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The Samplers

Our customisable samplers are a wonderful way to celebrate the moments that mean the most. Every kit can be tailored to help you create a true one-off, just like the beautiful Victorian samplers that inspired their designs. This counted cross-stitch kit is suitable for all skill levels, whether you have tried embroidery before or not.

    The Merry Go Round
     

    The Merry Go Round

     More details about this kit below.

    £100.00
    The Circus
     

    The Circus

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    £100.00
    The Rocket
     

    The Rocket

     More details about this kit below.

    £100.00
    The Invasion
     

    The Invasion

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    £100.00
    The Teapot
     

    The Teapot

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    £100.00
    The Red House
     

    The Red House

     More details about this kit below.

    £100.00
    The Flowers
     

    The Flowers

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    £100.00
    The Autumn Wedding
     

    The Autumn Wedding

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    £100.00
    The Fountain
     

    The Fountain

     More details about this kit below.

    £100.00
    The Ferris Wheel
     

    The Ferris Wheel

     More details about this kit below.

    £100.00
    • The Samplers

      About the range

      Samplers are a way of celebrating new life, new love, new homes - immortalising major life events in thread. Whilst there are so many beautiful reproduction Victorian samplers out there, I wanted to reimagine the concept to create something new.

    • What's included in an embroidery kit?

      Everything you need to start stitching

      The kit includes a detailed booklet with a full alphabet, numbers and squared grids to show you how to adjust the sampler for you own special event. The design is not printed on the fabric as the natural aida forms the background of the image. We mark out your starting point by hand on each to make sure you can easily get going.

    • Framing your embroidery

      Our Framing Shop

      We want you to proudly frame your finished kits and display them in your home! That’s why every kit comes with the option to add a frame. We highly recommend trying your hand at painting your own frame—it’s super simple, quick, and incredibly satisfying. But if painting isn’t your thing, don’t worry! We also offer hand-painted frames that are designed to perfectly complement each kit.

    • Our how-to video guides

      HOW-TO GUIDE

      When we send a kit to you, that's just the first part of your embroidery journey. Don't worry - you aren't going to be abandoned to work out how to make it! We have a video guide, which will show you the key stitching stages, so if you are picking up a needle for the first time, we will guide you the whole time. We never get questions about how to do our kits and believe that is the best sign for how easy they are to complete!

    • The Lion In Love
       

      The Lion In Love

      £95.00
      The Crab Who Played With The Sea Stocking
       

      The Crab Who Played With The Sea Stocking

      £170.00
      Act I
       

      Act I

      £40.00
      How The Leopard Got His Spots Stocking
       

      How The Leopard Got His Spots Stocking

      £170.00
      The Fox and The Crane
       

      The Fox and The Crane

      £95.00
      The Drummer
       

      The Drummer

      £50.00
      Act VI
       

      Act VI

      £40.00
      The Tamborine
       

      The Tamborine

      £50.00