Enter the world of red school samplers and discover the fascinating history and tradition of this special embroidery art. Red samplers are a unique piece of cultural heritage: once a compulsory part of girls' education, now loved by embroidery enthusiasts worldwide.
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Series.
Stacy Nash's Animal Cracker series featuring a giraffe who's ready to party!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 46 x 71 and 57 x 37 (hat). Finished sizes are 3" x 4.5" and 2.5" x 1.75 (Hat).
You will find 9 cross stitch patterns which are inspired by the Fraktur Folk Art. As the fan of Fraktur drawings, we always wanted to create a
cross-stitch pattern related by Fraktur Folk Art, and instead of one, here is nine of them.
We wanted to designed Frakturs because it is a common... Read more
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for spring!
Stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Zweigart linen with DMC threads. Stitch Count is 66 x 66 each animal. Finished size is 4.13 in wide X 4.13 in high each.
From The Dreamer's Collection, "The Empress" is dressed in a purple and gold gown and a crown of flowers is atop her head.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Dark Chestnut linen with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 140 x 210. Finished size: 8.75" X 13.13".
Note from the designer: This is the next sampler in my Rhode Island sampler-inspired series, and it was a joy to design because I chose to work with a palette that was not the usual Halloween flavor sometimes associated with Salem. No orange was used anywhere in the piece! The top of the sampler... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a winter cabin with the phrase "Go, Tell It On The Mountain"!
The pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss with one DMC floss. Stitch Count: 91 x 60. Finished size is 5" x 3 3/8"
This is the 5th in our very popular series of square Christmas ornaments. There are 3 mice on this ornament - a gold mouse bead in the center and 2 tiny white mice with red scarves hidden in the design.
The Christmas flowers, holiday greenery and flowing bows in the border are stitched... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring two Christmas ornaments with the phrases "Silent Night" and "Peace on Earth"!
Models are stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch counts are 55 x 55. Finished Size is 3.44 in wide X 3.44 in high for each.
This darling design evokes the charm and warmth of a cozy winter sweater The mottled linen background embraces a tiny forest of evergreens, stylized flowers and a mixed-border pattern for a vintage wintry feeling. A humble prim house is nestled below the bare branches of a stately hardwood tree,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs of a lovely sampler book featuring 5 patterns!
A. Shields - 1824 is stitched over two on 30 count Creek Bed Brown linen by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 110w x 163h. Finished size 7 3/8" x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a patriotic Christmas stocking sampler!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Hawthorne from Needle and Flax using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 169 x 455. Finished size is 8.5" x 22.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas Designs featuring two winter birds around a Christmas tree!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Dolley Madison by Needle and Flax using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Roxy Floss threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 81. Finished size is 4.17" x 4.5"
This sweet little Pinkeep was inspired by my flock of chickens here on our farm. And their love of treats and pumpkins.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Broomgrass linen by Needle Bling with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count 159 wide by 106 high. Finished Size is 8.83 in wide X 5.89 in high.
A stitcher's delight! All the accoutrements of needlework featured in a warm color palette!
Model stitched on 36 ct Old Stationary linen using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 65 x 65. Finished size is 3.61" x 3.61".
It's a busy time at the North Pole. Frosty friends, big and small, do their best to help with gifts, decor, and more!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct Winter Brew linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. The stitch count for this wonderful stitch is 69w x 70h. Approximate finished size is 4.37 x 4.37 inches.
Cross stitch pattern from Prairie Schooler featuring a patriotic sampler!
Models stitched on 16 count fabric using 2 strands of DMC floss. Stitch count: Double Eagle - 52H x 145W; Elephant - 38H x 54W; Donkey - 41H x 50W; Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty - 82H x 54W. Finished sizes are Double... Read more
Cross stitch book from Twin Peak Primitives full of fun critters to stitch!
Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads.
Stitch counts:
Cat: 63 x 55
Dog: 71 x 72
Fox: 61 x 86
Horse: 77 x 68
Rabbit: 68 x 80
Racoon: 78 x 72
Rooster: 59 x 60
Martha is galloping off to accept George Washington's marriage proposal. That is why she's saying "I do." But you can replace the lettering with one of the red flowers for a more generic look. She's wearing a gold damask dress from London with purple shoes, which is what... Read more
Now available is the collection of last year's advent designs. I've decided to release each design separately to give stitcher's more choice for which charts they would like.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a bag with the phrase "I count" and flowers!
Model is stitched on mini bag-Olive by Its Sew Emma, using Weeks Dye Works and DMC #5 Pearl cotton threads along with buttons from Just Another Button Company. DMC Pearl Conversion for... Read more
Stitch your way through our beautiful planet with this epic Satsuma Street cross stitch project! Based on the four elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water, this design is full of color and life.
Stitch count: 174W x 177H. Finished size: 12.5" x 12.5"
Cross Stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler with animals and a house!
Model is stitched on your choice of fabric, suggested fabric listed, using Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 183 x 237. Finished size on 32 Ct is 11.4" x 14.8".
Cross stitch pattern from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring lovely strawberry vines!
Patterns are stitched on 36 ct Sun Dune and 32 ct Cafe au Lait by Fabric Flair using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count for Strawberry Harvest is 137 x 73 and Strawberries and Birds is 65 x 61.
A 16-page anthology which includes 6 previously released Collector's Heart designs. Never published as chart-only, this volume includes Collector's Hearts from 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2013. Some of the designs are refreshed with different finishes, or new thread palettes. There is also one... Read more
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit over 2 threads with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye... Read more
Soon it will be garden time and so we have another in the set of boxed pieces that fit in the shadow boxes like Christmas Box and Stitch Box. There are no specialty stitches in this pattern. Design size is a 3 05 x 4 on 32 ct. for the left sampler square with 2 smalls on the side and one long one... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring two birds surrounded by flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Aida of your choice using DMC thread. Stitch count is 56 x 84.
Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.
"This is inspired by the paintings of the radical Scottish sisters in the late 19th century, Margaret and Frances McDonald. They challenged the Victorian art nouveau depiction of women as objects of purity and beauty. Their images were unapologetic statements of the emerging, "new... Read more