Arabesque is my Art Deco-ish contribution to the world of red samplers. This design started with the alphabet and it was so fun finding and developing motifs that had the same general feel. I love the slightly asymmetrical look of the mandala on the bottom left and the fan in the upper right. But... Read more
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Belfast Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 277W X 33H. Finished Size: 18" x 3"
Model stitched one over two on 37 Ct. Aesthetic White Legacy Linen using Gloriana Red Tudor Silk or Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 485W x 233H. Design Size: 27" x 13"
Cross stitch pattern from Cuore E Batticuore featuring letters for places at a table from the Italian musical! English translation is "Add a seat at the table"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Pearl Gray Belfast using DMC threads. Stitch count is 30w x 30h.
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.
Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring the alphabet! If you stitch this piece on 32 ct linen or 16 ct Aida it would fit perfect in an 11 X 14 frame.
Model stitched on 32 ct "Dove Gray" Linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 160 x 208. Finished size: 10" x 13"
This alphabet design from New York Dreamer features flowers and the saying "A bloom c daisy e flowers g h ice cream j kite m n o pots q rain spring time u v w x y z."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Kenneth from Grace Notes Fabric with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count; 134 x 180. Finished size: 8.375" x 11.25"
Note from the designer: "Next up in this 5-part series, L,M,N,O,P,Q form the third row in the overall design. This time there are three little outtakes'; I stitched all six blocks individually, then finished them back to back as three mini-cushions using two different fabrics - it's an ideal way... Read more
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.
Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Stormy Grey Belfast linen by Zweigart using Romy's Creations and DMC floss. Romy's Creations colors are Charcoal, Sunflower, Gentle Violet, Coffee, Garnet, and Green Apples (also calls for DMC white). DMC equivalents provided. Stitch count: 60 x 60 each.
Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.
Model was stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabby Cat Linens. Stitch... Read more
Model stitched on 40 ct. Painting linen by Nicholas Flamel Design. Other fabric suggestions include 40 ct. Putty linen by Weeks Dye Works and 40 ct. Veldt by Picture this Plus. This model uses DMC thread.
Stitch count: 45w x 45h
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring the letters P, Q, and R from their alphabet series!
- P is for pirate
- Q is for quail
- R is for rooster
Cover model is stitched on 25 ct. Antique White using DMC thread. Each alphabet section stitch count is 52h x 52w... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Atelier Soed Idee featuring a collection of "Randjes" patterns from 2014-2021. The patterns vary from geometric arrangements to sampler alphabets. Easily organized by height with over 400 borders to choose from!
The patterns are stitched on the linen of your choice with the thread of your choice!!
Cross stitch pattern from The Scarlett House featuring a sampler with the alphabet and a home!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dark Cobblestone Newcastle using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 91 x 77.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a round alphabet sampler lid!
Model stitched on 32 ct Natural brown linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 55. Approx size is 3.4 x 3.4. Shown in a heartware bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart. (Pictured red bowl is no longer available).
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and DMC floss (or all DMC 165, 3364, 469, 3753, 157, 322, 963, 3326, 3688, 3350). Stitch Count: 119W x 96H. Finished size: 7.4" x 6".
This book of 16 stitched pages features a floral bouquet, twelve alphabets, and a page of numerals. The book is adapted from an antique "souvenir" book dated 1895. The original book cover is silk, and the pages are canvas stitched with wool threads. For my adaptation, I used linen for the... Read more
This sweet angel is working on her own stitching project with a large completed sampler design in the background.
Model was stitched on Polstitches 28 count Chocaholic Jobelan, but can be stitched in 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave of your choice using DMC and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 176W x 240H and the finished size is 12.57" x 17.14".
Noah's Ark ABC's is a cute accent for any nursery or kid's play room, hang in a church nursery or kid's classroom. Great letters to make into a name sign with a fun animal theme. Help your child learn the alphabet and animal names with this whimsical, colorful cross stitch project!
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