This is a very fine example of an early northern Dutch sampler called a letterndoek, or alphabet sampler. The illuminated letters are typical of northern Holland needleworks. Symbolic spot motifs include dogs, a stag, trees of life, and paired birds.
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a beautiful lady standing among nature with the words "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she that has no shame is rottenness in his bones".
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a nature inspired sampler design. This is the companion piece to Teresa Kogut's No Distance Too Far pattern. Can be stitched together as one continuous horizontal piece or separately.
Meet Crosstitute - a wickedly witty wordplay design that stitches together attitude and artistry in one unforgettable piece. This cross stitch chart is made for needleworkers who enjoy a little humor with their heirlooms and aren't afraid to let their stitching show some personality.
Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a beautiful reproduction sampler!
The model was stitched on 40 ct Paperbark Linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dyes Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 231 x 291. Finished size is 11.5" x 14.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring two fun pet sampler designs, one with a dog and one with a cat.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Feldspar by Picture this Plus with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Mini Pom Pom 'Mother Lode'. Both patterns have a stitch count of 102 x 102 with a finished size of 5.1" x 5.1".
In 1857, little Mariette let her needle wander like a gentle breath. From her diligent hands was born a sampler full of delicacy, touched with softness and grace. Its floral border, rich with varied motifs, still seems to whisper the secrets of her young stitcher's heart.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 300 x 217 and the finished size is 15" x 10.85".
Under the soft gleam of a winter lamp, a square of linen lies unfurled on my worktable - its surface alive with threads of crimson and green that weave together more than just patterns. At first glance, it appears a simple sampler: a neat arrangement of alphabets, numerals, and flourishes stitched... Read more about Threads Of Christmas Past MB 1914 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Design your own family heirloom sampler using our basic chart and choose your own motifs from the selection we provide. Then decorate with your own personal "souvenirs" in the spaces provided. When completed you will have stitched a truly unique heirloom that will be treasured for... Read more about Souvenir Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a Halloween themed sampler design with skulls and ghosts reading "Happy Halloween".
The model was stitched on 32ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss (with DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 89 x 78 and the finished size is 5.56" x 4.88".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a monochromatic pink sampler pattern with a vintage vibe.
Stitched on 36 count Legacy linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads with Gloriana Silk floss in Flamingo, requires two skeins. Stitch count is 179 x 186 and the finished size is 9.94" x 10.33".
Cross-stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage-inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little stitches sweetly as it sews".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with an adorable beekeeper's home. This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage sampler alphabet with a nature themed design.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen using NPI threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 240 x 225. Finished size is 12" x 11.25".
Lindsey is continuing her alphabet series with this all new chart! Valentine's Day Alphabet features an all new custom designed font that is so sweet for Valentine's Day! She has added in sweet touches with hearts and love birds to tie all of her favorite motifs for this modern alphabet... Read more about Valentine's Day Alphabet - Cross Stitch Pattern
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
Pattern by Needlework Press featuring a vintage sampler reproduction with a floral border.
Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Parchment using Dinky Dyes Silk. Over dyed cotton equivalents also provided. Stitch Count: 224W x 234H. Finished Size: 9.75" x 10"
The chart pack contains all 26 letters of the alphabet and some added frames and motifs to enhance any project. The examples shown are a pin cushion, scissor weight, a watch framed necklace, and a needle-book. The alphabet is separated into 2 colors if you wish the leaves to be accentuated, or stitch the entire alphabet using one one color. Stitch Count for each letter is approximately 38H x 30W
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 353W x 217H. Design Size: 17" x 10 1/4"
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.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Light Mocha Belfast Linen with Classic Color Works
Threads, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works Threads. Stitch Count: 111W x 159h.
Pattern by Cross Eyed Cricket featuring the letters V through Z with cute matching imagery.
Stitched on 28 count linen with DMC floss. Stitch counts and finished sizes are listed below for individual letters. If stitching all 4 letter grouping charts as one single long sampler, the... Read more about Letters Part 4 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Merry Christmas." Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Natural Undyed Belfast using Dinky Dyes Silk and Needlepoint Inc Silks and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 55W x 169H. Finished Size: 3" x 11".
Also required, but not listed above, four 4mm white buttons, 6mm mother of pearl star bead, heart charm, and 18" of 4mm green silk ribbon.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Waterlily linen with Classic Colorworks thread, Kreinik #4 braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 96W x 117H. Finished Size: 6W x 7.3H.
Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Buttercream linen by Lakeside Linens with Silk floss by Victoria Clayton (not available). Stitch Count: 185W x 275H. Does not include a number chart.
Note from the Designer; "I had more Four Letter Words to share with you, so I created Four Letter Words - Smalls. Little bites of four letter words that coordinate with their big sisters Four Letter Words - Grow, Give, Hope and Love.."
Note from the Designer; "I found this sweet marking sampler in an antique shop in Eguisheim, France. My original name for this design was La Petite Rouge and I had every intention of making it a little red sampler. But then my eyes fell on the lovely silks from Almond M&Ms, and I decided to... Read more about Make it Your Own Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the Designer; "My Sampler Petite series continues with Antonia Rosel. Antonia Rosel y Garcia remains one of my favorite antiques that I reproduced. The colors are so delicate in it and I loved the border. I used some of the same colors for this, and picked one of my favorite alphabets... Read more about Antonia Rosel Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern
This antique sampler immediately caught my eye simply because it was stitched in purple, my favorite color. There is something about a sampler worked in one solid color that I find so beautiful and timeless.
Model is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Gloriana silk floss. The stitch count is 116 x 116 and the finished size is 6.44" x 6.44".
Cross-stitch pattern by Lucy Beam featuring a monochromatic blue alphabet in a fun font.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Campfire Smoke by Lapin Loops with Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 74 x 87 and the finished size is 4.11" x 4.83".
Henrietta 1870 a Bristol Orphanage Sampler Antique Reproduction.
Provenance: This beautiful sampler contains thirteen alphabets and seven sets of numbers in the top portion and is full in every space in the lower section with many motifs, short segments of bands, and ten corner motifs... Read more about Henrietta 1870 - Cross Stitch Pattern