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"Teacups" Model is stitched on 36 Ct. Oaken linen using Gloriana Silks. Stitch Count: 80H x 90W. Design Size: 4" x 5".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 151H. Finished size: 9.77" x 8.38".

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"

A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.

This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and... Read more about American Antique Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

This stocking is another of our coveted Heirloom Stockings designed by Sandy Orton and is designed for the stitcher in your life! A stunningly detailed Victorian design that is perfect for the holidays! Kooler Heirloom stockings are wonderfully detailed with full and half cross stitches. Includes a... Read more about Stitcher's Studio Heirloom Stocking - Cross Stitch Pattern

Drawings from a naturalist's notebook, including delicate butterflies. Conjure up a walk in the woods with this beautiful pattern! Counted cross stitch design by Nancy Rossi. Stitch Count 154w X 196h. Finished size on 14 ct 11-1/4" X 14-1/4" Model stitched on 14 Count Oatmeal Fiddler's Cloth (discontinued)

Our charming Victorian-inspired snowman scene by Sandy Orton brings a whimsical Old World touch to your home decor. This Merry Christmas picture design is a perfect companion to our Bygone Days Stocking and Nostalgic Christmas Stocking. It is snow much fun' to give this Christmas gift to someone who... Read more about Victorian Snowman - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Lori's Christmas-inspired sampler is filled with everyone's favorite holiday sights - candy canes, a gingerbread man and gingerbread house, a stocking, an ornament and Santa Claus. The cross stitch pattern takes inspiration from Lori's Vintage Christmas Book.

Pattern is stitched on 10ct... Read more about Vintage Christmas Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by The Drawn Thread featuring a tall colonial house surrounded by flowers and insects, including butterflys!

Model stitched on 34 Ct. "Wren Wing" Legacy Linen with Needlepoint Silks, Dinky Dyes, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, and Caron Waterlilies. Stitch Count: 355W x 59H. Design Size: 21" x 3".

Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "Tall Oaks" and "Garden" samplers were stitched on 32 Ct. Bay Rum Jobelan. "Cottage" sampler stitched on 32 Ct. Sage Jobelan. All designs use DMC floss. Stitch count for each: 177H x 73W and the finished size is 11.06" x 4.56".

Model stitched on 28 count Irish Creme Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 132W x 100H. Finished size: 9.4 x 7.2

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "La Nuit de Noel" (Christmas Night) with Santa Claus, gifts and presents, Christmas ornaments, European village, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 200 x 197.

This Quaker pattern by ByGone Stitches is inspired by the season of Autumn with fall colors and designs.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 160W x 100H. Finished Design Size: 12" x 8".

Weeping Tree Sampler by City Stitcher features a vintage sampler design where the letters are leaves falling off of trees with the phrase, "Here my work forever stands The labour of two busy hands."

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC floss. The Stitch count is... Read more about Weeping Tree Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

A Pennsylvania-German Stocking; this stocking was updated with a change of linen color from a pale green to a more neutral cream. And, a new alphabet has been added.

The model was stitched on 40 ct. Thornfield from Needle and Flax with Needle point Silk and Dinky Dyes floss. The stitch count is 172 x 495 and the finished size is 8.6" x 24.75".

This design got quite an update! I've removed the central house design and added a center scene of a lady and her animals. And, I did away with the pink color used throughout the original version. I like this interpretation much better!

The model was stitched on 40 ct. Thornfield from... Read more about Truth and Virtue Stocking - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a smaller version of the adorable sassy squirrel sampler.

Sassy Squirrel Sampler is stitched on 36 count Overcast linen by Cedar Riven Linen one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Gloriana silk floss. The... Read more about Sassy Squirrel Pinkeep - Cross Stitch Pattern

We love the floral motifs in Sarah's sampler as well as the asymmetric design.

Stitched on 36 count Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 203 x 228. Finished size is 11.3" x 12.7".

An octagonal sewing box featuring Quaker-inspired motifs, stitched with silks from The Thread Gatherer. The project includes a coordinating pincushion and finishing inspiration.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with the Silk'n Color thread by Thread Gatherer. The stitch counts and finished sizes... Read more about Quaker Star Sewing Box - Cross Stitch Pattern

Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.

Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more about Simone's Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a fun alphabet sampler with colorful letters.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 179 x 208 and the finished size is 8.95" x 10.4".

A fruit and flower sampler that offers more than one finishing possibility. Stitch the complete sampler, or use individual fruit and flower motifs from the main design to create a coordinating collection of pincushions.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC Conversion included). The stitch count is 299 x 181 and the finished size is 16.61" x 10.06".

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring a beautiful classic quilt star!

Stitched on 16 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80w x 80h. Finished size is 4.88 inches x 4.88 inches.

Originally Published in 1999

This another case where no digital photo exists of the model so I've had to enhance an less-than-perfect image to the best of my ability. I know there are a lot of stitchers out there who are eager to get stitching on this big pink house! This is a great... Read more about Strawberry Fields - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 featuring a sampler from Moira Blackburn with the phrase "To every thing there is a season and a time."

Model stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 325 x 205 and the finished size is 23.21" x 14.64" on 29 count.

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

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

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring two mermaids swimming among the reeds with the date 1837.

Model stitched over two using 36 Ct linen. Stitched with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 145 x 108 and the finished size is 8.06" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern from Primitive Hare featuring a colonial woman who is holding keys!

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Old Salem using DMC, Gentle Arts, and Kreinik threads. Stitch count is 66w x 120h. Finished size is 4.4" x 8".

Previously published in Homespun Australia Magazine, this little sugar glider is surrounded flowers. It was inspired by medieval manuscripts, with an Aussie twist.

Model stitched on 32-ct "Buttercream" by Whoopsie Daisy Designs (a warm neutral) using mostly Cottage Garden Threads... Read more about Sugar Glider - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Here there be monsters." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Brown linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 132H. Design Size: 7" x 9"

Models stitched on 18 Ct. Black Aida with DMC floss. Maximum stitch count is 52H x 43W.

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design with the words "Lord guide my heart that I may do thy will and fill my hands with such convenient skill" and "As will condece to Virtue void of shame and I will give the glory to thy name".

Model is... Read more about Crowned Bird Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute floral design perfect to celebrate a birthday.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71W x 66H and the finished size is 4.06" x 3.77". Design shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.

Model stitched on 32 ct. Flax Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Shown with buttons (four 1/4", one 1/2", six 3/8"). Stitch Count: 235W x 89H. Finished size: 14.7" x 5.6" on 32 count (over 2 threads)

"Welcome Inn".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. linen using Classic Colorworks floss & DMC. Stitch count 49 x 47 and the finished size is 3.06" x 2.94".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Winter Brew using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 118 x 128 and the finished size is 7.38" x 8".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Raw Natural linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 145 x 157. Finished size: 8 1/8 x 8 3/4".

Please note: DMC conversion for Week's Grape Vine is not included. We suggested DMC 3011.

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring an American colonial design with the quote by John Adams, "Hurt not the earth, neither the sea nor the trees."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 185W x 79H and the finished size is 10.28" x 4.39".

Pattern by Scarlett House featuring an antique design reproduction from 1847 with trees and stars.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss and Dinky Dyes Silks. Stitch Count: 153W x 102H and the finished size is 6.65" x 4.43".

Pattern by Cross Eyed Cricket featuring five different Easter egg designs.

All models are stitched on 28 Ct. White Chocolate linen using DMC floss. Stitch count for all is 35 x 43 and the finished size is 2.33" x 2.87".

NOTE: If working all 5 Eggs it is wise to have two skeins of 524 & 3866.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 218 x 345. Finished Size: 14" x 22" Color chart.

Pattern by Jardin Prive featuring an antique inspired sampler design that is part 3 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 192W x 104H... Read more about Sampler Aux Bouquet 3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Dear Father hear and bless thy beasts and singing birds and guard with tenderness small things that have no words." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Cream Edinburgh linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 120x128. Design Size: 7" x 8"

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.

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"