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Historic Sampler Charts & Original Cross Stitch Designs

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The thread that bridges historic needlework with contemporary needle-art

Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern
Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern
Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern
Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern
Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern
Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern
Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern

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Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern

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Ane Olsdatter is a sampler from Norway. The original is stitched on bright red linen with silk and cotton. It is not clear if Ane stitched the sampler in 1810 or if she is letting us know it was her birth year. Her sampler lives at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

I was not as daring as Ane with my fabric choice as it is difficult to see the actual red fabric when shopping online. Finding one that was not too orange and not too berry was not happening. I hope some of you will however give it a try.

The model was stitched on 28 ct Flax Cashel.

Design Area:
210 by 245 stitches, on 28ct the sampler measures 15" x 17.50"

I provided an alternate version for those that want to stitch on Aida. There are 3 initials stitched over one. I had to do some adjusting but it did work out.

Cut Fabric sizes include 3 inches around all sides for finishing;

14/28ct 15" x 17.50" cut fabric 21" x 24"
16/32ct 13.25" x 15.25" cut fabric 19" x 23"
18/36ct 11.75" x 13.75" cut fabric 18" x 20"
20/40ct 10.50" x 12.25" cut fabric 17' x 18"

Thank you and happy stitching!
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Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together
Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together
Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together
Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together
Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together
Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together
Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together
Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together

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Tindale Sisters 1840 Two Samplers Together

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These two charming Sister Samplers were created in 1840. Their parents were Robert and Mary Tindale who had a large farm that did quite well. By the time the mother was 82 (dad passed away they still owned 135 acres employing 4 laborers and 3 boys. Roseannah Tindale never married and died a "Spinster". Her little sister Elizabeth married Charles Knapton and they had 3 kids. I will write more about their story in a separate blog post as there is a lot to report.

You can find the complete kit for both samplers here:

Tindale Sister Kit

Rosannah’s verse (age 12)
“I give immortal praise
To God the father’s love
For all my comforts here
And better hopes above
He sent his only son
To die for sins that we have done”
 
Elizabeth’s verse (age 9)
 “The lilies of the Field
That quickly fade away
May well to us a lesson
Yield Who die as soon as they”

This design is stitched on 32ct linen with Ginnie Thompson Flower threads. Soft muted colors and a pleasing composition make them so charming, they almost have a touch of primitive.
There are no over-one areas so this sampler lends itself to linen or Aida.
Design Area
Roseanna: 143 x 173 which makes the sampler 10.25 by 12.50 inches on 14ct/28ct
Elizabeth: 137 x 173 which makes the sampler 9.75 by 12.50 inches on 14ct/28ct
Cut Fabric sizes include 3 inches around all sides for finishing should be for each sampler:
14ct/28ct 16" x 18"
16ct/32ct 15" x 17"
18ct/36ct 14" x 16"
20ct/40ct 13" x 15"
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
***Note there is a longer turnaround for the kits approximately 2 weeks.
This pattern consists of 18 pages of color and black/white charts. 
If you have any questions about the pattern or the download process, please send me a message.
Thank you and happy stitching!
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Elizabeth Ranicar 1845 Sampler Pattern
Elizabeth Ranicar 1845 Sampler Pattern
Elizabeth Ranicar 1845 Sampler Pattern
Elizabeth Ranicar 1845 Sampler Pattern
Elizabeth Ranicar 1845 Sampler Pattern
Elizabeth Ranicar 1845 Sampler Pattern

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Elizabeth Ranicar 1845 Sampler Pattern

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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. 

You can find the kit here:

Elizabeth Ranicar Kit

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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Elizabeth Hall Sampler 1809

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Sarah Plommer Sampler 1759

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Windsor Sampler Pattern 1820s

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Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern

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Molly's Sampler Pattern

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Mary Henrietta Purdye 1815 Sampler Pattern

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Hi, so glad you are here!

Hi, so glad you are here!

Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I am Birgit, maker at the The Wishing Thorn. Grab a cup of Tea and stay a while. There are many patterns to browse much to read about some of our lovely talented ladies from the past. If you ever need to get a hold of me for pattern help of with new ideas just email me at birgit@thewishingthorn.com

I cannot count my day complete
'Til needle, thread and fabric meet.

Have a magnificent day

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Reproduction Sampler Patterns

Windsor Sampler Pattern 1820s PDF

$11.50

Ane Margrete Olsdatter 1810 Sampler Pattern PDF

$11.50

Molly's Sampler Pattern PDF

$9.50

Mary Henrietta Purdye 1815 Sampler Pattern PDF

$10.50

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Why I do what I do

Jnae Jones 1832 Reproduction Sampler

Jane Jones 1832

These samplers provide contemporary viewers rare insights into the past. They tell a story about their life. Their daily life, matters of importance and beliefs. If you would like to discover their past, you may want to check the blog for some of the completed histories at this time.

Bringing these young girls' needlework and histories to you to stitch is an honor. Seeing a beautiful sampler like Jane's (to the left) most likely embroidered at a very young age, in such poor condition breaks my heart. The love and time to cross-stitch this, and now almost destroyed.

I am so grateful to my ancestors that started me on this path with my great grandmother's sampler (Olga Spindler you’ll find her in the sampler section) All the samplers in my collection are like my “daughters” – they are cherished. Knowing you share the same love for them brings such joy!

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