Enter the world of red school samplers and discover the fascinating history and tradition of this special embroidery art. Red samplers are a unique piece of cultural heritage: once a compulsory part of girls' education, now loved by embroidery enthusiasts worldwide.
The book offers 64 pages full of:
A fascinating look at the history of red samplers and their educational role.
Patterns of 6 carefully selected red samplers, chosen by embroidery fans as favorites from my collection.
Detailed explanation of stitches and techniques, with an extensive description of a darning patch by Nan van der Storm.
An authentic finish: no framed reproductions, but finished with an open hem and mouse teeth.
What Other Stitchers Are Saying (100% of reviews are from verified purchases)
from United States on 01/23/2026 - Red work book I love this book can’t wait to stitch something.
from United States on 12/28/2025 - A beautiful book, nice pictures and good patterns An absolute joy to have in my collection. I am looking forward to working on these patterns and adding to my sampler collection.
from United States on 11/01/2025 This has many red samplers that you can reproduce.
from United States on 05/21/2025 - Connected by the red thread Dutch book of red samplers. Great book, will get lots of use.
from United States on 05/21/2025 - Love all the samplers and the unique edgings for finishing. Connected by the Red Thread book is a must have for antique sampler lovers. The information in the book of three YouTube videos to watch for stitching the edgings is invaluable. You can get the English subtitles.
from United States on 05/03/2025 - Stitching in red Lovely book of red samplers - different styles so you’ll easily find one you’ll want to start.
from United States on 04/26/2025 - Red Thread pattern book Great book at a great price. As always it was shipped fast and packaged well. Book came in excellent condition.
from United States on 04/12/2025 - Beautiful Book Nice book with 6 full sized sampler charts with alphabets and other motifs that can be used on ornament sized pieces. It shows how to mend a hole and how to finish edges without a sewing machine. Lovely to just read through and get ideas. This book was well worth the cost.
Collected from German, Italian, Scottish, Dutch, English, and American samplers, this book of alphabets takes off from where the previous edition, Alphabets from Early Samplers, ends. The alphabets have been fastidiously reproduced from samplers dating from 1530, to 1868. Over 80 alphabets are charted, as well as two complete alphabet samplers, one of them dating from 1725.
A banner from Needlework Press featuring alphabets! Model was stitched on 40 count Paperbark hand dyed linen from Fox & Rabbit and stitched with silks from Soie 100/3. DMC conversion is included in the chart. Stitch count is 436 x 40. Finished size is 21.8" x 2".
This pattern from JBW Designs features a beautiful floral alphabet worked in two shades of blue.
The model was stitched over 1 threads on 36 Ct. Antique White Edinburgh linen with Classic Colorworks Morning Glory and DMC #3747. Stitch Count: 239W x 77H
Model stiched on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or Gentle Art Sampler Threads - Hibiscus, or DMC - 3804). Stitch Count: 114W x 133H.
A garden of delights awaits you while stitching this cheerful garden theme alphabet sampler. Butterflies and flowers bloom in every letter. Pattern includes an alphabet to personalize the quilt style square in the middle to show who's the gardener in your world.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a fun Scandinavian style alphabet sampler. This design features full crosses only, no specialty stitches. This is a great design for new stitchers who are looking to embroidery a sampler. This design is monochrome and can be stitched in... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 37 Ct. Aesthetic White Legacy Linen using Gloriana Red Tudor Silk or Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 485W x 233H. Design Size: 27" x 13"
Good friends are the perennials in the garden of life. The road to a friend's house is never long. Butterflies and flowers highlight this tender message that is written between letters of the alphabet. This chart pack comes with full color image, easy-to-read chart and a list of DMC floss color numbers. Stitch Count 149w X 188h. Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida.
This stunning French sampler contains some of the most beautiful alphabets I've come across, and can be stitched as a whole, or used for reference to personalize your own stitching. 'Joyeux Noel' was inspired by the antique, showing how you can use elements of the design for smalls.
This alphabet design from New York Dreamer features flowers and the saying "A bloom c daisy e flowers g h ice cream j kite m n o pots q rain spring time u v w x y z."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Kenneth from Grace Notes Fabric with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count; 134 x 180. Finished size: 8.375" x 11.25"
This antique sampler is inspired by a french designer with Christian imagery.
The model was stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki linen from Zweigart, with 1 ply of Weeks Dye Works Hand Dyed Cottons. Stitch count is 260 x 171 with a finished size of 14.44" x 9.5".
25 decorative alphabets to embellish clothing, hand towels, samplers, and more. The size of the alphabet will be determined by the thread count of the fabric.
Lettering is fun to Cross Stitch. The perfect small and delicate back stitched alphabet in cursive, sans serif and so much more is... Read more
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