Some time in the late 18th century 12 year old Agnes Mitchell stitched a beautiful Scottish sampler in red and green. We have reproduced her sampler as "Agnes Mitchell Aged 12." As we were working on that reproduction, we decided to create a smaller Christmas sampler inspired by Agnes, so... Read more
We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to ?t the the initials included in this sampler, does not have a child named Agnes. If this is truly the family that she lived with, then her sampler dates no later than 1793. It is possible that she is a niece or a ward to... Read more
This edition of my alphabet series, the letter "E", is my tribute to the types of tree and shrub that keep their green color all year round. Easily interpreted as a Christmas and holiday season design, my daughter pointed out that it is relevant all year long as well, and I do agree! If... Read more
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.
This cross-stitch chart features whimsical a sweet little cottage surrounded by tall sunflowers and garden details, all centered around the letter S. It's a vibrant and cheerful project that captures the golden glow of late summer and makes a stunning piece of hoop or framed decor.
Pattern by City Stitcher featuring an antique inspired sampler design focusing on the letter B with the sentiment, "Could we live without the bee To fill each hive with sweet honey!".
Model stitched on 26 Ct. Golden Flax linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 111. Design Size: 12" x 9"
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Straw Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 146 x 54. Design Size: 10" x 4". This pattern uses Algerian Eyestitches and Herringbone Stitches. If you are stitching the entire alphabet, the stitch count is 146 x 470. Design Size: 10" x 32".
Cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs featuring a pair of cats, kitten and mom!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Fairy Dust linen and 30 ct Northern Cross Antique White linen using either Weeks Dye Works,Classic Colorworks floss,or DMC. Stitch counts are 38 x 52 and 45 x 65.
Pattern by Praiseworthy Stitches featuring a sampler Quaker pattern with the word "Peace" in oranges and blues.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Navy Bean by Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 212W x 204H and the finished size is 13.25" x 12.75".
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage design with the words "What's in thy mind let no one know, nor to they friends thy secrets show. For if thy friends should prove thy foe, then all the world thy secrets know."
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Navy Bean with... Read more
Model stitched on 28 Ct. French Roast by R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 130 x 61. Comes with one skein of Chester's Blue Belle Soie Silk floss and 3 starfish buttons.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. French Roast linen by R&R Reproductions: suggested fabric listed along with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss. Item is now chart only, floss no longer included. Stitch Count: 73W x 83H.
Part 1 of an 8 part series. Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Wren using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Larger alphabet stitched in eyelet stitch, but can be stitched in cross stitch. Stitch count for each part is 170W x 100H.
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a sampler design from Sarah Agnes Prime, with the quote on the top reading "These Is My Words" and the quote on the bottom, "A few flowers amidst the vegetables bring bees, all the garden rejoices.".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens with NPI Silk. Stitch Count:187 x 183 and the finished size is 8.13" x 7.96".
Pattern by Pineberry Lane features an antique sampler reproduction and pinkeep pattern from a young girl named Sarah Platt originally stitched in 1811.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 102 x 151 and the finished size is 5.67" x 8.39".
Seventh of the 12 months. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Model is stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. fabric of your choice using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, Classic... 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.
Sampler Bird square model stitched on 32 Ct Legacy linen, "Stitch" square model stitched on 32 Ct. Creek Bed Brown from R&R Reproductions, "Friends are the flowers in our lives" square model; stitched on 32 Ct. Smokey White linen, "Create Happiness" square model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen, all using DMC floss. Stitch count for each square is 50W x 50H.
Pattern by Scarlett House featuring a vintage inspired sampler design originally stitched by Elizabeth Hunter in 1853.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 191W x 197H. Design size is 9 1/2" x 9 3/4"
Model stitched two over two on 40 Ct. Mocha using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 91W x 78H. Design size: 4 1/2" x 3 3/4"
Pattern by Chessie and Me featuring an antique inspired sampler with the words "By MY Hand LSL 1818" and "Cherish Peace and Goodwill Be Plenteous in Mercy".
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Flagstone from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and... Read more
Part 5 of a 5 part series. The entire series was stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Sandcastle Jobelan Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count for series: 167W x 215H. Finished size: 12" x 15.5". Materials needed listed on Part 1. Must purchase all 5 parts to complete the design.