Antique Cross Stitch Page 6

Here we find an alphabet intertwined with irises, religious symbols with singular shapes, and a border of stylized roses that seems to whisper the elegance of days gone by.

Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 400 x 411 and the finished size is 20" x 20.55".

Christmas is the second pattern in the Holiday Hornbook Series. These fun stitches are all designed to be mounted on the Jackson board (hornbook).

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 55w x 55h. Finished size is approx. 3" x 3".

Under the soft gleam of a winter lamp, a square of linen lies unfurled on my worktable - its surface alive with threads of crimson and green that weave together more than just patterns. At first glance, it appears a simple sampler: a neat arrangement of alphabets, numerals, and flourishes stitched... Read more about Threads Of Christmas Past MB 1914 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch this beautiful "Merry Christmas" in olde English lettering in your favorite Christmas red threads.

Model stitched on 32ct Antique Ivory Linen using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 117w x 69h each. Finished size is 7.2" x 4.3".

Long Dog's Pennance is an extremely pleasurable, if somewhat lengthy, act of self-punishment for all those wrong doings that you'd rather not talk about but which, nevertheless, weigh heavily on the mind.

It can be performed in bite sized pieces over several months or years. But, if... Read more about Pennance - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Kind Words" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This quick little stitch for your workbasket features the phrase "Kind Words" with an antique flower design.

Model shown stitched on 30 ct Parchment linen with Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count 120 x 28. Finished size is approx. 8" x 2".

"Basket of Cheer" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Who doesn't love antique baskets, pine trees and folk art flowers at Christmas time?

Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment linen with DMC threads. Stitch count is 95 x 94. Finished size is approx. 5.5" x 6".

"Matilda Hornbuckle" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Offering you my little miss "Matilda Hornbuckle", and what a sweet tiny pumpkin-witch she is! Always happy to help with the sweeping of the barn or the weeding of the gardens.

Stitched on 30 ct. linen... Read more about Matilda Hornbuckle - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Woodland Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Santa & an owl, red reindeer, brown bunny, potted oak tree with acorns, berry-tipped Christmas trees, quirky squirrels gathering acorns, a potted poinsettia plant, snowballs and the date 1857!!!

Stitched on 40... Read more about Woodland Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Bee Keeper" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little lady wearing a beehive for a skirt, standing under a bower of vines & bees. Underneath her feet read the words: Clover, Honey, Smoke, Sweet, Beeswax, Hive.

Stitched on 32 ct. vintage linen using DMC... Read more about Beekeeper - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Merriest Yuletide" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This design tugs at my holiday-loving heartstrings. A cozy farmhouse, white picket fences, garlands of greens and a bough of holly, not to mention a towering tannenbaum and the wording Merriest Yuletide ~ 1830 December.... Read more about Merriest Yuletide - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This Autumnal pattern from Needle Treasures Nooks features a fun looking turkey ready for Thanksgiving!

This pattern is stitched on 36 ct. light mocha linen using DMC and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 46w x 53h and finished size is 2.56" x 2.94".

Cross stitch kit from Riolis featuring a lovely bundle of fall flowers around a vintage umbrella!

Kit contains Zweigart 14ct. flaxen AIDA, 24 wool/acrylic threads, chart and needle. Finished size is 9.5" x 11.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI Silks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 124 x 185. Finished size is 6.2" x 9.25".

Stitched over two and over one cross stitch, Algerian eyelets, and four-sided stitches.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a Christmas sampler with adorable Christmas reindeer!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Grey from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 119 x 119. Finished size is 6" x 6".

To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.

Model... Read more about Up in the Cherry Boughs - Cross Stitch Pattern

This pattern contains one large sampler design and three small designs adapted from an antique sampler by Wendy Peatross.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works over dyed cotton threads. The smalls are finished with mini rick rack around the... Read more about Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

The "Sunflower Serenade" design from Happiness Is HeartMade is inspired by an early 20th century needlework chart. This late summer design is stitched in 4 colors and uses only whole stitches. Stitched on Rustico or Oatmeal.

Stitch count is 103 x 103 and the finished size... Read more about Sunflower Serenade - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from JEDxStitch featuring a retro sketches straight from a 90s journal! This piece was inspired by the designer's daughter and is packed with fun, bright motifs centered around two central hearts.

Stitched on 40 ct Fiber on a Whim "Hibiscus" linen using all DMC floss 1 strand over 2. Stitch count is 91 x 140 with a finished size of 4.55" x 7".

This 10-page booklet includes two designs to finish as needlebook covers or pin pillows, two extra borders and two minis to finish as scissor fobs.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 263 x 213. Finished size is 16.44" x 13.31".

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".

These three little samplers might look familiar to some of you - My House & Country and Seeds in an Apple were some of my earliest releases and have been out of print for some time.

My House is stitched on 36 count linen from (Comparable to DMC 738/739) using Classic Colorworks and Weeks... Read more about Sampler Trio - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design features a cute cuckoo clock with a vintage, folksy feel, and lots of summery motifs!

Stitched on Cherly's Woodgrain by Fabric Flair using DMC threads. Stitch count is 120w x 180h. Finished size is 7.5 x 11.

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 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 from the "Wesleynn School".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 167 x 162. Finished size is 8.35" x 8.1".

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".

The Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet elegantly pays homage to the samplers of another era. This beautiful pattern incorporates all the hallmark elements of a traditional sampler designed to showcase needlework skills. This sampler can stand alongside those made long ago,... Read more about Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

I've been wanting to do a small sampler with an antique look and finally did it!

The sampler is stitched on 40-Count Sapphire linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count is 77 x 63. Finished size is 3.85" x 3.15".

Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring a woman standing in a home with animal pictures!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Natural using DMC threads. Stitch count is 210w x 145h.

"Threads through time connect all generations of needle workers. We learned out art from the ones who came before us. Today we teach & preserve for the ones who follow us"

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! The stitch count is 114 x... Read more about The Hare & the Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

Vintage Farmhouse Sampler was originally featured in the Summer 2024 issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects. Vintage Farmhouse Sampler is stitched on 36 count Wheat linen by Fiber on a Whim, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 208w x 133h.

Hand painted, antique white solid color glassless wooden frame with a 5" x 7" opening. 7" x 9" outside measurement.

This is an open frame (glass and backing board not included), and perfect for designs stitched on perforated paper or mounted on foam core board (or similar).... Read more about 5 x 7 Antique White Embroidery Frame

Cross stitch pattern from Scattered Seed Samplers featuring two birds admiring flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 172 x 58.

Vintage baskets and timeless churn dash blocks surround a beautiful center star, finished with a border of colorful blossoms. The Flea Market Baskets Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on... Read more about Flea Market Baskets - Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas features two patterns with grapes and grapevines. This patterns has 2 ways of stitching it - with the alphabet or with specialty stitches.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Natural linen (for alphabet pattern) or 40 Ct. Faun by... Read more about Vintage Grapes - Cross Stitch Pattern

Victorian Dollhouse by Joan Elliot is a fun pattern where you can see inside an antique looking dollhouse filled with fun little scenes.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 248 x 183 and the finished size is 17.71" x 13.07".

Model stitched on 36 count linen with 2 over 2 of your choice using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 121 x 150 and the finished size is 6.72" x 8.33".

Cross stitch pattern from From the Heart featuring intricate designs accompanied by the sentiment "I heard the bells"!

Model stitched over two on 40ct linen using Gloriana Silk thread. Stitch count is 79w x 115h and the finished size is 3.95" x 5.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler!

Note from the designer:

I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more about Red Letter Day - Cross Stitch Pattern

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.

... Read more about Mary Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

"When time who steals our years away
Shall steal our pleasures too
The memory of the past will stay
And half our joys renew
Then think no more of future gloom
These joys will always last
For hope will brighten days to come
And memory guild the... Read more about Memories of the Past - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 ct. Bees Knees using DMC thread. Stitch count: 110w x 341h

A cross stitch reproduction sampler featuring lots of small motifs, red roses and a red house.

Model stitched on 46ct Weeks Straw Linen using Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 Silk thread. Stitch count: 252w x 244h and the finished size is 10.96" x 1.04".

This Charming design from With Thy Needle and Thread features Regina Haible Sampler and Birds In The Bouch. It is stitched with a lovely earth-toned Color Palette. Model stitched on 40 ct. Antique Lace using DMC thread. Stitch count is 213 x 220.

The model was stitched using Foxtail Millett by Legacy Linen which is available in 45ct. The comparable colours in Legacy's Linen's range are Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC.

Model stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40 ct. Saltbush linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count: 248w x 276h

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a squirrel and its favorite nut!

Model stitched on 28 ct Garden Path linen from Color and Cotton using Classic Colorworks threads or DMC. Stitch count: 43w x 43h and the finished size is 3.07" x 3.07".