The beloved Christmas series continues with a colorful Santa surrounded by vibrant flowers and folksy birds. The untraditional setting emphasizes the year-round spirit of kindness and generosity that the jolly gent inspires in us all.
This Scottish sampler features a number of stylistic devices seen on other Scottish samplers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries including the intense color palette with an emphasis on reds and greens and the arcaded pansy band in the upper third.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a fun Christmas sampler design with the words "Hang up the stockings and trim out the tree. Christmas is coming and soon you will see. Days that will be merry and bright. With snowflakes falling throughout the night."
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a beautiful antique sampler reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included - no conversion listed for Weeks Dye Works Oscar). The stitch count is 150 x 226 and the finished size is 8.33" x 12.56".
In the early eighteenth century samplers began to evolve from long vertical bands into more rectangular shapes. They began to incorporate more pictorial and scenic images and scenes such as those found on seventeenth century canvas and stumpwork pictures. Alphabets, numerals and verses prevailed but... Read more about Mary Hammand 1732 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring an adorable sampler with a cute sassy squirrel.
Sassy Squirrel Sampler is stitched on 36 count Overcast linen by Cedar Riven Linen one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Gloriana silk floss. The stitch count is 179 x 187 and the finished size is 9.94" x 10.39".
The Garden at Rosewood Hollow is a sampler inspired by a forgotten English manor garden, filled with winding paths, beautiful flowers, and small creatures, who inhabit a garden that is waiting to be rediscovered.
A Pennsylvania-German Stocking; this stocking was updated with a change of linen color from a pale green to a more neutral cream. And, a new alphabet has been added.
The model was stitched on 40 ct. Thornfield from Needle and Flax with Needle point Silk and Dinky Dyes floss. The stitch count is 172 x 495 and the finished size is 8.6" x 24.75".
Note from the designer: "This was taught at a retreat last year in one of my favorite places, Colonial Williamsburg. I walked around the town and took photographs of each of the places I designed on this pattern, and what fun that was! This chart is being released now in book form and comes... Read more about Autumn in Williamsburg - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a sampler themed stocking patter originally designed in 2004.
The stocking was just stitched on 40-Count Thornfield Linen from Needle and Flax using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count for the stocking is 172 x 447. Finished size is 8 1/2" x 22 1/4". Stitch count for the sampler is 83 x 446. Finished size is 4 1/8" x 22 1/4".
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas inspired design that says "Peace on Earth".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Natural linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 234 x 234 and the finished size is 13" x 13".
An octagonal sewing box featuring Quaker-inspired motifs, stitched with silks from The Thread Gatherer. The project includes a coordinating pincushion and finishing inspiration.
A fruit and flower sampler that offers more than one finishing possibility. Stitch the complete sampler, or use individual fruit and flower motifs from the main design to create a coordinating collection of pincushions.
Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC Conversion included). The stitch count is 299 x 181 and the finished size is 16.61" x 10.06".
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a beautiful basket of folk art!
Model is stitched on 40ct Latte by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion.
Stitch Counts: 69 x 72. Finished size 3.45 in wide X 3.6 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique sampler reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Cactus Wren from Fox and Rabbit with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 174 x 193 and the finished size is 9.67" x 5.17".
Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more about Julia Rachel De La Mare 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern
National Female Model School Sampler - Kildare Place, Dublin circa 1820
This pattern has 1 specialty stitch - the Satin Stitch. And the small alphabet at the top and the small letters at the bottom are stitched over 1 thread of linen.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen with 100/3 Au Ver a Soie silk floss. The stitch count is 96 x 147 and the finished size is 4.17" x 6.39".
Well well well what have we here? Fortunes told...balloon toting arm-less ghosts with legs, ghastly ticket takers, a weary skeleton in a knife toss, tasty treats, ghostly mice.....and a cat dressed as a ghost? Or is it a ghost dressed as a cat? There's a lot happening in this tiny scene.... Read more about Vintage Halloween Fair - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
This design got quite an update! I've removed the central house design and added a center scene of a lady and her animals. And, I did away with the pink color used throughout the original version. I like this interpretation much better!
Five unique designs inspired by New England tombstone carvings from
the 18th and early 19th century.
Each design is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count varies from 118 x 51 to 88 x 52 with finished sizes of 5.9" x 2.55" and 4.4" x 2.6".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a beautiful antique sampler reproduction with a floral border.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Coffee Stain from Cedar River with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 123 x 156 and the finished size is 6.15" x 7.8".
Isn't this a striking marking sampler! I had hoped to acquire it myself, but someone beat me to it - then, that someone' turned out to be a stitching friend right here in Clarksville! So now we can all benefit by the opportunity to stitch this ourselves. We're not sure about the re-ordering of the... Read more about Lovesa Hortenstine, 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern
NOTE: Although the picture shows all 4 seasonal bands in the series, this pattern is for the top "Spring" band. Subsequent seasons will be sold separately.
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Valley Forge linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 163 x 50 and the finished size is 9.06" x 2.78".
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring a comfortable place in your home to stitch!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Winter White linen by Seraphim Fabrics using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (conversions included). Stitch count is 161 x 41 and the finished size is 8.9" x 2.3".
The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.
Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more about Walker Sisters - Cross Stitch Pattern
Worked in 1886 by thirteen-year-old Emma Pack whilst living at George Mller's famous orphanage at Ashley Down, Bristol, this charming monochrome sampler is a delightful example of the distinctive needlework taught within one of Victorian Britain's most remarkable charitable institutions.... Read more about Emma Pack 1886 - Cross Stitch Pattern
You know I love my vintage halloween vibes...and this may be my favourite creation yet!
Pattern is stitched on 14 or 28 ct fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 123w x 131h. Finished size is 8.79" x 9.36" (without the haunted carousel writing at the bottom, add an inch to the height to include this)..
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a fun alphabet sampler with colorful letters.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 179 x 208 and the finished size is 8.95" x 10.4".
Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more about Checkerboard House - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Chris Mouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Chris' has quite a collection of antique glass ornaments that he loves to decorate his tree with, he says "Merry CHRISmouse" to you and yours!
"Farmhouse Sweet Farmhouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Note from the designer: "This design is very personal to me, as I've included our beloved farmhouse, our gentle sheep Esther & Bobby, our black walnut trees, some cedar trees and our old rickety picket... Read more about Farmhouse Sweet Farmhouse - Cross Stitch Pattern