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This cute vintage inspired sampler design by Little House Needleworks features two large white houses with pumpkins in their yard.

Stitched on 28 count Basketweave Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 111W x 77H and the finished size is 7.93" x 5.5".

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.

Last seen darting between statues in formal gardens, Annabelle is known to be quite the prankster among gardeners and caretakers! She rearranges plant labels and causes chaos in many garden houses and sheds.

Model stitched on 32ct. Waterlily Linen using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count: 87w x 112h. Finished size: 5.4w x 7h.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Waterlily linen with Classic Colorworks thread, Kreinik #4 braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 87W x 116H. Finished Size: 5.4W x 7.3H

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Waterlily linen with Crescent Colours thread, Kreinik #4 braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 85W x 92H. Finished Size: 5.3W x 5.8H.

Also required, but not listed above, Mill Hill treasure #12126 (no longer available)

Model stitched on your choice of 16 count or 18 count fabric with DMC floss. Stitch count: 263W X 359H. Finished size is 14.61 in wide X 19.94 in high for 18 count and 16.44 in wide X 22.44 in high for 16 count.

Kit Includes:Beads, treasures, 14 Ct. perforated paper/pvc, pattern, floss, needles, magnet and instructions. Finished size: 2.5" x 2.5"

While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first,... Read more about Christmas Letter - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Patterns included: Holiday Village (60w x 43h), Love Banner (32w x 146h), Noel Pillow (77w x 80h), Merry Yule (152w x 51h), Welcome Banner (220w x 43h), Alphabet Afghan stitched on 14ct. Hearthside (5 squares wide x 6 squares high), Joy Pillow (77w x 48h), Alphabet Sampler (144w x 246h)

Model stitched on 30 count Straw Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler threads Comes with acorn charmn. The stitch count is 53W x 53H.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Buttercream linen by Lakeside Linens with Silk floss by Victoria Clayton (not available). Stitch Count: 185W x 275H. Does not include a number chart.

Model stitched on 32 count Waterlily Linen using Classic Colorworks thread, Kreinik braid #4 and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count: 76W X 128H. Finished size: 4.8W x 8H.

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor includes two small WELCOMES, plus several BE CREATIVE ideas! See the back cover for inspiration!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. The stitch count is 173 x 194 and the finished size is 10.81" x 12.13".

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a fun alphabet sampler with colorful letters.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 179 x 208 and the finished size is 8.95" x 10.4".

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".

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

Stitched on 26 ct. linen using DMC threads. 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!

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; "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

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

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a fun sewing notion themed design.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 94 x 91 with a finished size of 5.88" x 5.69".

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".

Norfolk (England) samplers are a unique species, characterized by either a stepped lozenge cartouche, as in this example, an elaborate floral border (usually embroidered freehand but not in Eliza Tagg's sampler), and a horizontal row of joined octagons filled with various floral or animal... Read more about Eliza Tagg 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This beautiful 18th century English sampler features the Lord's Prayer in the upper half surrounded by flying cherubs, carnation "trees", dogs, rabbits and birds, in a bold palette of strong primary colors. Mary Ann Chamberlin was ten years old when she made this sampler, born in 1765,... Read more about Mary Ann Chamberlin 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern

While at first glance this may seem like a geometrical abstract design, it is actually something very different: a monogram that features all 26 letters of the alphabet. This pattern was inspired by an actual monogram found in a book from 1881.

Model stitched on 32 count Zweigart Flax using seven colors of DMC. Stitch count: 165 x 213 and finished size is 10.3" x 13.31".

This is Eelen Crooks 184? She had to be extra fancy with her name but then neglected to put the last number on the date when she stitched the sampler. But it doesn't matter, what a fun little sampler this was to stitch. I just love that little red house and I am especially fond of the... Read more about Eelen Crooks 184? - Cross Stitch Pattern

Henrietta 1870 a Bristol Orphanage Sampler Antique Reproduction.

Provenance: This beautiful sampler contains thirteen alphabets and seven sets of numbers in the top portion and is full in every space in the lower section with many motifs, short segments of bands, and ten corner motifs... Read more about Henrietta 1870 - 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

Rachel De La Rue, 1825, A Guernsey Channel Island Antique Sampler Reproduction

About the Antique: Rachel tells us she was eleven years old when she finished her sampler in 1825 making her birth year 1813 or 1814. The antique dealer indicates she was from Guernsey in the Channel Islands.... Read more about Rachel de la Rue 1825 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Finally a Farmgirl featuring a school in the month of September!

Stitched on 16 count Milk and Honey using DMC threads. Stitch count is 100 x 75. Finished size is 6.25 in wide X 4.69 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring two ways to stitch this adorable sign that reads "Bluebonnet Stitch Co." with bluebonnet flowers blooming.

Pattern horizontal design is stitched on 32 ct. Moonstone by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. The stitch count is... Read more about Bluebonnet Stitch Co. - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Bee Cottage featuring a bumblebee sampler!

Stitched on 28 or 32 count Lambswool fabric. Stitch count is 95 x 167. Finished size is 5.94 in wide X 10.44 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a cowboy themed postage stamp collection including an old west saloon, wagon, sign, and a bandit wanted poster.

Design stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 93 x 93 and the finished size is 6.64" x 6.64" .

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the second design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a cute white house with pink trim.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Roxy Floss Co overdyed floss (includes WDW/CC/GA conversion), stitched one over... Read more about Houses on Stitchery Lane: Rick Rack House - Cross Stitch

"On the alone my Hope relies Beneath thy cross I fall thou art my life my sacrifice My Savior and My All don 1837". What a stunning English sampler! It was so much fun to stitch with all the motifs and bright colors. Not sure if the swans, bull, or parrot is my favorite... okay, maybe the... Read more about Elizabeth Lamb 1837 - Cross Stitch Pattern

I think the saying says it all. Change up the color of the flowers to make it your own!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tin Roof from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 70 x 106. Finished size is 3.88" x 5.88".

This is an outstanding sampler with the verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oer the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With the dear children may she have a part And write thy name thyself upon her... Read more about Jane Portues 1837 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Maria is a personal favorite. Her design and colors are peaceful and very relaxing to stitch. The floral bands are beautiful.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using NPI threads. Stitch count is 324 x 396. Finished size is 16.2" x 19.8".

"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana and NPI threads. Stitch count is 164 x 167. Finished size is 9.3" x 9.6".

This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".

The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.

Pattern is... Read more about O Christmas Tree - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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

A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!

Stitched on 40 ct. Flax linen with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Soi d'Alger,... Read more about Floral Alphabet Sampling Series UVW - Cross Stitch Pattern

A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!

Stitched on 40 ct. Flax linen with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Soi d'Alger,... Read more about Floral Alphabet Sampling Series XYZ - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a sweet garden sampler design with pumpkins and the words 'Plant Kindness, Harvest Love".

Model stitched on 30 ct. linen over two using Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 97 x 97 and the finished size is 6.47" x 6.47".

Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a cute springtime Quaker design with butterflies, hearts, and more!

This design is stitched on 40-Count Thornfield from Needle and Flax with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 172 x 155 and the finished size is 8.6" x 7.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring three cute little holiday designs including a wreath.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. perforated paper using DMC floss. The stitch count for each design is 20 x 20 with a finished size of 1.43" x 1.43". Blocks not included.