Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring a colorful and cheerful Red Deer Sampler with an interesting story linked to a turbulent time in Dutch history.
The 20-page booklet delves into its history, the meaning behind the individual elements and has the chart split over 12 pages. The pattern has mainly full crosses. There is a very small section with crosses over 1, and a few crosses are 'off the grid'. It is not suitable for aida fabric. Stitch count is 271w x 283h.
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from United States on 10/04/2025 - Modern Folk Embroidery never disappoints! Jacob deGraaf of Modern Folk Embroidery has THE BEST cross-stitch designs out there! Beautiful and clearly charted, they also come with well-researched historical references and design sources. Jacob is my go-to designer!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 67 x 66 each. Finished size is 4.19" x 4.13".
The Red Bunny Sampler is design using silk thread, and I am absolutely in love. The variegation in this Tulip colour by Classic Colorworks Belle Soie is gorgeous. I have always had a love for red samplers, and for all the love I received for the Little Red Schoolhouse Sampler 1862, I decided
to... Read more
This is a reproduction of a Dutch Sampler. It depicts a red stag, a number of flower pots and four rather inconspicuous birds.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. The stitch count is 264W x 260H and the finished size is 15" x 14 3/4".
Note from the designer: I really wanted to showcase all sorts of new life with this piece, and it was such fun to work on all the animals! I also divided it (loosely) into 4 habitats, so with a little bit of finagling (each band contains some element that extends past the top into the next one) you... Read more
A timeless reference for needleworkers, The Red Book of Sampler Stitches is an indispensable guide to classic and decorative embroidery stitches used in traditional samplers. This beautifully organized book offers:
Clear diagrams and instructions - each stitch is illustrated for easy learning,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring pillows with autumn animals!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art threads. Stitch counts are 78 x 81 (Fox), 85 x 82 (Mouse), and 81 x 78 (Squirrel).
This colorful William III English needlework vignette is executed entirely in gros and petit point stitches (cross stitch over one and two threads of linen). It depicts a large gros point fruiting tree above a scene with very finely stitched petit point leaves, flowers, and two animals, the larger... Read more
Following the release of Mount Vernon 1761 comes the second in the continuing Patriotic Homes Series collaboration with Twin Peak Primitive. Peacefield 1788 depicts the home of John and Abigail Adams at Penn's Hill and Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This collection features the Peacefield 1788... Read more
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for spring!
Stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Zweigart linen with DMC threads. Stitch Count is 66 x 66 each animal. Finished size is 4.13 in wide X 4.13 in high each.
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for fall!
Stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works linen stitched with DMC floss, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with adorable blue birds. This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
This sweet little Red Fox is the second addition to the Animal Crackers British Series. He was inspired by my trip to England in the Spring. My students were spectacular to give me a list of British animals and names.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Heirloom linen by Needle... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring six wonderful Christmas/Wintertime Rolly Polly Animal Designs. Adorable mouse, polar bear, reindeer, penguin, cat and snowman designs. Each design is 40 stitches wide by 40 stitches high. Great as magnets or ornaments. These are a fun stitch... Read more
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Series.
It was inspired by my trip to England in the Spring. My students were spectacular helping me come up with a list of British animals for this series. Each animal in this series will have a Union Jack added somewhere to the design.... Read more
Olive the goose is accompanied by a little gosling with a tuft that can be pinned on the Pinkeep or jacket or project bag.
Stitched on 36 ct. Hemingway Needle and flax linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Counts and finished sizes are listed below;
Olive: 54 x 116 and 3" x... Read more
Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 102 x 142 and the pocket has a stitch count of 39 x 35. The finished size is 5" x 8".
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Series.
Stacy Nash's Animal Cracker series featuring a cute frog in a pink dress!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 55 x 113 and 116 x 12. Finished sizes are 3" x 6.5" and 10" x 1"