"Sour Grapes Make Fine Whines"
We originally designed this as a one-of-a-kind commission for a California winery. The sampler drew chuckles from visitors who wanted one of their own. To answer that need, we've released it for the stitching market.
The tableau features grapes, wine glasses, an alphabet and the Latin adage, "In Vino Veritas" (In Wine There Is Truth). It is coded in rich "wine country" colors.
Fiber: The Gentle Art and DMC. Fabric: 32-ct. Lambswool from Wichelt.
Frame: East Side Mouldings. Stitch count: 183W x 88H
"LUV Letters"
A romantic sampler celebrates the language of love -- or LUV -- in a handkerchief-shaped design. Three highlighted letters spell L-U-V. The tone-on-tone inner border creates a textured vintage look. (Remember Grandma's chenille bedspread?)
Fabric: 32-count Magnolia from Lakeside Linens
Fiber: DMC and Sampler Threads.
Frame: "Where Victoria's Angels Stitch" of Clifton, New Jersey.
"Count Your Blessings In Stitches"
A heart-shaped design, celebrates the blessings of stitching. The brown-and-white border is patterned after an antique box with mother-of-pearl inlays.
Fabric: 28-count Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens
Fiber: Sampler Threads, DMC
Frame: East Side Mouldings.
"Thimble Abundance"
Mark Twain said that "too much of anything is not good, but too much whiskey is just enough."
This VINTAGE design is stitched in traditional redwork. A central band can be personalized with your monogram or inspirational word. The adage is by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
This classic SAMPLER is perfect for a stitching room, framed or made into a pillow.
Fabric: 28-count Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens Fiber: Sampler Threads
Frame: East Side Mouldings.