Anna Marie started with a band sampler and decided to make her band into something useful, so she added a pocket at the bottom to hold her scissors and her very own needles and threads.

Mary stitched a lovely sampler with Scottish colors and some funky motifs.

This is a fun little Halloween stitch with some glitter thread just for the magic.

Adam and Eve in paradise. Bright colors and funky animals fill the Garden with an alphabet using the option of Smyrna Cross.

Priscilla's Sampler is a reproduction sampler. I was attracted to her straight forward attitude, which is definitely Quaker.

A Dickens quote to keep Christmas alive even in Mr. Scrooge.

A fun little needle roll to brighten up your stitching life.

A gentle reminder to move forward in peace.

Dedicated to my daughter (in law) Catherine because she is amazing!

This soooo fun sampler is stitched on 36 count "Tornado" linen.

"Flowers for Beatrice" is a marking sampler whose purpose is to learn new stitches and record them for future use.

The leaves are falling... time for some potions to welcome Halloween!

This is a true reproduction! The original was a surprise find and the journey of bringing her back to life was a real treat.

Another hare in the group.... they are multiplying!

Peace and love we hope to send.

This sweet sampler is packed with sea faring adventure as you stitch the elements important in the life of 7 year old Virginie.

Flowers everywhere....love the horizontal format.

This is such an adorable (and a little scary) Halloween stitch.

Nutcrackers 3 is a lively Christmas design. You may choose to stitch all 3, or split them up for a smaller project. They will make lovely ornaments!

Spring and summer project complete with rabbbits, flowers and letters oh my!

Words to live by indeed! Fun colors and flowers with Algerian eye bottom border that can be done in cross, too. So fun to stitch!!

Classic Quaker motifs and simply fabulous alphabet!
Great piece for the two colors, or maybe just one favorite color.

Such a sweet & gentle image suitable for a pillow or frame. Would make a lovely gift!

This sweet little design is modified from the original, but speaks to me of a childhood long ago...
Fun little project for a beginner.

The kits have sold out, but the chart with instructions is available.

A Merry Christmas Sampler is the perfect size for a gift or to keep!

This fanciful collection of crows can be stitched all together on one piece of linen or a mix. Yes, a group of crows is called a murder. Ha!

This is my interpretation of an original sampler found at the Racine Heritage Museum.

This thread-bare sampler contains a favorite verse: With all thy soul love God above And as thyself thy neighbor love

These stylized lilies and totally crazy alphabet are so fun to stitch!

OMG these are cute! Includes 6 designs: 3 quilts & 3 quakers.

This project can be finished many ways; I happened to need a needlebook.

Welcome the new year with a fresh sampler! Colorful & fun with an amazing alphabet, crazy flowers and a fancy bird for good measure.

Happy Spring!

This sweet bunny is bringing all the eggs he can carry to celebrate the renewal of earth & spirit. Enjoy!

This fun stuffed bunny is amazing!
A companion to Sampler Hare.

This series of small (100 x 100 ish) designs will be a sampling of different styles of samplers. They can be done on any count linen by adjusting floss strands. I chose to stitch them on a small count linen and perhaps stuff a few. A bowl of Samplers? These pieces are addicting, small & fairly quick, just when you are ready to be finished - you are!!

Quoted from the Book of Luke in the KJV. ...peace on earth and goodwill towards men. Merry Christmas!!

("Aus-pi-cious" - conductive to success; favorable.)
Colorful and fun, this cross-stitch has a great border, birds and flowers to make our garden full and unique, just like us!

Always stay humble & kind... words to live by!

This design was inspired by a painted Fraktur design. I just love the graphic nature and the "hiding" bird.

This packet provides all 26 letters and some added frames and motifs to enhance any project.

Love, love, love!! All these elements come together for a fun & whimsical picture.

This packet provides all 26 letters and some added frames and motifs to enhance any project.

This dear hare was originally issued as a kit, but was so popular, I am making the graph & instructions available just for you! He /she is free-standing and is about 5" tall.

This sweet little sampler has it all... brick house, fabulous tree, birds & a fun border. You can personalize the "box" with the alphabet & numbers included.

Alphabet boxes adorn these awesome sunflowers as a sign of autumn approaching.

This stunning original sampler is such a fun stitch! Complete with house, flowers, tree & dogs, all pulled together inside this awesome border. Excellent choice for your sampler wall or entryway.

Christmas Blessings to all! This simple adorned tree is surrounded by stars and a favorite Christmas Hymn all inside a simple border. I finished mine as a pouch, but would be lovely framed as well.

To thyn own self be true words from a wise peacock surrounded by flowers and alphabes and flowers and more alphabets.

Houses and alphabets soothe our souls! The lovely colors and this vine-filled house make a trip to Aunt Amy's House the perfect destination.

Small pet portraits are a perfect addition for all pet lovers. Colors could be modified to match your own fur-babies, or all lined up to represent each member of your fur-family.

A very sweet invitation to spend some one on one time together. Using all DMC threads, this quick little piece is a reminder that sometimes we need to treasure & be treasured!

I designed this piece as a cell phone rest to remind me of my family, near & far. The verse is stitched over one thread, and can be personalized with your dear ones to focus on what is most important.

This fracture style design features a typical motif of a woman and bird. Framed by big flower borders in beautiful rich colors.

A whimsical black-work design for Halloween. This fine witch is dressed in her best dress with her cat and mice and all the fun things going on in her witch world.
Sure to be a fun addition to Holiday fun.

Let's not forget the most famous reindeer of all - Rudolf!
Primitive Christmas design for quick and easy holiday charm to give as a special gift or keep one for yourself. Great for holiday potpourri stuffing, too.

This lovely primitive bird sits upon his berry branch with the alphabet background, he is at peace. Love the verse and the song!

Set atop a Lone Elm Lane box, this whimsical spring design features birds, butterflies & flower motifs.
Initials included to make it your own!

This sweet birth sampler contains motifs of deer, dogs, butterflies & flowers.
Easily converts for a baby boy as well, just change the honeysuckle flowers to orange or blue.

Instructions included to turn this delightful little sampler of soft colors into a pocket for flowers or any springtime decoration.
Can be framed as well. I hang mine on the front door!

A reproduction from 1824 contains the verse:
If solid happiness we prize
Within our breast this jewel lies
And they are fools who roam
The world has nothing to bestow
From our own selves our joys must flow
And that dear hut our home.

Instructions included to convert the colorful flower & garden image into a project bag or tote for any occasion. What a great accent piece to show off your stitching passion.
NOTE: Be sure to click through to see the correction on this chart.

By popular demand, this former kit has been packaged as a graph with finishing instructions.
By adding a few easily located finishing items, your Garden Maiden will be just like the kit!!
A fun project for your stitching bag or a gift.

Kit includes everything needed to complete this "tool book." Finished size aprox. 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" (folded)
Kit contains linen, NPS silk thread, fabric, buttons, ribbon & floss card. Fits into the "Garden Bird" Lone Elm Lane Box.
Limited supply!!

Kit includes everything needed to complete this "Needlebook." Finished size approx. 4 x 5" (folded).

Kit contains linen, silk, fabric, wool, cardboard & batting as well as the findings to complete this totally fun patterned cover. Fits into the Garden Birds Tool Book.
Limited Supply!