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Note from the designer - "The design of this piece was inspired by fine examples of early eighteenth century American and English needlework pictures. A picture like this would have been stitched as a painting, with great attention to detail, shading, color, and composition." The design... Read more about The Huntsman - Cross Stitch Pattern

This Irish Quaker sampler features an alphabet at the tope, verse, bands, and flowers. The verse reads "Great Almighty God above plant in my heart a fund of love, that I my mercies may adore and bless and praise thee evermore."

Model is stitched on 40 ct linen using either cotton... Read more about Dorothy Walpole 1774 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This finely stitched German sampler begins with a single row of alphabets above an immensely intricate collection of symbolic cross stitched motifs, including battling angels, the figure of Justice with her scales, the spies of Canaan, the crucifixion, Adam and Eve... Read more about Hanna Katerina 1734 German Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "In 1779, the Quaker Friends School at Ackworth, Yorkshire, was established for the purpose of educating young people of both sexes, and instilling the values of their Society; equality, simplicity, peace. Girls received nearly the same instruction as boys. Out of this... Read more about M Quertier 1799 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a beautiful sampler from Norwich (Norfolk, United Kingdom), possibly stitched at a school run by one Mrs. Wright or her descendent (hence the initials "MW" below Elizabeth's name in the attribution). A list of teachers in Norwich in 1783 includes Wright, Massey, and Cheetleburgh. The... Read more about Elizabeth Gooding 1790 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This is a very graceful and finely stitched sampler, an unusual combination for the late date. Nine ethereal female figures, like penitents in an Edward Gorey cartoon, march solemnly about the sampler, paying homage to the house. The huge house appears to be welcoming... Read more about Ann Cottee 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This wonderful English sampler has to be an original inspired composition by a very clever young girl with a singular artistic vision! Potbellied cherubs fly trumpeting alongside a doughy, asexual Adam and Eve, beneath whom perch an enormous plumed Bird of Paradise on a... Read more about Ann Hall 1812 - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - This is the most symmetrical, balanced, counted thread sampler that we have ever charted from. It is also one of the most satisfying, challenging, and beautiful samplers in the world. Originally worked on a fine wool ground, the colors of our reproduction have been matched... Read more about Dorcas Haynes 1720 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a pleasantly quirky, colorful sampler likely stitched in the north of England judging by some of the Scottish influences in the design. A four sided strawberry border surrounds an alphabet and a pious verse above a geometric pattern band. Below this is a scenic register with trees, birds,... Read more about Elizabeth Cheetham 1824 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a reproduction of an English sampler that features a four-sided carnation border, centering many intricate organic petit point motifs. The large mansion house dominates the central reserve, standing above an extensive pasture occupied by two very large and cockeyed sheep. These imaginative... Read more about Elizabeth Lilly 1801 - Cross Stitch Pattern

According to a note attached to the back of the original sampler, it was probably made near Newtown, Pennsylvania. The attribution at the center is surrounded by a typical Quaker leafy cartouche with opposing flowers and facing birds above. Other characteristic Quaker motifs include eight point... Read more about Elizabeth Mitchell 1828 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This English sampler combines embroidered pictorial, alphabetic, and upholstery techniques, becoming in every sense a sampler of Ms. Topham's best work. Bargello work (also known as canvaswork, Irish stitch, flamestitch, or Florentine stitch) appeared on the earliest seventeenth century samplers,... Read more about Elizabeth Topham 1727 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Band samplers of the 17th century exhibit the widest range of stitches and techniques. Counted thread stitches on linen were artfully combined with panels of floral, geometric, or figural cut and drawn work- a technique where the background threads of linen are carefully bound, then cut and pulled... Read more about EN 1657 A 17th Century Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This finely worked sampler features pastoral scenes above and below a lovely verse about friendship. A four-sided honeysuckle border surrounds large baskets of fruits and flowers, a fenced pasture with seven large lazy sheep and an architectural folly in the background.... Read more about Grazing Sheep circa 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Displaying the traditional color scheme of Scottish samplers, this beautiful and delicately stitched piece also employs a variety of interesting counted thread stitches including queen, doublerunning, four-sided, back, counted satin filling, cross, Algerian eyelet, and cross over one (petit... Read more about Janet Burnet 1830 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler was made in Scotland and includes many of the traditional motifs associated with samplermaking in this region. Firstly, Janet has included many initials of family members. However the initials at the center- G R 3 -refer to the then-reigning monarch, King George III. The flowering... Read more about Janet Carsels 1787 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler is a riot of brilliant color and intricate motifs, from the Scotsman in his kilt playing a traditional dulcimer (which looks like a butter churn) in the upper left, to an elaborate mansion house fronted by a three dimensional turkeywork lawn in the... Read more about Katharine Mitchel circa 1785 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a girl with holiday gifts and the word "December"!

Model stitched on 28 ct. raw natural cashel linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 82 x 85.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a valentines themed monthly sampler for February!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring bees, a beehive and the words "Welcome Summer" and "June"!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a girl selling lemonade and the word "June"!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 82 x 85. Also required dmc 3893.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring two ghosts who are "best boos"! BOOville Series Chart #11.

Model stitched on 32 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a toad outside a spells and potions shop! BOOville Series Chart #3.

Model stitched on 32 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a pumpkin farm ready for Halloween! BOOville Series Chart #4.

Model stitched on 32 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a ghost with a cupcake and the phrase "Trick Or Treat"! BOOville Series Chart #10.

Model stitched on 32 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring blueberry cake, blueberry jam, blueberry bushes, and more!!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring cherry cake, cherry pie, cherry cupcakes, and more!!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring Santa Claus's joyful face! Holiday Cheer Series Chart #5.

Model stitched on 32 count Gingerbread Belfast Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 61 x 61.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a girl holding a strawberry!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring two witches brewing a potion surrounded by black hats!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen or the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 192 x 192.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a delightful Halloween sampler complete with ghosts, candy corn and a haunted house!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen or the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 192 x 192.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a delightful Christmas sampler complete with the word Noel and a festively decorated home!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen or the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring many spring flowers and the word "May"!

Model stitched on 28 ct. raw natural cashel linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111 and the finished size is 8.36" x 7.93".

Note from designer: I love decorating the Christmas tree and this ornament series is sure to please! Inspired by Victorian paper ornaments, these fun ornaments combine my love of stitching with my love of paper crafting. Once stitched, the excess perforated paper is carefully cut away, which gives... Read more about Days Of Christmas Past Volume 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Serrated Stailess Steel Scissors. The serrated blades get a firm grip on fabric for up close trimming. 4.5" large ring micro serrated scissors.

Kit includes 14 Ct. perforated paper/pvc, floss, beads, needles and chart. Finished size: 7" x 7"

While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but here's what our testing has... Read more about Coffee First - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Kit includes 14 Ct. perforated paper/pvc, floss, beads, needles and chart. Finished size: 7" x 7"

While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but here's what our testing has... Read more about Out For Adventure - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Kit Includes: 14 Ct. perforated paper/pvc, beads, floss, needles, chart and instructions. Finished size: 2.5" x 2.75" each.

While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but here's... Read more about Let it Snow Man - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Cross stitch pattern for a pinkeep from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a house and pink flowers.

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct Dirty Ewe from Dames of the Needle using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 133 x 109.

Cross stitch pattern from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a sweet litle drum and needle kep with lots of specialty stitches.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Winter Wren from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 160 x 67 and 67 x 67. Finished sizes are 8.89 in wide X 3.72 in high and 3.72 in wide X 3.72 in high

With a pair of Unicorn Embroidery Scissors, your stitching projects are sure to be magical! Each pair features a gold unicorn with silver blades. 4" length, high quality, stainless steel blades. Sharp points for delicate cutting and trimming.

Home Is Where The Wreath Is- a new three part series. The first part features the H,M,E letters and the base wreath. Wreath Swap 1 and Wreath Swap 2 will have 6 monthly wreaths each to swap out with your base wreath! Wreath Swap 1 will release in March and Wreath Swap 2 in April.

The... Read more about Home is Where the Wreath Is - Cross Stitch Pattern

Part 3 of a 3 part series featuring the word "Home" with the "O" replaced by wreath designs. This chart pack features 6 wreath designs only.

Models stitched on 28 ct. Black Evenweave fabric using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 70 x 70 for each wreath. Finished size is 5" x 5"

Strawberries are stacked in bowls, on a scale and cake stands in this cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 70x96. Finished size: 5" x 7".

A patriotic design from Stitching with the Housewives featuring an American flag, sunflowers, stars, the back of a car with a license plate that reads "Patriot" and "Proud to be American" at the bottom of the design.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 98X112. Finished size: 7" x 8".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives featuring the words "August" and "Sunflowers" complete with a dozen sunflowers and a yellow barn!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. white Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC threads. Stitch Count: 126 X 84 barn, 42 x 42 sunflower. Finished size: 9" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives featuring the words "September" and "Apples" with apples, apple trees and a red barn!

Model stitched on 28 ct white Monaco using Classic Colorworks threads or all DMC floss. Stitch count is 126 x 84 (Barn), 42 x 42 (button).

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives featuring a scarecrow next to a bike covered in pumpkins!

Model stitched on 28 ct black evenweave using Classic Colorworks or all DMC floss. Stitch count is 98 x 70.