Primitive Sampler Prairie Life
Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

A Marjorie Massey pattern featuring a prairie-themed sampler with wildlife, numbers and alphabet.

Pattern is stitched on 35 or 32 ct Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 113 x 225.

Model stitched on 36 ct. Linen Vintage Country Mocha using DMC thread. Stitch count is 245 x 245.

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".

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

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

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".

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".

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

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. Finished size: 13.3W x 4.3H.

This design by Reflets de Soie features an alphabet sampler and several geometric border samplers.

Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Light Examplar Linen by Lakeside Linens, using Soie d'Alger thread. DMC alternative is 902. Stitch count: 188 x 288.

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".

Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an alphabet adorned with animals.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using DMC floss. Stitch count is 182 x 218.

Beautiful cross stitch pattern featuring two styles of alphabets, a house, birds and many mini motifs.

Model stitched on 16ct Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count: 217w x 157h. Finished size is 13.56 in wide X 9.81 in high.

From the Animal Alphabet Series comes a majestic rooster, very happy to join his 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".

Cross stitch pattern from Frog Cottage featuring the alphabet surrounding a tree with crows.

Model stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 86w x 92h. Approximately 5.6"x 5.8".

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 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"

Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler House featuring a sampler with the alphabet!

Model stitched on 35 ct. cream colored linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 88 x 88.

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.

The... Read more about Notre Dame Alphabets & Joyeux Noel - Cross Stitch Pattern