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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2003 Christmas Ornament  -  The ornament was stitched on 32 count Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens. The stitch design size on the model is 3 1/2” x 4 3/8” . Cording was made with the DMC 309 and the DMC 676 making a candy cane twist effect and hand stitched around the ornament. Remember to make enough cording for the loop at the top of the ornament. The finished size of the ornament is 3 3/4 inches wide by 5 1/8 inches high.
Acorn Box and Accessories -  This kit comes with hand painted wooden shaker box.  Box size 5" x 4" width and 2 1/4" height.  Supplies included in the kit  are as follows:  Thread from The Gentle Art-Dried Thyme, Maple Syrup, and Lambswool.  Wool from Weeks Dye Works-Juniper, Camel, and Gingerbread HB.  Bits and Bobs-one Vintage Mother of Pearl Button.

 Needleworker will need to supply Heavy weight Heat and Bond and a #26 sharp needle to finish the accessories.  Templates with stitching and finishing instructions are included with the kit.
Acorn Pin Pillow  -  The model was stitched on 32 count Country French Café Mocha from Wichelt.  The threads used on the model are from  The Thread Gatherer (TTG), Gloriana (G) and The Gentle Art (TGA).  Design size width  142 threads, height 140 threads.

Model graciously stitched by Ona Petrizzi.

Anniversary Ornament 2003  -  The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linens. The threads used on the model are Au Ver A Soie from Access Commodities and DMC metallic thread. The beads are Mill Hill Petite glass beads 42010 from Gay Bowles Sales, Inc.

All the stitching on the model was done in Cross Stitch over two with two strands of the color indicated on the chart.
Autumn Surprise -  The Thread Gatherer-Sheep’s Silk—Chartreuse SPS 074, Dark Moss SPS 068, Rusty Amber SPS 061 and Periwinkle SPS 060 and The Gentle Art-Sampler Threads- Dark Chocolate were used for the specialty stitching.
Christmas Angel I -  The Model was stitched on 32 count Vintage Maple Syrup-Lakeside Linens. The threads used on the model are from Gloriana, The Gentle Art  and DMC.

 

Ewe Among Flowers -  The model was stitched on 32 count Vintage Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens (design count 280 X 190) and with threads from The Gentle Art.

 

 German Deer Pynpillow -  The model was graciously stitched by Barbara Waid with threads from Weeks Dye Works (WDW) on 32 count Country French—Café Mocha from Wichelt Imports. The Honeysuckle on the front of the pynpillow was stitched in Rice Stitch with one strand of the fiber. The rest of the front was stitched in Cross Stitch with two strands of the color indicated on the chart. The back of the pynpillow was stitched in Cross Stitch with two strands of the fiber indicated on the chart.
German Lion and Stag Scissor Fobs -  The models were graciously stitched by Ona Petrizio with threads from Weeks Dye Works and DMC on 32 count Country French—Café Mocha from Wichelt Imports.

The body of the deer and the lion were stitched in Smyrna Cross stitch with one strands of Tiger’s Eye. All the Ecru on the fobs were stitched in Rice Stitch over two with one strand of the fiber. The rest of the fobs were stitched in Cross Stitch with two strands of the Tiger’s Eye.

German Pyncushions - This  was stitched on Natural Brown 35 count  linen from Wichelt Imports and Au Ver A Soie.  Stuffed with Georgia grown sheep wool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 German Pyn Purse - The model was stitched  with Au Ver A Soie from Access Commodities and Natural Brown 35 count Linen from Wichelt Imports. The vintage button supplied with the chart is from Finger Work’s private stash. The Pyn Purse was stitched in Cross Stitch using one strand of the silk over two linen threads.
German Scysor Fob - The models were stitched with Au Ver A Soie from Access Commodities and Natural Brown 35 count Linen from Wichelt Imports.

 

 

 


 Isabelle's Tooth Fairy Bag - When my daughter lost her first tooth,  I had to do something special.  Enjoy...

The model was stitched on 32 count Belfast Platinum from Wichelt. The fibers used for the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA), DMC and The Thread Gatherer’s Silk ‘N Colors (SNC).


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Isabelle's Valentines Purse - This purse was designed for my daughter, Isabelle, at her request to have something in which to take her Valentines to school. The purse was not constructed to carry heavy items, but if you wish to use it for more than carrying your “Valentines” or small items, there are suggestions to make the piece a little more sturdy.
Mending Day Accessories -  A pin pillow and bag stitched on 32 count Country French Latte from Wichelt. The threads used for the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA), DMC and The Thread Gatherer’s Silk ‘N Colors (SNC).

Miguel's Tooth Fairy Bag - Yep, after designing one for my daughter,  I could not leave out my son even though he has a ways to go before he needs this bag!

The model was stitched on 32 count Belfast Platinum from Wichelt. The fibers used for the model are from The Gentle Art (TGA), DMC, Gloriana Threads (GT) and The Thread Gatherer’s Silk ‘N Colors (SNC).
Red Bird Pynpillow - The model was graciously stitched by Barbara Waid with threads from Weeks Dye Works (WDW) on 32 count Country French—Café Mocha from Wichelt Imports.
Strawberry Accessories Part 1 - As the title states the first in a series using a strawberry motif.  This chart has a Needle case with a verse to use to stitch for a gift for a friend.  There is also a second verse that can be stitched if the case is for the stitcher themselves.  

There is also a stitched strawberry that can be filled with wool to keep the rest of your needles in.  There are instructions to finish both of the pieces in the chart.  These accessories were stitched on Strathaven Natural Linen using Au Ver A Soie thread.  

Strawberry Accessories Part 2 - stitched on 9 3/4” x 9 3/4” piece of Strathaven Natural 35/36 weave. Design size is 3 3/4” x 3 3/4”.  Used a variety of Au Ver A Soie colors to complete this design. The box is ready to host the beeswax waxer that is included with this chart.


 

 

 


 

 


Strawberry Accessories Part 3 - the last in the series....stitched on  5” x 7” piece of Strathaven Natural Linen 35/36 weave. Materials from Access Commodities and The Caron Collection.
Strawberry Purse -  There are two sizes of purse flaps on the template page. The larger template makes a 6” x 7” purse. (A check book can fit in the larger purse.) The smaller template makes a 5 1/4” x 5 1/2” purse. (The smaller purse is fine for an evening bag, or a present for a special little girl.)

 
Tomatoes and Strawberries - These are hand stitched pin cushions and needle cleaners.  They have been constructed out of wool fabric, with wool stuffing and grit stuffed for the strawberries.  They are also topped off with a wool topper. 

Colors and fabrics may vary depending on our manufacturing runs.  Email us if you have any questions.
Trick Plus One -  The model was stitched on 32 count Black Forest from Lakeside Linens with fibers from Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Art and embellishments from Just Another Button Company. The design size is approximately 5 “ x 5 1/2”. The purse was stitched on a piece 9 1/2” x 10” piece of linen.
Winter's Eve -  For pillow base 2 pieces of  16”x  16”  heavy weight Grey Wool will be needed. Tree: Trunk-Hand Dyed Dark Brown wool. Snow: Off-White Hand Dyed Wool. Moon and Stars: Honey Mustard WoolFelt (2105). Birds: Barnyard Red 2205. Tree: Reet’s Relish 2702 Wool from National Nonwoven.
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