Antique Cross Stitch Page 14

This 10-page booklet includes two extra borders, five smalls to mix & match as you finish them as needlebook cover, pin pillows, and scissor fobs!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct white or antique white Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 185 x 129. Finished size is 13.21" x 9.21".

This 14-page booklet includes five extra borders and two lovely welcome designs! The specialty stitches have large easy to ready instructions. There are Be Creative! Ideas scattered throughout the booklet.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 316 x 177. Finished size is 19.75" x 11.06".

Cross Stitch Kit featuring Dutch windmills. This Cross Stitch Kit comes complete with 18 Count Zweigart Aida, pre-sorted DMC floss, John James needle, easy-to-follow chart and instructions in English. 4 1/4" x 4 1/4".

Cross Stitch Kit featuring Dutch windmills. This Cross Stitch Kit comes complete with 18 Count Zweigart Aida, pre-sorted DMC floss, John James needle, easy-to-follow chart and instructions in English. 4 1/4" x 4 1/4".

Cross stitch kit from RTO featuring a stylish London woman in blue dress, with Big Ben visible in the background!

Kit contains Zweigart Aida 14 in white, pre-sorted 6-strand DMC threads, John James needle. Each kit features easy to follow chart and instruction in English.

Cross stitch kit from RTO featuring a woman and man romantically strolling the streets of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background!

Kit contains Zweigart Aida 14, pre-sorted 6-strand DMC threads, John James needle. Each kit features easy to follow chart and instruction in English.

How Sweetly They Sing, Inspired by an antique sampler, this sampler celebrates all the beauty God has placed right in our backyards. The antique is available for stitching as well via a QR code included in the pattern.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI and Thread Gatherer Silk n Color floss. The stitch count is 230 x 157 and the finished size is 11.5" x 7.85".

This beautiful sampler was finely stitched by Anne when she was 16 years old. Her stitching is exquisite. I found this sampler at an antique shop in Tennessee, and was immediately smitten. I am thrilled with the way she turned out.

Pattern is stitched on 46 count linen with... Read more about Anne Attewell 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Christmas sampler design with the word "Noel".

Pattern is stitched on your choice of cream fabric with DMC, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and ThreadworX floss. Stitch count is 180 x 150. Finished size on 28 count is 12.86" x 10.71".

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Christmas sampler design with the word "Noel".

Pattern is stitched on your choice of neutral fabric with DMC floss. Stitch count is 141 x 180. Finished size on 28 ct fabric is 10.07" x 12.86".

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Quaker design with birds and flowers.

Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC and Pirate & Robin floss. Stitch count is 137 x 165. Finished size on 28 ct fabric is 9.79" x... Read more about The Robin Quaker - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

Pattern by Samplers And Primitives featuring a beautiful winter sampler with snow, a bouquet of flowers, red brick homes, and a holly border.

Pattern is stitched on linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 268 x 270.

Vintage Love pays homage to the yesteryears of young love. The undeniable nostalgia of innocence, naivety, and idealism is deeply woven into the lyrics "The Maker said take her and love her forever, take care of her for life." This line draws from the song my husband chose to play me... Read more about Vintage Love - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches featuring a vintage sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He Maketh me lie down in green pastures he leadeth me besides the still waters. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Prepare... Read more about Mary Ann Tunbridge 1860 - Cross Stitch Pattern

nspired by an 1874 antique, this adaptation sampler has been beautifully reproduced in collaboration with Cherry Hill Stitchery. Bright florals, elegant birds, and a radiant central motif create a cheerful and timeless heirloom piece.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Treenway... Read more about Pretty in Pink - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage sampler reproduction from Sarah Sanderson dated 1872.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen using NPI threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 287 x 327. Finished size is 14.25" x 16.25".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler with nature inspired imagery.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI Silks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 125 x 233. Finished size is 6.25" x 11.65".

Note from the designer - "Rhode Island samplers were among the first American schoolgirl embroideries to be recognized by serious collectors and textile scholars as a distinctive group with extraordinary visual appeal. The Sheffield sampler is delicately worked with an unusually pleasing... Read more about Elizabeth Sheffield 1784 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Scarlet Letter that is a reproduction of a Dutch sampler from the German Sampler Museum.

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct linen using Soie d'Alger silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 276 x 255. Finished size is 15.77" x 14.57".

This is a very fine example of an early northern Dutch sampler called a letterndoek, or alphabet sampler. The illuminated letters are typical of northern Holland needleworks. Symbolic spot motifs include dogs, a stag, trees of life, and paired birds.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of... Read more about The Letterndoek Sampler by IT 1697 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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, and... Read more about Mary Ann Chamberlin 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring an antique sampler design with the words "Virtues the chiefelt beauty of the mind. The Noblest ornament of human kind. Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star. That stirs up reason when our senses".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen... Read more about A Fancy Basket: Ann Kemp 1815 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross Stitch Kit from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a design using elements from the Ann Wright sampler. Kit contains linen, calico, thread, wool, ribbon, and button.

The Ann Wright sampler was so inspiring that I knew that elements of it needed to be used again. I think this drum is the perfect canvas for her wonderful designs. Kit contains linen, calico, thread, wool, velvet, and buttons.

The motif on this piece was taken from an antique Dutch sampler. This piece inspired the English Garden Sampler. Kit contains linen, thread, calico fabric, and ribbon.

This little kit takes me back to childhood when the neighbor girls and I would pick all of their Mom's Forget Me Nots. Kit contains linen, thread, velvet, and ribbon.

This kit contain 36 count linen, thread, trim, ribbon, bee charm, and backing fabric to complete this adorable regal bird.

Not only do I love the colors Agness used to stitch her sampler but I love how she ran out of room to stitch the date 1844 so she moved the last 4 up to another line.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 176 x 238. Finished size is 12.6" x 17".

A charming Autumn sampler done for a friend who doesn't like to go too Halloweeny!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Wren from Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 192 x 180. Finished size is 10.7" x 10".

"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn" Elizabeth Lawrence 1644-1720. Second in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 187 x 178. Finished size is 11.7" x 11.2".

This sampler has no name on it so I lovlingly, refer to it as the Black Cat sampler. I believe the original was crafted in England. There are two sets of initials on the sampler but I have not been able to determine if they are that of the stitchers.

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct linen... Read more about Black Cat 1861 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Hoping you are feeling blessed and thankful.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 116 x 116. Finished size is 6.5" x 6.5".

"Lord give me wisdom to direct my ways I ask not riches nor yet for Length of Drop. From rocks and sands And stormy weather Pray God Protect John Negus for ever". "My dear friends I will Bless and praise for giving me learning in My Early days Catherine Negus her Sampler finished... Read more about Catherine Negus 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

I love the simplicity of this little sampler. Eliza was 10 years old when she completed her sampler and beautifully hem stitched the edges.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 127 x 120. Finished size is 6" x 5.75".

"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Pewter from Picture... Read more about Faith 1831 - 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".

"Immortal made what should we mind So much as Immortality we beings for a heaven designed what but a heaven our care should be". Yes, this sampler is large... but such a joy to stitch. this is a stunning English sampler from 1803 done in muted colors.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct... Read more about Isabill Robb 1803 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more about Louisa Dodd 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler can either be done in mainly cross stitch (there are a couple of stitches in the alphabet but even those could be done in cross stitch) or have fun playing and fill in with Stem Stitch. I love the look of Stem Stitch, it is kind of like painting with thread. "Lord what is... Read more about Love in the Garden - 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".

"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind no... Read more about Mary Ann Crumley 1829 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue... Read more about Mary Ann Robey 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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