Samplers Not Forgotten Cross Stitch Patterns Page 2

"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 about Mary Ann Robey 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Mary is a very fun piece to stitch. The floweres and leaves are filled in with Stem Stitch and the basket is stitched in two layers.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using NPI threads. Stitch count is 105 x 138. Finished size is 6.5" x 8.5".

"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".

This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".

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.

Pattern is... Read more about O Christmas Tree - Cross Stitch Pattern

A gentle reminder to use your talents even if you don't think they are the very best.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Gloriana Silk threads. Stitch count is 322 x 172. Finished size is 16" x 8.5".

Love the saturated colors in this pieceit looks so royal to me!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 133 x 101. Finished size is 8.3" x 6.3".

"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on... Read more about Sarah Ann Kiddy 1860 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.

... Read more about Sarah Podd 1844 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage... Read more about Springtime in My Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care" Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910. This piece is charted for cross stitch but instructions for a variety of stitches are included to stitch the bee skep and flowers.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Veldt from... Read more about Summer Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".