Blairgowrie
Cross Stitch Pattern

Ellen's sampler was reproduced with an optional verse.

Model is stitched on 40 count linen of your choice using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 173w 179h. Finished size: 8.65 x 8.95.

Note from the designer: Ellen was only 7 years old and living in Edinburgh, Scotland when she stitched this charming sampler.

It is all done in Cross Stitch over 2. The model was stitched on 40 count linen with NeedlePoint Inc. Silks. Stitch count is 96 x 166. Finished size is 4.8" x 8.3".

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

Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice but something close to 36 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works is recommended using your choice of red thread. Stitch count is 417 x 414. Finished size on 36 ct is 23.17" x 23".

All that is known of the sampler are the stitcher's initial - ES. The sampler appears to be English and from around the mid 19th Century.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (DMC conversions are provided). Stitch Count: 114W x 164H. Finished Size: 5 5/8" x 8 1/8"

Antique reproduction sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Note from the designer:

I have been looking for a "Home Sweet Home" sampler to stitch since the beginning of my needlework journey with samplers. Whilst I like the "motto" needleworks so popular with the... Read more about Ellen Barber 1895 Home Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a lovely sampler!

Stitched on 40 count fabric using Bella Soie threads. Stitch count is 141 x 84. Finished size is 7 x 4.5.

Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an English period sampler based on the stitching of Ellen Hooker in 1843. The sampler features full crosses, crosses over 1, Algerian eyelets and four-sided stitches (which. an be replaced by simple backstitches if desired).

... Read more about Ellen Hooker 1843 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 5 2/3". Stitch Count for Entire Collection: 387W x 261H. Finished Size: 25 6/8" x 17 1/2"

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

These two samplers were inspired by Ackworth School, one of the most famous Quaker schools, located in Yorkshire in northern England. The package contains charts for BOTH samplers I and II.

The models were stitched entirely in cross stitch with Classic Colorworks floss on 32 count Maple... Read more about Quaker Samplings - 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.

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

The model was stitched over one thread on 32 Ct. Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens with The Gentle Art Sampler threads. DMC conversions are provided. Stitch Count: 131W x 204H. Finished size: 8.18" x 12.75"

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.

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 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.

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.