Enter the world of red school samplers and discover the fascinating history and tradition of this special embroidery art. Red samplers are a unique piece of cultural heritage: once a compulsory part of girls' education, now loved by embroidery enthusiasts worldwide.
This sampler design features a gardener watering her tomato vine, surrounded by all the letters of the alphabet.
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 129W x 109H. Finished Size: 7.17w x 6.06h.
Inspired by a vintage pincushion and Quaker samplers, I designed this sweet piece to celebrate my love of red thread and vintage stitching/sewing ephemera.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Cappuccino linen by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 108H x 108W. Finished size is 6.75 in wide X 6.75 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely vintage sampler! This 10-page booklet includes 4 bookmarks, 2 needlebook covers with mix & match scissor fobs, plus a small swan sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum linen. Stitch count is 196 X 196 stitches. Finished size is 7 in wide X 7 in high.
This pattern was my chosen blessing sampler to stitch for 2025. (Traditionally, finishing blessing samplers by the end of the month of January is thought to bring blessings to your home/stitching). It is adorned with bonnie thistles and has a Scottish Blessing verse; I am proud to release this... Read more
Note from the designer: The latest in this series is an ode to the Rocky Mountains where I grew up. Hopefully it speaks to your local mountain habitats as well!
The model is stitched on 40 count linen using DMC, Weeks Dye WOrk, and Classic Colorworks threads. You will also need Cottage... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a couple gardening in the springtime!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 155 x 96. Finished size is 7.75" x 4.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a bag with the word "love" stitched for Valentines Day!
Stitched on Charcoal Plaid mini bag using DMC and Weeks Pearl threads with buttons by Just Another Button Company. Stitch count is 25 x 35. Finished size is 7.81 x 2.81.
Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a beautiful home in cozy autumn!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Wichelt Country French Cafe Linen with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works Threads. The stitch count is 120 wide by 45 high. Finished size is 8.57" x 3.21".
This all new chart will be the most delightful addition to your Valentine's Day stitching! Home Sweet Home features a sampling of little homes that you might find in the sweetest neighborhood! Be sure to stitch up some love this season with this cute design!
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring the designers take on the iconic Valentine candy, and she's made them two-sided to reflect on your mood!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch counts and finished sizes vary.
Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more
Cocoa quilt is Lindsey's next all new quilt inspired Christmas chart!! We are completely smitten with the small details in this chart! We love this blend of Christmas, quilting, and cocoa!!
This was stitched on 32 count Taupe using Color And Cotton with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 73 x 73. Finished size is 4.56 x 4.56.
Bright and cheerful, A Really Good Day is a design that aims to cheer you up when you are feeling down and bring a smile to your face whenever you see it. It is a simple and fun design to stitch, and my hope is that it will add a little happiness to each and every day.
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a Christmas biscornu with poinsettias!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Oaken Aida by Picture This Plus using Dinky Dyes Silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 62 x 62 each top and bottom. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a Christmas nativity phrase "O come let us adore him"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 98 x 70. Finished size approx 7" x 5".
Strawberry Pin Cushion is an original design from Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Should you wish to recreate the mattress pin-cushion finish shown in the model stitch, instructions can be found here. The charts for the top and side patterns could, of course, be used in any number of other ways, together... Read more
For this designer: I really wanted to capture one of my favorite seasonal blooms in a biscornu format. There's a lot of stitching in this, but the results came out just the way I'd hoped and I love the dramatic effect.
The model is stitched on 32 count linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tralala featuring Santa Claus pulling Christmas gifts in a wagon!
Stitched on Zweigart fabric using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 103 x 63. Finished size is 6.44 in wide X 3.94 in high for 16 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring the Christmas phrase "Go tell it on the mountain over the hills, everywhere"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Winter Wren from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threeads. Stitch count is 126w x 88h. Finished size is 7" x 4.89".
Patetrn is stitched on Cafe au Lait using DMC threads.
Stitch count is 179w X 129h. Finished Size vary depending on count you use. Listed fabric is for 32 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Some day soon we all will be together"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 95 x 133. Finished size is 5 1/4" x 7 1/4".
Introducing the new "Fabulous House" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each design has a stitch count of 120w x 120h. Finished size 6" x 6". Each part can be stitched individually or stitch in a group design. If the entire series is stitched together, it will have a stitch count... Read more