Antique Cross Stitch Patterns Page 8

The BitKit Placidia Floral folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate little flower and star design and is reminiscent of the mosaic ceiling in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy, a famous Byzantine-era mosaic ceiling. It's a great introduction to folk embroidery in a... Read more about BitKit Placidia Floral - Cross Stitch Pattern

In a delightful multi-cultural exchange, the BitKit Scandinavian Stars folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a striking star motif which comes from a vintage Swedish needlework booklet showcasing Greek folk embroidery designs. The blue and white color palette is just at home in Greece as... Read more about BitKit Scandinavian Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Corinthian Floral folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a traditional shawl from the Corinthos region of Greece and features a row of bold stylized floral motifs inset with eight-pointed stars set within a lavish outer border made up of several repeating elements, a stitched... Read more about Corinthian Floral - Cross Stitch Pattern

Bold stylized palm leaves spring forth from floral centers in the Delian Leaves folk embroidery cross stitch pattern. Leaf motifs feature prominently in decorative art throughout the ancient Mediterranean and legend has it that the sun god, Apollo, was born under a palm tree on the island of Delos.... Read more about Delian Leaves - Cross Stitch Pattern

My Folk Flourish folk embroidery cross stitch patterns are perfect for adding the beauty and charm of folk embroidery to garments and household items. Simply position a small piece of waste fabric where you would like your folk embroidery flourish, stitch design, and remove threads (complete... Read more about Folk Flourish Woodlands - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Katapola Fig folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by cushion border embroideries of the Cyclades islands in Greece, and features lush fig trees laden with fruit and nesting birds. This modern interpretation mirrors the motifs to create a lavish central border for a table runner or... Read more about Katapola Fig - Cross Stitch Pattern

In 1892, the young stitcher Josephine poured all her patience into creating her large sampler. Garlands of roses, delicate bouquets, singing birds- a whole garden seems to bloom beneath her stitches, vibrant with tenderness and color. Her work, offered to her parents, carries a touching tribute- and... Read more about Josephine Merle 1892 - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

This delightful pair of English samplers are a low-cost stitch, as they are stitched entirely in DMC on "Vintage Country Mocha". I think they'd be wonderful to customize as birth samplers, or you could stitch the central motifs as pin-pillows.

Models stitched on 40-ct... Read more about Anne Stakes - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

Model stitched on 29 Ct. linen two over two using DMC floss. Stitch count: 96W x 674H. Finished size: 44 2/3" x 6 3/8"

"A tree is known by its fruit"
This sweet sampler was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 67W x 124H. Finished Size: 4" x 7"

Pattern by Little House Needleworks featuring a fun sampler design with a wintery nature scene.

Stitched on 18 count Flax Cork Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 123W x 161H and the finished size is 6.83" x 8.94".

This fun vintage inspired Christmas designs by Prairie Schooler will make a great addition to your collection.

Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen using DMC floss. Maximum stitch count: 64 x 47 and largest finished size is 4" x 2.94". Book #124

Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring an antique sampler!

Stitched on 28 count fabric using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 169 x 190. Finished size is 12.07 x 13.57

Models stitched over 2 threads on 28ct. Antique White Jobelan Fabric using DMC threads and Glissengloss Rainbow Blending threads. Designs include:

Stitch Counts:
Hog Wild: 150x124
Sidecar: 183x112
1914 Cyclone: 143x74
1940 Indian: 143x106
Cushman Eagle: 143x118
1952 Vespa: 136x100
Black Beauty: 100x105

Pattern by JBW Designs featuring an antique inspired baby carriage that can be personalized! To personalize this design you can add the baby's name, birth date and weight to the base of the design.

Model Stitched on 29ct Ivory Glenshee Linen with Classic Colorworks floss OR DMC, OR... Read more about French Country Baby Carriage - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Scarlett House featuring an antique inspired design of a red house with large flowers.

Model was stitched over two on 36 Ct linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch count 98 x 63 and the finished size is 5.44" x 3.5".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Examplar linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 306 x 314 and the finished size is 19.13" x 19.63". The lower bands were stitched using DMC floss. If you want to use all Sampler threads, purchase 18 5 yard skeins of #7052.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Examplar linen with Needlepoint Inc silks. Stitch Count: 230W x 379H and the finished size is 14.38" x 23.69".

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 118 x 78 and the finished size is 8.43" x 5.57" on 28 count.

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design for the Serial Bowl collection with the words, "The Daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry".

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss.

Pattern by Pineberry Lane features an antique sampler reproduction and pinkeep pattern from a young girl named Sarah Platt originally stitched in 1811.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 102 x 151 and the finished size is 5.67" x 8.39".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Aspen linen by Picture This Plus with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 123H x 255W. Finished Size: 7" x 15"

Pattern by Scarlett House featuring a vintage inspired sampler design originally stitched by Elizabeth Hunter in 1853.

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 191W x 197H. Design size is 9 1/2" x 9 3/4"

Pattern by Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a floral design with numbers.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 184W x 125H. Finished size: 10 1/2" x 7 1/2".

Also required, but not listed above Brown Cotton Print Fabric 9" x 13,"... Read more about Fresh Picked Pinkeep - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Chessie and Me featuring an antique inspired sampler with the words "By MY Hand LSL 1818" and "Cherish Peace and Goodwill Be Plenteous in Mercy".

Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Flagstone from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and... Read more about Peace and Goodwill Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over two on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Pin Cushion: 151W x 38H. Stitch Count for Scissor Fob: 25W x 25H. Color Chart.

Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"

Pattern by Needlework Press featuring a vintage sampler reproduction with a floral border.

Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Parchment using Dinky Dyes Silk. Over dyed cotton equivalents also provided. Stitch Count: 224W x 234H. Finished Size: 9.75" x 10"

Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers featuring an antique reproduction originally from 1835.

Model stitched over two on 46 ct. Straw with one strand Au Ver A Soie Silk from their D'Alger Range. There are also conversions for the Au Ver A soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Soie 100.3 #245 discontinued. Stitch count 201 x 246 and the finished size is 8.74" x 10.7".

Patterns by From the Heart featuring a vintage reproduction of Hannah's Sampler. Includes three designs, Hannah's Sampler, Hannah's flowers, and Hannah's mini sampler.

Models stitched on 36 ct. Cocoa linen or 36 ct. Faun linen using Dinky Dyes Silk floss, Gloriana Silks, and Weeks Dye... Read more about Hannah Hetherington - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring the scripture "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life"! Stitch count 188w x 221h.

Note from the designer:

This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more about Peacocks in the Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

The model was stitched on a Zweigart linen overdyed to the shade of Crme Brulee by Tabby Cat Linens using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie silks. Stitch Count: 294 x 277.

Also required but not listed is Soie 100.3 thread 705.

28ct: Design: 21.00" x 19.79" Fabric: 27.00"... Read more about Sophia Doggett 1804 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Designer's note:

Rosena Disery stitched her sampler in 1820 at the New York African Free School. It is one of a few samplers known to have been stitched by a Black girl and one of only two from this school. This pattern was created with permission of the New York Historical Society, which... Read more about Rosena Disery 1820 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design by Hands Across the Sea features an alphabet sampler, red flowers including roses, daisies, tulips and carnations and text which reads.

"fear god, honour the king","O may i still from sin depart! A wise and understanding heart Jesus to me given! And let me through... Read more about Mary Wigglesworth 1812 - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch count: 161w x 152h

Model stitched on 46 ct Sand Dune by Seraphim Fabrics.

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

Cross stitch pattern from Lila'a Studio featuring the phrase "Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."

Model stitched on 40 ct vintage luna from Lakeside Linens using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 with full DMC conversions. Stitch count: 193w x 191h.

Model stitched on 32 count Weeks Dye Works Coco linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 120w x 148h.

Note from the designer:

Eugenia is a lovely slip of a sampler that I am thrilled to have in my collection and to offer to you. Her name is shared with my grandmother (her middle name), and the sweet bird and poppies grabbed my attention as well, She was a very damaged antique, and had... Read more about Eugenia Hoyt - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 234 x 314. Finished size is approx. 11.7 in wide X 15.7 in high on 40 ct.

This design by Annie Beez Folk Art features an alphabet and number sampler, along with hearts, flowers, and birds! At the bottom the design reads "Margaret Robertson August 14 1855"

Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count: 137w x 139h.

Model stitched on 32 count Faun linen by Picture This Plus using DMC threads. Stitch count: 104w x 144h. Finished Size: 6.5" x 9"

This design by Jeanette Douglas Designs features a variety of acorns with hearts and oak leaves above an alphabet sampler.

Model stitched on 40ct Winter Brew by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count: 146w x 156h. Finished Size is 7.3 in wide X 7.8 in high.