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"
A cross stitch pattern by Fig Tree Quilts that was inspired by their Twas The Night Before Christmas sampler quilt. Stitched with DMC floss with Cosmo conversions.
Stitched on 16 count Antique White using DMC and Weeks Dye Works, or Cosmo threads. Stitch count is 109 x 133 and the finished sizes are 7 3/8" x 9 1/2" for 14 ct. and 6 3/4" x 8 3/8" for 16 ct.
Stitched on 36 ct Sanguine from Weeks Dye Works with one ply of sampler threads from the Gentle Art. Stitch count is 189 x 273 and the finished size is 10.5" x 15.17".
This pattern contains one large sampler design and three small designs adapted from an antique sampler by Wendy Peatross.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works over dyed cotton threads. The smalls are finished with mini rick rack around the... Read more
Pattern by Gigi R featuring an antique sampler reproduction from 1864 which has the words, "Little deeds of kindness, little words of love make our earth an Eden like to heaven above. Elizabeth A Wenden October 1864."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 939). Stitch Count: 170W x 187H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 9 1/4".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. Opal Camofudge by Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads Moonlit Path or DMC 762. Stitch Count: 361x351. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 24.5" x 23.5" and will require 15 skeins of Gentle... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. Gravestone by Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works Blue Jeans or DMC 932. Stitch Count: 290x277. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 19.5" x 18.5" and will required 10 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads 30 or 35 Ct. "Moon Shadows Charcoal" from Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works Snowflake. Stitch Count: 409x412. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 27.5" x 27.5" and will require 18 skeins of Weeks Dye Works ... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads Weathered Red or DMC 3803. Stitch Count: 345x329. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 23" x 22" and will require 12 skeins of Gentle Art Sampler threads or 7... Read more
I can picture these flash-card like finishes sitting on top of stacks of fabric or hanging from the knob of a thread cabinet! I love the contrast of the black and white, but each of these 8 includes chart packs could be stitched in with whatever... Read more
The thirteenth edition in my alphabet series, this one features that hobby that we all know and love. Surrounded by X's, the words "S Is For Stitch" are joined by scissors, needle and thread, thimble, skein of floss, and a tomato pincushion.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Ballet... Read more
Pack the wagon and journey west to the prairie with Stitch Cards Set X by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet! Featuring a covered wagon, a prairie bonnet, posies, and a mini log cabin, these cross stitch designs celebrate your stitching adventure and commemorate the charm of the frontier's past.
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Note from designer: Renee's French Alphabet has been adapted from an antique sampler with beautifully formed graceful letters. The original sampler was worked in wool, and did not contain the letters : J and W, which would have been common in France at the time it was stitched. I have added... Read more
This sweet angel is working on her own stitching project with a large completed sampler design in the background.
Model was stitched on Polstitches 28 count Chocaholic Jobelan, but can be stitched in 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave of your choice using DMC and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 176W x 240H and the finished size is 12.57" x 17.14".
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 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.
This design was a journey where, quite organically, a small pattern grew into my largest pattern to date. Whilst working on the pattern I was reminded of Lao Tzu's words: "A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving". This seemed to be very true for this design... Read more
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.
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an English period sampler based on the stitching of Ellen Hooker in 1843. The sampler features full crosses, crosses over 1, Algerian eyelets and four-sided stitches (which. an be replaced by simple backstitches if desired).
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a fun Scandinavian style alphabet sampler. This design features full crosses only, no specialty stitches. This is a great design for new stitchers who are looking to embroidery a sampler. This design is monochrome and can be stitched in... Read more
Patterns included: Holiday Village (60w x 43h), Love Banner (32w x 146h), Noel Pillow (77w x 80h), Merry Yule (152w x 51h), Welcome Banner (220w x 43h), Alphabet Afghan stitched on 14ct. Hearthside (5 squares wide x 6 squares high), Joy Pillow (77w x 48h), Alphabet Sampler (144w x 246h)
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.
C is for Chateau, D is for Dodo: Alphabet Blocks series
I've had so many requests to return to my alphabet blocks series, that I'm committed to completing the alphabet by the end of of 2026. In the C and D blocks, stitchers get to stitch a dodo, a camel, a chateau, a drum and lots... Read more
"Olde Mustarde Moone" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A quiet sampler, this one depicts a beloved home at twilight when old-man moon is just coming for a visit. I love the mellow-ness of this design, a little 'out of the box' for me, but I love it still and hope... Read more
"Ann Fritz 1824" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. An original design made to look like an antique sampler.
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts or DMC floss. Stitch count is 131 x 131. Finished size is approximately 9" x 9".
This cute pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features a Thanksgiving inspired sampler design with the phrase "Give Thanks for a little and you will find a lot".
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 145w x 133h and finished size is 9.06" x 8.31".
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler completed by 10 year old Hannah Smith in 1838 with the phrase "Defer not till to morrow to be wise. To morrows sun to thee may never rise. Be humble learn thy self to scan. Know pride was never made for man."