The original Elizabeth Hancock Sampler was created in 1831 in England. As I have done previously, I took the original and made a new sampler, one that I think you will love, love, love! For me this totally looks like an LHN sampler which is why I like it as much as I do. Elizabeth and I must be related!
You must know that I love the color red. . . . . . I couldn't resist this color palette!
The stitching is in Belle Soie with a hand dyed cotton color conversion provided.
Stitched on 30 count Weeks Dye Works Straw linen.
The stitching, including errors have been duplicated as they were found on the original sampler. However I made this design smaller than the original and left off the bottom portion. Her name was then moved up into place to complete the design. Everything you see in the photo above, down to the star border is exactly as it appeared originally. Nothing has been moved in that upper portion but because of the changes we are calling this a reproduction/adaptation sampler.
The pattern itself includes a photo of the original and some details concerning the design. Mom stitched this for me and it now hangs in her home where she can see it every day. It looks beautiful with her English styled living room but would look great in my home too!
This design will ship mid-month along with our last ornament of the year (photo coming soon!).
Happy Stitching,
Diane
tap..tap..tap tapping my foot waiting! Love this one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design Diane! I can't wait to get my hot little hands on it:))
ReplyDeleteThanks for always designing beautiful things that are always a "must have" for me!
Another absolute must have! :)
ReplyDeletegreat design,
ReplyDeletegreetings Judith
Beautiful Diane!
ReplyDeleteMy compliments to your mother for stitching that piece so beautiful. I realy love this design and those colors are stunning !
ReplyDeleteOH Diane, I could weep :) That is gorgeous! GORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Your Mom did a lovely job... It is on my want list.
ReplyDeleteStunning design! I just love it!
ReplyDeletebeautiful !
ReplyDeleteso stunning xx
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful design. Do you know who will be carrying it as a kit.
ReplyDeleteReally nice work.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the nicest reproduction samplers I've seen! Beautifully done Diane!!
ReplyDeleteDiane this is just beautiful! I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this new sampler! Great colors and I also like REDS in samplers. Beautiful job Diane. Thanks so much for all your work and passion you put into your designs. pj in iowa
ReplyDeleteHo yes... I love it. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous.....can't wait to start this awesome project!
ReplyDeleteThis sampler is absolutely beautiful. I have to stop visiting this blog and your website because everytime I do, I add another LHN project to my already large stack. I've just started "City Stitcher, Country Stitcher" for a dear friend and I am loving it! I can't wait for my friend to see it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Gorgeous - The colors are perfect !
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a beautiful piece, Diane, and I can't wait to be able to stitch it!
ReplyDeleteDiane, this is beautiful! I love this verse and the design is just stunning! I do hope there is no over one in this chart as I work on Aida.
ReplyDeleteThe Elizabeth Hancock design is created entirely with cross stitches that are made over two threads. . . . .no over 1 stitching. :)
ReplyDeleteYea!!!! Thank you, Diane! I will put it on my wish list right now! I said I would do very few bigger pieces next year but this is a must!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if first comment made it. This is just a great design.
ReplyDeleteWhat are the dimensions of the chart?
Thanks,
Adria
very very beautiful !
ReplyDeletemarylin from France
This is a very beautiful design. You are extremely talented, Diane. I love all of your designs.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kaye xoxox
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I think this will be my New Year's project! It is simply gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours, the fabric- well, everything about it! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhen will this chart be available?
ReplyDeleteJanet
We're shipping Elizabeth to our distributors today!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a must stitch! The flower border and the middle border are my favorites. Plus it goes perfectly with my other house samplers. Can't wait to pick it up next week at my LNS.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another winner!
This may be the design you have ever put out. I love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sampler!!! It is beautiful and I can't wait to get it.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!! I love it
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