January 2021 - we have sold all of our inventory of this kit

The inspiration for this piece came from a book that was written 100 years ago by author, Ethel J.R.C Noyes, titled - The Women of the Mayflower and Women of Plymouth Colony. Her work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization, as we know it. The work is now in public domain in the United States of America. It is well worth the read, its history that wasn't taught in our history books. Brenda read the book a second time, as she stitched the sampler. The sampler gave her a small connection to each woman, as she crossed each stitch, of each letter of their names. She said she normally doesn't like stitching letters, but for some strange reason she thoroughly enjoyed stitching the names of these women! She hopes you will too.

The sampler was designed in bands. Long and narrow, much like samplers of the 17th century, but not in 17th century-style. Each band and it's motifs represents a time of their journey... the landing at Cape Cod, the animals that traveled with them, the women - a listing of the names of the 18 married women, Plymouth - the place they would eventually call home, the rock - Plymouth Rock, a lastly, a reminder that we are living in the tomorrow for which they wrought.

Brenda has produced a short video explaining more about the sample which you can watch as we prepare for this exciting piece to be released.

Celebrate 66 days of stitching to coincide with the 66 days at sea! Kick off date Sept 6, 2020 - Nov 9th, 2020.

Stitch count: 125 wide X 422 high

Design size & Fabric Size (stitched over two). 3" margins are used unless noted otherwise

• 40 count linen - 6.25 x 21 - fabric size 13 x 27 (Stitcher's Quarter 18x27)
• 36 count linen - 7 x 23.5  - fabric size 13 x 29.5 (Stitcher's Half 18x36)
• 32 count linen or Lugana - 7.75 w x 26.5 h - fabric size 13.75 x 33 (Stitcher's Half 18x36)
• 28 count linen or 27 count Linda 9.25 x 31.25 - fabric size 15 x 37 (Regular Half 18x54)
• 25 count Lugana - fabric size 16 x 40 (Regular Half 18x54)
• 20 count Aida - 6.25 x 21 - fabric size 18.25 x 27 (Regular Half 18x42)

Linen: Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart. This color comes in Aida (14 & 20), Tula (10), Linda (27), Lugana (25 & 32) and linen (28, 32, 36, & 40). You could also stitch this on any neutral hand-dyed fabric. 

The cover model was worked on 40 count over two linen threads with cotton floss.

August 2020 update - the Newcastle (40 count) Vintage Country Mocha is in production in Germany and is not expected until October, so not in time for Brenda's proposed September start. This was all planned before COVID-19 and as you can guess, many things have changed. We have other counts, but limited supply of the 40 count until the mill run is done.

Stitches used:

Cross stitch (all over 2), small amount of Back and Straight Stitches

Floss usage for over-two:
Model was stitched on 40 count. Estimates are provided for 36, 32 & 28 count.

We sell 10 yd Sampler Threads skeins so the amount below reflects that.

You'll find the threads in our online thread catalog. DMC, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art  & Week's Dye Works.

We are working on a silk conversion using Soie d'Alger, NPI and Belle Soie. When we have that finalized we'll add it to the online catalog. If you are interested in it, make a note in the Comments when you check out. 

What is all included in the kit?

1. Chart for the sampler, "Coming to America ~ The Women of the Mayflower",
2. Self-adhesive sampler label to sign and date the finished sampler
3. Pilgrim Lady Needle Anchor - a cute little magnet to keep one's needle safe & secure.
4. Piece of cotton backing fabric for the free bonus chart. The fabric is a reproduction of Mayflower passenger, William Bradford's handwritten journal and was designed specifically for this project.
5. Custom printed box to house the items. This also doubles as a project box to keep all the goodies safe & secure while stitching the sampler!
6. Lastly, WTN&T is including a free harvest-themed chart.