy coffee mother!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Patriot's Brew by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss (or all DMC 829 842 3371 730 420 840 355). Stitch Count: 110x62. Design Size: 6" x 3"
"How to be a mean mother. Never allow treats instead of a real meal. Know where her kids are, who they are with. Make kids work...laundry, dishes, more chores. Insist on the truth. Produce sensible teens. What the world needs are more mean mothers...and fathers too!" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 3806, 422, 3790, 3031, 3348, 730, 822, 437, 3816). Stitch Count: 101W x 160H.
Stitched on either 32 count Natural Belfast Linen or 16 count Sage Aida with DMC floss and Kreinik Blending Filament (002HL). The stitch count is 166W x 226H.
Mother Teresa, Angel of Mercy 1910-1997. One of the greatest saints of out time. She founded an order of nuns in Calcutta, India to serve the poor. Hers was a Jesus-centered life. Her words offer a lifetime of inspiration, hope and guidance in this Counted Cross-Stitch design. They read: "Give of your hands - to Serve - and your hearts to Love." Stitch Count 127w x 166h, Finished Size 9w x 11-7/8h on 14-ct. Model stitched on 28 Count Glass Blue Manaco Evenweave over 2 threads.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy linen from Picture This Plus with Needlepoint Inc Silk (or DMC 926, 3862, 355, 3768, 3345, 422, 729, 3774, 611,3031, 648, 646, 3021, ecru). Stitch Count: 155W x 146H.
"Always my Mother, Forever my Friend" From the Peter Underhill Collection. Model stitched on 14 or 27 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Finished size: 6" x 6 1/4".
"Kindness Speaks". Model stitched on 36 Ct. Platinum or 36 Ct. Legacy linen with Cottage Garden Threads (included with the patter), Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 712, 523, 3012, 3802, 422, 3045, 832, 3860, 3021). Stitch Count: 57x100. Includes specialty stitches.
"Love Gains" Model stitched on 36 Ct. Platinum or 36 Ct. Legacy linen with Cottage Garden Threads (included with the pattern), Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss (or all DMC 712, 613, 3051, 937, 612, 926,355, 920, 3021, 3011, 3858). Stitch Count: 57x100. Includes specialty stitches.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Grey Belfast using Romy's Creations and DMC floss (or all DMC 3799, 839, 225, 3776, white, 930). Stitch count is 59W x 58H. 1 Carrot nose and 1 snowflake button included, 3 PuntiniPuntini Pins not included.
"A mother's heart is black & blue, bruised from loving ever true." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Arctic Belfast Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC floss, and Lady Dot Creates velveteen. Also required but not listed above Lady Dot Creates rayon ribbon in Licorice and Pellon P44F interfacing. Stitch count is 136W x 130H. Finishing instructions included.
"Seasoned Friends" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen from Picture This Plus with Cottage Garden Threads Lemon Lime (included with the chart), Classic Colorworks floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 58x100.
"Proceed as the way opens" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy by Picture This Plus with Cottage Gardens Threads Gumboot(included with the chart), Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 56x99.
"Live Peaceably" Model stitched on 36 Ct. Platinum or 36 Ct. Legacy linen with Cottage Garden Threads (included with the patter), Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 3799, 535, 712, 793, 932, 469, 3857, 3777, 3051, 937, 320, 355, 640, 3032, 422). Stitch Count: 57x100.
**Note: there is a mistake on the pattern and cover photo - but pattern has correction to say "peaceably".
Nursery rhymes galore are depicted in this sweet and detailed Mother Goose Birth Record by designer Linda Gillum. Perfect for boy or girl, this sampler has Mother Goose, Humpty Dumpty, Jack Be Nimble and many more classic rhymes to read to your baby. Personalize this to make it a cherished heirloom. Stitch Count 140w X 184h, finished size on 14 count 10" X 13-1/8". Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida. Design by Linda Gillum.
Sixth of the 12 months. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC. There will also be one Cottage Garden thread inserted with each month. Stitch count 303x307 for entire series.
Threads listed are only for this pattern. For entire thread listing see Letters From Mom 1 - Info & Envelope Cover
Seventh of the 12 months. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC. There will also be one Cottage Garden thread inserted with each month. Stitch count 303x307 for entire series.
Threads listed are only for this pattern. For entire thread listing see Letters From Mom 1 - Info & Envelope Cover
"Well Done Mom, I'm Awesome" - stitch count: 56x81. "Sometimes I Open my mouth and My Mother comes out" - stitch count: 59x87. "OMG mom was right about everything" - stitch count: 59x83. Models stitched on fabric of your choice with Sullivan's Floss (or DMC White, 819, 746, 772, 907, 3347, 760, 3712, 3328, 347, 3371, 964, 959, 958, 3812, 317).
#10 in the Loose Feathers Abecedarian series. Model is stitched on 30 Ct. Iced Cappuccino using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works (DMC alternates are 3740 452 3860 3802 712 831 371 832). Stitch count: 65W x 81H. Design Size: 5" x 6"
"Lovely mother-in-law, you are the mother I received the day I wed your son and I just want to thank you, mom, for all the things you've done. You have given me a gracious man with whom I share my life. You are his lovely mother and I his lucky wife. You used to pat his little head and now I hold his hand. You raised in love a little boy, then gave to me a man." Stitch Count: 120W x 147H.
Model stitched on 28 ct Cherub Pink linen using DMC floss, DMC color variations, Weeks Dye Works, Mill Hill beads and Treasures.
Stitched on 32 count Summer Khaki Linen with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. (DMC alternates are 3790 3865 612 223 3051) Buttons from Just Another Button Company sold separately. Stitch Count: 87W x 87H. Design Size: 6" x 6"
Model stitched on 32 Ct.Summer Khaki using Weeks Dye Works & Gentle Art Threads. (DMC conversions available as 3790 936 3865 550 3822 680 435). Stitch count: 38W X 54H. Design Size: 3" x 4"
This cross stitch pattern features the sentiment "Just when a Mother thinks her greatest gifts in life are her children... She becomes a Grandmother". Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 128H.
"A special bond that spans the years, through laughter, worry, smiles, and tears. A sense of trust that can't be broken. A depth of love at times unspoken. A lifelong friendship built on sharing, hugs and kisses, warmth and caring." Model stitched on 28 ct. Raw Cashel linen with Gloriana Silk, Caron Waterlilies, Dinky Dyes silk floss, Kreinik Silk Mori, Needlepoint Inc silk, Mill Hill and SJ Designs beads. Stitch Count: 285H x 64W. An accessory pack is available that contains all of the threads and beads required to complete the design as shown - except for White DMC #12 Pearl cotton and Access Soie Perlee Creme.
Model stitched on 18ct. Antique White linen Aida using Weeks Dye Works: Dried Sage, Grape Ice, Hibiscus and Honeysuckle. Design size: 30 wide x 30 tall. Uses a Tiny Rose Heart button #3497.T by Just Another Button Company.
"Children Are a Gift From God." Model was stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida using DMC floss. The center of this design has room for the baby's name, date and time of birth, weight, length, and parent's names. The border of the design features your favorite fairy tales including Humpty Dumpty, Mother Goose, Hickory Dickory Dock, and The Cow Jumped Over the Moon. Stitch Count: 168H x 136W. Design Size: 12" x 10"
Stitched on 28 count Silversage Jobelan from Polstitches using DMC floss, Kreinik Very Fine Braid (025), Kreinik #4 Braid (028), Mill Hill beads (02024, 03021). Stitch count: 102W x 154H.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Blue Whisper Cashel linen with DMC floss, Mill Hill beads and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 158W x 207H. Finished size: 11 1/4" x 14 3/4".