The model was turned into a quilted table mat meant for use at cross stitch retreats, but it would be just as good placed in a frame. It was inspired by the people I've met and the friends I've made at cross stitch events across the nation.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring an adorable dragon trying to give you flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Black Belfast Linen using Classic Colorworks floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 59. Finished size is 4.69" x 3.69".
Adorable bees, beehives, birds and more are stitched in the round with one color of floss. Can be stitched over one or two threads of cloth.
Over two model was stitched on 36 Ct. Antique White linen. Over one model was stitched on 25 Ct. Antique White Lugana. Both designs used Queen Bee... Read more
The booklet is 8 1/2" H x 5" W and contains 10 pages, with full color pictures of each design.
There are eight baby samplers in the collection, made up of tiny motifs such as teddy bears, rocking horses, elephants, baby carriages, a stork, etc. An alphabet and number chart is... Read more
Milady's Posies is a beauty, if I do say so myself. The center "posy" is a reproduction of an antique powder compact. The flowers were stitched on silk gauze which decorates the top of the compact.
Stitched on 40 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 87. Finished size is 12.45 in wide X 4.35 in high.
This page from an Antique Pattern Album made in Germany contains common motifs used in Bristol samplers and English day schools. These pattern booklets from France, England and Germany were published widely and used for embellishing samplers. The motifs on this particular page appear on The Amelia... Read more
On the back of this framed antique, was found a very aged handwritten note: "This Sampler was worked by Mary Coleby of Kelvedon, Essex when Eleven years of age at Ackworth School Yorkshire. Born 1792 - married in 1814 to Edward Gripper of Layer Breton Hall, Essex - had thirteen children - died... Read more
Every year, March 17th. St. Patrick's Day, heralds another year of drinking, shenanigans, and green-colored everything. I'm personally looking forward to curling up on my couch and chugging down a large Shamrock Shake from McDonald's in one disgusting but impressive gulp.
This design from Erica Michaels features the saying "Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there." Pattern also included for a matching berry.
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Note from the designer: A quick look at the original samplers and we can be quite certain Isabella and M. were sisters and may very well have stitched these together. Both marked them with their village of Eddleston(e) in Scotland, but most of all, they are so very similar in many ways - color,... Read more
This is the first design in the Gathering Series. It kicks off with my favorite season - Autumn. More will be coming this year.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct Hogbristle using Classic Colorworks floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 129 x 89. Finished size is 6.45" x 4.45".
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a snowman in a cup of cocoa!
The model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart, using 2 strands of DMC cotton floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 72 w X 72 h. Finished size is 4" x 4"
My Hometown is a modern schoolgirl sampler! The design was inspired by 11 year old Amy, and the full story is included in the book. There is an extra alphabet chart for personalization and a chart for the coordinating scissors fob!
The models are stitched on 36 count linen using 1 strand... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a spooky Halloween crow and skull! Three Charted options included! Materials are listed assuming 2 floss threads over 2 fabric threads on 32 count fabric. If you plan to stitch using 1 floss thread on a 36 or 40 count linen, you will only need... Read more
The Oak & Acorn Tart is a cute small finished in a tart tin, full of autumnal flora and fauna.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric using a variety of thread threads. Trimmed with Lady Dot Creates pom pom in Russet. Stitch Count: 77 x 76. Finished Size: approx 4.3" x 4.2".
Our latest Halloween house is a spooktacular place to stay! But don't be surprised if you enjoy it so much you never want to leave!
Stitched on 32 Haunted by Picture This Plus, using Kreinik, DMC, Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 288 x 230. Finished size is 18 in wide X 14.38 in high.
Two "mean" dogs are featured in this design with the saying "Meanie Weenies."
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Hemingway by Needle & Flax with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 67H. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h.
A trio of skunks is stacked up in this cute little design by Plum Street Samplers.
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 54W x 90H. Finished Size: 3'w x 5"h.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a bird flying with a strawberry!
Models stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake by Legacy Linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Pin Mattress: 105w x 67h - 5.68" x 3.62"
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Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring cats for the months of March and April!
Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 53 x 53 and 60 x 56. Finished sizes are 3.31 in wide X 3.31 in high and 3.75 in wide X 3.5 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely springtime flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Navy Aida using Cosmo threads. Stitch count is 112 wide x 111 high. Finished Size is 8 inches x 7.9 inches on 14-count Aida. Model sewn with Thatched Navy and Coastal blue fabrics from Moda Fabrics and stretched over a 12" x 16" artist canvas.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Let the world know all people should be wherever they go equal and free. Rosa Parks"!
Stitched on 18 ct fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 74 x 160. Finished Size:
4 1/8" x 9".
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Sent from heaven's brightest star what a miricle you are"!
Stitched on 'Sapphire' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 76. Finished Size: 5" x 4 1/4".
This mourning sampler design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a bent over tree with hanging tree branches and the words "Remember me when this you see."
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 96H. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 6 in high.
Perched beneath a canopy of a flowering tree, this wise owl vows to watch over the Night Garden where flowers whisper, stars glow, and needles stitch dreams by the light of moonbeams. This is my owl-ficial contribution for the XStitch-the-Rainbow's Night Garden Collaboration using the ThreadworX... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring cool pink Flamingos!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct French Lace line by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 49 x 75 and 59 x 77. Finished sizes are 3.06" x 4.69" and 3.69" x 4.81".
This cute cross stitch design features a pink poodle, a delightful fawn pug in a stripped sweater, and Mr. Peeps the yellow duck with his dapper top hat. Stitched on 14 ct. Mystic Grey Aida fabric with DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 109. Finished size is 5.71" x 7.79".
Keep track of your scissors with this beautiful scissors fob featuring a timepiece, coffee beans, and "Keep Calm and Drink Coffee." Scissors not included.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a moon lit cottage surrounded by a moth, the moon and flowers!
Model stitched on 28 count Black linen by Zweigart using ThreadworX Night Garden Palette. Stitch count: 60w x 60h. Sides: 60w x 18h. Finished size is approximately 4.29" x 4.29".
Model stitched on 40ct linen using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads, one strand over two. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 112w x 66h. Finished size is 5.6" x 3.3".
Mary Fosh 1821 has been an eight month stitch along for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild, and she has a beautiful palette, and despite being English she looks like American Folk Art to me. She was so enjoyable to stitch, and I am so excited to share her with you.
Amish quilts have always fascinated me - I am quite taken with their simplistic beauty, their stunning use of solid color fabrics, and their history. In 2024, I was fortunate to see an exhibit of such quilts at a museum. There was an amazing Broken Star quilt right at the entrance that just drew me... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a rolling pin with the phrase "Grandma's kitchen. Seasoned with love"!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct. Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 156 x 54. Finished size is... Read more
I found these sweet small frames at my local Michael's Store about a year ago and knew they needed samplers. I immediately posted a photo of them on Instagram encouraging stitchers to grab them up. I hope many of them did! In November I designed these sweet birth samplers and love how they look... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring a lovely house on spools!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art threads. Stitch Count is 31 x 69. Finished size is 1.94 in wide X 4.31 in high.