The Queen of the May is a tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and honour. Each year, we select a sampler that embodies these qualities - a design that rises above the rest, chosen not only for its visual appeal, but for its enduring presence.
Ann's sampler is a study in balance... Read more about Ann Watson 1839 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring a sampler from Mary Norrie in 1859!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Jackalope linen from Lapin Loops using your favorite type of threads. Stitch count is 201 x 210.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a beautiful sampler!
Pattern is stitched on Creme Brulee by Tabbycat Linens using Au Ver a Soie threads. Stitch count is 236 x 248.
28ct linen: Design: 16.86" x 17.71" Fabric: 22.86" x 23.71"
... Read more about Sarah Milthorp - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Thread Gatherer and DMC threads. Stitch count is 174 x 139. Finished size on 40 ct is approx. 8.7 in wide X 6.95 in high.
Sarah Burleigh's Sampler, 1824-2024 is a reproduction pattern of an antique cross stitch celebrating its special 200th birthday this year.
It was stitched on 40 count linen with Soie D'alger Silk threads. Stitch count is 310w x 89h. Finished size is 7.5" x 13.75".
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on... Read more about Sarah Ann Kiddy 1860 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
"When I was young I little thought that learning was so dearly bought. But now I by instruction find, it is not gaind by an idle mind."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks. Stitch Count: 206 x 222. Design Size:
8.96" x 9.65".
Note: Soie 100.3 thread 425 is not available.
Several girls named Sarah Welch appear in the historical records born in the year1756, in Devon and Berkshire, England, and so without more information it is hard to say which Sarah stitched this sampler at the age of eight in 1764. History does chronicle what was happening in England at that time:... Read more about Sarah Welch 1764 - Cross Stitch Pattern
This beautiful sampler was obtained from the collection of Stephen and Carol Huber. The framed antique contained handwritten notes on the genealogy of Sarah which was written on the back in ink on the sealing paper. It contained the lineage of Sarah Hewes, and the names of her children. Extensive... Read more about Sarah A. Hewes 1826 - 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.
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using Soie d'Alger. Stitch count is 292W x 523H. Design is 14.7" x 36.15"
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.
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
... Read more about Sarah Podd 1844 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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
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 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.
"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."
Stitched on 40ct Wood Smoke from Lakeside Linens, with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 269w 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
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