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 L... Read more
"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
"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"
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
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
"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
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 a sampler by Edith Levy
Model stitched on 36 ct. linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 91 x 85 (Sampler 1) and 79 x 77 (Sampler 2).
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.
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.
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 Vict... Read more
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.
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"
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"
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune using Soie d'Alger (or all DMC floss 223, 310, (2) 613, 680, 738, (2) 830, 926, 934, 3726). Specialty stitches used are satin stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and Smyrna stitch. Stitch count is 299W x 333H. Design is 11.45" x 16.65" Color Chart.
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"
"Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand; As the first efforts of a youthful hand And while her fingers on this canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With thy dear children may she have a part And write the name thyself upon her heart Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy yo... 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
"Teach me to feel another's wo. To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show. That mercy show to me. This day be bread and peace my lot All else beneath the sun, Thou know'st if best bestow'd or not And let they will be done."
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabr... 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
"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"
"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
"Lead me to heaven the seat of bliss where pleasure in perfection is" Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Parchment linen using Au Ver A Soie 100.3. We have also provided Soie d'Alger and DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 191W x 183H. Design Size: 10.61" 10.17"
"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
"Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand; As the first efforts of an infant hand And while her fingers on the canvas move Ingage her tender Thoughts to seek thy love With thy dear Children may she have apart And write the name thyself upon her heart"
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune usin... Read more
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using Soie d'Alger. DMC alternatives provided. Specialty stitches used are satin stitch, four sided stitch and 2 different variations of a rice stitch. Stitch count is 240W x 271H. Design is 13.33" x 15.06" Color Chart.
"Ohappy they who know the Lord With whom he deigns to dwell He feeds and cheers them by his word His arm supports them well HIs presence sweetens all our care And makes our burdens light A word from him dispels our fears and gilds the gloom of night"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. S... 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"