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A unique four-sided geometric border is the highlight of this American sampler, consisting of nine rows of letters and numerals surrounded by a counted satin stitch sawtooth inner border. The design looks like something that might have inspired the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. I have not been able... Read more about Emely C Newman 1831 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "Abigail Ann was born October 27, 1799, in East Caln, Chester County Pennsylvania. Her parents were Joseph and Ann (Wells) Fleming, the fourth generation of Flemings living in the East Caln area. Abigail Ann attended one of the Quaker schools in Chester County but we are... Read more about Abigail Ann Fleming 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This sampler shows a man and a woman beneath an apple tree, reminiscent of Adam and Eve, but in contemporary dress. Possibly of New York origin (the format and background suggest this), this reproduction is stitched on linen with either cotton or silk, with the... Read more about Abigail Gould's Sampler 1796 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This sampler was made in St. Albans, Vermont. A naturalistic four-sided floral border surrounds a central reserve with alphabets and a pictorial scene. The house is so distinctive that it is probably a depiction of Amanda's own home. Made under the tutelage of B.... Read more about Amanda Jewel 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more about Ann Harding 1821 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler is a fanciful adaptation of 19th century American and English sampler motifs. Fluffy white sheep are outstanding on a large green lawn that stretches between two elegant red brick houses that are flanked by flying eagles. Needlework pictures of this type can be considered as traditional... Read more about Dora Sanger - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This sampler is a fine example of work done by Pennsylvania German girls in the early-to-mid nineteenth century. Similar motifs appear on the show towels that decorated kitchen and bedroom doors in these immigrant German households. It is thought that while the show... Read more about Elizabeth Wisler 1845 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "A gift from the collection of Rosalind and Edwin Miller to the museum. Emma Lerch was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in 1830, and she stitched this sampler in her thirteenth year. It is a very simple work, with a lovely meandering floral border. While perhaps... Read more about Emma Lerch 1843 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet little American sampler features two little houses above alphabets and a short verse:

Would you be wise
Each moment prize

It is surrounded on four sides by a double sided satin stitched sawtooth border. Stitches used include cross, outline, stem filling, counted... Read more about Fanny M Forister 1828 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This naive Adam and Eve sampler might have been made in Maryland around 1810. At first I believed that the sampler was either English or Irish, judging by the unusual surname, until, in my research, I came upon the gravestone of a Fanny H. Peachey, born 24 November 1799,... Read more about Fanny Peachey Circa 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This American band sampler was originally worked in Lynn, Massachusetts. Hannah Breed is mentioned in Bolton and Coe's authoritative book American Samplers. Rows of lettering are intermixed with a row of sheep and cows, a verse, and floral bands. The verse says:

... Read more about Hannah Breed 1756 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Hannah Mosher was born March 12th, 1786, in Hollis, New Hampshire, the fourth and last child of Abijah and Hannah Mosher. On March 7, 1813, she married the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, Vermont. Apart from this sketchy biographical information, found in the History of... Read more about Hannah Mosher 1798 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "From Dover, Massachusetts, comes Harriot Boardman's sampler, originally worked on a distinctive green linsey-woolsey found only on some North Shore samplers. A three-sided sawtooth border surrounds alphabet and numeral tests with geometric cross bands, two deer with... Read more about Harriet Boardman 1804 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born, and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which... Read more about Rose Shenamon Mitchell 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a reproduction of an English sampler made in Bradford, Yorkshire, that shows distinct influences of Scottish needlework traditions, particularly in the illuminated alphabets. The bold primary colors were reproduced from the front of the original sampler, which retains its amazing... Read more about Sarah Hutchinson 1762 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The original Scottish antique sampler had never been framed and so it was in excellent condition with the same vibrant, unfaded colors on the front as well as on the back. An unusual, elaborate four-sided undulating floral and leaf border surrounds a central reserve with a brief moral verse. Adam... Read more about Margaret Reid 1837- Cross Stitch Pattern

The original sampler, made in England in 1848, was stitched with cross, counted satin, petit point, and eyelet stitches on an extremely fine glazed linen of approximately fifty threads per inch.

It is unusual to find such a meticulously and finely stitched sampler at this late date, when... Read more about Emma Miles 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design was excerpted from the top of an early nineteenth-century English sampler. It features an unusual and amusing hunting scene with a solo hunter on horseback pursuing a single hapless stag with a pack of ten spotted hounds on its trail.

The verse reads: Give me O Lord thy early... Read more about Mary Randal 1803 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This English sampler comes from the collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jarrett, who established Witney Antiques. It was featured in one of their exhibition catalogs in December 1996 titled "All Creatures Great and Small."

The work is extremely fine and accomplished,... Read more about Elizabeth Ginger 1735 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Try as we might, we cannot find another sampler to compare with this one by Sarah Brignell. It is a sampler unto itself: truly an original piece of folk art. The tiny central cartouche with the densely stitched scene floats like a little world unto itself in the midst of the exuberant garden of... Read more about Sarah Brignell 1769 - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer: Cathy (Hands On Design) & I had so much fun with this ribbon wrapped/pillow stack finish that first appeared in our Between Friends - A Fall Sampling book collaboration that we decided to create some more! We have each designed our own selection of Ribbons full of patriotic... Read more about That's A Wrap 4th Of July Edition - Patriotic Pattern

America O' America Quilt Pattern makes a scrappy patriotic design with simple piecing. Stitch this project together in the reds, whites and blues of On the Farm by Stacy Iest-Hsu for Moda Fabrics for a glorious addition to any home.

Project Size: 52" x 68"

Project size: 52x66

"Stars & Stripes" by Stacy Iest Hsu is a delightful quilt pattern perfect for advanced beginners! This patriotic design is ideal for celebrating Independence Day, featuring stars and stripes that will make a stunning addition to your 4th of July festivities. Whether you're displaying it at a... Read more about Stars And Stripes - Patriotic Quilt Pattern

Project size: 55x67.5

Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring patriotic farm animals with the phrase"Home of the free, thank God for the brave"!

Pattern is stitched on 18 Count Fabric Flair Tiny Snowflakes with DMC Floss. Stitch count is 120 x 67.

Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring a sunflower in red, white and blue with an American eagle in the center!

Pattern is stitched on 16 Count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is 80 H x 80 W and the finished size is 5" x 5".

This design features banners to celebrate freedom!

The model was stitched on 28 ct fabric of your choice with Dinky Dyes Silks. Stitch Count: 53W x 53H (both pillows) and the finished size is 3.79" x 3.79".

Also required but not listed is Dinkey Dyes 302 Pine and 305 Clay.

This is a redesign of a previously released in the Summer 2023 Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine.

The model was stitched on 36 count Gray by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Southern Fried Floss. (Farmhouse White & Old Flag). Stitch Count: 81W x 99H.

Note: Southern Fried Floss is not available on 123Stitch.com

Pattern includes instructions by Sweetwater to make a 60 inch x 60 inch throw quilt. Simple piecing combines with fusible applique for a quick and easy project.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Monaco (dyed with coffee) with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 84x112. Finished size: 6" x 8".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 154x126. Finished size: 11"x9".

Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave using Classic Coloroworks. Stitch Count: 134x85. Design Size: 9.5" x 6".

Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave using Classic Coloroworks. Stitch Count: 112 x 131. Design Size: 8" x 9.5"

A patriotic design from Stitching with the Housewives featuring an American flag, sunflowers, stars, the back of a car with a license plate that reads "Patriot" and "Proud to be American" at the bottom of the design.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 98X112. Finished size: 7" x 8".

A patriotic design from Stitching with the Housewives that features Uncle Sam, fireworks, American flags, a mason jar, "Hello America, Land of the Free, 4th of July, Liberty, USA."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 84 x 111. Finished size: 6" x 8".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a red, white and blue bicycle and a patriotic train!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring patriotic flowers, an American flag and the phrase "God Bless America"!

The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 125 x 140. Finished size: 9" and 10".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a patriotic couple celebrating the Fourth of July next to a summer door.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring Uncle Sam holding a flag on the Fourth of July!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the patriotic word "Liberty"!!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 42. Finished size: 12.5" x 3"

Zinnia Lane is the July monthly for the Blooming Roots Series.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".

The Good Old Days series features three small cross stitch patterns for each month! For July the patterns are themed for the Fourth of July (Independence Day) with America flag banners and fireworks!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic... Read more about July - Good Old Days Minis - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the phrase "It's so good to be home"!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch counts is 84 x 82. Finished size is 6" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the word Welcome! This new swappable design will let you display the fun pattern all year around, simply swap out the letter O for each season. This set includes four fun themed wreaths for May through August.

Model stitched... Read more about Welcome Wreaths 2 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a patriotic design with flags and cross stitch themed designs with the words "Red, White, Blue, and Stitching Too".

Model stitched on 28 count tea dyed Monaco with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 99 x 99 and the finished size is approx. 7" x 7".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a patriotic design with a large American flag and the beginning of the pledge of allegiance, "I pledge allegiance to the flag, one nation under God, with liberty and justice for all".

Model stitched on 28 count black... Read more about Liberty and Justice 1776 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a celebratory design wishing you a "Happy Canada Day".

Model stitched on 14 count soft blue Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 119 x 113 and the finished size is 8.5" x 8.1".