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A vintage sampler reproduction by NeedleWork Press from Isabella Hardy featuring beautiful red designs.

Stitched on Weeks Dyes Works "Linen" using Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 108 x 99 and the finished size on 32 count fabric is 6.8" x 6.2".

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a peaceful pattern with bramble-y borders and all kinds of stuff growing there. Look for the tiny surprises like scissors, birds, a little dog, and more!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 211 x 140 and the finished size is 10.55" x 7".

She is the little Pixieling sister of Gloria - bright, festive, and full of joyful sparkle. With her ribbons dancing, her wand aglow, and fireworks blooming around her, Libby carries the spirit of celebration wherever she goes.

Stitched on 18 count fabric of your choice. Stitch count is 73 x 94. Finished Size: 4.0" 5.2" or 10 13 cm on 18 count Aida.

Note from the designer: This one is dear to me because I designed it in the style I began my design business with. I love the feel of old samplers, and I hope this one is reflective of how The Lord has always shown me His grace.

Pattern is stitched on 36 Ct Dolley Madison by Needle & Flax... Read more about Upon My Heart - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

The crafting hermit is all of us.

Model is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69w x 111h. Finished size is 4.93" x 7.93".

And for my next trick. a mischievous and magical bunny!

Model is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69w x 111h. Finished size is 4.93" x 7.93".

All hail the feline Priestess! In the magical realm of the Nostalgic Tarot I have no doubt in my mind that the Priestess would be a sweet and feisty rainbow winged kitten.

Model is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69w x 111h. Finished size is 4.93" x 7.93".

Oh universe give me the strength to get through the chilly winter months and not succumb to mountains of sweet treats. HA! This little guy is struggling a bit too I think. It's okay little buddy...me too. A collective us?

Model is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69w x 111h. Finished size is 4.93" x 7.93".

Ahhh yes the Tamagotchi...the symbol of Temperance....patience. Complete with little ghost

Model is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69w x 111h. Finished size is 4.93" x 7.93".

Cross stitch pattern from Country Cottage Needleworks featuring the next mini village. November features a quaint autumn town with plenty of pumpkins and falling leafs!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Beautiful Beige using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 125 x 45. Finished size is... Read more about November Mini Village - Cross Stitch Pattern

These little pin pillows are companions to Red Bull and Odd Bird. The "Happy 250th" pillow features a three-tiered birthday cake flanked by two birds that were inspired by a motif on the main sampler. The birds are happily waving sparklers, which are worked in a long-stitch.

The... Read more about Happy Birthday USA - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a Halloween pumpkin bucket with trick or treat animal friends!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count and finished sizes:
Jacko: 31 x 68; 1.94" wide X 4.25" high
Ted: 40 x 68; 2.5" wide X 4.25" high
Tabby: 38 x 67; 2.38" wide X 4.19" high

The Story Behind "Chicken and Waffles."

Chicken and Waffles was designed for my friends, Hannah and Kim. Hannah is the proud mom of Waffles the donkey, and one day, she asked me to create a cross stitch chart featuring her. During one of our stitch group gatherings, the... Read more about Chicken and Waffles - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Step back into the mid-19 century with this sampler, originally stitched on stitched in 1847 with wool on canvas.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 179 x 174. Finished size on 16/32 Ct. is 11.19" x 10.88".

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a variation of the Centennial Eagle design. Adapted by NeedleWork Press from an antique in the Collection of Linda Danielson, Samplers Rembered.

Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC or Classic Colorwork floss. Stitch Count is 130 x 124. Finished size is 9.3" x 8.9" on 28 count fabric.

Winter Rests is the next in the series that started with Summer Blooms and Autumn Gathers. It has beautiful poinsettias, snowflakes, and wintery colours.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished size: approx 8.1" x 6.9".

Make this pretty tea-themed chart with the lovely Tea Goddess, surrounded by lemons, flowers, cookies, mushrooms, tea cup and the moon.

The cover sample is stitched on 32-ct linen. Stitch Count: 142w x 184h. Finished Size: 10" x 13" on 14ct or 9" x 12" on 16ct.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sweet gardening vegetable design with the phrase "Home Grown Tomatoes". This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.

Pattern is... Read more about Home Grown Tomatoes-Simple Sampler - Cross Stitch

This cuddly creature is perched peacefully on a gumtree branch. It pairs beautifully with part 2, the Sugar Glider, who also rests on a gumtree branch, making them a sweet duo in your stitching journey through the Australian treetops.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy linen by... Read more about A Year in the Woods 2 #3 - The Koala - Cross Stitch Pattern

Part of the Colorful Cats 12 month series of cross stitch patterns, this is the June cat. She's worked shades of coral and turquoise and decorated with summer strawberries.

Model stitched on 14 ct White Aida or 28 ct Lugana with DMC thread and Kreinik #8 braids. Stitch Count: 107w x 99h. Finished size: 7 5/8" x 7" . Designed by Pamela Kellogg

Reminiscent of an old sampler, this cross stitch pattern features the humorous quote, Cross Stitch Keeps Me Sane. A pretty floral border surrounds the verse. Worked entirely in full cross stitches, this is a colorful addition to your sampler collection.

Model stitched on 28 ct cream Lugana... Read more about Cross Stitch Keeps Me Sane - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a hen character inspired by the classic folktale. It's part of the Animal Crackers series and includes a sewing roll.

Patterns are stitched on 36 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works threads.

Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Henny Penny: 84 x 114; 5" x 7"
Sewing Roll: 171 x 69; 10" x 4.25"

One of the most intricate and detailed design that Ronnie has produced over his many years of designing Cross Stitch. A truly magnificent design that will enhance any setting capturing the celebration of the 250th year of our great country.

Pattern is stitched on 18 count Aida fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 480w x 320h. Finished size 26.67 in wide X 17.78 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a bunny pulling a wagon with a small tree and duck!

Stitched on 32 count Platinum using DMC threads. Stitch count is 75 x 53. Finished size is 4.75" x 3.5".

Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a woman watering plants in the garden! This reprint is the 9th in the Garden Club series!

Model stitched on 32 count Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 65w x 65h. Sampler design size is 4" x 4".

This pattern by Primrose Cottage is the perfect addition to any crafters room, featuring a pattern inspired by all the sewing essentials.

Model Stitched on 28 count Light Ash Grey, two over two using Colour and Cotton floss with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 83 x 85. Finished size is 5.93" X 6.07".

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the first design in The Houses on Stitchery lane series. This house is a large blue home with pink windows and floral.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Roxy Floss Co overdyed floss (includes WDW/CC/GA conversion), stitched... Read more about Stitchery House - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: From the outside, this is a traditional can of sardines, a tasty one, preserved in olive oil. The can is of the old fashioned sort, that needs a special metallic opener that rolls the top open (not a ring top), and it is indeed unsealed. Glimpse inside and, oh surprise,... Read more about Canned Beauty - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

The book offers 64... Read more about Connected By The Red Thread - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Mary Coleby, Ackworth School 1803 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo features a Christmas nativity scene!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Natural Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 100w x 88h. Finished size is 6.30" X 5.51".

Cross stitch pattern from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a bird with an acorn flying over a house in autumn!

The pattern is stitched on 35 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 89 x 142. Finished size is 6.25" x 9.5".

This Nora Corbett design features the profile of woman wearing a headpiece of colorful flowers.

Pattern is stitched on 32 Ct. Prairie Grain linen. Stitch Count: 122W x 122H. Finished size: 7.63″w x 7.63″h

This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Series. It was inspired by my trip to England in the Spring. My students were spectacular helping me come up with a list of British animals for this series. Each animal in this series will have a Union Jack added somewhere to the design.... Read more about Animal Crackers Clovis - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a summer quaker sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 28 count white lugana using Dinky Dyes floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count: 81w x 82h.

Cross stitch pattern from Scattered Seed Samplers featuring three birds building a nest together!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 157 x 69. Finished size is approx. 9.5" x 5".

Cross stitch pattern from Shannon Christine featuring a gingerbread house on a green mug with a knit design!

Stitched on 14 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 60 x 67. Finished size is 4.29 x 4.79 inches.

"Dear Soldier" is an original, patriotic sampler designed to celebrate men and women who have, and those who are, currently serving in the United States Military. The design provides areas for personalization and for dates of military service. A complete graphed alphabet has been included... Read more about Dear Soldier - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring a blue jay in summer surrounded by flowers!

Pattern is stitched on Prim 25 count Lugana Vintage Cross Stitch Cloth, using DMC Floss. Stitch count is 66 x 95. Finished size is 5" x 7"

12 Monthly Minis Cross Stitch Booklet is the perfect way to celebrate a whole year of stitching with 12 charming monthly and seasonal motifs. This booklet features snowmen, summer strawberries, fallling leaves, jack-o-lanterns and so much more, perfect for adding a touch of holiday ambiance to your... Read more about 12 Monthly Minis - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a Winter quaker sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 28 count Mushroom Lugana, 2 over 2, using Colour and Cotton thread. Stitch count: 82w x 84h. Finished size on 28 ct is 5 7/8" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a beautiful butterfly!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Aztec Red Linen using Dinky Dyes silk floss. Stitch count is 181 x 143.

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a Christmas quaker sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Mushroom using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 85 x 84. Finished size on 28 ct is 6 1/8" x 6".

Pattern by JEDxStitch featuring a spooky poisoned apple tree with cats perched in the branches and fun flowers.

Stitched on 40 count Brick linen by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. The stitch count is 103 x 139 and the finished size is 5.2" x 7".

Pattern by JEDxStitch featuring an eclectic assortment of pink animals - real and mythical.

Stitched on 40 ct. Merlot linen by Fiber on a Whim with DMC and Threadworx floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 60 x 200 and the finished size is 3" x 10".

Pattern is stitched on Fiber on a Whim 40 ct linen 'Cream & Sugar' using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 1776 - 65 x 56; Justice - 64 x 51; Liberty - 71 x 62

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with tomatoes!

Pattern is stitched 40 Dirty Teacup from Needle & Flax using AVAS Silks. Stitch count is 132 x 136.

This sampler is an ode to the classic mourning samplers of old, complete with a weeping Willow tree and cemetery urn, but wit's a modern twist, incorporating references to many favorite authors, movies, and science fiction television shows.

The model is stitched on 32 count Cocoa from... Read more about Scary Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern