The Letterndoek
Sampler by IT 1697
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.

Cross stitch pattern by Scarlet Letter that is a reproduction of a Dutch sampler from the German Sampler Museum.

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct linen using Soie d'Alger silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 276 x 255. Finished size is 15.77" x 14.57".

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 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

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".

A spot sampler characteristic of 18th century Dutch embroidery that combine small motifs with a collection of alphabets that range in style from plain to ornate. This historically correct design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Fall 1992, Vol. I, No. 3 and has long been unavailable. This classic... Read more about Dutch 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".

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".

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".

No clues have been provided by the stitcher as to her name, year of origin, or place where she stitched her sampler. The only clue as to place might be in the lettering she used itself, giving one an indication it was stitched in Ireland. "A slightly surprising source of lettering which became... Read more about Benezet Alphabet Irish 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".

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

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring a beautiful rose sampler design.

Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and ThreadworX floss. The stitch count is 157 x 118 and the finished size is 11.21" x 8.43" on 28 count fabric.

The Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet elegantly pays homage to the samplers of another era. This beautiful pattern incorporates all the hallmark elements of a traditional sampler designed to showcase needlework skills. This sampler can stand alongside those made long ago,... Read more about Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design for the Serial Bowl collection with the words, "The Daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry".

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss.

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".

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

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

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute vintage design with teh phrase "Ever Faithful, ever kind. Firm and generous be thy mind."

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Winter Row using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 99 x 82 and the finished size is 5.5" x 4.56".

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

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.

Characteristically ornate illuminated alphabets are featured on this classic Scottish sampler. Other stylistic elements indicating its origin include the peacock with seven tail feathers and three rows of initials of the maker's family. The illuminated alphabets on this particular sampler are... Read more about Margret Lawrance 1823 Scottish Sampler - Cross Stitch