Elizabeth Pain 1667
Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a vintage sampler with the phrase "Fear God and keep his commandments for this is the holy duty of man"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 239 x 299. Finished size is 11.95" x 14.95".

Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches Designs featuring a sampler by Lizze Paine Gross!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 263 x 54.

Note from the designer - "This picture was originally designed to be used as a cushion or footstool cover, or perhaps as a decorative vignette inserted into the top of a wooden box for storing precious objects. Executed entirely in cross stitch, its most prominent characters are a large squirrel... Read more about Elizabeth's Squirrel - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 221W x 223H.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a beautiful sampler reproduction!

The sampler was executed with cross stitches laid over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be worked on... Read more about Dinah Elizabeth Disney 1876 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more about Golden Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Next unto God Dear Parents I address Myself to you in Humble Thankfulness For all your care and Charge on me bestowed The means of Learning unto me Allowed Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue Those Golden Arts the Vulgar never knew."

Model stitched one over two on your choice... Read more about Elizabeth Weston - Cross Stitch Pattern

Elizabeth finished her stunning sampler on Wednesday, February 1, in the year 1854. The sampler would have been worked as part of her education. It would have taken many hours to complete and is an amazing achievement. A bobby dazzler of a sampler! Elizabeth created a cohesive, engaging, and... Read more about Elizabeth Stephenson 1854 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"

This sweet reproduction of my antique sampler and would make a great addition to your sampler wall or a box top! Cross Stitch over Two only. I have included photos of the framed and and unframed sampler and discussed the framing techniques. Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie... Read more about Tulip Tree Mini Sampler Reproduction - Pattern

Band samplers of the 17th century exhibit the widest range of stitches and techniques. Counted thread stitches on linen were artfully combined with panels of floral, geometric, or figural cut and drawn work- a technique where the background threads of linen are carefully bound, then cut and pulled... Read more about EN 1657 A 17th Century Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

This reproduction samplers stays true to Anne Quertier's sampler, which she stitched in 1854 at the age of 10! We charted all the quirks and imperfections so you can duplicated this cheery and summery sampler. My favorite parts are the strawberries, making this this perfect stitch for popular... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Jesus permit thy gracious Name to stand As the first efforts of a female hand And her fingers on the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With thy dear children may she have apart And write thy name thyself upon her heart" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Sand... Read more about Elizabeth Furniss 1836 - Cross Stitch Pattern

I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more about Crown Sampler Adaptation & Reproduction - Cross Stitch

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers a lovely reproduction sampler from Elizabeth Disdale. "My Lord my pasture shall prepare; And feed me with a shepherds care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye; My noon-day walks he shall attend; And all my... Read more about Elizabeth Dinsdale - 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".

A very detailed autumn-themed sampler, containing various forest animals, autumn motifs and ornaments.

Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC, Gentle Art, Threadworx and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 181w X 254h.

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a lovely sampler!

Patterns are stitched on 40 ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Gloriana, and Au Ver A Soie threads with DMC conversion.

Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Many Sheep: 227 x 191 - 11.35" x 9.55"... Read more about Elizabeth Ackroyd Three Samplers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Elizabeth Worgor 1769 is a reproduction of an original antique sampler currently housed in a private collection, and is in remarkably good shape for its 254 years.

Elizabeth executed her sampler in a combination of cross and Algerian eye stitches in a variety of colors, alphabets, and... Read more about Elizabeth Worgor 1769 - Cross Stitch Pattern

A reproduction of a Quaker Sampler from Plymouth Meeting area, Montgomery County, PA.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Russian Tea Cake linen by Legacy Linens with Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitches used are cross over 2 linen threads, chain, eyelet, satin, stem and straight.... Read more about Elizabeth D Righter 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "Typical of so many Scottish samplers, Elizabeth Masterton's features an abundance of initials (likely familial), rows of evergreen trees, peacocks with seven tail feathers, and the now famous mansion house fronted by a pillared fence and gates enclosing sheep. Apart... Read more about Elizabeth Masterton 1838 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Elizabeth Garrod Wells in 1799!

Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either Soie 100.3, Soie SDA or DMC floss. can be stitched on Aida or linen. Stitch count is 127 x 110.

28ct:... Read more about Elizabeth Garrod - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Our life is never at a stand, Tis like a fading flower. Death, which is always near at hand, comes nearer every hour. And those who are now young and gay, like roses in their bloom, will very soon be old and grey, and wither in the tomb. Then let us all prepare to die, since death is near and... Read more about Elizabeth Biggs 1833 - Cross Stitch Pattern