Faithfully Recreated Reproductions of Antique Samplers
M.A. Brown 1826 Sampler
New for April 2008, reproduction of an American Quaker sampler in the Historic Stitches collection. The reproduction of the MA Brown 1826 sampler is stitched on 28 count Vintage Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens. Thread alternatives are given for DMC cotton floss; Needlepoint, Inc. silk; and soie d'alger silk from Access Commodities. The sampler is stitched primarily in cross stitch over two threads with a small amount of cross stitch over one thread, and measures approximately 10.25 inches wide by 8.25 inches high. Chart pack includes an analysis of the MA Brown antique sampler by noted Quaker sampler scholar Lynn Tinley.
Sarah Hartley 1827 Sampler
The Sarah Hartley 1827 sampler is reproduced from a sampler in a private collection. The sampler is believed to be an American sampler, but no other genealogical history is available. However, the Mary Jane Gettys sampler, that was reproduced and published in volume one of Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly magazine, is strikingly similar to the Sarah Hartley sampler, which suggests the two girls might have attended the same school or were taught by the same teacher. The reproduction of the Sarah Hartley sampler has been done matching the thread colors on the front of the sampler. The sampler is stitched entirely in cross stitch over one and over two threads. Suggested stitching materials are 28 count Amber linen from Wichelt Imports and DMC cotton floss with au ver a soie silk alternative colors provided. The antique Sarah Hartley sampler is pictured.
1795 Angel Band Sampler
Reproduction of an English
sampler. The reproduction is stitched on 40 count natural brown
undyed linen from Wichelt Imports using au ver soie silk. DMC
color equivalents are also provided. Stitches used in the sampler
include cross stitch over three threads, cross stitch over two
threads, satin stitch, back stitch and eyelet stitch over two
threads. Extensive stitching instructions, stitch diagrams and
expanded charts of areas which require special stitching instructions
are provided in the chart pack. Approximate finished size of
the sampler is 9 inches wide by 18 3/8 inches high.
Alice Salter 1827 Sampler
Reproduction of an English
sampler. The reproduction is stitched on 28 count Latte Country
French linen using DMC cotton floss. Stitches used in the sampler
include cross stitch over two threads, four-sided stitch, cross
stitch over one thread and back stitch. Approximate finished
size of the sampler is 9.75 inches wide by 13 inches tall.
Anne Craven Sampler
Reproduction of an American
sampler, believed to be from the New England region of the US.
The reproduction is stitched on 30 count Legacy linen, color
Vanilla Gold, using DMC cotton floss and soie d'alger silk. The
Ann Craven sampler is stitched primarily in cross stitch over
two threads with a small amount of eyelet stitches over four
and over six threads. Approximate finished size of the sampler
is 14.6 inches wide by 11.25 inches tall.
AY 1801 Motif Sampler
Reproduction of an English Quaker sampler. The reproduction of the AY 1801 sampler is stitched on 26 count natural brown undyed linen from Wichelt Imports using Needlepoint, Inc. silk. The sampler is stitched entirely in cross stitch over two threads and measures approximately 18.5 inches wide by 6.25 inches tall.
Elinor Simpson Sampler
Reproduction of an American
sampler that is believed to be a Pennsylvania sampler. The reproduction
is stitched on 28 count hand-dyed linen using DMC cotton floss.
Stitches used in the sampler are cross stitch over two threads,
cross stitch over one thread and Algerian Eye stitch. Stitch
diagrams are provided in the chart pack. Approximate finished
size of the sampler is 15 inches wide by 11.5 inches tall.
Elizabeth Hancock ca.
1830 Sampler
Reproduction of an English sampler. The reproduction is stitched on Heirloom unevenweave linen from Norden Crafts using DMC cotton floss and Needlepoint, Inc. silk. Stitches used in the sampler include cross stitch over two threads and rice stitch. Approximate finished size of the sampler is 5.25 inches wide by 6.75 inches tall.
Heavenly Garden Sampler
Reproduction of an unsigned
and undated English sampler featuring a lovely "gardener's
prayer" and many flowers and trees. The reproduction is
stitched on unevenweave Glenshee linen from The Heart's Content
using DMC cotton floss. The sampler is stitched entirely in cross
stitch over two threads and approximate finished size is 8.5
inches wide by 14 and 1/8 inches tall.
Isabella Brackin 1832
Sampler
Reproduction of an American
sampler, reputed to be an Ohio sampler. The reproduction of the
Isabella Brackin sampler is stitched on 28 count Sandstone linen
from Wichelt Imports using au ver a soie silks from Access Commodities.
The Isabella Brackin sampler is stitched primarily in cross stitch
over two threads with a small amount of queen stitches and cross
stitch over one thread. The reproduction measures approximately
17 and 1/8 inches wide by 16.75 inches tall.
John Foster 1885 Sampler
English sampler stitched by John Foster in June, 1885. The reproduction of this antique sampler which is in the collection of Historic Stitches is stitched on 35 count Lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports with a combination of DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works over-dyed threads. The sampler is stitched entirely in cross stitch over two linen threads with one strand of floss. The approximate stitched size of the completed sampler is 8.75 inches wide by 11.25 inches tall.
M.B. ca. 1810 Sampler
Reproduction of an American sampler that is believed to be an Ohio sampler, as many motifs commonly found on Ohio samplers were stitched by the mysterious MB. The reproduction is stitched on unevenweave Glenshee linen from The Heart's Content to most closely match the linen of the antique sampler. Au ver a soie silk from Access Commodities was used to stitch the reproduction. The sampler is stitched entirely in cross stitch over two threads and approximate finished size is 7 inches wide by 16.5 inches high.
Mary Ann Rundle Sampler
Reproduction of an English
sampler in the Historic Stitches collection. The reproduction
sampler is stitched on unevenweave linen from The Heart's Content
using DMC cotton floss. The Mary Ann Rundle sampler is stitched
primarily in cross stitch over two threads with a very small
amount of straight stitches, as graphed on the chart. Approximate
finished size of the sampler is 7.5 inches wide by 20.5 inches
tall.
Mary Snow 1842 Sampler
Reproduction of an American
sampler believed to be from Pennsylvania. The reproduction is
stitched on 36 count cream Edinburgh linen using au ver a soie
silk. Alternate DMC cotton floss colors have been provided. Stitches
used in the sampler include cross stitch over two threads, Algerian
Eye stitch and four-sided stitch over three threads. Stitch diagrams
and stitching instructions are provided in the chart pack. Approximate
finished size of the sampler is 10.5 inches wide by 13 inches
tall.
Rebecca Gelwick 1837
Sampler
Reproduction of an American sampler that is believed to be from the mid-Atlantic region of the US. The reproduction is stitched on unevenweave Glenshee linen from The Heart's Content, to most closely match the linen of the antique sampler. DMC cotton floss was used in stitching the reproduction. Stitches used in the sampler are cross stitch over two threads, cross stitch over one thread, Algerian Eye stitch, rice stitch and a variation of the plaited gobelin stitch. Stitch diagrams are provided in the chart pack. Approximate finished size of the sampler is 7.75 inches wide by 16.75 inches tall.
Victorine Bonnegent 1808 Sampler
Reproduction of a French
sampler stitched by Victorine Bonnegent in the year 1808 at the
age of 8 years. The reproduction of this sampler is stitched
on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens
with DMC cotton floss. The reproduction is stitched entirely
in cross stitch over two linen threads using one strand of cotton
floss. The approximate stitched size of the completed sampler
is 13 and 1/2 inches wide by 8 and 1/8 inches high.