Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a beautiful bird with the words "Pretty Polly".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Antique Lace by Seraphim with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 239 x 240 and the finished size is 11.95" x 12".
The name and style of this sampler led us to investigate whether it was created in Spain or Mexico. Mexican sampler scholar Mayela Flores Enriquez, PhD, confirmed that although the name is Hispanic, the style of flower baskets and larger girl are not consistent with Mexican dechados (samplers). The... Read more
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".
A Reproduction of a sampler from Hutterite Colony, South Dakota.
The pattern was stitched on 46 ct. Cream linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 383 x 359 and the finished size is 19.15" x 17.95".
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a lovely white gyrfalcon and a surround of pansies and violets in shades of evening.
The model is stitched on 40 ct. Dusk linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the... Read more
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts
must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana and NPI threads. Stitch count is 164 x 167. Finished size is 9.3" x 9.6".
"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
"1824 Folk Rabbit" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. What a cute little guy! bringing you a touch of Spring inn his pack-basket. Very folky and quick to stitch too!
Stitched on 36 ct. linen with 1 strand over two using DMC floss. Stitch count is 52 x 88. Finished size 2 3/4" x 5".
To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique sampler design with flowers.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 154 x 266. Finished size stitched on 28 ct is 11" x 19".
Vintage Ornaments Set Four is the fourth release in the Vintage Ornmanets series and features a charming trio; a cute little gingerbread man, a sweet nutcracker, and an adorable rocking horse. Each design captures that nostalgic, old-fashioned Christmas charm, perfect for stitching, finishing, and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely bouquet of vintage flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 122 x 56, Mini: 31 x 21. Finished size is 6" x 2.8" and 1.5" x 1" (Mini).
Quilting Bee by The Blue Flower features a large ornate bumblebee design reminiscent of a vintage quilt design.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sheep's Straw Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 133W x 110H and the finished design size is 7" x 6".
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring an American colonial design with the quote by John Adams, "Hurt not the earth, neither the sea nor the trees."
Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 185W x 79H and the finished size is 10.28" x 4.39".
"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Pewter from Picture... Read more
This is an outstanding sampler with the verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oer the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With the dear children may she have a part And write thy name thyself upon her... Read more
"By this work You may see My parents Love to me". Such a sweet sampler, I love the little verse.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, NPI, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 298 x 293. Finished size is 15" x 14.8".
"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
This sampler is for all of your customers who love to stitch alphabets and who love to learn the history of a sampler. I took this as an opportunity to learn about the Hutterites and I share a bit of their interesting history in the chart as well as some details about the stitcher, Sarah.
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This bound book is a reproduction of an antique English sampler that I purchased in Franklin during the 2025 Nashville Needlework Market. The original sampler immediately stood out to me for its beautiful balance and lettering, and especially for its timeless verse, which feels just as meaningful... Read more
Although we have been unable to identify our sampler maker, she definitely knew her geography. Harriet accurately listed the states and territories of the date she stitched in her sampler. Even though the antique sampler is in a tattered state, we are especially happy to preserve Harriet's legacy by... Read more
Matilda loves all things sewing. Fabric and floss. Pins and needles. Old and new. There is room for everything in her sewing room and always room for more stash. This drum celebrates those who are much like Matilda and their crafts cross over from one to the other and the sky is no limit when... Read more
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a beautiful geometric floral design.
This pattern is recommended to be stitched on your choice of linen with DMC floss (Cosmo conversion included). Stitch count is 93 x 93. Finished sizes depends on fabric choice.
"Cheerful Giver" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Who doesn't love giving as much as receiving?? This little Santa surely does!
Stitched on 36 ct. Osnaburg with DMC threads. Stitch count is 63 x 66 and the finished size is 3" x 3 1/2". Shown finished as a small, sawdust stuffed pillow.
"Cedar Waxwing" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Cedar Waxwings are a beautiful little bird that love to eat oranges. I designed this quick stitch with clove-studded orange pomanders in mind, and finished the project into a balsam-filled pillow, smells like Christmas!... Read more
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
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a lovely vintage sampler with a basket of flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Gold from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 153w x 183h. Finished size is 8.5" x 10.17".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Raw Natural linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 145x157.
Please note: To achieve a variegated look for Cottage Blue for a DMC conversion use both 3752/932, for Dried Thyme use... Read more
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design for the Serial Bowl collection with the words, "The Daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry".
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss.
Not only do I love the colors Agness used to stitch her sampler but I love how she ran out of room to stitch the date 1844 so she moved the last 4 up to another line.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 176 x 238. Finished size is 12.6" x 17".
"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue... Read more
The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
If you have not noticed I love stitching borders. What is better than one done with holly. Christmas is about giving.. this would be a great gift!
Merry Christmas
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct Gray from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 247 x 108. Finished size is 14.11" x 6.17".
A reproduction of an American schoolgirl sampler worked in 1848 at Mrs. Cooke's School in New Hampshire. This charming piece reflects the elegance and discipline of mid-19th century needlework education. The original sampler, signed simply "LSC", features a beautifully detailed bird... Read more
We are pleased to present to you this charming sampler worked by Emma Wright in 1904 when she was 9 years old. There were many Emma Wrights born in England in the year 1895 so we are not able to pinpoint our Emma with any certainty.
Emma's sampler has been reproduced using a palette of... Read more