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".

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.

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design with the words "Lord guide my heart that I may do thy will and fill my hands with such convenient skill" and "As will condece to Virtue void of shame and I will give the glory to thy name".

Model is... Read more about Crowned Bird Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring an antique reproduction sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 208 x 229 with a finished size of 13" x 14.31".

Model stitched on 28 count Irish Creme Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 132W x 100H. Finished size: 9.4 x 7.2

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

A flurry of feathered friends. A bird for each season captured in this Four Season Birds Counted Cross Stitch. Stitch Count 224w X 114h. Finished size on 14-ct 16" X 8-1/8". Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida. Design by Nancy Rossi.

This is a reprint of a previously discontinued pattern from Blackbird Designs and features birds as well as "lollipop" style flowers.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on coffee-stained 32ct Olde Town Blence from R&R Reproductions with Needlepoint Inc silks. Stitch Count: 170W x... Read more about Birds of a Feather - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

Part 4 of the Seasonal Birds series, this is the Spring bird. A pretty little Robin surrounded by apple blossoms and pink berries. Large print, easy to read black/white symbol chart.

Model stitched on 28 ct Light Mocha Lugana with DMC thread. Stitch Count 70w x 70h. Finished size is 5in wide X 5in high. Designed by Pamela Kellogg

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

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Teacup from Needle And Flax using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69 x 75.

Note from the Designer; "Two Blue Birds Sampler started as a reproduction of an antique sampler I found at a flea market in Saumur, France. I reproduced it faithfully, but decided that that wasn't what it wanted to be. So I played and played until I finally found a palette and design that I... Read more about Two Blue Birds Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a beautiful sampler with separate designs for spring and summer.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 72 x 96 and the finished size is 4" x 5.33".

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"

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with birds!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Oaken by Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 118 x 100.

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.

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

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique sampler design with flowers.

Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 154 x 266. Finished size stitched on 28 ct is 11" x 19".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired sampler with a large house and flowers.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H and the finished size is

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

Introducing Ann Harrison ~ a sweet little sampler based on one of the antiques in my collection. Miss Harrison's sampler features a delightful array of motifs in the most cheerful palette of colors! I've finished mine into a small cushion and trimmed each corner with a tiny vintage silk... Read more about Ann Harrison Antique Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern