Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a versatile design featuring full crosses only, and can be adapted as a commemorative sampler.
If you stitch it on 32ct, it will measure approximately 6 5/8" by 16 1/2" (16.5 x 42cm). When worked with 2 pulled strands,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a design that was inspired by an antique woven coverlet from Canada, made in the year 1837. On the cover the pattern is repeated 3 times vertically - the pattern size details are for 1 single time this design is stitched.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring intricately woven birds.
Worked ove two threads on 32ct linrn it would measure approximately 13 7/8" by 18 1/8"(35 x 46.5cm). This design has a total of 23664 crosses. On average, you can work approximately 1800 crosses... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring a design partly inspired by traditional Scottish samplers, using a line from the indian poet Kabir. "The river that flows in you also flows in me". The design has only full crosses and does not have any specialty stitches.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring this fun, full-cross only design can be stitched in two ways, with dark floss on light fabric fabric, or as a negative with light floss on dark fabric.
This is a large, decorative, and versatile design: stitchers have the option to either stitch the positive (pattern) space, or the negative space. Within that, they can either stitch with light floss on dark material, or the other way round. They can even opt for full cover, by stitching the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring a companion piece to my Summer Kaleidoscope design. It was inspired by traditional Dutch and Scandinavian borders.
Stitch count is 383w x 383h.
Below is an estimated size guide for the stitched-up piece on popular... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring the alphabet chart that is a reproduction sampler from 1856 and the Quaker medallion chart is an original chart
Model can be stitched on 14-20 ct. Aida or 46-56 ct. linen using a floss of choice.
Stitch count is 165w x 112h.
Winter in the City is a fun design featuring Dutch canal houses by night - snowflakes are falling, a mill is milling flour that the maid will turn into breads and biscuits, and a cat is playing on a roof. T
Stitch count is 219w x 219h.
Amount of skeins required varies on the fabric size.
This pattern is in celebration of friendships - you can work it as is, or use the alphabet to personalise it to your taste. The design features only full crosses
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using the thread of your choice! Stitch count: 105w x 159h.
This design was in part inspired by the art of the Pennsylvania Dutch. It's a cheerful design that would look great either framed or as a (larger) pincushion.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using the thread of your choice! Stitch count is 93w x 130h.
This design uses patterns charted from an antique cushion from Marken, which is in my personal collection. I rearranged the elements so it forms a pleasing design, but the individual parts can be used to create a different piece also. It comes with two alphabets and a number chart to personalise... Read more
This design was inspired by the poem Namri by Tolkien, from the world of the Lord of the Rings. The design features the first lines of the poem in the elven language. It is fully monochrome and has full crosses only (suitable for all cross stitch materials). The design can be worked either light on... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
A design inspired by an 18th-century Scottish sampler. The chart comes with the main motif seen on the cover, but also with a bonus alphabet that can be stitched underneath the design. Patterns has full crosses mainly, with a few backstitches in the gentleman's hair.
This is a faithful period reproduction of an 18th century sampler from one of the Germanic countries or perhaps even the Netherlands (where it was purchased). The sampler shows various elongated motifs which might have been used as models for knitting.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of fabric and thread.
Stitch count is 244w x 331h
A Dutch period reproduction sampler from the province of Groningen. This richly illustrated 20-page booklet gives information on the stitcher's life and the area she grew up in.
Pattern is stitched your choice of threads and fabric
Stitch count is 271w x 222h.
A little red sampler inspired by traditional designs from northern Europe. This sampler can easily be personalised by adding the stitchers' initials in the wreath using the alphabet at the top of the design. This pattern features only full crosses and is suitable to be worked on aida and linen.
A design inspired by the magnificent mosaic floors of Cologne Cathedral. This design has full crosses only, no specialty stitches and is suitable for both aida and linen.
This tutorial shows you how to create the decorative letters found on traditional Frisian samplers. Once you have read through this booklet, you should be able to create decorative letters of any size.
This large cross stitch design features the Agnus Dei (lamb of God) motif and a Latin text from the gospel of John. It's a wonderful design which traditionally decorated the church altar during the period of lent.
This design, stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen (or on 16 count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cheerful winter sampler, featuring a total of 37 ornaments.
Stitching on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida), this would measure approximately 58 by 30 cm. It would require between 85 and 109 metres of six-stranded floss when... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cute small Christmas sampler, featuring reindeer, a Christmas tree, stylised snowflakes and decorative borders inspired by Scandinavian embroidery.
Stitched over two threads on 32 count linen (or over one on 16 count Aida).... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cute pincushion features the word Noel in elegant lettering, decorated with floral elements and birds, and a contrasting checkered border.
Stitched on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida) this pattern would measure approximately... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a folky French Christmas design with the words "Joyeux Nol"
Stitched on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida) it would measure approximately 20.5 by 17 cm. Worked with 2 pulled strands of floss, it would require between 17... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a design that was based on a Quaker sampler made by Sarah Storrs in 1795 from my personal collection. Sarah did not finish her work, so I used all of the elements of her original sampler, and added a few new ones to finish it as a new... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a Scandinavian-inspired pattern features a selection of deer and Nordic stars and decorative borders. It would be great stitched as a pillow, or beautifully framed as a wall hanging.
Stitched on 32 count linen, this design would... Read more
This is the MFE SAL 2023 - Reaching Skyward! The 28-page booklet contains all 12 months for 2023, and contains many alternative design options for various elements. It can be purchased in conjunction with "Alternative Trees", a pattern which gives three alternative options for the circular design on this sampler.
The four designs in this pattern booklet can be stitched on their own, or can be stitched as a replacement of the circular design of the 2023 SAL "Reaching Skyward".
This is the 2025 MFE SAL (Stitch-A-Long)! The 2025 SAL is released in one booklet split in 10 monthly sections, starting from the 1st of January through to the 31st of October 2025. It features only full crosses and has no specialty stitches. The design has a total of approximately 28000 crosses... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a truly cheerful and colourful sampler. In The Garden of Holland has been charted in detail from an original Dutch sampler from 1857.
Stitched over two threads on 32ct linen (or 16ct Aida), it would measure approximately 16... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring Mary Wereat, a charming sampler reproduction design from 1783.
Model stitched on your choice of 32ct Linen, although we have included our recommended fabric to match the cover art, using DMC thread.
Stitch count is 132w x 166h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a charming traditional Scottish sampler featuring a house, garden, carnation border and sets of alphabets and initials.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 12 1/2" by 9 1/8" (31.5 by... Read more
A wonderfully cheerful sampler worked by Gerritje Broekhuis in the year 1857. Gerritje worked her sampler when she was pregnant of her daughter. Another sampler from 1848 (GBH 1848) is also available. This design features only full crosses and is suitable for both linen and aida.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 149w x 94h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring a colorful and cheerful Red Deer Sampler with an interesting story linked to a turbulent time in Dutch history.
The 20-page booklet delves into its history, the meaning behind the individual elements and has the chart split over... Read more
This charming sampler was worked by Gerritje Broekhuis in 1848, who also worked a sampler in 1857 (which is also available here). The sampler features only full crosses and has no specialty stitches, and can be worked on any material (linen, aida etc).
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 169w x 213h.
This is the 28-page booklet for the 2022 MFE SAL based on an antique sampler from Groningen. The pattern features mainly full crosses. Some areas have some backstitching, but there are alternative versions in full crosses included in the booklet. This pattern is suitable monochrome and is suitable... Read more