Alphabets Cross Stitch Patterns Page 8

A trio of Red work charts await those who purchase this booklet. Inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, we have created 3 charts each celebrating the varying degrees of the colour Red. Top left we have "The Red Headed League", bottom left with have "The Red Circles" and... Read more about Sherlockian Smalls: A Study in Scarlet - Cross Stitch

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 motifs. A... Read more about Eliza Tagg 1775 - 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".

The first snow of December had covered the little village in a blanket of white. Every rooftop sparkled beneath the morning sun, and the church bell echoed softly across the quiet streets. Children bundled in colorful scarves hurried through the snow, laughing as they pulled sleds and built tiny... Read more about Christmas Break - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Sanxing symbolize the three attributes that constitute a good life in Chinese culture. They are Fu (good fortune), Lu (prosperity) and Shou (longevity). A stylized depiction of Fu is shown here with plum blossoms which are associated with the Five Blessings. Perfect timing for the Mid-Autumn... Read more about Fu - "Good Fortune" - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 by Lucy Beam featuring a spooky Halloween sampler design with candy corn and bats.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Wolfman from Lapin Loops with Gentle Arts and DMC floss. The stitch count is 73 x 184 and the finished size is 4.56" x 11.5".

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

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 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 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".

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.

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

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

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.

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".

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

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

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

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".

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, 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!

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".

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".

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".

No clues have been provided by the stitcher as to her name, year of origin, or place where she stitched her sampler. The only clue as to place might be in the lettering she used itself, giving one an indication it was stitched in Ireland. "A slightly surprising source of lettering which became... Read more about Benezet Alphabet Irish Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Adorable little gnomes featuring every letter of the alphabet from Cross Stitch Wonders!

Pattern is very cute stitched on perforated paper, plastic canvas, or the matching wood blank available from Cross Stitch On Blanks using DMC floss. Mushroom House by Stitches and Cutz. Stitch count is 27w x 46h.

Bring the timeless beauty of faith and devotion into your stitching with the Franciscan Prayer Sampler from Dirty Annie's Southern Style. This exquisite sampler features the beloved Vocation Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, accompanied by symbolic imagery deeply rooted in Franciscan tradition. ... Read more about Franciscan Prayer Sampler - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Celebrate the beauty of gratitude and the warmth of the harvest season with Give Thanks - a charming sampler-style cross stitch design perfect for autumn decor. Featuring a lovely alphabet, a traditional border of fall florals, and a sweet pilgrim couple holding a harvest pie and basket, this piece... Read more about Give Thanks - Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast with Needlepoint, Inc. Silk. Also uses key, heart, acorn, scissors, and spool charms, and a 1/4" white button (not listed). Stitch Count: 108W x 204H. Design Size: 7" x 13".

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast with Needlepoint, Inc. Silk and Caron Waterlilies. Stitch Count: 178W x 121H. Design Size: 11" x 8". (does include graphs with specialty stitches)

"Merry Christmas." Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Natural Undyed Belfast using Dinky Dyes Silk and Needlepoint Inc Silks and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 55W x 169H. Finished Size: 3" x 11".

Also required, but not listed above, four 4mm white buttons, 6mm mother of pearl star bead, heart charm, and 18" of 4mm green silk ribbon.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc and Dinky Dyes Silks. Shown with 4mm pale violet button and 4mm pink jade heart. Stitch count: 46W x 158H. Design Size: 3" x 10".

Note: Gentle Arts 7094 Linen is not available.

Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring this cozy little sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 154 x 119.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels with alphabets and "How letters great & small are wrought."

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Pecan Shortbread using The Gentle Arts simply wool. Stitch count is 85 x 92.

Note from the designer: "This is a fun play on the alphabet with lots of spooky bits appearing in that little graveyard! The berry spells "Halloween" to pair up with the graveyard design. Both are mostly monochromatic black with a few DMC details."

Pattern is stitched on 32... Read more about Come Back at Midnight - Cross Stitch Pattern

"My favorite time every year", "Remember and rejoice!". Part 1 of the Mery Christmas by the Letter Double Flip series. Model stitched over two threads on 30 Ct. Weeks Dye Works Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works. The stitch Count for each design is 77W x 51H.

The entire... Read more about Merry Christmas by the Letter Double Flip-MERR