Antique Cross Stitch Patterns Page 6

Pattern by Moira Blackburn Samplers featuring an antique design with the sentiment, "He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness, gathers love.".

Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 264W x 264H and the finished size is 14.67" x 14.67".

Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Bay Leaf Jobelan (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 180H x 80W each and the finished size is 11.25" x 5".

Model stitched on 29 Ct. linen two over two using DMC floss. Stitch count: 96W x 674H. Finished size: 44 2/3" x 6 3/8"

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Tresor d'Automne" (Autumn Treasure) with harvest mushrooms, nuts, berries, acorns, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 194 x 184.

An old black Singer sewing machine brings back memories of mom patiently trying to teach me how to sew! Chart comes with gold scissor and thimble charms. Stitch Count: 86H x 120W.

"A tree is known by its fruit"
This sweet sampler was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 67W x 124H. Finished Size: 4" x 7"

Pattern by Birds of a Feather featuring an abstract art print of a woman in nature.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 295W x 384H. Design Size" 17" x 22"

This original adaptation includes some of my favorite elements and motifs from the oversized sampler stitched in 1854. Most notable are the strawberries, blue rabbits, and colorful star flowers! This piece was designed for those stitchers who wanted a quicker finish while keeping the charm of Mary... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more about Golden Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

Jane Allen is a stunning antique sampler dating back to the 18oo's. Because of the charming motifs featured throughout this piece and the overwhelming size of the original sampler (shown on the cover) this chart pack includes three pattern options for you: the complete sampler reproduction, a... Read more about Jane Allen Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern

Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating... Read more about Glee's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

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"

Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers featuring an antique reproduction originally from 1835.

Model stitched over two on 46 ct. Straw with one strand Au Ver A Soie Silk from their D'Alger Range. There are also conversions for the Au Ver A soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Soie 100.3 #245 discontinued. Stitch count 201 x 246 and the finished size is 8.74" x 10.7".

"Mayflower 1620 - The Pilgrims & Plymouth Colony". Model stitched on 28 Ct. Heartland Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 173 x 131. Finished size: 15.69" x 11.88".

Patterns by From the Heart featuring a vintage reproduction of Hannah's Sampler. Includes three designs, Hannah's Sampler, Hannah's flowers, and Hannah's mini sampler.

Models stitched on 36 ct. Cocoa linen or 36 ct. Faun linen using Dinky Dyes Silk floss, Gloriana Silks, and Weeks Dye... Read more about Hannah Hetherington - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Faun linen by Picture This Plus with Gloriana Silk floss. Stitch Count: 80x90. Finished size: 4.4" x 5".

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.

... Read more about Mary Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring the scripture "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life"! Stitch count 188w x 221h.

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1887.

The sampler has been rated as suitable for all levels of ability. The design is worked in cross stitch over one and two threads of linen and running stitch. The sampler could be stitched over 1 or 2 threads... Read more about Annie Bayliss - God Save The Queen - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer:

This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more about Peacocks in the Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch count: 137w x 190h.

Note from the designer:

I was enchanted with Clarissa's delightful little sampler as soon as I saw it and knew I had to reproduce it. I'm so pleased with the result, and I just know you will fall in love with her just as I did.

I've... Read more about Clarissa Beaumont - 1875 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The model was stitched on a Zweigart linen overdyed to the shade of Crme Brulee by Tabby Cat Linens using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie silks. Stitch Count: 294 x 277.

Also required but not listed is Soie 100.3 thread 705.

28ct: Design: 21.00" x 19.79" Fabric: 27.00"... Read more about Sophia Doggett 1804 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"When time who steals our years away
Shall steal our pleasures too
The memory of the past will stay
And half our joys renew
Then think no more of future gloom
These joys will always last
For hope will brighten days to come
And memory guild the... Read more about Memories of the Past - Cross Stitch Pattern

Designer's note:

Rosena Disery stitched her sampler in 1820 at the New York African Free School. It is one of a few samplers known to have been stitched by a Black girl and one of only two from this school. This pattern was created with permission of the New York Historical Society, which... Read more about Rosena Disery 1820 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Lila'a Studio featuring the phrase "Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."

Model stitched on 40 ct vintage luna from Lakeside Linens using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 with full DMC conversions. Stitch count: 193w x 191h.

Model stitched on 32 count Weeks Dye Works Coco linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 120w x 148h.

Note from the designer:

Eugenia is a lovely slip of a sampler that I am thrilled to have in my collection and to offer to you. Her name is shared with my grandmother (her middle name), and the sweet bird and poppies grabbed my attention as well, She was a very damaged antique, and had... Read more about Eugenia Hoyt - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 234 x 314. Finished size is approx. 11.7 in wide X 15.7 in high on 40 ct.

This design by Annie Beez Folk Art features an alphabet and number sampler, along with hearts, flowers, and birds! At the bottom the design reads "Margaret Robertson August 14 1855"

Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count: 137w x 139h.

Model stitched on 32 count Faun linen by Picture This Plus using DMC threads. Stitch count: 104w x 144h. Finished Size: 6.5" x 9"

This design by Jeanette Douglas Designs features a variety of acorns with hearts and oak leaves above an alphabet sampler.

Model stitched on 40ct Winter Brew by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count: 146w x 156h. Finished Size is 7.3 in wide X 7.8 in high.

This designs by Jeanette Douglas Designs features a variety of different flowers in different vases with an alphabet sampler to go with it!

Model stitched on 40ct Rustic Charm by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count: 152w x 158h and the finished size is 7.6" x 7.9".

A beautifully detailed sampler inspired by an antique schoolgirl piece, featuring delicate florals and a heartfelt verse. Stitched in soft, muted tones, this design captures a timeless elegance perfect for those who love classic, heirloom-style stitching.

Stitched on 40 count Espresso... Read more about Lidya Corker Sampler Sewing Roll - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring a small pink cottage, a floral border, and the text "Martha Padfield aged 12 years / Pink cottage School / Coleford March 17 1852"

The model was stitched on 36 count Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works using NPI silk... Read more about Pink Cottage School - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 ct hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch count: 180w x 73h. Finished size: 10 x 4.05.

The model was stitched using Foxtail Millett by Legacy Linen which is available in 45ct. The comparable colours in Legacy's Linen's range are Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC.

Model stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40 ct. Saltbush linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count: 248w x 276h

Antique reproduction sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Note from the designer:

I have been looking for a "Home Sweet Home" sampler to stitch since the beginning of my needlework journey with samplers. Whilst I like the "motto" needleworks so popular with the... Read more about Ellen Barber 1895 Home Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a squirrel and its favorite nut!

Model stitched on 28 ct Garden Path linen from Color and Cotton using Classic Colorworks threads or DMC. Stitch count: 43w x 43h and the finished size is 3.07" x 3.07".

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".

Note: Soie 100.3 607 is not available.

Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a sampler with birds!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works or DMC threads. Stitch count is 92 x 125. Finished size is 4.6" x 6.25".

Cross stitch pattern from Mingiu Stitch featuring a fun sampler!

Pattern is stitched on the linen or aida of your choice using Olde Willow Stitchery Threads and Mill Hill beads. Virginia Settlement (x2), Pumpkin pie, Vampires Kiss.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler from Martha Evans with the phrase "Learn to know Christ. Thou needst no more obtain not knowing him. All knowledge else is vain"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Hemingway from Needle and Flax using AVAS 100.3 silks with DMC conversions available. Stitch count is 260 x 258 and the finished size is 13" x 12.9".

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Elizabeth Garrod Wells in 1799!

Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either Soie 100.3, Soie SDA or DMC floss. can be stitched on Aida or linen. Stitch count is 127 x 110.

28ct:... Read more about Elizabeth Garrod - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the Christmas themed letters E and D!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus using DMC thread.

Stitch count:
Alphabet D: 56 x 58. Finished size: 2.8 x 2.9
Alphabet E: 58 x 60. Finished 2.9 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a church sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Brea by Needle and Flax using DMC floss. Stitch count is 119 x 122.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a vintage alphabet with the letters H and I!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss.

Stitch Count:
Alphabet H: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet I: 53 x 61. Finished size: 2.6 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the vintage letters P, for peace and Q, for quiet!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy from Picture This Plus and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 51 x 42 and 60 x 60.