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Cross Stitch Samplers

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:51:20 +0000

Cross Stitch Samplers Counted Cross Stitch

Counted Cross Stitch

Counted cross stitch samplers have been a popular method of stitching for centuries creating a family heirloom. They are an important part of a family history. Young girls would stitch them to practice their skill in stitching. If ever you see an antique sampler it is amazing how these girls managed to stitch such detailed items. The designs were created by themselves or with parental or governess tuition. Samplers would be the first step to learning embroidery and improving their skills.

They would use silk thread even today we talk about embroidery silks however in this modern age we no longer use silk but cotton or rayon threads.

They would also be a way of learning the alphabet and numbers. Usually in a traditional sampler there is the alphabet and numbers some have both this depends on the size of the sampler. Some have a poem or a saying. Most important is the date.

Traditionally the motifs on a sampler have a meaning for example

Bee diligence

Butterfly playfulness

Heart love

Each time you see an antique sampler take a look at the motifs used and they will tell a story of the life of that person.

Today the sampler has not changed a great deal in how they are stitched. The difference is they are mass produced in kit form with a rainbow of colours and a variety of designs. They are stitched on fabric counts from even-weave to 14 count. They are still a very popular way to commemorate special occasions. Wedding,births,new home to name a few but still creating family heirloom which will be around for generations to come. Using a kit is a very convenient way of producing your own sampler.

Making your own sampler with a choice of motifs and the positioning of them is as much fun as the stitching. Samplers are normally symmetrical and look balanced when finished. Designing your makes it personal to you and your family.

Jean Leeming is a keen cross stitch enthusiast. She writes articles on all aspects of Cross Stitch and also runs a website: Needlework Magic where she sells a wide range of Cross Stitch Kits which are very competitively priced.

NEEDLEWORK CHATELAINE Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern OOP
$7.50

Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Vol. 6 magazine
$11.95

Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Vol. 4 magazine
$11.95

Cross-Stitch Sampler & Antique Needlework lot of 5
$9.99

Needlework Sampler by RJR Winter/Fall Panel Header
$2.99

American School of Needlework Special Samplers to Cross
$2.65

NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER RJR PATCHWORK FABRIC FAT 1/4
$3.67

DOVER NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Booklet Many Techniques
$2.49

Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Fall 2005 #40
$12.99

Sekas & Co. THANKSGIVING PIE Needlework Sampler Chart
$2.49

StitchX Designs — Pets! Bundle! Limited Time

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:05:00 +0000

StitchX Designs Pets! Bundle! Limited Time Counted Cross Stitch

Counted Cross Stitch

For a limited time! StitchX Cross Stitch Designs presents —- PETS! Bundle
Here’s your chance to get TEN of our most popular patterns for only $7 - that’s a tiny 70 cents per pattern!

These patterns are on sale individually at XstitchPatterns.com at the regular price of $2.95 each, so this bundle is an amazing savings for you.

Here are the specifications for each pattern:

Angel Baby
Stitch Count – 100×112

Art Deco Bird #1
Stitch Count – 121×160

Art Deco Bird #2
Stitch Count -80×124

Art Deco Bird #3
Stitch Count -100×93

Fancy Fish
Stitch Count -84×66

Halloween Kitty
Stitch Count -81×84

Happy Kitten
Stitch Count -99×85

Mimi Kitty and Birdhouses
Stitch Count -90×91

Mimi Kitty with Chick
Stitch Count -71×81

Mischief
Stitch Count – 81×105

To purchase, click the LIMITED TIME banner above or the Add to Cart button below.
Proceed through checkout and you will immediately receive a download link in your email box.
Simply follow the link to download your product. It’s that easy!

10 New Patterns – ONE Special Price – Limited Time!

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:44:00 +0000

10 New Patterns ONE Special Price Limited Time! Counted Cross Stitch

Counted Cross Stitch

Digital Art and Fractal Cross Stitch Patterns are the HOT new thing among cross stitchers!
Here’s your chance to get our TEN newest patterns for only $7 - that’s a tiny 70 cents per pattern!

This bundle will only be available for a limited time (through December 15) so get this while you can.

When they go on sale individually at XstitchPatterns.com, they will be the regular price of $2.95 each, so this bundle is an amazing savings for you.

These patterns are large. Most patterns span 15-30 pages and use many colors of DMC threads for best detail. This full bundle is a huge 247 pages – enough to keep you stitching for a long time.

Here are the specifications for each pattern:

Caramel Swirl
Stitch Count – 299×400

Cosmos
Stitch Count – 200×305

MistleGlow
Stitch Count -252×336

Planetary
Stitch Count -318×450

Proton
Stitch Count -264×350

Purple Passion
Stitch Count -266×350

Red
Stitch Count -232×350

Summer Splash
Stitch Count -203×280

Tiger Art
Stitch Count -229×336

Winter Fire
Stitch Count – 252×336

2 New Free Cross Stitch Patterns

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:11:38 +0000

2 New Free Cross Stitch Patterns Counted Cross Stitch

Counted Cross Stitch

Bird in the Pines Cross Stitch Pattern - FREE

Visit www.FreeXStitchPatterns.com site!

This pattern is Bird In the Pines and measures about 15″x20″ when stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric.

Click here to go straight to the post page. Enjoy!

And at X StitchPatterns.com, you will find Art Deco Bird #1 free for one week only.

Finished Size:
28 count Lugana or other evenweave: 8.6″x11.4″
Stitch Count: 121×160
DMC Colors: 18

ENJOY!

Very nice flower pattern!

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:12:22 +0000

Very nice flower pattern! Counted Cross Stitch

Counted Cross Stitch

With so many flowers blooming this time of year, it seems fitting that we might stitch floral patterns, right? This is a really pretty one that I ran across while browsing Golden Kite’s website. If you haven’t visited there before, they have a wide range of levels of patterns, from starter patterns to really, really large and complex (and beautiful) designs. This is one of their newer releases.

Summer Flowers in a Vase

The stitch count is 300×380, so it’s rather large (about 21 1/2″ x 27″ on 14 or 28 count). There are 200 thread colors used, but also 122 blends to give ultimate detail. Click the image to view more information and to purchase. Oh, and this pattern is downloadable, so you can get it immediately. (Something we all like, right!?!)