Hornbook Bestiary
Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a sampler with donkeys!

Stitched on your choice of fabric using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 70 x 68. Finished size is 4.38 x 4.25 for 32 count fabric.

Easter is the fourth pattern in the Holiday Hornbook Series. These fun stitches are all designed to be mounted on the Jackson board (hornbook).

Stitched on 36 count Black Licorice by Grace Notes Fabrics. Stitch count is 55w x 55w. Finished size is 3" x 3".

Christmas is the second pattern in the Holiday Hornbook Series. These fun stitches are all designed to be mounted on the Jackson board (hornbook).

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 55w x 55h. Finished size is approx. 3" x 3".

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

Stitched on Cream Linen or Evenweave. Stitch count is 220 x 104. Finished size is 13.75 in wide X 6.5 in high for 32 count fabric.

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.

A large sampler inspired by Berlin woolwork and other antique sampler motifs. It contains a quote from the Bible, various animal motifs and floral ornaments. An alphabet chart is added for personalization. "He will alson send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground and the food that comes... Read more about The Blessing Sampler - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspiration for this stocking came from the many antique samplers we have all grown to love. It's the perfect Christmas gift for the sampler lover.

The original model was stitched on #37 Legacy linen (Corn Tassel). It was stitched in a combination of hand dyed fibers and DMC. DMC... Read more about Samplers Stocking, A - Cross Stitch Pattern

A large floral sampler, containing an inspirational quote. "Who plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see - believes in God"

Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC, Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 227w X 207h.

Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler Girl featuring the phrase "Sea air was healing, relaxing. The sea air alone was evidently designed by nature for the cure"!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Cream using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 107 x 132.

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

I found these sweet small frames at my local Michael's Store about a year ago and knew they needed samplers. I immediately posted a photo of them on Instagram encouraging stitchers to grab them up. I hope many of them did! In November I designed these sweet birth samplers and love how they look... Read more about Birth Samplers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Halloween is the first in the Holiday Hornbook Series. These fun stitches are all designed to be mounted on the Jackson board (hornbook). Featuring a variegated letter color design.

Stitched on 36 ct linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads with a stitch count of 55 x 55 and a finished size of 3.06" x 3.06".

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring a lovely Christmas sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Antique White using Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 70w x 100h.

Valentine's Day is the third pattern in the Holiday Hornbook Series. These fun stitches are all designed to be mounted on the Jackson board (hornbook). **No DMC match for Berry Splash Weeks Dye Works.

Stitched on 36 Winter White by Seraphim linen. The stitch count is 55 x 55 and the finished size is 3.06" x 3.06".

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a beautiful purple pansy sampler design with the words "It does me good, thou flowers of spring, Thy blossoms to behold, Thou bloom'st when birds begin to sing, in purple and in gold".

Stitched on 36 ct. Fabric with... Read more about Pansy Garden Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring two sampler charts!

Roseannah Tindale 1840 pattern is stitched on 14 count Vintage Country Mocha Aida or 28 count linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 143w x 173h.

Elizabeth Tindale 1840 pattern is stitched on 14 count Vintage Country Mocha Aida or 28 count linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 137w x 173h.

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

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.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen... Read more about Bluebird Sampler -Simple Sampler - Cross Stitch

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.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Winter Brew by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 227W x 189H.

From Diane Jourdan, a traditional Quaker sampler stitched on 34 Ct. Cream Devonshire linen with Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers (not available in 45 yds of Rouge) or DMC, or Au Ver a Soie. Stitch Count: 196W x 247H. Finished Size is 11.2 in wide X 14.11 in high in 35 ct.

Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler Girl featuring a sampler with Jane Austen!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Cream Cashel using DMC threads. Stitch count is 90 x 90. Finished size is 6.43" x 6.43".