Super Samplers

The Victoria Sampler
You're in for another special treat with Victoria Sampler's two new November releases. First there is the Twelve Days Sampler and 13 Ornaments, with 13 distinct motifs in the sampler that are also charted for making into ornaments.

Twelve Days Sampler and 13 Ornaments
Fibers: Gloriana, GA, Kreinik,
Needlepoint Inc., Au ver a Soie, Soie Perlee,
Caron Waterlilies, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Raw Linen
Embellishments: Beads
Stitch Count: 44W x 394H (sampler)

The second new design is called Carol Singers Sampler, and it is a companion to the Heirloom Nativity Sampler.

Carol Singers Sampler
Fibers: Kreinik, Soie Perlee, Au ver a Soie,
Gloriana, WDW, DMC, Needlepoint Inc.
Fabric: 28 ct. Smokey Pearl
Embellishments: Beads, star charm
Stitch Count: 72W x 333H

Blue Ribbon Designs
Due out later this month are three wonderful designs from Belinda. Autumn Leaves and Sunflower Seeds is a sampler and four needlework smalls, including a scissor fob, floss ring tag, pinkeep and needlebook.

Autumn Leaves and Sunflower Seeds
Fibers: Belle Soie
Fabric: 40 ct. Bisque by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 165W X 136H (sampler), 39W x 41H (fob),
38W x 58H (floss ring), 61W x 47H (pinkeep),
153W x 62H (needlebook)

Winter White Woodland is a sampler where each individual square from the sampler can be made into an ornament, scissor fob or hook hanger.

Winter White Woodland
Fibers: GA, DMC
Fabric: 40 ct. Nutmeg by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 358W x 64H (sampler), 43W x 45H (smalls)

The last of the new releases is my personal favorite. It's called Just Add Tinsel, and it is a tree-shaped box together with a darling set of smalls. The smalls are a needlebook wrapped up like a present, a pinkeep in the shape of a star, and a lovely scissor fob.

Just Add Tinsel
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 32 ct. Green Slate (tree),
32 ct. Sand Dune (smalls) by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: various (tree), 35W x 22H (fob),
52W x 50H (pinkeep), 116W x 40H (needlebook)

The Sampler Girl
Out today are new Jane Austen inspired designs. French stitchers should be especially pleased by the Monsieur Darcy design.

Monsieur Darcy
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Cream
Stitch Count: 71W x 38H

The Jane Austen Pincushion Doll includes a border pattern with the letter J for those of you who would prefer to finish the design into a needlebook or scissors keep.

Jane Austen Pincushion Doll
Fabric: 7 ct. Beige Klostern

Happy stitching!

A Different Kind of Gingerbread House

The Victoria Sampler
Gingerbread Stitching House is the most original cross stitch project I have seen in awhile! I absolutely love this gingerbread house that is a stitcher's box, pincushion, needle keep and scissors keep all in one. The chimney serves as the pincushion while the underside of the roof hides the needle and scissors keeps. A matching biscornu and scissors fob completes the set.

Gingerbread Stitching House
Fibers: Kreinik, Needlepoint Inc.,
Au Ver a Soie, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Antique Almond Cashel
Embellishments: Beads, buttons, ribbon
Stitch Count: 14W x 17H (fob),
72W x 72H (biscornu)

Sugar and Lace is an elegant Christmas sampler and beautiful sugarplum ornament.

Sugar and Lace
Fibers: Soie Perlee, Kreinik, Au Ver a Soie, Needlepoint Inc.
Fabric: 28 ct. Willow Green Cashel
Embellishments: Beads, sequins, charm, ribbon
Stitch Count: 38W x 154H (sampler),
102W x 96H (ornament)

Shepherd's Bush
Lots of goodies from Shepherd's Bush! Let's start with Jeffrey's Stocking, the 2009 annual Shepherd's Bush stocking.

Jeffrey's Stocking
Fibers: DMC, CC, WDW
Fabric: 18 ct. Natural
Embellishments: Charms, buttons
Stitch Count: 120W x 167H

Holy Night is a gorgeous nativity sampler.

Holy Night
Fibers: CC, GA, WDW, Rainbow Gallery
Fabric: 19 ct. Summer Khaki Cork
Embellishments: Buttons
Stitch Count: 40W x 209H

Holly and Ivy Sampler is another beautiful seasonal sampler.

Holly and Ivy Sampler
Fibers: Silk
Fabric: 32 ct. hand-dyed linen
Embellishments: Charms

Leaving Christmas behind, let's have a look at their new Halloween designs, including Halloween Grins.

Halloween Grins
Fibers: CC, GA, WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Newport Khaki/
Antique White with tan lines
Embellishments: Frankenstein button
Stitch Count: 49W x 49H

We Will Go A’ Haunting is a kit that comes packaged inside of a rustic Halloween box.

We Will Go A’ Haunting
Embellishments: Tombstone button

Scaredy Sheep Fob complements the rustic Halloween box from the previous design.

Scaredy Sheep Fob

Last but not least we have Spooky Night.

Spooky Night
Fabric: 10 ct. Parchment Tula
Stitch Count: 54W x 31H

The Sampler Girl
Calling all Janeites! Here are two more Jane Austen designs for you to add to your stitching stash!

Good Tidings with Jane Austen
Fibers: GA, CC
Fabric: 32 ct. Espresso by R&R
Stitch Count: 61W X 207H

Busy Nothings Needle Cushion
Fibers: GA, CC
Fabric: 30 ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works
Stitch Count: 70W X 60H

Happy stitching!

Sam Sarah Design Studio, By the Bay Needleart, The Victoria Sampler, Cedar Hill Designs, Glendon Place

Sam Sarah Design Studio

H is for Heart,
Alphabet Baubles series
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 28 ct. Red/Natural
Newport Linen
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 53W x 53H

Old Glory, Pearls series
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Stitch Count: 29W x 28H

By the Bay Needleart

Nantucket Summer Sampler will be distributed to shops within a couple of weeks.

Nantucket Summer Sampler
Fabric: 16 ct. Star Sapphire Aida
Stitch Count: 307W X 87H

The Victoria Sampler
If you love New Orleans, then you'll adore this amazing Jazz Sampler by The Victoria Sampler.

Jazz Sampler
Fibers: Soie Perlee, Dinky Dyes, Kreinik Mori,
Kreinik Braid, Au ver a Soie, Needlepoint Silk, DMC Perle Cotton
Fabric: 28 ct. Light Sand Cashel Linen
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads, trumpet charm
Stitch Count: 74W x 156H
Finished Size: 5.3"W x 11.1"H

Cedar Hill Designs

Pansy Scissor Fob
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Irish Cream Linen
by R&R Reproductions
Stitch Count: 41W x 72H

Spring Biscornu
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool Linen
Stitch Count: 97W x 97H

Glendon Place
A Bloom of Hope is a design to promote breast cancer awareness. A percentage of the proceeds from the chart will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

A Bloom of Hope
Fibers: DMC, Caron Waterlilies
Fabric: 28 ct. Water Lily Jobelan
Stitch Count: 68W x 176H
Finished Size: 5"W X 12 1/2"H

The designs that follow are a four part collection for Halloween 2009.

Things That Go Bump
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

Goblins, Ghosts & Ghoulies
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Embellishments: Tombstone &
bat buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

Werewolves, Witches & Warlocks
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Embellishments: Jack-o-lantern &
rat buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

Bats, Bugs, Toads & Spiders
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Embellishments: Dragonfly,
caterpillar & firefly buttons
by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

The sixth and final new design is called Web of Stash. It also has a Halloween-y feel to it, but is not part of the Halloween 2009 collection.

Web of Stash
Fibers: WDW, Kreinik Braid
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Stitch Count: 108W x 68H
Finished Size: 8"W X 5"H

See you next time!

Good Things Come in V's!

The Victoria Sampler
The Victoria Sampler always has beautiful designs, and the new releases for May are no exception.

Stitcher's Garden Sampler
Fibers: Gloriana Silk, Au ver a Soie,
Kreinik Mori, Needlepoint Silk, DMC Perle Cotton
Fabric: 28 ct. Light Amsterdam Blue Cashel Linen
Embellishments: Seed and pearl beads by SJ Designs
Stitch Count: 70W x 160H
Finished Size: 5"W x 11 1/2"H

XYZ Sampler is the 24th and final design in the Alphabet Sampler series.

XYZ Sampler
Fibers: Soie Perlee, Gloriana Threads,
Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik Mori, Kreinik Braid,
Au ver a Soie, Needlepoint Silk, DMC Perle Cotton
Fabric: 28 ct. Platinum Cashel Linen
Embellishments: Seed beads by SJ Designs
Stitch Count: 44W x 180H
Finished Size: 3.1"W x 12.85"H

The Vermillion Stitchery
The March doorway in the free 2009 Doorways series is Girl & Shamrocks Doorway.

Girl & Shamrocks Doorway
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 59W x 64H

VeeandCo

Just One More Stitch

Life is Good!
Stitch Count: 99W x 106H

Sweet Honey
Stitch Count: 68W x 127H

Sweet Luck
Stitch Count: 68W x 127H

Winged Beauties II
Fibers: Carrie's Threads

Mother, Angel on Earth
Stitch Count: 167W x 59H

At the Hop
Stitch Count: 95W x 97H

Rock N' Roll Dino
Stitch Count: 98W x 104H

I'm Buzzin' for You
Stitch Count: 79W x 64H

I may be back this afternoon with more goodies for you, so stay tuned!

Ink Circles, VeeandCo, The Victoria Sampler

Ink Circles

Growth Rings (March/April issue of
Just Cross Stitch magazine)
Fabric: 32 ct. Bittersweet Linen by Lakeside Linens
Fibers: HDF Victoria Clayton

VeeandCo

Pansy Garden Biscornu
Stitch Count: 60W x 60H

Spring Fun
Stitch Count: 92W x 64H

Spring Bunny
Stitch Count: 70W x 71H

Spring Duckling
Stitch Count: 70W x 71H

Garden Gate, At the Garden series
Stitch Count: 104W x 88H

Feeding Time, At the Garden series
Stitch Count: 80W x 88H

Bath Time, At the Garden series
Stitch Count: 80W x 66H

The Victoria Sampler

Southern Garden
Fabric: 28 ct. Raw Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 44W x 165H
Finished Size: 3.1"W x 11.8"H

Heart's Delight
Fabric: 28 ct. Antique White Quaker Cloth
Stitch Count: 54W x 71H (Nametag Pocket)
Finished Size: 3.85"W x 5"H (Nametag Pocket)

Tea and Stitches, Box Top Cover
Fabric: 28 ct. Confederate Grey Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 94W x 66H
Finished Size: 6.7"W x 4.7"H

Tea and Stitches, Needlebook
Fabric: 28 ct. Confederate Grey Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 62W x 54H
Finished Size: 4.4"W x 3.85"H

Tea and Stitches, Scissors Case & Fob
Fabric: 28 ct. Confederate Grey Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 30W x 49H (case), 22W x 22H (fob)
Finished Size: 2.1"W x 3.5"H (case), 1.6"W x 1.6"H