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Note from the designer - "This sampler was made in St. Albans, Vermont. A naturalistic four-sided floral border surrounds a central reserve with alphabets and a pictorial scene. The house is so distinctive that it is probably a depiction of Amanda's own home. Made under the tutelage of B.... Read more about Amanda Jewel 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more about Ann Harding 1821 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler is a fanciful adaptation of 19th century American and English sampler motifs. Fluffy white sheep are outstanding on a large green lawn that stretches between two elegant red brick houses that are flanked by flying eagles. Needlework pictures of this type can be considered as traditional... Read more about Dora Sanger - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This sampler is a fine example of work done by Pennsylvania German girls in the early-to-mid nineteenth century. Similar motifs appear on the show towels that decorated kitchen and bedroom doors in these immigrant German households. It is thought that while the show... Read more about Elizabeth Wisler 1845 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "A gift from the collection of Rosalind and Edwin Miller to the museum. Emma Lerch was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in 1830, and she stitched this sampler in her thirteenth year. It is a very simple work, with a lovely meandering floral border. While perhaps... Read more about Emma Lerch 1843 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet little American sampler features two little houses above alphabets and a short verse:

Would you be wise
Each moment prize

It is surrounded on four sides by a double sided satin stitched sawtooth border. Stitches used include cross, outline, stem filling, counted... Read more about Fanny M Forister 1828 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fanny Hancock's father, Ebenezer Hancock, was cousin to the famous John Hancock. Born in 1785, Fanny sewed her sampler at age 11. She married Nathaniel Parker of Boston in 1803, and died in 1834. The colors on the back side of her sampler retained much of their original brilliance, and are... Read more about Fanny Hancock 1796 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This naive Adam and Eve sampler might have been made in Maryland around 1810. At first I believed that the sampler was either English or Irish, judging by the unusual surname, until, in my research, I came upon the gravestone of a Fanny H. Peachey, born 24 November 1799,... Read more about Fanny Peachey Circa 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This American band sampler was originally worked in Lynn, Massachusetts. Hannah Breed is mentioned in Bolton and Coe's authoritative book American Samplers. Rows of lettering are intermixed with a row of sheep and cows, a verse, and floral bands. The verse says:

... Read more about Hannah Breed 1756 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Hannah Mosher was born March 12th, 1786, in Hollis, New Hampshire, the fourth and last child of Abijah and Hannah Mosher. On March 7, 1813, she married the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, Vermont. Apart from this sketchy biographical information, found in the History of... Read more about Hannah Mosher 1798 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "From Dover, Massachusetts, comes Harriot Boardman's sampler, originally worked on a distinctive green linsey-woolsey found only on some North Shore samplers. A three-sided sawtooth border surrounds alphabet and numeral tests with geometric cross bands, two deer with... Read more about Harriet Boardman 1804 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born, and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which... Read more about Rose Shenamon Mitchell 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Agnes Binnie was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on March 22, 1808, to Robert Binnie and Mary Addie. She married James Barclay on March 16, 1832, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. The couple had at least six sons and three daughters. Around 1870 they emigrated to Scotland Township in McDonough, Illinois.... Read more about Agnes Binnie 1824 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This wonderfully symmetrical English sampler features a pair of silky floating swans and large twin sunflowers, executed in a rich natural palette of color. Birds fly over the tops of three flower-trees in the top third. A sumptuous basket of fruit is stitched between the golden swans, and towering... Read more about Jane Smith 1814 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a reproduction of an English sampler made in Bradford, Yorkshire, that shows distinct influences of Scottish needlework traditions, particularly in the illuminated alphabets. The bold primary colors were reproduced from the front of the original sampler, which retains its amazing... Read more about Sarah Hutchinson 1762 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The original Scottish antique sampler had never been framed and so it was in excellent condition with the same vibrant, unfaded colors on the front as well as on the back. An unusual, elaborate four-sided undulating floral and leaf border surrounds a central reserve with a brief moral verse. Adam... Read more about Margaret Reid 1837- Cross Stitch Pattern

The original sampler, made in England in 1848, was stitched with cross, counted satin, petit point, and eyelet stitches on an extremely fine glazed linen of approximately fifty threads per inch.

It is unusual to find such a meticulously and finely stitched sampler at this late date, when... Read more about Emma Miles 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design was excerpted from the top of an early nineteenth-century English sampler. It features an unusual and amusing hunting scene with a solo hunter on horseback pursuing a single hapless stag with a pack of ten spotted hounds on its trail.

The verse reads: Give me O Lord thy early... Read more about Mary Randal 1803 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This English sampler comes from the collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jarrett, who established Witney Antiques. It was featured in one of their exhibition catalogs in December 1996 titled "All Creatures Great and Small."

The work is extremely fine and accomplished,... Read more about Elizabeth Ginger 1735 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This mid-eighteenth-century Scottish band sampler features many classic seventeenth-century patterns, executed in cross, eyelet, double running, counted satin, back, and queen stitches.

The virtually unfaded color was reproduced from the front of the sampler. Six pattern bands precede... Read more about MS Dated 1752 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring patriotic farm animals with the phrase"Home of the free, thank God for the brave"!

Pattern is stitched on 18 Count Fabric Flair Tiny Snowflakes with DMC Floss. Stitch count is 120 x 67.

Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring a sunflower in red, white and blue with an American eagle in the center!

Pattern is stitched on 16 Count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is 80 H x 80 W and the finished size is 5" x 5".

This design features banners to celebrate freedom!

The model was stitched on 28 ct fabric of your choice with Dinky Dyes Silks. Stitch Count: 53W x 53H (both pillows) and the finished size is 3.79" x 3.79".

Also required but not listed is Dinkey Dyes 302 Pine and 305 Clay.

This is a redesign of a previously released in the Summer 2023 Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine.

The model was stitched on 36 count Gray by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Southern Fried Floss. (Farmhouse White & Old Flag). Stitch Count: 81W x 99H.

Note: Southern Fried Floss is not available on 123Stitch.com

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Monaco (dyed with coffee) with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 84x112. Finished size: 6" x 8".

Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave using Classic Coloroworks. Stitch Count: 134x85. Design Size: 9.5" x 6".

A patriotic design from Stitching with the Housewives that features Uncle Sam, fireworks, American flags, a mason jar, "Hello America, Land of the Free, 4th of July, Liberty, USA."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 84 x 111. Finished size: 6" x 8".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a red, white and blue bicycle and a patriotic train!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring Uncle Sam holding a flag on the Fourth of July!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.

Zinnia Lane is the July monthly for the Blooming Roots Series.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the word Welcome! This new swappable design will let you display the fun pattern all year around, simply swap out the letter O for each season. This set includes four fun themed wreaths for May through August.

Model stitched... Read more about Welcome Wreaths 2 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a celebratory design wishing you a "Happy Canada Day".

Model stitched on 14 count soft blue Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 119 x 113 and the finished size is 8.5" x 8.1".

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a fun wreath design celebrating Canda.

Model stitched on 14 count black Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 178 x 177 and the finished size is 12.7" x 12.6".

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a fingerprint with red and white and a maple leaf.

Model stitched on 14 count black Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 150 x 201 and the finished size is 10.7" x 14.4".

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring three stamps representing Canada, a maple leaf, a mountain, and a bear.

Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 224 x 86 and the finished size is 16" x 6.1".

This design was originally released in May 2023 as an exclusive for Heartland Quilting & Stitching, and I am now offering it to all shops. The big ol' flag and proudly tall sunflowers are a joy to stitch, and this would be a lovely addition to any stitcher's patriotic decor.

The model... Read more about My Home Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross Stitch pattern from Thistles featuring patriotic birdhouses!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Zweigart Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 142 x 144. Finished Size is 8.88 in wide X 9 in high.

Pattern by Thistles featuring a Mayan inspired design with a turtle, lizard, and ziggurat.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Milk & Honey with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 119 x 126 and the finished size is 6.61" x 7".

Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring an angel with the American flag and "let freedom ring"! Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa linen with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count is 113x81. Finished size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

"The best thing about the future is it comes one day at a time." Model stitched on over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Bramble linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 137W x 137H. Finished Size: 9.25" x 8.75"

Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 193W x 153H. Finished size: 12" x 10".

Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Tin Roof Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89 X 121. Finished size: 5 x 7".

Model stitched 2 over 2 on 35 Ct. Tin Roof linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 128 x 128. Design Size: 7" x 7".

NOTE FROM TERESA KOGUT - Oscar and Terripan are switched. Oscar is the lighter green and is the inside color of the leaves and border pattern. Terripan which is the darker green in the outline.

This pattern celebrates our nation's capital. A historical information sheet is included with the pattern.

Stitched on 40 count linen. Stitch count is 97w x 70w. Finished size is 4.85" X 3.5".

Patriotic designs are some of my favorites. This one was worked on #32 Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count: 71 W x 79 H

Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial with this sweet little pincushion.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Crypt Cloth from Lapin Loops using Au Ver A Soie silks. The stitch count is 80 x 80 for the top/bottom with a finished size of 4" x 4". Each side has a stitch count of 80 x 20 with a finished size of 4" x 1".

These crackers are a perfect addition to your July 4th and Semiquincentennial decor. Great as bowl fillers or sitting on a shelf

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cream linen using Weeks Dye Works threads and Rainbow Gallery Treasure Braid Petites. The stitch count is 123 x 32 with a finished... Read more about Patriotic Crackers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a patriotic Santa Claus holding George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Pattern is stitched on 14 or 25 count Stormy Night using DMC floss. Stitch count is 127 x 156. Finished size is 9.1 x 11.14 inches for 14 count, and 10.6 x 13 inches for 25 count.