Samplers & Crossstich Collections Needlepoint

 

 

 

 

Samplers & Crossfitch Click on the pictures to see a larger image.
Adam & Eve -  This sampler was created for my love of Adam and Eve samplers.  This sampler is a little more complex.  This sampler was stitched on 36 Count Candlelight R&R linen using Au Ver A Soie, Sampler Threads From Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works, and Splendor Silk.
Angel in Snow  -  The model was stitched on Antique White Country French Aida 14 count from Wichelt-www.wichelt.com.  The design size is 55w x 53h Stitches– 3 7/8”w x 3 3/4”h. 
Autumn Abundance  - The model was stitched on a 13” x 14” piece of Vintage Maple Sugar 32 count from Lakeside Linens. The threads used to stitch the model are from the following companies: Dinky Dyes DD , The Gentle Art TGA, Weeks Dye Works WDW, The Thread Gatherer TGA  and Access Commodities AC .  Frame by Fast Frames.

 

Believe - Stitched on 32 count Navy Bean from Lakeside Linens using threads from Access 
Commodities and The Gentle Art.  Design size- 4 Ύ”w x 3 Ό”h.  The original was stitched entirely in Cross Stitch over one and over two.  

 
Blueberry House - A new piece that I really enjoyed creating.

This sampler was stitched on Fabric-32 Count Vintage using fibers from DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and The Gentle Art, fabric from Wichelt Imports.

Linen Size: 23 X 25, Design Size: 16 1/4 X 18 1/4
Carnation Sampler -  was designed to have a Scottish feel with the red and green thread colors and the Scottish Alphabet.  This sampler uses Cross Stitch, Rice Stitch, Back Stitch and Satin Stitch.  This sampler was stitched on Strathaven Natural Linen and uses Au Ver A Soie silk.  This sampler is a little complicated with keeping the Satin Stitch consistent in the carnations in the border area.
Dates to Remember -  stitched on Cafι-Au-Lait 34 count Legacy Linen by Access Commodities using threads from The Gentle Art, The Thread Gatherer, and Glorianna.  Design size 10 ½”w x 11 Ό”h.  This sampler was designed for the stitcher to personalize with important dates and initials of love ones.  This would be a great anniversary sampler or wedding sampler.
Deer in Grass -  stitched on Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using threads from Pearsall’s.  The design size 4”w x 5”h.
Elizabeth Savilles 1841 Sampler -  stitched on Vintage Meadow Rue 32 count by Lakeside Linens the threads used are from Olde Willow Stitchery.  Design size 17 Ύ”w x 15”h.  A thread packet is available for the sampler from Olde Willow Stitchery.  This is a reproduction sampler owned by Ann Pettis.

 
German Bird Pin Square -  The original was stitched on Lambswool 32 count from Wichelt www.wichelt.com.  The stitched design size is 4” x 4”.   An 8” x 8” piece of linen will be needed stitch the design.  This will allow enough linen for the finishing.  A 6” x 6” piece of linen will be needed to finish the bottom of the square.

 
Hearts and squiggles -  Stitched on 32 count Mourning Dove linen from Lakeside Linens using threads from The Gentle Art.  Design size is 5 3/4”w x 5” h. 
Ho ho stocking  - stitched on 32 count Belfast Platinum from Wichelt using fibers from The Gentle Art.  Stocking size 12” in height x 9” wide at the bottom.  Cuff width 4”.
In Paradise -  Design size 7 1/4 “x 11 1/2”. The hand painted frame is from Primitive Traditions. 32 Count Pearled Barley linen- by Lakeside Linens 12" x 17" piece of linen.
Leaping Deer Motif -  The model was stitched on 32 count Vintage Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linen. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The design size is approximatly 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”. The model was stitched on a piece of 10” x 10” piece of linen. I would like to thank Barbara Waid for graciously stitching the model.
Liberty Bell -  stitched on 32 count Lambswool from Wichelt using threads from The Gentle Art and Access Commodities. The design size is 6”w x 5 3/4”h.
Midnight Motifs I -  The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linen. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The design size is approximatly 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”. The model was stitched on a piece of 10” x 10” piece of linen. I would like to thank Anne Wittle for graciously stitching the model.
Midnight Motifs II -  The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linen. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The design size is approximatly 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”. The model was stitched on a piece of 10” x 10” piece of linen. I would like to thank Anne Wittle for graciously stitching the model.
Midnight Motifs III - The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linen. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The design size is approximatly 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”. The model was stitched on a 10” x 10” piece of linen.
Midnight Motifs IV - The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linen. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The design size is approximatly 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”. The model was stitched on a 10” x 10” piece of linen.
Midnight Motifs V - The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linen. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The design size is approximatly 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”.
Midnight Motifs VI - The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linen. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The design size is approximatly 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”. The model was stitched on a piece of 10” x 10” piece of linen. I would like to thank Anne Wittle for graciously stitching the model.
No Ewe 1  - stitched on 32 count Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens using threads from Access Commodities, Dinky Dyes, Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art.  The design size is 4 1/2” x 3  3/4”.
No Ewe 2  - stitched on 32 count Lambswool from Wichelt and threads from Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art.  Design size 4 5/8”w x 5 1/4”h.
Playful Day Box Top - 

This was designed to fit as an insert for the top of a 99671 Shaker Oval Box from Sudberry House.  The box size 7” x 10’ x 4 1/4” h.  and constructed by Orleans Carpenters.   Linen is R & R Garden State Java 30 Count- Design size 9 1/2”w x 5” h ***Note add at least 4” to the design size to have enough linen for mounting the piece on top of the box.

 

Playful Day Necessaire - stitched on 30 count - a cool project.  
Rabbit in the Grass - stitched on 32 count Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using fibers from The Gentle Art.
Remember Me When This You See - The model was stitched on Wtens Wing from Access Commodities using thread from Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art.  Design Size 4" x 3".
Shepherds and their Sheep - The stitched design size is 9 1/2” x 10 1/4” and was stitched on a piece of 15 1/2” x 16 1/4“ of Vintage Antique Ivory 35 ct. linen from Wichelt Imports. Only use one strand of Needlepoint Inc. silk to stitch this piece.
Stars and Squiggles - stitched on 32 count Belfast Platinum from Wichelt using fibers from The Gentle Art.  Stocking size 12” in height x 9” wide at the bottom.  Cuff width 4”. 
Spring Tulip - The stitched design size is 7 1/2” x 6” and was stitched on a piece of 15” x 14 “ of Vintage Maple Sugar 32 count linen. All threads are from The Gentle Art and the linen is from Lakeside Linen. 
Ships Ahoy - The model was stitched on 36 count Antique Cotton from R & R. The threads used to stitch the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA). The birds were stitched in Cross Stitch with two strands of the colors indicated on the chart.  
Summer Flowers -  The stitched design size is 6 1/2” x 5 1/2” and was stitched on a piece of 12” x 11 1/2 “ of Vintage Maple Sugar 32 count linen. The threads are from The Gentle Art (TGA), Weeks Dye Works (WDW) and the linen is from Lakeside Linens.
Summer Morn -  stitched on 34 count Oaten Scone Legacy Linen by Access Commodities using fibers from Pearsall’s and Access Commodities.  Design size is 4 3/4”w x 6 1/2” h.
Swan Sampler -  Stitched on Wren Wing 34 count Legacy Linen by Access Commodities using

Soie d’alger from Access Commodities.  Design size 3 5/8” x 6”.  This sampler was stitched in the fashion of 17th century reversible stitching.

To My Sweet Hearts - This was my first commercial sampler.  I stitched it to honor my husband and my daughter.  I hope to have a companion piece soon to honor my son.  It is a small marking sampler using Strathaven Natural Linen and DMC thread, The Thread Gather thread, and Needle Necessity threads.  This is a good beginner sampler since it only uses Cross Stitch and Four Sided Stitches.   
To My Sweet Hearts 3 -  This is the companion piece to my first commercial sampler to honor my son.
We Three Kings - stitched on 32 count Lambswool using fibers from DMC.  Design size 5 1/4” x 3 3/4”.
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