A darling American sampler from 1825. This original design is stitched on 32ct marbled linen with Ginnie Thompson Flower threads. Soft muted colors and a pleasing composition make it so charming.

I consider this a miniature sampler as it is only 6.5 by 6.5 inches square.

This sampler lends itself to linen or Aida

The Kit contains:

Eight Ginnie Thompson Flower Threads -Full Skeins
Belfast linen (12x12 inch piece)
The printed chart
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Model information:

Design Area: 105 stitches wide by 102 stitches high.

Fabric Count Design Size Cut fabric to this size to allow for finishing (approx. 3-inch margin on all sides)

14/28ct 7.5 x 7.25 14 x 13

16/32ct 6.5 x 6.5 13 x 12

18/36ct 5.75 x 5.75 12 x 12

20/40ct 5.25 x 5 11 x 11

Use two strands of floss when using DMC and one strand when using Flower thread.

***Flower is not recommended for smaller counts than 16/32ct

An easy-to-stitch American house sampler from 1808. The wide layout is really nice and the modernistic design elements are really unusual.  Sally was only 10 years old when she created this little beauty. The soft muted silks are such a delight and make stitching this sampler a real joy. The original was stitched with silk on linen. A picture of the original is in the chart. 

The Kit contains:

Seven Belle Soie Silks -Full Skeins
Belfast linen (25 x 19-inch piece)
The printed chart
Piecemaker tapestry needle
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Model information:

Design Area: 309 stitches wide by 112 stitches high.

Stitched Area: 19.25 inches wide by 7 inches high

Fabric Size: 25 inches wide by 13 inches high

The measurements given in the pattern are for 16/32ct fabric. Aida works well as it is all cross stitches. Two strands of floss are used for all stitches. There are more fabric size options listed in the images and the chart.

The pattern consists of a color image of the finished design, instructions, and a list of floss colors; A color & black and white symbol chart spread over several A4 sheets for printing, and a single page chart for those that use in Pattern Keeper.

Thank you and happy stitching!

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A delicate English sampler from 1845. Elizabeth was only eight years old when she created this little beauty. The soft muted silks are such a delight and make stitching this sampler a real joy. The original was stitched with silk on linen. A picture of the original is in the chart. 

The Kit contains:

Six Belle Soie Silks -Full Skeins
Belfast linen (15x15 inch piece)
The printed chart
Piecemaker tapestry needle
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Model information:

Design Area: 143 stitches wide by 143 stitches high.

Stitched Area: 9 inches wide by 9 inches high

Fabric Size: 15 inches wide by 15 inches high

The measurements given in the pattern are for 16/32ct fabric. Aida works well as it is all cross stitches. Two strands of floss are used for all stitches. There are more fabric size options listed in the images and the chart.

The pattern consists of a color image of the finished design, instructions, and a list of floss colors; A color & black and white symbol chart spread over several A4 sheets for printing, and a single page chart for those that use in Pattern Keeper.

Thank you and happy stitching!

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This delightfully unique sampler, with borders illustrating buildings and trees, reveals the visual influences and religious concerns of the part of New York State where McFarlan grew up in the 1820s. Ann did both, she practiced her stitching to perfection for her young age and also voiced her religious convictions in this more than unusual sampler. She also died at a fairly young age. You can read more here in her blog post here: Ann McFarlan's blog post
You will receive a printed version of the pattern and it is free domestic shipping

Design Area:  387 W x 316 H stitches 
The model was stitched on 36ct cream or antique white linen
This is a rather large sampler and the original fabric was not woven as even as our fabrics are today. 36ct gets it close to the original dimensions.
This pattern is not suitable for Aida cloth due to the over-one area
Stitched Area: 21-1/2 inches (54.6cm) wide by 17-1/2 inches (44.6cm) high
Fabric Size: 28 inches (70cm) wide by 24 inches (60cm) high this includes 3 inches (8cm) allowance on all sides for finishing or framing.

This practical storage bag fits the need for almost all your needlework storage. It measures 12.5 x 8.5 inches. Large enough for some charts, hoop fabric, and floss. great for organizing supplies.

The printed paper chart consists of a color image of the finished design, instructions, and a list of floss colors; A color & black and white symbol chart is spread over several A4 sheets for printing.
Thank you and happy stitching! 
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