Samplers and Such

Rebecca Dorrie
Warwick, RI 02888
Tel. (401)781-9077
email: SamplersandSuch@juno.com

All designs available retail from www.wyndhamneedleworks.com

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MMEW 1835 Sampler - NEW FEB 2006

Faithful reproduction of an antique sampler from the Wyndham Collection, stitched in DMC floss on hand-dyed Lakeside Linen.


A Quaker Clock - NEW FEB 2006

Stylised Quaker motifs decorate this insert for one of Olde Colonial's Clock frames. Stitched with some lovely new colors of Gentle Art Sampler Threads.


Mahogany Flowers - NEW FEB 2006

A Quaker inspired design stitched in Gentle Art sampler threads to fit into Sudberry House's small Collector's Cabinet.


MORE Quaker Mini Treats - NEW FEB 2006

An assortment of Quaker Motif sewing necessities including an insert for Old Colonial Tuckable pinpillow, a thrum jar topper, and a matching Round Tin topper.


Round Toppers Poinsettia - NEW FEB 2006

A sparkling poinsettia design to fit the Altoid Sours round tins or to top off a baby food jar. Makes a great quick gift filled with candy, pennies, nuts, or anything you can imagine.


Round Toppers Snowflake - NEW FEB 2006

A shimmering snowflake stitched with DMC's new Light Effects floss.


Round Toppers Valentine Heart - NEW FEB 2006

A round tin or jar topper design stitched in Gentle Art sampler threads.


Round Toppers Tulip Time - NEW FEB 2006

Another new design for the Altoid Sours round tins stitched in Gentle Art sampler threads.


Round Toppers Black & Gold - NEW FEB 2006

A Blackwork design with accents of sparkling "Light Effects".


White Rose - NEW FEB 2006

A new design for the Altoid Sours round tins.


F.R. Spanish Sampler - NEW FEB 2005

Faithful reproduction of an antique sampler in our collection, stitched in silks on hand-dyed Lakeside Linen. Drop us an email with your vote as to which end you prefer be the top - the Birds or the alphabet rows.


Let me Flee Sampler - NEW FEB 2005

Faithful reproduction of an antique sampler from the Wyndham collection. The colorful mosaic border is a combination of cross-stitch and satin stich.


Paisley Heart Tin Topper - NEW FEB 2005

Everyone kept asking for a Heartshape tin so we finally did it - the Paisley Heart tin makes a nice companion to the wonderful Everyday Dololly by Mardina. Paisley Heart beaded fobs also available.


Kate's Indigo Rose Tin Topper - NEW FEB 2005

Two versions in one chart - designed as a special gift to Catherine Strickler of Indigo Rose as thanks for all her wonderful designs.


Autumn leaves Tin Topper - NEW FEB 2005

A cluster of leaves in the splendid colors of Autumn in New England including a wonderful new color from Gentle Art Sampler Threads.


Bitty Baskets ABC Sampler - NEW FEB 2005

Stitch the narrow band to decorate a small Nantucket style basket with a pin keep lid that ties on to make a great place to store your thread snippets. Design matches the ABC Tin Topper shown below.


Bitty Baskets Queen Stitch Strawberry - NEW FEB 2005

Stitch the narrow band to decorate a small Nantucket style basket with a pin keep lid that ties on to make a great place to store your thread snippets. Design matches the Queen Stitch Strawberry Tin Topper shown below.


Bitty Baskets Quaker Flowers - NEW FEB 2005

Stitch the narrow band to decorate a small Nantucket style basket with a pin keep lid that ties on to make a great place to store your thread snippets. Companion design to the Quaker Flowers or Random Letters Tin Topper and Quaker Basket band shown below.


Bright Spots Sampler - NEW FEB 2004

Adapted reproduction of an antique canvaswork sampler in our collection, slightly adjusted to fit the new Firescreen Frame from Sudberry House.


IRK 1812 Sampler - NEW FEB 2004

Reproduction of a possibly German sampler dated 1812 from our own collection with a Churchyard, Trees, Birds, alphabets and an assortment of flower bands.


Quaker Basket Band - NEW FEB 2004

A band of quaker motifs that ties around your favorite basket. Charted as is measures approx. 32" but can be adapted to fit longer or shorter baskets.


Quaker Mini Treats - NEW FEB 2004

An assortment of Quaker Motif sewing necessities including a Needlebook with magic hinges, Scissor Fob, Ruler case (with mini fob) and matching Tin Topper.


Basket Bits- NEW FEB 2004

Three pincushion designs taken from an antique sampler in our collection. Baskets available ($5.00 each)


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2004

Random Letters
Quaker Motif and alphabet letters - nice companion to the Quaker Basket Band.


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2004

Quaker Flowers
Another companion to the Quaker Basket Band with color keys for both solid and pastel version.


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2004

Atlantis
Ocean design with fishes, a crab, King Neptune and a mermaid holding a shell.


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2004

Bejewelled
Sparkling motif worked in metallic thread with beads.


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2004

Good Friends/Forget me not
"Friends are flowers that never fade away" and "forget me not" designs.


Let's Play Cards - NEW FEB 2003

Designs for both the Altiods™ brand "BIG TIN" and the regular sized mint tin perfect for the card player in any family. Be sure to visit http://www.dutchtreat.com/ for the matching Table Topper pattern to make a wonderful set.


Tissue Topper - Spring - NEW FEB 2003

First in a series of 4 designs giving a new way to decorate your boutique size tissue boxes.


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2003

etc....
Just the place for all those little clips, staples, pins, and other bits that clutter up your desk or office.


A Spot of Tea 1 - NEW FEB 2003

Assorted motifs collected from various antique samplers. Designed to fit Sudberry House Medium Tea Tray.


A Spot of Tea 2 - NEW FEB 2003

More antique sampler motifs. Designed to fit Sudberry House Picture Frame Box and 5x5" Trivet


Rhoda Hastings 1863 - NEW FEB 2003

A reproduction of an antique English sampler from our own collection. Worked in cross-stitch, four sided stitch, and algerian eyelets with accents of persian needlepoint wool (included in the chartpack).


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2003

Blessed Be - Big tin and Tablemat
The Celtic Runes for Protection, Defense, Joy, Initiation, The Self, Fertility, Strength, and Separation decorate this "BIG" tin and tablemat design.


*Tin Toppers*™* NEW FEB 2002

Emerald Claddagh


Rabecka Kleinsasser 1909 Reproduction - NEW FEB 2002

A reproduction of a Hutterite sampler from our collection. The antique was worked in silk by 10 year old Rebecka on a 57 count linen. Our model is recreated on 40 count Italian Linen with all the original alphabets and wonderful motifs.


Garden Spot Sampler (late 18th-early 19th century) - NEW FEB 2002

A reproduction from our collection of a wonderful flower motif sampler worked on hand-dyed linen with an assortment of vibrant silk colors.


*Tin Toppers*™ - Tin of the Month
designs are now available open stock - have your local needlework shop contact Norden Crafts to order individual months or the entire set

January - Shining Snowflakes
February - Valentine Lace
March - Shamrock Posy
April - A Pansy for Pam
May - An Iris for Karen
June - Honeysuckle Harmony
July - Down East
August - Kokopeli Sunset
September - Apple Harvest
October - Pumpkin Patch
November - Antique Acorns
December - Poinsettia Patchwork


*Tin Toppers™ - New October 2001*

Specially designed to fit atop Altoids™*Curiously Strong*™
and MYNTZ!™ brand mint tins
School Days
Crayon Box


*Tin Toppers™ - New for Charlotte 2001*

Specially designed to fit atop Altoids™
*Curiously Strong*™ mint tins
Tapestry Unicorn
Dragonfly Dreams
Mystic Morning
Northern Lights
Knot Garden
Patchwork Quilt


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*New for Charlotte 2001 - Ann Duncan 1807*

A reproduction of an antique English sampler from the collection of Wyndham Needlework. At only 7 years old, young Ann was an excellent stitcher and must have enjoyed using so many colors. Worked in Needlepoint Inc. silks, this brightly coloured piece is wonderfully whimsical to stitch.

*New for Charlotte 2001 - 1838 Mini Sampler*

A reproduction of an antique English sampler from the collection of Wyndham Needlework. This miniature sampler measures a mere 4" x 5" and makes a wonderful gift for any sampler enthusiast.

*Tin Toppers™ - Bristol Designs (December 2000)*

Specially designed to fit atop Altoids™
*Curiously Strong*™ mint tins
Patterns based on the Bristol Orphanage samplers
worked in England from the mid to late 1800's
Bristol 1 (wave band)
Bristol 2 (wreath band)
Bristol 3 (hearts band)
Bristol 4 (fruit basket)

Tin Toppers™ *The Oriental Collection* (Part 2)

Left - Oriental 5 - China Blue
Centre - Oriental 4 - Tsunami Wave
Right - Oriental 6 - Willow's Garden

Tin Toppers™ (New at Charlotte 2000)

8 individual designs to fit atop Altoids™
*Curiously Strong*™ mint tins

Tin Toppers 1 - ABC Sampler
Tin Toppers 2 - Blackwork Acorns
Tin Toppers 3 - Rice Stitch Mosaic
Tin Toppers 4 - Assisi Bird
Tin Toppers 5 - Florentine Stitch
Tin Toppers 6 - Queen Stitch Berries
Tin Toppers 7 - Assisi Dragon
Tin Toppers 8 - Quaker Friendship

*Tin Toppers™ - New Additions (October 2000)*

Specially designed to fit atop Altoids™
*Curiously Strong*™ mint tins

Vineyard Grapes
Crown Jewels
Millennium
Midnight Lace

Tin Toppers™ *The Oriental Collection* (Part 1)

Left - Oriental 2 - Happiness
Centre - Oriental 1 - The Five Blessings
Right - Oriental 3 - Peace and Longevity
Part 2 coming in early December

*New for Charlotte 2000 - Jane Miller 1848*

A reproduction of an antique English sampler from the collection of Wyndham Needlework. Stitched by 12 year old Jane Miller in the area of North Lincolnshire, England.

*New for Nashville 2000 - SPC 1707*

A reproduction of an antique German sampler from the collection of Wyndham Needlework. One with many similar motifs and the pictoral bottom band is featured in the new publication from the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston showcasing pieces from their current exhibit.
A fun piece with alphabets, flower bands, a coat of arms, a delightfully oversized parrot, maze garden and a medieval looking castle.
Predominantly cross stitch with a few backstitch accents.

Quaker Style Friendship Sampler

A cross stitch design, charted for either single colour
or assorted soft antique shades, suitable for any level stitcher

Quaker Style Sewing Box

A complete sewing set with the insert for the top of Sudberry House Shaker Sisters box, a Shaker pincushion, needlebook, and scissors weight. All worked in cross stitch, with easy finishing instructions included.

Backstitch Blackwork Desk Box

A collection of blackwork designs, worked in backstitch with overdyed silks and metallic ribbon accents. Fits Sudberry House Long Desk box #99067

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