The kits or materials packs in this section are not intended for the novice. All of these designs are worked on evenweave linen and include more complicated and challenging stitches. I think they are a joy to stitch but then I would - wouldn't I!
There is apparently no such word as Embroideress! Well, that was until I designed and stitched this divine sampler!The design is counted from a chart but I have stolen a few stitches from the surface embroiderers. The kit is supplied on washed unbleached linen and includes pre-sorted stranded cottons (floss) and hand painted silk threads.
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£45.00
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Code: 424
This is a beautiful band sampler with an enormous variety of stitches and techniques. There is a padded heart roughly in the middle of the sampler which hides my secret. Early in 2007, we lost our much loved dog, Charlie and so I have used some of his blonde hair to pad the heart and remind me of the fun he had in his Secret Garden. The kit is available on washed unbleached linen only. The kit includes a heart shaped button, silk ribbon, Caron Silk Waterlilies, beads and charms. Pre-sorted threads.
Code: 452
This is a very decorative sampler or Hussif (this was the term used for a decorative fabric roll with pockets and was the origin of the word ‘housewife). The design is worked as a band sampler and then folded to create the pockets.
£22.50
Code: 476
Counted on to 26-count washed unbleached Dublin linen, this sampler is available here as a kit and is included in the New Cross Stitcher's Bible.(see Books and Media) As its name implies it includes forty different stitches!
£35.00
Code: 480
Originally a five part project for Members of the Cross Stitch Guild, this gorgeous band sampler is inspired by the Silverwood at Westonbirt Arboretum here in Gloucestershire. The kit includes the hand painted threads, silk ribbon, beads and gold plated needles
Code: 484
This exquisite pocket sampler is made by hand and when folded is kept closed with a weighted eyelet band. It has decorated pockets on both sides,a needlebook and needle pad, pearl buttons, vintage glass beads, blending filament and full colour instructions
Code: 486
Hemstitch Flowers is the first in a series of challenging projects not intended for the novice. It includes hemstitch square and additional counted stitches.Worked on 28-count Cashel linen
£15.00
Code: 491
This exquisite sampler is a genuine copy of a sampler stitched in the 1600s. The chart is available in Charted Antique Samplers if preferred. The design is stitched with all the errors and oddities worked by Sarah Maydman
Code: 493
This band sampler was charted by Jane Napier, a CSG Member and is charted with all the oddities stitched by Sarah.The chart is very clear and there are step by step instructions for each band with the stitch diagrams
Code: CHA/2
This special little needlecase is constructed from one piece of unbleached linen with a lining of cream linen. Worked like a band sampler then folded
£18.00
Code: P/N
This exquisite project was designed and stitched by Sue Hawkins, our first Technical Director.The book is made up of a linen cover with a folded hem,which is fairly plain so you can decorate it at will. There are a further six pages using different techniques including pulled and drawn thread, Hardanger, hemstitch, counted thread stitches and pure cross stitch. If you click on the picture you will be able to see the inside pages
£55.00
Code: SH/SB
This special small but intricate band sampler is now available as a complete kit. The design includes instructions for the folded hem and a wide variety of stitches. The design includes pulled and drawn thread embroidery and a little Hardanger to add interest. This cannot be stitched on Aida fabric.
Code: SM!
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