Note from the designer: Ellen was only 7 years old and living in Edinburgh, Scotland when she stitched this charming sampler.
It is all done in Cross Stitch over 2. The model was stitched on 40 count linen with NeedlePoint Inc. Silks. Stitch count is 96 x 166. Finished size is 4.8" x 8.3".
It's Christmas in July at Anabella's and just in time for you to begin thinking about holiday stitching and gift giving! Can you believe it's just 6 months away?
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 78 x 110. Finished size is 4.88" x 6.88".
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
Cross stitch pattern from Les Petites Croix De Lucie featuring a gnome dressed as Santa Claus, picking up Christmas letters! Stitched on fabric of your choice using DMC Threads. Stitch count 98x88. Finished size 7 in wide X 6.29 in high.
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"
Love Letters is a charming Valentine-inspired cross stitch sampler filled with sweet words, hearts, and cozy cottage-style lettering. Designed with beginners in mind, this cheerful design stitches up beautifully and makes a heartfelt seasonal display or gift.
Pattern is stitched on 14ct White Aida using DMC Threads.
Stitch Count: 71w x 105h. Finished size: Approx. 5.07" x 7.50"
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.
"Have communion with few, be familiar with one. Deal justly with all and speak evil of none. Hannah Carter December 8th, 1898."
Model stitched on 30 ct Crme Brulee linen with Gloriana Silk floss and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch count 208 x 255 and the finished size is 13.87" x 17".
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".
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.
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.
The chalk sleds were stitched on red perforated paper. Bling sleds were stitched on metallic gold peforated paper. Small Sled stitch count: 17x31. Finished Size: 2" x 3" Large Sled stitch count: 31x75. Finished Size: 3" x 6" There are various color schemes available and individual... Read more
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".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Examplar linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 306 x 314 and the finished size is 19.13" x 19.63". The lower bands were stitched using DMC floss. If you want to use all Sampler threads, purchase 18 5 yard skeins of #7052.
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
"Kindness Speaks". Model stitched on 36 Ct. Platinum or 36 Ct. Legacy linen with Cottage Garden Threads (included with the patter), Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 712, 523, 3012, 3802, 422, 3045, 832, 3860, 3021). Stitch Count: 57x100. Includes specialty stitches.
"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.
"Stitching with my friends" square model stitched on 32 Ct Legacy, Alphabet square model stitched 32 Ct Flax Belfast linen, Hoop square model stitched on 32 Ct. Smokey White Belfast linen. ABC 123 square model stitched on 32 Ct. Creek Bed Brown from R&R Reproductions.
Spools square model stitched on 32 Ct. Smokey White linen, "Busy as a bee my needle and me" square model stitched on Creek Bed Brown from R&R Reproductions, ABC square model stitched on 32 Ct. Legacy linen and "Pins and needles needles and pins" 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"
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.
Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Stormy Grey Belfast linen by Zweigart using Romy's Creations and DMC floss. Romy's Creations colors are Charcoal, Sunflower, Gentle Violet, Coffee, Garnet, and Green Apples (also calls for DMC white). DMC equivalents provided. Stitch count: 60 x 60 each.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring spooky designs for the letters "I" and "J"!
- I is for Imp
- J is for Jack-o'-lantern
Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Stormy Grey Belfast linen from Zweigart using Romy's Creations thread (with DMC conversion) Stitch count for each letter design is 60w x 60h.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring spooky designs for the letters "K" and "L"!
- K is for Knife
- L Is for Lycanthrope
Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Stormy Grey from Zweigart originally using Romy's Creations thread (with DMC conversion) Stitch count for each letters design is 60w x 60h.