Antique Cross Stitch Patterns Page 2

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a Christmas sampler with decorated homes, reindeer, snowflakes and "Fa La La La"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen using DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 81 x 81. Finished size is 4" x 4".

Finished with White Pom Pom trim from Lady Dot.

"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!

Stitched on 36 ct. Osnaburg with DMC threads. Stitch count... Read more about Chris Mouse - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

"Homeplace at Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A scrolling vine of berries and leaves dangle above the most primitive two-story home you would ever wish to live in. The chimney holds a tiny tannenbaum and is that Santa's magic key there on the roof? This... Read more about Homeplace at Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Merry Maker" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A jolly design featuring Santa Claus with his sheep.

Stitched on 36 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 90 x 176. Finished size is approx. 9.78" x 5".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little switches sweetly as it sews".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 166 x 303. Finished size is 8.3" x 15.15".

Cross stitch pattern from Scattered Seed Samplers featuring two birds admiring flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 172 x 58.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Mary Ann Preece in 1851!

You can use whatever fabric you'd like! Mary Ann Preece calls for Soie 100.3 silk threads. Stitch count is 155 x 162.

Note: Only one skein or spool is required on 36 to... Read more about Mary Ann Preece - Cross Stitch Pattern

Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.

Model was stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabby Cat Linens. Stitch... Read more about Mrs Campbell 1805 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring an antique looking sign that reads, "Evaluation Center for Disturbed Women - Ward B"

Model stitched on 40 count Witches Brew by Lapin Loops using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 197 x 134 and the finished size is 9.85" x 6.7".

A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.

This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and... Read more about American Antique Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Here there be monsters." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Brown linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 132H. Design Size: 7" x 9"

Stitched in 1826 by a boy of just nine years of age, this eye-catching sampler challenges expectation. It speaks not only of skill, but of discipline, patience, and quiet determination. William worked with precision and care, producing a piece that stands confidently alongside, and in many cases... Read more about William Curtis 1826 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring a jug of farm fresh milk!

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 60 x 62. Finished size is 3.75" x 3.88".

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring a bird trying to help out in the kitchen!

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 64w x 64h. Finished size is 3.75" x 3.88".

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring a shelf in the farm kitchen with coffee!

Stitched on 16 count fabric. Stitch count is 96w x 96h. Finished size is 5.88 x 5.88 inches.

The first book of its kind to be published, this collection of over one hundred charted reproductions of buildings from samplers and needlework of the seventeenth through the mid-nineteenth centuries fills a huge void in the body of sampler publications. It includes many photos of the finished... Read more about Architecture From Early Samplers - Cross Stitch Book

This design by Tiny Modernist features a cute classic cuckoo clock with a fun house on it.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 74 x 78 with a finished size of 5.3" x 5.6".

"If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk in my garden forever." Alfred Lord Tennyson 1809-1892. A sweet little sampler to stitch for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic... Read more about Walk In My Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design was inspired by my collection of antique samplers, and several of the motifs were lovingly pulled from those treasured pieces. I wanted to capture that same timeless charm- simple motifs, a glorious red house, and a message that feels both comforting and enduring. The verse spoke to me:... Read more about Peace of Mind - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

It was stitched in a quiet house where words were scarce and time moved slowly, measured not in hours but in repetitions-the return of spring, the fading of color, the steady hum of afternoons. Each letter was sewn not to teach language, but to hold it still, the way you might press flowers ... Read more about Butterflies, Flowers, and Letters Sampler - Cross Stitch

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a beautiful spring garden with birds.

The model is stitched on 36 ct. Baked Clay linen by Fox and Rabbit with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 106 x 111 and the finished size is 5.9" x 6.2".

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".

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 about Tudor Falcon - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Scattered Seed Samplers featuring three birds building a nest together!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 157 x 69. Finished size is approx. 9.5" x 5".

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

"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.

"Sepia Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This sweet and simple sampler design inspired by vintage designs.

Stitched on 30ct Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works using two strands of floss over two threads of linen, using all DMC threads. Stitch count is 82 x 121. Finished size is approx. 5.4" x 8".

"Basket of Cheer" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Who doesn't love antique baskets, pine trees and folk art flowers at Christmas time?

Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment linen with DMC threads. Stitch count is 95 x 94. Finished size is approx. 5.5" x 6".

"Olde Mustarde Moone" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A quiet sampler, this one depicts a beloved home at twilight when old-man moon is just coming for a visit. I love the mellow-ness of this design, a little 'out of the box' for me, but I love it still and hope... Read more about Olde Mustarde Moone - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Merriest Yuletide" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This design tugs at my holiday-loving heartstrings. A cozy farmhouse, white picket fences, garlands of greens and a bough of holly, not to mention a towering tannenbaum and the wording Merriest Yuletide ~ 1830 December.... Read more about Merriest Yuletide - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

"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

A simple charting of Isaiah 58:6-11, the powerful words inspire a life devoted to Justice for those in need. This chart's profits benefit a particular charity: A21 is a global organization dedicated to rescuing and restoring the lives of human trafficking victims.

Pattern is stitched with... Read more about Words to Live By-Justice - Religious Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine features an intricate vintage inspired moth pattern surrounded by flowers and the phases of the moon.

Pattern is stitched on 14 Ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 151 x 194. Finished size is 10.79" x 13.86".

The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter A - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch count: 268w x 215h

Model stitched on 40 ct Sand Dune by Seraphim Fabrics using DMC and Classic Colorworks thread.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 151H. Finished size: 9.77" x 8.38".

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".

Pattern by Blackbird Designs featuring an antique reproduction of a pattern stitched by Leona Adams in November of 1946.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Pearled Barley by Lakeside linens, using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 90W x 93H and the finished size is 5.63" x 5.81".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 156H. Finished Size: 8 1/4" w x 8 3/4". Uses specialty stitches - Algerian Eyelet -Oblong Stitch and the Satin Stitch.

Cross stitch pattern from Cuore E Batticuore featuring six patriotic bookmarks!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch count is 30w x 110h. Finished size is 1.88" x 6.88".

Marie Duclos was thirteen years old when the spring of 1895 gently settled over her village. The hedges, still shy, were dotted with buds, and the first scents of flowers drifted through the window of the room where she sat each afternoon, her embroidery hoop resting on her knees.

Her... Read more about Marie Duclos 1895 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Memorial Day was established on May 30, 1868 following the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers. It later evolved after World War I to honor all American military service members who died in war. This design is a small way to give honor to those who fought for our country and did not make it home.... Read more about Always Remember - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

A quick little stitch.I love the muted colors.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 79 x 116. Finished size is 4" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a vintage sampler with the phrase "Fear God and keep his commandments for this is the holy duty of man"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 239 x 299. Finished size is 11.95" x 14.95".

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".

The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Sarah aged 8, September 1837 and Mary aged 10, 1846. Mary Sandery Model (over one version) Graph to stitch completely over two Included in Pattern as well as Muted Color Tone Thread Legend Alternate

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and... Read more about The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Mary - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a beautiful reproduction sampler!

The model was stitched on 40 Count Up In The Attic Linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dyes Works and DMC floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 208 x 166. Finished size is 10.4" x 8.3".