We are very pleased to have a range of these beautiful Samplers. We have
charts and some kits for you to stitch. Also, Marsha’s books
of Alphabet’s, Alphabets and Architecture. We are expanding our range
of charts and books and are happy to order any which you would wish to
stitch.
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MARY PLATT 1835 A Memorial Sampler [More
Info]
Chart only
“This highly unusual memorial sampler features a chapel and a
churchyard, with an elegy to Mary’s deceased father. Stitched entirely
in cross stitch, the stark, evocative design is striking and appropriately
reflects Mary’s grief at the loss of her father. The chapel is identified
as “Providence Chapel”, built in 1806.”
Copyright by Marsha Parker
$27
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SUSEY OLIVER 1754 [More Info]
Chart only
“At first glance one would guess this sampler was made in Scotland
because of the unusual border of illuminated letters, but upon closer
inspection Susey has given credit to her teacher “Maryan Robinson
of Bradford.” Bradford is in North Yorkshire, not far from the border
with Scotland. Presumably Susey’s teacher was educated in the needle
arts in Scotland”
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$21
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JANE REES 1869 [More Info]
Chart only
A Bristol Orphan House Sampler
Included with the chart, is a copy of Jane’s Admission and
Dismissal Record. A very interesting sampler, for those of you who
are interested in the history of these remarkable samplers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$34
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IRS 1738 [More Info]
Chart only $34 Released 1st February, 2007
“This splendid early German sampler probably comes from Saxony,
and features a very stylised rendition of Adam and Eve, quite similar
to those depicted on other early German samplers.
On the left side, numerous pattern bands are precisely worked,
as an exercise before using similar patterns to decorate ribbons,
towels, cuffs, pillow cases and other household textiles.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$34
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M. A. TIPPER 1868 [More Info]
A Bristol Orphan House Sampler from the collection of the Fitzwilliam
Museum, Cambridge, England
Chart only $34
One of the many important tasks required of domestic servants in
the nineteenth century, was the skill of marking and repairing household
textiles. This practical skill was taught at many of the new schools
for the poor children in England. One of the largest and most distinctive
groups of fine marking samplers of this type was taught at the Bristol
Orphanages founded in 1836 by George Muller, a German minister
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$34
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ELIZABETH 1629 [More Info]
Chart only $27
“This is the earliest dated sampler in the Fitzwilliam Museums
collection.
It consists of nine bands, eight of horizontal, repeating floral
border patterns. A band of early examples of “boxers”
presenting stylised fruit motifs that seem to grow from their hands.”
Stitches used are double running (also called Holbein or Spanish
Stitch), Montenegrin and Italian cross, French knots, eyelets and
counted thread satin.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$27
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DORCAS HAYNES 1720 [More Info]
From the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Chart only $34.00
“Originally stitched on a fine wool ground, the glorious colours
have been matched to the somewhat faded, soft tones visible on the
front. The wide pattern bands reflect popular designs of the previous
century, while the more rectangular shape of the sampler is an eighteenth
century characteristic“.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$34
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ANN GRIMSHAW 1818 [More Info]
From the collection of the Philadelphia Museum
Chart only $27.00
This sampler has been stitched by a pupil of the Ackworth Quaker
School in Yorkshire, England. Combining the very distinctive Quaker
medallions with a beautiful “Roman style” lettering .
The original sampler was stitched on a plain weave woollen background
using black silk thread in cross and eyelet stitches.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$27
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MD 1660 THE UNICORN SAMPLER [More
Info]
From the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Chart only $32.00
“Band samplers of the 17th Century exhibit the most astonishing
variety of stitches found on samplers of any era. This is why it
is known as the Golden Age of the Sampler“.
The top band of the sampler showing the Unicorn is cutwork. The
other brightly coloured bands have been stitched with Italian and
Montenegrin cross-stitch, Queen, counted satin, French knots, double
running, turkey work, detached buttonhole and back stitch.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$32
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SUSAN DUNN 1771 [More Info]
Chart only $17.00
“As brightly coloured as the original eighteenth century English
sampler from which it was derived, this beautiful piece of needlework
makes use of cross, eyelet, counted satin and backstitches“.
On 35 count linen, the finished piece will measure, approximately
10” x 15½”.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$17
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KNOTTED SERPENTES [More Info]
Chart only $16.00
Designed after a cruciform-shaped embroidered panel made by Mary,
Queen of Scots.
Mary was a most prolific needlewoman, particularly during the nineteen
years of her imprisonment by Queen Elizabeth I.
This adaptation of Mary Queen of Scot’s work is executed almost
entirely in cross-stitch over two threads of linen. The outer border
is filled in with counted thread satin stitch.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$16
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TUDOR PINCUSHION [More Info]
Chart only $23.00
This maze pattern was designed after an early 17th century tent
stitched canvas work pincushion.
On 30 count linen, the pincushion will measure 7½”
square, worked in tent stitch over one linen thread.
It is recommended for any skill level.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$23
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AMERICAN QUAKER BAND SAMPLER 1803 [More
Info]
Chart only $17.00
Stitch count: 90 x 245
“This is a classic example of an American sampler that has
been strongly influenced by needlework design taught at Quaker schools.
Likely, it was not actually worked at one of the Quaker schools
that flourished from New York to Virginia, for over 200 years.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$17
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RACHEL AYERS 1829 [More Info]
Chart only $30.50
Stitch count: 274 x 225
“This Pennsylvania sampler features a four-sided border of
Queen-stitched strawberries alternating with cross-stitched tulips,
surrounding a central reserve with petit-point floral, insect and
avian motifs, arranged around a grand house.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$30.50
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THE HUNTSMAN [More Info]
Chart only $21.00
Stitch count: 300 x 230
“The design of this piece was inspired by fine examples of
early eighteenth century American and English needlework pictures.
A picture like this would have been stitched as a painting, with
great attention to detail, shading, colour and composition.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$21
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FRANCES B. JONES 1817 [More Info]
Chart only $29
Stitch count: 324 x 285
“What readily identifies the origin of this sampler is the
distinctive vine and rose border, configured such that a leaf on
one side and a rosebud stem on the other, give the illusion of a
double vine. It is almost always found executed in cross stitch……”
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$29
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SARAH TATUM 1800 Ackworth Quaker School [More
Info]
Chart only $34
Design area measures 19” x 21” on 35 count linen, 17”
x 18.5” on 40 count linen
“The Quaker Friends School at Ackworth, Yorkshire, was founded
in 1779, and was closely linked with the famous American Quaker
schools at Westtown in Pennsylvania and the Nine Partners in New
York. After this pivotal date, 1800, most of the motifs on Ackworth
Samplers are very similar to those on American Quaker school samplers,
with, perhaps, the exception of the floral and geometric medallions,
which continued to be more popular in England.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$34
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ELIZABETH SMITH 1811 [More Info]
Chart only.
Area in inches when stitched on 30 count linen 21” x 19.5”
This sampler is either English or Scottish, and features a bold,
four-sided meandering carnation border. Surrounding a central reserve
with stylized forms of Adam and Eve, the serpent and the Tree of
Life.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$19
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JANE ATKINSON circa 1780 [More Info]
Chart only.
Area in inches when stitched on 40 count linen is approximately
14.5” x 23”.
This needlework was designed after an English sampler in the collection
of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston. The lush border flowers are similar
to those on a sampler made by Sarah Bignell (in the collection of
the Victoria & Albert Museum), from around the same period,
suggesting the existence of a school or teacher whose “speciality”
was opulent floral borders. The border includes elaborate tulips,
roses, carnations, daisies and lilies.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$26
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MATILDA ANN CHARLES 1819 [More Info]
Chart only.
Area in inches when stitched on 30 count linen is approximately
13.5” x 18”.
This reproduction of an English sampler features an unusual carnation
border surrounding bowls of fruit and Adam and Eve beneath the tree
of Life, flanked by a Bible verse.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$14
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SDW A GERMAN BAND SAMPLER circa 1710 [More
Info]
Chart only.
Area is inches, when stitched on 35 count linen is approximately
11.5” x 44.5”.
“This extraordinary band sampler was probably made in Saxony,
in the area of Dresden. Its size, excellent colour and condition,
and the wonderful elements of design- some derived from the classis
pattern books of Sibmacher and Schönsperger, others quite unprecedented,
such as the large Church, make this a unique work of textile art.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$32
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ACL - THE SCARLET LETTER [More
Info]
Chart only.A Danish Sampler from 1790
This beautiful sampler is approximately 12½” x 14¼” when stitched
on 30 count linen. Stitches used in the sampler are cross over on
linen thread, cross over two linen threads, eyelet, Algerian eye,
four-sided, and counted satin. It is recommended for Intermediate
level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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QUEEN STITCHED PANEL - THE SCARLET
LETTER [More Info]
Chart only. circa 1740
Worked on 30 count linen, the finished piece would measure approximately
10” x 10”. Stitched entirely in Queen Stitch.
The original needlework panel, from which this piece was copied, was
framed in an early-to-mid eighteenth century Hogarth style frame.
Marsha has dated it to around 1740 and speculates that its function
might have been as an upholsterer’s sample. It was in a superb state
of preservation and is worked entirely in Queen stitch.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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ELIZABETH SHEPHARD 1820 - THE SCARLET
LETTER [More Info]
Chart only. Worked on 30 count linen, the finished size would be approximately
17” x 12½”
The border of half images surrounds six central medallions with traditional
Quaker designs. The floral cornucopia, paired birds, paddling swan,
rose and friendship slogan. Using only cross-stitch, the project is
recommended for beginning level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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EH 1669 [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 10.75” x 30.75” stitched on 35 count linen.
This beautiful reproduction of a band sampler from the collection
of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England.
Stitches used are double-running, cross-stitch, seeding, trellis,
eyelet, and counted satin.
For Advanced level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$32 |
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MARION ROBERTSON 1834 [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 17.75” x 14.5” stitched on 35 count linen.
A Scottish sampler featuring a large house and garden. Red and green
thread predominate in this typical Scottish sampler.
Stitches used are cross-stitch, rice, eyelet, and counted satin.
For Beginner to Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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ELIZABETH SIMON 1758 [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 13.5” x 16.5” stitched on 35 count linen.
This lovely English sampler featuring the 23rd Psalm… “The Lord is
my Shepherd“. The wide and meandering border stitched in a combination
of cross and counted satin stitches.
Stitches used are cross-stitch (over one and two threads of linen)
and counted satin.
For Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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MARIA THERESA WILKINSON [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 10.75” x 30.75” stitched on 35 count linen.
This beautiful reproduction of a band sampler from the collection
of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England.
Stitches used are double-running, cross-stitch, seeding, trellis,
eyelet, and counted satin.
For Advanced level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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SOPHIA’S SAMPLER circa 1780 [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 17.25” x 19” stitched on 35 count linen.
A most beautiful English sampler which is already very popular. A
gentle rural scene with the “Jesus permit….” verse in the centre.
Stitched in gentle colour tones.
Stitches used are cross (over one or two linen threads), counted and
freehand satin and backstitch.
For Intermediate to Advanced Stitchers
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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THREE LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY BAND
SAMPLERS FROM THE SCHOOL OF JUDA HAYLE of IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND
[More Info]
Chart only. From the School of Judeth Hayle in Ipswich Suffolk. From
The collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England.
The three Samplers featured are of Hannah and Mary Canting and Sarah
Bantoft.
Hannah Canting 1691, Approximately 6” x 21.75” on 30 count linen.
Sarah Bantoft 1693, Approximately 6.5” x 21.8” on 30 count linen.
Mary Canting 1694, Approximately 6” x 22” on 30 count linen.
Stitches used are cross, counted satin, double running, eyelet, back,
tent, trellis. Half cross, Queen and stem.
For Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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FRANCES CHURCH 1840 [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 15.75” x 16.75” on 40 count linen.
A rare sampler featuring sentimental vignettes. Some of the lettering
and motifs appear to be influenced by the Berlin patterns of early
Victorian England. Stitches used are cross-stitch and double-running.
For Beginner level, needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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THE SEVENTEEN SAILORS SAMPLER 1780
[More Info]
Chart only. Approximately 12.75” x 9.75” on 35 count linen.
There are two versions with this chart. One is for counted cross,
freehand stem and satin stitches (as the original sampler). The other
version, completely in cross-stitch.
For all needlework skill levels.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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CIRCLING ALPHABETS [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 9.25” x 9.5” stitched on 25 count linen.
Designed after a mid eighteenth century piece, probably from northern
England or Scotland. Stitches used are cross-stitch and backstitch.
A fun sampler using various alphabets from 18th Century American Samplers.
Your framed piece can be hung any way, with your initials in the centre.
For Beginner, level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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MARY ANN HUTTON’S SAMPLER circa 1711
[More Info]
Chart only. Approximately 17.75” x 17.75” stitched on 25 count linen.
This easy little sampler, features the words from a favourite Christmas
Carol, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” The colours are also predominantly
red and green. Just perfect for a Christmas Sampler. Stitched using
cross-stitch.
For Beginner, level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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ANN BROCKBANK 1812 [More
Info]
Chart only. Approximately 10.25” x 13.5” stitched on 35 count linen.
This beautiful little sampler, depicting an English rural scene. Stitched
using cross-stitch and bullion stitch. The bullion stitch is used
for the sheep’s wool.
For Beginner and Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
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MARY MOYSE 1709 [More Info]
Chart only. From the School of Judeth Hayle in Ipswich Suffolk.
Approximately 6.6” x 17.5”
Stitches used are cross, counted satin, double running, eyelet,
buttonhole, and detached buttonhole worked over one, two and three
linen threads on 40 count linen.
For Advanced level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$24
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POLLY PHILLIP 1772 [More
Info]
Chart only.Stitch count 319 x 299
Stitches used are cross-stitch over one and two linen threads and
tent stitch.
For Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$30
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A CATTE [More Info]
Chart only.Stitch count 162 x 154
An adaptation of Mary Queen of Scot’s needlework, stitched almost
entirely in cross-stitch over 2 linen threads.
For all needlework skill levels.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$16
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A FLAMESTITCH SAMPLER [More
Info]
Chart only.Approximately 15.5” x 12” stitched on 35 count linen.
Designed after a mid eighteenth century piece, probably from northern
England or Scotland. Stitches used are cross, eyelet, and straight
(flamestitch).
For Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$24
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MARGARET MASON Sampler of 1660 [More
Info]
Chart only.This sampler has been reproduced from the collection
of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Approximately, 24” x 7” when stitched on 35 count linen.
Stitches used are, double running, backstitch, satin, tent, Montenegrin
cross-stitch, French knots, Algerian eyelet, and chain.
For more Advanced needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$17.60
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TABLET SAMPLER English circa 1755 [More
Info]
Chart only.Approximately 22” x 27.5” when stitched on 35 count linen.
Stitches used are cross-stitch over two linen threads and over one
linen thread for face and verse.
For Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$30
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GRAZING SHEEP English Sampler circa 1810 [More
Info]
Stitch count 248 x 345
Stitches used are cross-stitch over one linen thread and also two
linen threads, satin and bullion.
For Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$30
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THE HUNTING POCKET [More
Info]
Chart only.Approximately 7.5” x 14” when stitched on 35 count linen.
This design was inspired by an early 18th century piece in the Royal
Scottish Museum in Edinburgh.
Stitches used are tent or cross-stitch over one linen thread, Queen
over four linen threads and Florentine over four linen threads.
For Intermediate level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$21
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ENGLISH TRANSISTIONAL SAMPLER circa 1711 [More
Info]
Chart only.Approximately 17” x 13.75” sitiched on 35 count linen.
Stitched using cross-stitch, Montenegrin cross, rice, Florentine,
Queen, counted satin, double running, French knot, bullion and stem
filling.
For Advanced level needleworkers.
Copyright by The Scarlet Letter
$21
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