It was stitched in a quiet house where words were scarce and time moved slowly, measured not in hours but in repetitions-the return of spring, the fading of color, the steady hum of afternoons. Each letter was sewn not to teach language, but to hold it still, the way you might press flowers ... Read more about Butterflies, Flowers, and Letters Sampler - Cross Stitch

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 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.

Each chart pack comes... Read more about In the Garden Alphabet Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

In a lovely meadow, a kaleidoscope of butterflies join Miss Bunny for a delicious treat of sweet blue flowers! An uppercase alphabet adorns the meadow in pretty shades of green and blue. Frame this delightful design or make a precious pin-pillow for displaying in any home-decor vignette. Also makes... Read more about Butterfly Meadow Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring a sampler with butterflies!

Pattern is stitched on an aged/stained, "vintage", neutral linen or evenweave using DMC, The Gentle Arts Sampler threads, The Gentle Arts Simply Shaker, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works,... Read more about M.T. - The Butterfly Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from JEDxStitch featuring the phrase "The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough". This sampler features a bright and muted palette, art nouveau inspired alphabet, and quote from poet Rabindranath Tagore. Inspired by the contrast between the faded... Read more about Ephemeral Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by LuHu Stitches featuring the next design in the animal alphabet series, Ulinda the Unicorn!

Stitched on 26 ct. linen. The stitch count is 65 x 65 with a finished size of approx 5" x 5". Finished with some extra sparkle with Mill Hill Seed Beads, just for fun!

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.

Note from the designer: "Our own original design created in collaboration with Terry Meinke, draws upon the needlework traditions of two centuries, in both England and America. The idyllic landscape and more naturalistic figures (as opposed to the blocky shapes of later figures on American... Read more about Fishing Lady - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by LuHu Stitches featuring the next design in the animal alphabet series, Tommy the Tiger!

Stitched on 26 ct. linen. The stitch count is 65 x 65 with a finished size of approx 5" x 5".

This cross stitch pattern from Puntini Puntini features a cute alphabet sampler design with strawberries and flowers.

Stitched on 32 ct. Dirty Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 88 x 123 and the finished size is 5.03" x 7.03".

This cross stitch pattern from Puntini Puntini features a fun springtime Easter alphabet sampler with chicks, flowers, and more!

Stitched on 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha with DMC threads. The stitch count is 88 x 123 and the finished size is 4.4" x 6.15".

Stitch this charming sampler with a Nature theme. You can show how "green" you are with this charming Nature's Alphabet sampler. Little critters and flowers abound in this design. This chart pack is printed in full color with easy-to-read symbols and graphs. Each Pack comes with chart, DMC... Read more about Nature's Alphabet - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a sampler themed stocking patter originally designed in 2004.

The stocking was just stitched on 40-Count Thornfield Linen from Needle and Flax using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count for the stocking is 172 x 447. Finished size is 8 1/2" x 22 1/4". Stitch count for the sampler is 83 x 446. Finished size is 4 1/8" x 22 1/4".

This vintage inspired red alphabet sampler will be a great addition to your collection.

Stitched on 18 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 117 x 56. Finished size is 3.1 x 6.5 inches

These alphabets are great for adding a personal touch to a any project, whether you are creating a quick-to-cross stitch monogram pin or personalizing a larger stitched design. Stitch up 'Home Sweet Home' or other sentiment with these blooming letters. From delicate rose script to bold floral... Read more about Floral Alphabets - Cross Stitch Pattern

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"

While the sampler version of this design has not been stitched, I've inserted an image produced by my designing software to the cover sheet of The Embroideress Stocking. This image gives you a clear idea of what to expect in your finished sampler.

Stitched on 36 count Beige by Weeks Dye... Read more about Embroideress Stocking & Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler House featuring the alphabet and the phrase "Worked by Harriet Hazlin. Born in the state of Massachusetts August 17, 1856 by humility and the fear of God are riches honor and life"

Model stitched on 35 ct. Northern Cross linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 141 x 113.

From the Animal Alphabet Series comes a brightly colored parrot, very happy to join her friends.

Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth using DMC floss. With a stitch count of 65 x 65 and an approximate finished size of 5" x 5".

From the Animal Alphabet Series comes a fun little quail, very happy to join her friends.

Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth using DMC floss. With a stitch count of 65 x 65 and an approximate finished size of 5" x 5".

10 classic alphabets in full crosses with no backstitching. Each set includes uppercase and lowercase letters. The size of the alphabet will be determined by the thread count of the fabric.

Find just the right lettering for every occasion! With this must-have collection in your library, it'll be as easy as A-B-C. For embellishing Samplers, hand towels, hoop designs, bookmarks and more.

This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini featuring an alphabet sampler design themed for Halloween.

Stitched on 32 ct Frog Gray linen with DMC threads, two strands over two linen threads. Stitch count 88 x 123 and the finished size is 5.5" x 7.69".