Antique Cross Stitch Patterns Page 9

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

We are pleased to present to you this charming sampler worked by Emma Wright in 1904 when she was 9 years old. There were many Emma Wrights born in England in the year 1895 so we are not able to pinpoint our Emma with any certainty.

Emma's sampler has been reproduced using a palette of... Read more about Emma Wright 1904 - 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

This sampler is an original design based on the layout of eighteenth century Irish Quaker samplers with the lettering and sampler motifs taken from a Mountmellick Irish Quaker sampler in the collection of Cross Stitch Antiques, Elizabeth Martin circa 1789. The town names at the bottom are the... Read more about Ligatures and Lettering of Irish Antique - Cross Stitch

Adelaide Underwood 1846 - A Norfolk Antique Sampler Reproduction

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with 100/3 silks. The stitch count is 300 x 462 with a finished size of 13.04" x 20.09".

Jane Egar 1790 a Near Norfolk Antique Sampler Reproduction

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 190 x 193 and the finished size is 8.26" x 8.39".

Catharine Shenaman, Cumru Township, c. 1840 - A Berks County, Pennsylvania Sampler

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 274 x 234 and the finished size is 13.7" x 11.7".

When stitching with Au Ver A Soie silk floss, you will also need 705, 661, and 607.

Mary and Meribah Chandler Sisters Samplers - New Jersey and Massachusetts Bay Colony Connections circa 1810.

Mary's Verse: "Tho' griefs unnumbered throng thee round, Still in thy God confide, Whose finge marks the seas their bound, And curbs the headlong tide."

Pattern... Read more about Mary C Chandler Sister Samplers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Mary and Meribah Chandler Sisters Samplers - New Jersey and Massachusetts Bay Colony Connections circa 1810.

Meribah's Verse: "Let no fond love for earth exact a sigh; No doubts divit our steady steps aside: Nor let us long to live, nor dread to die: Heaven is our hope, and Providence... Read more about Meribah M. Chandler Sister Samplers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Little Alice, An Original Design - Taken from Alice Clark, 1844. I Had A Father Kind & True. Honor Alice and yourself as you stitch her lovely border surrounding your initials and year stitched.

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen using Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks floss. The stitch count is 89 x 85 and the finished size is 3.87" x 3.70".

The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Sarah aged 8, September 1837 and Mary aged 10, 1846. Sarah Sandery Model (over two threads) Graph to stitch as antique looks over two and over one thread included in Pattern as well as Muted Color tone Thread Legend Alternate.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct.... Read more about The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Sarah - Cross Stitch Pattern

SS Harris is Sarah Sylyina Harris who stitched her sampler in the thirteenth year of her life. With no year and no place provided it is difficult to find out more about her. What we do know from the way she carried her thread and misspelled a word or two, perhaps even her middle name, is that she... Read more about SS Harris - Cross Stitch Pattern

Caroline Branch, 1831, a Norfolk Sampler

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax with 100/3 silks by Au Ver a Soie. The stitch count is 145 x 173 and the finished size is 7.25" x 8.65".

Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring a wonderful design whether fully stitched or just the Snowman by itself. Combine the three Winter Woods designs we have and they make a charming table runner or wall hanging.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90w x 100h.

Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring a wonderful design whether fully stitched or just the Moose by itself. Combine the three Winter Woods designs we have and they make a charming table runner or wall hanging.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90w x 100h.

Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring a wonderful design whether fully stitched or just the Gnome by itself. Combine the three Winter Woods designs we have and they make a charming table runner or wall hanging.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90w x 100h.

Blow up your inner tube and get ready for summer. The latest in the Mr. & Mrs. series from Dirty Annie's. This cute couple is showing off their vintage swimwear at the beach. The little fish button from JABC is the perfect finishing touch.

Model was stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 53 x 52.

Design your own family heirloom sampler using our basic chart and choose your own motifs from the selection we provide. Then decorate with your own personal "souvenirs" in the spaces provided. When completed you will have stitched a truly unique heirloom that will be treasured for... Read more about Souvenir Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring a beautiful sampler design with the words "It is in the shelter of each other that people live".

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Small Potatoes from Lapin Loops with Gentle Art and DMC floss. The stitch count is 124 x 152 and the finished size is 6.89" x 8.44".

Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring a sweet old-fashioned couple holding hands under a tree with falling hearts.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Small Potatoes from Lapin Loops with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 79 x 84 and the finished size is 4.94" x 5.25".

Fetch your needle, be quick
There is stitching to do
This fine beauty might take you a while
It's so pleasant to stitch
Guaranteed to bewitch
It's a sampler with charm and great style


Soliloquy in Stitch is the Long Dog equivalent of "talking to... Read more about Soliloquy in Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Pennance Lite is the perfect "something to do" while you mull over all the naughty little things you've been up to recently.

It won't require you to prostrate yourself on the floor and wail a lot, unless you've dropped your needle; it has a built in frog repellent so you... Read more about Pennance Lite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Hoity Toity by Long Dog Samplers is a fun intricate design with peacocks, cardinals, and hidden letters!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with Gentle Arts floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 197 x 282 with a finished size on 32 ct. linen of 12.31" x 17.63".

Savor the nostalgia of a mid-century Christmas. These sweet characters will take you back to the days of shiny-brite ornaments, tinsel-covered trees, and glass bead garlands. Santa is full of cheer as he laughs, "Ho, ho, ho" and Frosty wears a jolly smile.

The model was stitched... Read more about A Vintage Little Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

I'm obsessed with Santa ornaments in cute shapes: moons, stars, circles or squares. I decided to try designing my own version and Santa Claus as a square turned out so cute that I had to make a Mrs. Claus and Frosty to keep him company on the Christmas tree!

The model was stitched over 2... Read more about Merry Minikins - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This reproduction sampler from Little Robin Designs features a vintage look, a great addition to any sampler collection

This design is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens with AVAS and NPI silks. Stitch Count: 254 x 261. Finished size: 12.7" x 13".

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring six petite designs inspired by Dutch imagery.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Maple Bar by Cedar River Linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Ship - 52 x 51; 2.6"... Read more about Dutch Bits - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Moira Blackburn Samplers featuring an antique design with the sentiment, "He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness, gathers love.".

Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 264W x 264H and the finished size is 14.67" x 14.67".

"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

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Le Vieux Chatlet" (the Old Cottage), with a vintage Christmas scenemore!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 197 x 186.

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.

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "La Plage a" (At The Beach) with a European beach scene including beach chair, anchor, seagull, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 188 x 182.

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Tresor d'Automne" (Autumn Treasure) with harvest mushrooms, nuts, berries, acorns, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 194 x 184.

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring "Noel", Christmas tree, miniature Santa, gingerbread cookies, Christmas ornaments, holly leaves, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 187 x 176.

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring "Noel", Christmas tree, miniature Santa, gingerbread cookies, Christmas ornaments, holly leaves, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 187 x 176.

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

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

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Cornsilk Linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170W x 120H. Design Size: 10" x 7"

Model stitched on 40 ct Autumn Gold from Lakeside linen using Gloriana's, Dinky Dyes and Classic Colorworks silks. Shown on an Ackfeld Manufacturing hanger. Stitch Count: 292W x 388H and the finished size is 14.6" x 19.4".

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.

Pattern by Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a woman standing by a beehive with a vine of flowers.

Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 83 x 102. Finished Size: 5" x 6".

"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 Scarlett House featuring a bluebird and flower design with the date 1835.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Alabaster linen from R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 142 x 103 and the finished size is 8.11" x 5.89".

Pattern by La-D-Da featuring an antique inspired sampler design with the quote "Bless our home on every side, bless our door that opens wide."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen using one strand over two threads of linen. Stitched using both Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye... Read more about Bless Our Home - Cross Stitch Pattern