Antique Cross Stitch Page 7

This cute vintage inspired sampler design by Little House Needleworks features two large white houses with pumpkins in their yard.

Stitched on 28 count Basketweave Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 111W x 77H and the finished size is 7.93" x 5.5".

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference, living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardships as the pathway to peace, taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I... Read more about Serenity Prayer - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

This original adaptation includes some of my favorite elements and motifs from the oversized sampler stitched in 1854. Most notable are the strawberries, blue rabbits, and colorful star flowers! This piece was designed for those stitchers who wanted a quicker finish while keeping the charm of Mary... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more about Golden Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

Jane Allen is a stunning antique sampler dating back to the 18oo's. Because of the charming motifs featured throughout this piece and the overwhelming size of the original sampler (shown on the cover) this chart pack includes three pattern options for you: the complete sampler reproduction, a small... Read more about Jane Allen Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern

Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating back to the... Read more about Glee's Sampler - 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

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a bird on a pumpkin!

Pattern is stitch on 28 ct Milk Chocolate from Fabrics by Stephanie using Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 55w x 85h

Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring birds with the phrase "Two are better than one"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count, using Gentle Art and Dinky Dyes threads. DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 168 x 113.

Cross stitch pattern from Kiralyn's Needlearts featuring a vintage Christmas bakery with sweets and the words "Fudge Cookies, Gingerbread, Cake, Rainbow Cookies, Yule Log and Vintage Bakery"!

Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 116. Finished size is 4.44" x 6.44".

Cross stitch pattern from Noteworthy Needle featuring a box with Halloween pumpkins and cats!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Flax using DMC threads. Stitch count is 114 x 18.

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 CM Designs featuring a design inspired by the fairy tale, The Princess & The Pea.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 191w x 191h. Finished size is 13.64" x 13.64".

Introducing Ann Harrison ~ a sweet little sampler based on one of the antiques in my collection. Miss Harrison's sampler features a delightful array of motifs in the most cheerful palette of colors! I've finished mine into a small cushion and trimmed each corner with a tiny vintage silk... Read more about Ann Harrison Antique Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

Selina is a beautiful sampler most likely in the 1860s. The quote reads "Whats in thy mind let no one see unto thy friend no secret show for when thy friend has turned thy for then all the world thy mind will know".

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using silk floss. Stitch count is 381 x 381. Finished size is 21.25" x 21.25".

Bring history to life with this beautiful reproduction sampler. Originally stitched on 1875 when Sarah was just 11 years old. Her charming work has been carefully charted so you can stitch this miniature treasure today!

Stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake Stitch count is 151 x 105. Finished size is 8.16 in wide X 5.68 in high for 37 count fabric.

"An Alphabet Duo - Elizabeth Roach & Sarah Zane" is from NeedleWorkPress. It is based on two antique samplers.

From NeedleWorkPress: "When we noticed the design and color similarities shared by these samplers, we thought it would be fun to present them in one booklet...... Read more about An Alphabet Duo - Cross Stitch Pattern

We are delighted to present to you one of two samplers worked by Maria. In 1832 at the age of 7 Maria diligently worked her primer paying tribute to her parents.

Stitched on 28 ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 220 x 210 and the finished size is 15.71" x 15".

Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a lovely vintage reproduction sampler!

Stitched on 36 count Hazelwood linen using Weeks Dye Work threads. Stitch count is 153 x 205. Finished size is 8.5" x 11.4".

Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a lovely vintage needlebook sampler with a deer!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen (and 1283HT Wool from Weeks Dye Works not listed)using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads.

Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
... Read more about Winter Stag Needlebook - Cross Stitch Pattern

Step back in time with Valerie, our latest cross-stitch design that exudes vintage elegance and sophistication. Valerie is dressed in a radiant scarlet gown, adorned with intricate floral accents and delicate lace details, perfectly capturing the charm of a bygone era. Her stylish wide-brimmed hat,... Read more about Valerie - Cross Stitch Pattern

Some time in the late 18th century 12 year old Agnes Mitchell stitched a beautiful Scottish sampler in red and green. We have reproduced her sampler as "Agnes Mitchell Aged 12." As we were working on that reproduction, we decided to create a smaller Christmas sampler inspired by Agnes, so... Read more about A Very Merry Christmas With Agnes - Cross Stitch Pattern

We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to ?t the the initials included in this sampler, does not have a child named Agnes. If this is truly the family that she lived with, then her sampler dates no later than 1793. It is possible that she is a niece or a ward to... Read more about Agnes Mitchell Aged 12 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Elizabeth Worgor 1769 is a reproduction of an original antique sampler currently housed in a private collection, and is in remarkably good shape for its 254 years.

Elizabeth executed her sampler in a combination of cross and Algerian eye stitches in a variety of colors, alphabets, and... Read more about Elizabeth Worgor 1769 - Cross Stitch Pattern

While I have been unable to determine with certainty who Mary Maynard was (there are at least three young ladies who could have been the Mary of our sampler), it is clear that in 1797 she stitched a beautiful sampler filled with colors, motifs, patterned dividers, and selections from section 7 of... Read more about Mary Maynard 1797 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Step into a quiet, mysterious evening with the Black Moon Cottage Sampler, a moody and charming design inspired by old New England homesteads, weathered willow trees, and the folklore that lingers between dusk and moonrise. A solitary cottage settles on a hill beneath a crescent black moon, watched... Read more about Black Moon Cottage - Cross Stitch Pattern

A reproduction of an American schoolgirl sampler worked in 1848 at Mrs. Cooke's School in New Hampshire. This charming piece reflects the elegance and discipline of mid-19th century needlework education. The original sampler, signed simply "LSC", features a beautifully detailed bird... Read more about LSC 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Coco Chanel described simplicity as the key to elegance, and the sampler that Charlotte worked as a child is quite simply elegant. Charlotte's exquisitely laid stitches, worked in black silk, demonstrate that the seven-year-old child was skilled in marking stitch.

Charlotte's... Read more about Charlotte Mash 1830 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring beautiful vintage Dahlias!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Valdani threads. 123Stitch DMC conversion listed. Stitch count is 112 x 162. Finished size is 5.6" x 8.1".

Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring beautiful vintage roses!

Stitch count is 45w x 31h. When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the finished size measures 2.25" H x 1.55" W.

Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring a cute pouting puppy!

Stitch count is 130w x 92h. When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the finished size measures 4.60" H x 6.50"

Pattern calls for Treenway silks threads: #57 Raven Black and Harmony 65 Roses: Black Roses. DMC listed is 123Stitch suggested alternative.

Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a lovely vintage sampler with a basket of flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Gold from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 153w x 183h. Finished size is 8.5" x 10.17".

This exquisite Victorian sampler was stitched in Norfolk, England by Rosa Gromett when she was just twelve years old. Renowned for their beauty, Norfolk samplers are celebrated for rich color and intricate design-and Rosa's is a particularly fine example.

Rosa executed the sampler... Read more about Rosa Gromett - Cross Stitch Pattern

This little sampler was inspired by a 220 year old large sampler in our collection that was stitched by Mercy Stainton and is filled with garden motifs-trees, flowers, birds, beehives, and animals of all kinds. Mercy used a variety of stitches in her sampler and we have tried to sprinkle... Read more about Mercy's Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Adeline Throne 1826! This timeless design has been carefully adapted to honor the elegance and charm of this historical sampler.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Au Ver Soie threads. Stitch count is 199 x 207. Finished size on 40 ct is 9.95" x 10.35".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of antique blue, bits of gold and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Antique White Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of antique violet, bits of gold and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Ecru Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of antique rose and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count White Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of gold, bits of gold and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Touch of Grey Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a vintage small design with flowers!

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a vintage pin cushion with a patriotic eagle!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Tea Cup from Needle and Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 98 x 124. Finished size is 4.9" x 6.2".

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring vintage flowers!

Stitched on your choice of fabric using Needle Point INC thread 929. Stitch count is 80 x 79. Finished size is 5 x 4.9 for 32 count fabric.

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring vintage geometric design!

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring vintage geometric design!

Pattern is stitched on 28ct linen fabric using using Needlepoint Incorporated (NPI) floss. Stitch count is 75 X 75. Finished size is 5.36 in wide X 5.36 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Finally A Farmgirl featuring a lovely antique sampler reproduction!

Model was stitched on 28ct hand dyed linen-Legacy using DMC floss. Stitch count is 136 X 137. Finished size 4.86 in wide X 4.89 in high