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".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 156H. Uses specialty stitches - Algerian Eyelet -Oblong Stitch and the Satin Stitch.
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
"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"
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.
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".
Descending order chronicles in stitches five generations of women. An alphabet and number chart is included so you can personalize the design.
Model stitched on 16 Ct./32 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss or Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 159 x 346 and the finished size is 9.94" x 21.63" on 32 count.
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring vintage Christmas Santa Claus with reindeer! Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 110x86. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 5".
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".
Model stitched on 32 ct. Flax Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 498). Shown with buttons (four 1/4", one 1/2", six 3/8"). Stitch Count: 235W x 89H.
An old black Singer sewing machine brings back memories of mom patiently trying to teach me how to sew! Chart comes with gold scissor and thimble charms. Stitch Count: 86H x 120W.
Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".
I am pleased to introduce a new pattern! A French redwork marking sampler stitched by Rosalie Amphoux Vauvert. I love it for its small size and simple alphabets and numbers, some worked rather plainly and others quite prettily.
Pattern was stitched on 36 Alabaster from Weeks Dye Works using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 127w x 130h. Finished size is 7"w x 7.25"h.
"On the alone my Hope relies Beneath thy cross I fall thou art my life my sacrifice My Savior and My All don 1837". What a stunning English sampler! It was so much fun to stitch with all the motifs and bright colors. Not sure if the swans, bull, or parrot is my favorite... okay, maybe the... Read more
The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care" Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910. This piece is charted for cross stitch but instructions for a variety of stitches are included to stitch the bee skep and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Veldt from... Read more
"If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk in my garden forever." Alfred Lord Tennyson 1809-1892. A sweet little sampler to stitch for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic... Read more
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
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".
nspired by an 1874 antique, this adaptation sampler has been beautifully reproduced in collaboration with Cherry Hill Stitchery. Bright florals, elegant birds, and a radiant central motif create a cheerful and timeless heirloom piece.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Treenway... Read more
This design was inspired by my collection of antique samplers, and several of the motifs were lovingly pulled from those treasured pieces. I wanted to capture that same timeless charm- simple motifs, a glorious red house, and a message that feels both comforting and enduring. The verse spoke to me:... Read more
M. Seckel is a sampler brimming with floral beauty. The color inspiration was taken from the unfaded back of the sampler. The second photo shows the front.
Stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 234 x 229 and the finished size is 11.7" x 11.45".
This bound book is a reproduction of an antique English sampler that I purchased in Franklin during the 2025 Nashville Needlework Market. The original sampler immediately stood out to me for its beautiful balance and lettering, and especially for its timeless verse, which feels just as meaningful... Read more
Introducing a new monthly home series. These are small and fun to stitch bowl fillers. Stitch one or stitch all. These designs will be perfect to add to already stitched pieces for each month. They will use a color scheme matching the month/season of the year. Only small details will change from... Read more
S is for Sampler Stitcher With logo from Cross Stitch Antiques
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax with Painters Threads Soie 100/3. The stitch count is 48 x 63 and the finished size is 2.08" x 2.74".
In adapting this sampler to be stitched over one and two threads of linen - instead of 1, 2, 3, and 4 as stitched by Mary - we endeavored to remain true to her composition while creating a more "stitchable" sampler. While the antique is framed, we decided to hemstitch our sampler. We are... Read more
Black Cat Stacker is ready for her big magic moment! Stitched with lots of sparkle and scary friends, Miss Kitty is set for lots of spells and Halloween shenanigans. An antique spool will be included in the chart at market. All finishing instructions are included in the chart. The price is for... Read more
This beautiful sampler was finely stitched by Anne when she was 16 years old. Her stitching is exquisite. I found this sampler at an antique shop in Tennessee, and was immediately smitten. I am thrilled with the way she turned out.
Pattern is stitched on 46 count linen with... Read more
Pattern by Thistles featuring a fun quilt inspired design with a vintage looking house.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Cyprus by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 224 x 102 and the finished size is 14" x 6 1/2".
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".
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a beautiful geometric floral design.
This pattern is recommended to be stitched on your choice of linen with DMC floss (Cosmo conversion included). Stitch count is 93 x 93. Finished sizes depends on fabric choice.
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.