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We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to ?t the the initials included in this sampler, does not have a child named Agnes. If this is truly the family that she lived with, then her sampler dates no later than 1793. It is possible that she is a niece or a ward to... Read more about Agnes Mitchell Aged 12 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Step into a quiet, mysterious evening with the Black Moon Cottage Sampler, a moody and charming design inspired by old New England homesteads, weathered willow trees, and the folklore that lingers between dusk and moonrise. A solitary cottage settles on a hill beneath a crescent black moon, watched... Read more about Black Moon Cottage - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about LSC 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Coco Chanel described simplicity as the key to elegance, and the sampler that Charlotte worked as a child is quite simply elegant. Charlotte's exquisitely laid stitches, worked in black silk, demonstrate that the seven-year-old child was skilled in marking stitch.

Charlotte's... Read more about Charlotte Mash 1830 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring beautiful vintage Dahlias!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Valdani threads. 123Stitch DMC conversion listed. Stitch count is 112 x 162. Finished size is 5.6" x 8.1".

Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring beautiful vintage roses!

Stitch count is 45w x 31h. When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the finished size measures 2.25" H x 1.55" W.

Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring a cute pouting puppy!

Stitch count is 130w x 92h. When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the finished size measures 4.60" H x 6.50"

Pattern calls for Treenway silks threads: #57 Raven Black and Harmony 65 Roses: Black Roses. DMC listed is 123Stitch suggested alternative.

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".

This exquisite Victorian sampler was stitched in Norfolk, England by Rosa Gromett when she was just twelve years old. Renowned for their beauty, Norfolk samplers are celebrated for rich color and intricate design-and Rosa's is a particularly fine example.

Rosa executed the sampler... Read more about Rosa Gromett - Cross Stitch Pattern

Adeline Throne 1826! This timeless design has been carefully adapted to honor the elegance and charm of this historical sampler.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Au Ver Soie threads. Stitch count is 199 x 207. Finished size on 40 ct is 9.95" x 10.35".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of antique blue, bits of gold and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Antique White Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of antique violet, bits of gold and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Ecru Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of antique rose and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count White Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

A full and backstitch floral design featuring a combination of smalls and motifs in shades of gold, bits of gold and herby greens.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Touch of Grey Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 115w x 115h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.2".

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a vintage pin cushion with a patriotic eagle!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Tea Cup from Needle and Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 98 x 124. Finished size is 4.9" x 6.2".

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring vintage flowers!

Stitched on your choice of fabric using Needle Point INC thread 929. Stitch count is 80 x 79. Finished size is 5 x 4.9 for 32 count fabric.

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring vintage geometric design!

Pattern is stitched on 28ct linen fabric using using Needlepoint Incorporated (NPI) floss. Stitch count is 75 X 75. Finished size is 5.36 in wide X 5.36 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Finally A Farmgirl featuring a lovely antique sampler reproduction!

Model was stitched on 28ct hand dyed linen-Legacy using DMC floss. Stitch count is 136 X 137. Finished size 4.86 in wide X 4.89 in high

I am pleased to introduce a new pattern! A French redwork marking sampler stitched by Rosalie Amphoux Vauvert. I love it for its small size and simple alphabets and numbers, some worked rather plainly and others quite prettily.

Pattern was stitched on 36 Alabaster from Weeks Dye Works using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 127w x 130h. Finished size is 7"w x 7.25"h.

Cross Stitch Nation by Heartstring Samplery features a row of vintage inspired people with the phrase "I belong to the cross stitch nation." written above.

Model stitched on your choice of 32 ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC Conversion included). Stitch Count: 200W x 83H. Finished Size: 13" 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".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring two mermaids swimming among the reeds with the date 1837.

Model stitched over two using 36 Ct linen. Stitched with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 145 x 108 and the finished size is 8.06" x 6".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute vintage design with teh phrase "Ever Faithful, ever kind. Firm and generous be thy mind."

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Winter Row using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 99 x 82 and the finished size is 5.5" x 4.56".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired sampler with a large house and flowers.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H and the finished size is

Pattern by Scarlett House featuring an antique inspired design of a red house with large flowers.

Model was stitched over two on 36 Ct linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch count 98 x 63 and the finished size is 5.44" x 3.5".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Examplar linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 306 x 314 and the finished size is 19.13" x 19.63". The lower bands were stitched using DMC floss. If you want to use all Sampler threads, purchase 18 5 yard skeins of #7052.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Examplar linen with Needlepoint Inc silks. Stitch Count: 230W x 379H and the finished size is 14.38" x 23.69".

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 118 x 78 and the finished size is 8.43" x 5.57" on 28 count.

Pattern by Pineberry Lane features an antique sampler reproduction and pinkeep pattern from a young girl named Sarah Platt originally stitched in 1811.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 102 x 151 and the finished size is 5.67" x 8.39".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Aspen linen by Picture This Plus with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 123H x 255W. Finished Size: 7" x 15"

Pattern by Scarlett House featuring a vintage inspired sampler design originally stitched by Elizabeth Hunter in 1853.

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 191W x 197H. Design size is 9 1/2" x 9 3/4"

Pattern by Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a floral design with numbers.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 184W x 125H. Finished size: 10 1/2" x 7 1/2".

Also required, but not listed above Brown Cotton Print Fabric 9" x 13,"... Read more about Fresh Picked Pinkeep - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over two on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Pin Cushion: 151W x 38H. Stitch Count for Scissor Fob: 25W x 25H. Color Chart.

Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"

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".

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

Cross stitch pattern from From the Heart featuring intricate designs accompanied by the sentiment "I heard the bells"!

Model stitched over two on 40ct linen using Gloriana Silk thread. Stitch count is 79w x 115h and the finished size is 3.95" x 5.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler!

Note from the designer:

I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more about Red Letter Day - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

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.