France Cross Stitch Patterns

In the gentle days of early autumn, Victorine Hommet gathered onto her sampler everything that seems to tell of the simple happiness of home: brightly coloured birds, leafy branches, flowers and, at the heart of the design, a generous basket overflowing with fruit.

Grapes, plums, figs,... Read more about Victorine Hommet 1893 - Cross Stitch Pattern

15 patterns with a French flair.
"Ma Chere Louise" stitched on 32 count Oaken by Picture This Plususing Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 135w x 130h.

Mon Petit Examplair" stitched on 32 count Legacy by Picture This Plus using Classic Color Works and Silk 'N Colors. Stitch... Read more about Ooh La La - Cross Stitch Pattern

In 1894, in the small town of Pouance, there lived a young girl named Lea Letourneur. Unlike many embroiderers of her time, who endlessly repeated their neat red alphabets, Lea dreamed of light, of flowers, and of birds. Stitch by stitch, her needle traced an alphabet bursting with life, bordered... Read more about Lea Letourneur 1894 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs featuring a French Country style turkey!

Model is stitched on fabric of your choice using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss with DMC conversion and Gentle Arts conversion. Stitch count is 46 X 74 Finished size 2.88 in wide X 4.63 in high.

The model in blue was stitched on a #36 Antique White linen with one ply of floss over two threads. The stitch count is: 72 W x 68 H, and the finished size is approximately 4" round. It was mounted inside a metal clock from Hobby Lobby. The fiber used was a Weeks Dye Works in Periwinkle. ... Read more about A-Round France - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Filigram featuring a rose design with beautiful stitched flowers.

Model stitched on Cobblestone, Light Blue, or Dark undyed fabric of your choice with Gentle Art Sampler Threads or Gentle Arts Simply Wool threads. Stitch Count: 113W x 112H and the finished size is 8.07" x 8" on 28 ct. linen.

This leaflet includes designs for Germany, France and Ireland.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Brown Perforated Paper using DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count is approx. 30w x 69h each. Finished size is approx. 2.1" x 4.9" each.

Reproduction of a French Sampler. In 1861, Mademoiselle Leroux let a delicate vase of flowers bloom beneath her needle, a gift for her uncle and aunt. A timeless bouquet, suspended in the grace of passing day.

Stitched on 16 count Zweigart linen. The stitch count is 271 x 206 and the finished size is 16.94" x 12.88".

In 1857, little Mariette let her needle wander like a gentle breath. From her diligent hands was born a sampler full of delicacy, touched with softness and grace. Its floral border, rich with varied motifs, still seems to whisper the secrets of her young stitcher's heart.

Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 300 x 217 and the finished size is 15" x 10.85".

Here we find an alphabet intertwined with irises, religious symbols with singular shapes, and a border of stylized roses that seems to whisper the elegance of days gone by.

Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 400 x 411 and the finished size is 20" x 20.55".

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 about French Baby Samplers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jardin Prive' featuring the alphabet in French!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White using DMC threads. Stitch count is 76 x 565. Finished size is 4.75" x 35.31".

Cross stitch pattern from Nora Corbett featuring an elegant lady in a pink gown standing in front of a huge red rose.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Natural Brown linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 105 x 133. Finished size: 6.56 8.31

This cross stitch pattern is worked in one color and features a lacy border, two swans at the top and a vase with flowers in the center.

Pattern is stitched on 36ct Ancient Blue Linen using Au Ver a Soie Soie de Paris, or Soie d'Alger thread (listed). Stitch count: 257 x 349. Finished size is 14.3" x 19.4".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Star Sapphire linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads & Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 207x63. Design Size: 13" x 4".

Note: The fabric size listed is with a 2-inch border.

Cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs featuring a French Country style cart of flowers!

Stitched on 32 count French Polka Dot fabric. Stitch count is 66 x 72. Finished size is 4.2" x 4.5".

This cross stitch pattern from Pigeon Coop features three french hens!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 63 x 67. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.79".

Ivory and golden roses bathed in warm, luminous shades. This design combines softness, antique radiance, and timeless charm for a creation filled with poetry.

Model is stitched on 14ct Light Mocha Aida fabric by Zweigart, using Au Ver Soie Soie d' Alger with DMC conversion. The stitch count is 34 x 67. Finished size 2.43 in wide X 4.79 in high.

Following Le Panier de Mathilde, Maison Choisel continues to offer designs inspired by the rich world of the Biedermeier period. We are pleased to present Fleurs de Paris: a vibrant, colour-rich design with a moderate, accessible size.

Model is stitched on 40ct fabric linen of your choice... Read more about Fleurs de Paris - Cross Stitch Pattern

Impossible to resist the charm of this delightful flower basket... Each petal seems to have been gathered at dawn, when the light still caresses the blossoms with infinite softness. Beneath your needle, spring comes to life stitch by stitch, in a tender and luminous harmony that instantly makes you... Read more about Le Panier de Mathilde - Cross Stitch Pattern

Four French Cats is a whimsical biscornu cross stitch design featuring four delightfully expressive cats, playful numbers, and romantic floral accents inspired by classic French style. Each side of the biscornu tells its own little story, coming together in a beautifully textured, heirloom-style... Read more about Four French Cats - Cross Stitch Pattern

Les Petites Floralies is French for a little flower show. The daintiness of over one is irresistible to me and it is a breeze when stitching on 28 count. Of course, these flowers would look amazing stitched over 2 as well. Taken from an antique sampler, these floral fragments are sure to delight... Read more about Petites Floralies - Cross Stitch Pattern

Previously an exclusive for Expo some years ago, I've had so many requests to re-release this little pin-pillow featuring a quote from French writer Collette. It's also very easy to customise to your cat's colour.

Model stitched on 37-ct "Corn Tassel" by Legacy Linen... Read more about No Ordinary Cats - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Marie Vincent in 1905.

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 415 x 310. Finished size is 25.94" x 19.38".

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Augustine Testar.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 264 x 307. Finished size is 16.5" x 19.19".

"Bombe Surprise" is a French expression, and one which certainly doesn't call for an interpreter to translate - "The Surprise Bomb".

It's a decadent, luxuriously self-indulgent desert which first put in an appearance in the 1880's. Quite simply, ice cream is... Read more about Bombe Suprise - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring Mrs. Lole's Farm!

Stitched on 36 ct. vintage country mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 209w x 247h. Finished size is 11.61" x 13.72".

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely French home on the river!

Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 114w x 103h. Finished size is 5.7" x 5.15".

The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more about A French Summer Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring a city celebrating the 14th of July for France!

Model stitched on 32 ct Natural Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count: 237 x 267.

Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a cat that looks like a Marie Antoinette!

Recommended fabric is 28 ct white lugana using DMC floss and Kreinik braid #8. Stitch count: 105w x 104h. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Model is stitched on #29 Glenshee linen (Natural or Ivory) using Gentle Arts theads. Can be stitched with either color code option 1 over two threads or color code option 2 over one thread. Stitch count is 70w x 70h. Finished size: 4.82 square (over 2) and 2.41 (over 1).

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Examplar with Classic Coloworks floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 88x110.

Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 151x107. Shown embellished with buttons.

Model stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 198x199. Charm Included.

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Le Village Sous La Neige" (The Village Under Snow), with a stately European church, snowflakes, winter plants, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 204x178.

Model stitched on 28ct. Natural Linen with Week Dye Works Thread. Stitch count is 55W X 59H. Finished size: 3.8 x 4.

Pattern by JBW designs featuring two ornate chicken designs, French Hen and La Poule.

French Hen is stitched on 29 ct. Natural linen and La Poule is stitched on 28 ct. Pale Yellow linen with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. The stitch count for both is 65 x 66 and the finished sizes are 4.64" x 4.71".

Pattern by JBW Designs featuring a Christmas themed snowglobe design.

Model stitched on 29 ct Glenshee Linen Natural using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 83W x 87H. Finished size: 5.72" x 6".

This cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs features pink birds, berries and green leaves. "Notes: Eliza Coulter stitched the pink birds in 1849 at the age of 17. She was born in 1832. The birds were stitched in wool on Peleope canvas."

Model stitched on 36ct Espresso from R&R... Read more about Eliza's French Birds 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"To the Queen".

Model #1 stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Blue Whisper Belfast linen with DMC floss. Model #2 stitched over 1 thread on 28 Ct. Navy Lugana with white DMC floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 63H. Finished size: 4.4 x 3.9 (over 2) and 2 1/2 x 1/4 (over 1).

Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Blue Whisper Belfast linen over two or 28 count Christmas Red linen over one thread with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 111W x 60H. Finished size: 7" x 3 3/4" (over two) and 3.96 x 2 1/2 (over one)

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Baby Pink linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 3733, 3731). Stitch Count:58x58. Finished size: 3.62" round. Option provided to stitch over one thread on 28 Ct. White Lugana.

Note from designer: Renee's French Alphabet has been adapted from an antique sampler with beautifully formed graceful letters. The original sampler was worked in wool, and did not contain the letters : J and W, which would have been common in France at the time it was stitched. I have added both of... Read more about Renee's French Alphabet - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 126 x 168.

Cross stitch your heart out, mon cheri! These stunning Paris postcards are the perfect way to commemorate a fun trip to France or to decorate a Parisian-themed room. With sentiments like "Happiness is the journey, not the destination", and details like the Eiffel tower, maps, beaches,... Read more about Vintage Postcards - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Smyrna Cross. Stitch Count: 53W x 135H. Design Size: 3" x 8".

Model stitched on (two over two) 32 Ct. Friendship Green from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Modified Eyelet. Stitch Count: 53W x 135H. Finished Size: 3" x 8".