This tutorial shows you how to create the decorative letters found on traditional Frisian samplers. Once you have read through this booklet, you should be able to create decorative letters of any size.
Model stitched on 28ct Ivory Jobelan by Wichelt Imports - 1/4 yard (18" X 26"). Requires 9 colors of Sulky Petite Blendables, 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads, and 1 color of Sullivans Floss. Stitch Count: 248w X 148h
No clues have been provided by the stitcher as to her name, year of origin, or place where she stitched her sampler. The only clue as to place might be in the lettering she used itself, giving one an indication it was stitched in Ireland. "A slightly surprising source of lettering which became... Read more
This stunning French sampler contains some of the most beautiful alphabets I've come across, and can be stitched as a whole, or used for reference to personalize your own stitching. 'Joyeux Noel' was inspired by the antique, showing how you can use elements of the design for smalls.
Note from the designer: "This is a fun play on the alphabet with lots of spooky bits appearing in that little graveyard! The berry spells "Halloween" to pair up with the graveyard design. Both are mostly monochromatic black with a few DMC details."
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the Christmas themed letters E and D!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus using DMC thread. Stitch count is 58 x 56 for D and 60 x 58 for E.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Fairy Dreams Lugana by Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count for each letter: 30W x 30W. Stitch Count for full alphabet: 158W x 195H.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring the alphabet chart that is a reproduction sampler from 1856 and the Quaker medallion chart is an original chart
Model can be stitched on 14-20 ct. Aida or 46-56 ct. linen using a floss of choice.
Stitch count is 165w x 112h.
I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more
A banner from Needlework Press featuring alphabets! Model was stitched on 40 count Paperbark hand dyed linen from Fox & Rabbit and stitched with silks from Soie 100/3. DMC conversion is included in the chart. Stitch count is 436 x 40.
A cross stitch pattern from Tellin Emblem featuring two birds, a beautiful pink flower with greenery, butterflies, and stitching supplies! Model stitched on 32 count Regency by Picture This Plus, using DMC and Weeks Dye Works Threads. Stitch count: 102W x 131H
Cross stitch pattern from Atelier Soed Idee featuring a collection of "Randjes" patterns from 2014-2021. The patterns vary from geometric arrangements to sampler alphabets. Easily organized by height with over 400 borders to choose from!
The patterns are stitched on the linen of your choice with the thread of your choice!!
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with a young girl!
Model can be stitched on 28 ct. or 32 ct. linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 153 x 220. Finished size on 28 ct is 10.93" x 15.71" and on 32 ct 9.56"x 13.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring the Halloween phrase "Haunted house, all hallows eve, October 31st, witches brew, eeks and shrieks, No tricks just treats"!
Model stitched on 28 ct. Whisper fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread.
Stitch count: 124w x 120h
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a round alphabet sampler lid!
Model stitched on 32 ct Natural brown linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 55. Approx size is 3.4 x 3.4. Shown in a heartware bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart. (Pictured red bowl is no longer available).
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an original design based on antique samplers found in the York Museum Trust collection. The sampler features medallions, alphabets, and an assortment of flora & fauna.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a sampler that was based on an antique alphabet sampler which is believed to be a Quaker design.
Model stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC thread.
Stitch count is 197w x 423h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a highly successful Quaker-style pattern featuring a series of original medallions and a scattered set of letters and numbers.
Stitched on 32ct linen it would measure approximately 23.7" by 19" (60 by 48cm). The sampler... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Cornsilk using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 198x198. Design Size: 12 3/4" x 13".
This book of 16 stitched pages features a floral bouquet, twelve alphabets, and a page of numerals. The book is adapted from an antique "souvenir" book dated 1895. The original book cover is silk, and the pages are canvas stitched with wool threads. For my adaptation, I used linen for the... Read more
"Seasoned Friends" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen from Picture This Plus with Cottage Garden Threads Lemon Lime (included with the chart), Classic Colorworks floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 58x100.
This fun collection of 11 adorable alphabets for your little one will add extra fun to any project! The size of the alphabet will be determined by the thread count of the fabric.
Suitable for both boys and girls! This lettering set includes animals, bears, chicks, baby blocks, popsicles,... Read more
Stitch this charming sampler with a Nature theme. You can show how "green" you are with this charming Nature's Alphabet sampler. Little critters and flowers abound in this design. This chart pack is printed in full color with easy-to-read symbols and graphs. Each Pack comes with chart, DMC... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Color Works floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 158H. includes buttons and dragonfly charm.
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