Alphabets Cross Stitch Patterns Page 8

Anne Frances Ennis 1847 Words To Live By, An Irish Antique Reproduction Sampler

About Anne Frances Ennisfs specimen pages and cross stitch samplers: A collection of six needlework specimens were obtained together from an antique dealer, five being needlework specimen book samples, and one... Read more about Anne Frances Kirkpatrick 1847 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring an antique reproduction sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 208 x 229 with a finished size of 13" x 14.31".

This design got quite an update! I've removed the central house design and added a center scene of a lady and her animals. And, I did away with the pink color used throughout the original version. I like this interpretation much better!

The model was stitched on 40 ct. Thornfield from... Read more about Truth and Virtue Stocking - Cross Stitch Pattern

A Home for Henrietta, An Original Design based on a Bristol Orphanage Sampler.

This original sampler is based on motifs and lettering from a Bristol Orphanage Sampler, Henrietta 1870, in the collection of Cross Stitch Antiques. As it would happen, four girls with the first name of... Read more about A Home for Henrietta - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a yuletide holiday themed sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 111 with a finished size of 4.44" x 6.94".

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a summery sampler design with flowers.

Stitched on 36 ct. Oat by BeStitchMe with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 155 x 151 and the finished size is 8.61" x 8.39".

Note from the Designer; "My Sampler Petite series continues with Antonia Rosel. Antonia Rosel y Garcia remains one of my favorite antiques that I reproduced. The colors are so delicate in it and I loved the border. I used some of the same colors for this, and picked one of my favorite alphabets... Read more about Antonia Rosel Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring 3 mini samplers, one Welcome mini and two needlebook covers, plus an extra alphabet to personalize the needlebooks or change the wording in the minis!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Vellumn linen by Picture this Plus with DMC floss. The stitch count is 228 x 135 and the finished size is 14.25" x 8.44".

The collaboration I did with Robin Laukuf of Old Willow, is now available as a separate pattern. I am a big fan of Adam and Eve samplers and this one is darling! It was stitched by Mary Greenup, in 1841 and the pattern and finishing instructions for the satchel are included.

Stitched on... Read more about Mary Greenup 1841 - Cross Stitch Pattern

And to finish out the trio, here we have a stylized depiction of Shou is shown here with chrysanthemums which are associated with health and longevity.

Model was stitched on White Zweigart fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62 x 106.

Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Book Cross Stitch Piece Reproduction circa 1840s

Specimen Books: During the 1800s in England and Ireland, sewing instruction books to be used by teachers and pupils were published, their purpose being the production of competent rather than creative needlework.... Read more about Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Augustine Testar.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 264 x 307. Finished size is 16.5" x 19.19".

A Pennsylvania-German Stocking; this stocking was updated with a change of linen color from a pale green to a more neutral cream. And, a new alphabet has been added.

The model was stitched on 40 ct. Thornfield from Needle and Flax with Needle point Silk and Dinky Dyes floss. The stitch count is 172 x 495 and the finished size is 8.6" x 24.75".

A stylized depiction of Lu is shown here with peonies which are often called the king of flowers and are associated with wealth and prosperity.

Model was stitched on White Zweigart fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62 x 106.

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring an enchanting autumn sampler design with pumpkins and flowers.

Stitched on 36 ct. Ale by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 211 x 229 and the finished size is 11.72" x 12.72".

Harvest Home brings you a weathered house covered in grapevines, a basket of fruit bursting with color, and pears ripe for the picking. I imagine this house nestled on a property in the Loire Valley in France, the sun glowing on its walls.

stitched on 36 count Rhyolite fabric using... Read more about Harvest Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "I found this sweet marking sampler in an antique shop in Eguisheim, France. My original name for this design was La Petite Rouge and I had every intention of making it a little red sampler. But then my eyes fell on the lovely silks from Almond M&Ms, and I decided to... Read more about Make it Your Own Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a fun sewing set themed design for the Stitch in Harmony project.

The model was stitched on 32 ct. linen with the Thread Gatherer Silk'n Colors Stitch in Harmony thread pack. The stitch count for each design is 93 x 110 with a finished size of 5.81" x 6.88".

Note from the Designer; "Two Blue Birds Sampler started as a reproduction of an antique sampler I found at a flea market in Saumur, France. I reproduced it faithfully, but decided that that wasn't what it wanted to be. So I played and played until I finally found a palette and design that I... Read more about Two Blue Birds Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Originally Published in 2004

Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern

Anne Frances Ennis 1853 Black Crowns Specimen Page, An Irish Antique Sampler Reproduction

About Anne Frances Ennisfs specimen pages and cross stitch samplers: A collection of six needlework specimens were obtained together from an antique dealer, five being needlework specimen book... Read more about Anne Frances Kirkpatrick 1847 Black Crown - Cross Stitch

This antique sampler immediately caught my eye simply because it was stitched in purple, my favorite color. There is something about a sampler worked in one solid color that I find so beautiful and timeless.

Model is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Gloriana silk floss. The stitch count is 116 x 116 and the finished size is 6.44" x 6.44".

Note from the Designer; "I had more Four Letter Words to share with you, so I created Four Letter Words - Smalls. Little bites of four letter words that coordinate with their big sisters Four Letter Words - Grow, Give, Hope and Love.."

Stitched on 40 ct. Mayflower by Fox and... Read more about Four Letter Words: Smalls - Cross Stitch Pattern

Annabella McIntyre is a delightful, new design featuring a charming house and windmill, making it a fun and quick project to stitch.

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Gandalf by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 171 x 164 and the finished size is 7.43" x 7.13".

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Marie Vincent in 1905.

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 415 x 310. Finished size is 25.94" x 19.38".

Pattern by LuHu Stitches featuring the next design in the animal alphabet series, Tommy the Tiger!

Stitched on 26 ct. linen. The stitch count is 65 x 65 with a finished size of approx 5" x 5".

Pattern by LuHu Stitches featuring the next design in the animal alphabet series, Ulinda the Unicorn!

Stitched on 26 ct. linen. The stitch count is 65 x 65 with a finished size of approx 5" x 5". Finished with some extra sparkle with Mill Hill Seed Beads, just for fun!

A cute brown bat is delivering some mail into your mailbox.

Pattern is stitched on 18 ct. aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 65 x 65 and the finished size is 3.61" x 3.61".

Cross-stitch pattern by Lucy Beam featuring a monochromatic blue alphabet in a fun font.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Campfire Smoke by Lapin Loops with Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 74 x 87 and the finished size is 4.11" x 4.83".

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".

Christian wrought her sampler sometime between 1800 and 1805, using a vibrant palette. The pattern includes a history of her family.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Cedar River Maple Bar with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 111 x 173 and the finished size is 5.55" x 8.65".

Useful Work of My Hands, an Original Design using motifs from an Antique Pattern Booklet circa 1880. Personalization alphabet included to change the words Antique Pattern Album to one's name and date.

Model stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. The stitch count is 98 x 98 and the finished size is 6" x 6".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage design with the words "What's in thy mind let no one know, nor to they friends thy secrets show. For if thy friends should prove thy foe, then all the world thy secrets know."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Navy Bean with... Read more about On Prudence - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Primitive Hare featuring Christmas Ornament cubes!

Stitch count is 50w x 50h.

The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter D - Cross Stitch Pattern

This adorably fun sampler pattern features colorful letters and numbers with the phrase "Worry Less, Stitch More" at the bottom.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct belfast vintage country mocha linen using Romy's Creations threads with DMC conversion. The stitch count is 155 x 34 and the finished size is 9.69" x 2.13".

Model stitched on 29 Ct. linen two over two using DMC floss. Stitch count: 96W x 674H. Finished size: 44 2/3" x 6 3/8"

Pattern by Bent Creek featuring all the letters of the alphabet laid out in a row between two houses.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 276 x 30 and the finished size is 17.25" x 1.88".

Pattern by Carriage House Samplings featuring cute Quaker sampler designs saying "Merry Christmas".

Models stitched on 40-count linen using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count: 171 x 75 or 187 x 56 and the finished sizes are 8.55" x 3.75" and 9.35" x 2.8".

Model stitched on 28 count 18th Century Brown using Rainbow Gallery Silk Splendor. Stitch count: 177W x 197H. Design Size: 13" x 15"

Stitch Count: 79W x 129H. Model stitched on 32 ct Waterlily linen using Classic Colorworks floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count: 79w x 125h. Finished size: 4.9w x 7.8h.

Stitch Count: 82W x 106H. Model stitched on 32 ct Water Lily linen using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 82w x 106h. Finished size: 5.1w x 6.6h.

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Water Lily Linen using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 91W x 108H. Finished Size: 6" x 7".

Also required, but not listed above - Mill Hill Bead #02057 (discontinued).

Stitch Count: 125W x 124H. Model stitched on 32 ct Water Lily linen using Classic Colorworks and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 125w x 124h. Finished Size: 7.8"w x 7.8"h.

Please note, design also calls for Mill Hill #13004, which is no longer available. A possible substitute is Mill Hill #13008.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. French Roast by R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 130 x 61. Comes with one skein of Chester's Blue Belle Soie Silk floss and 3 starfish buttons.

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 La D Da featuring primitive bird designs with an alphabet chart to personalize the designs.

Models stitched on your choice of fabric with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads (DMC conversion included).

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Parchment using Classic Colorworks belle soie floss. Stitch count is 177 x 262.