This sampler has no name on it so I lovlingly, refer to it as the Black Cat sampler. I believe the original was crafted in England. There are two sets of initials on the sampler but I have not been able to determine if they are that of the stitchers.
Note from the designer, "We were so excited to discover this clever way to mark a sampler! Motifs are borrowed from an antique alphabet pattern book in our ephemera collection. The entire alphabet is included and can be mixed and matched to mark your initials or those of a friend."
We are so excited to recreate a well-used and tattered watch pocket that no doubt held a lady's watch from bygone days. A ribbon tab on the back of the antique likely was intended to be used to hang the stitched pocket from a display book. We did examine the inside of the antique, revealing some... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring vines with hearts surrounding the words "Perhaps you were created for such a moment as this".
Stitched on 18 ct. Tombstone from Atomic Ranch with Classic Colorworks. The stitch count is 147 x 68 and the finished size is 8.17" x 3.78".
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
This old-world looking pattern by Plum Street Samplers features a fine gentleman (maybe Santa Claus?) leaving footprints in the snow followed by a flock of cardinals.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Cappuccino by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 95 and the finished size is 5.89" x 5.28".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring the phrase "Home of a stitcher"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Baked Clay from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 68 x 68. Finished size is 3 3/8" x 3 3/8".
Cross stitch pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery featuring a lovely winter village at night!
Patterns stitched on 28 count or 32 count Blue Moon linen from BeStitchMe using DMC. Stitch count is 95 x 150 stitches. Finished size on 28 Ct is 6.8" x 10.7". Finished size on 32 Ct is 5.9" x 9.4".
On Christmas Eve, when the snow lay quiet and even the bells seemed to whisper, Santa took a longer route than usual.This night mattered.
His sleigh glided over small towns and wide fields, over steeples and rivers that had once carried dreams westward. The reindeer flew not with haste, but with... Read more
As children, we all had a treasure box, didn't we? We'd put our most cherished possessions inside - our memories, secrets, loves, everything precious. Every time we felt pain, seeing what we'd put inside would surprise us and bring us even more joy.
The Keepsake Box Set was designed to be... Read more
At Fox and Flower Co., an adorable fox runs a tiny flower stand, sharing flowers one bouquet at a time.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 130 x 75. Finished size: approx 7.2" x 4.2".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring Gratitude, part of the Virtues series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 81 x 55 with a finished size of 4.5" x 3.06".
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
This design by Tiny Modernists features a colorful underwater... Read more
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
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring two cute corgis in the garden!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Agave linen by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch count is 217 x 43 and the finished size is 12" x 2.4".
A trio of smalls, the stitch count and materials are the same for all three patterns.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Delaware Crossing by Needle & Flax using Weeks Dye Works (conversions included). Stitch count is 45 x 65 and the finished size is 2.5" x 3.6".
In her roses garden... the peacock unfurls its silken silence. Each feather seems like a captive ray of daylight, each thread a caress of time. Motionless beauty, it reigns-proud and gentle-over the stitcher's garden.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 184 x 180 and the finished size is 9.2" x 9".
Frosty is bundled up cozily inside a mitten and ready for the winter chill. This piece offers a soft, pretty color palette and fun finishing!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 88 x 77. Finished size is 5.5" x... Read more
Isn't this a striking marking sampler! I had hoped to acquire it myself, but someone beat me to it - then, that someone' turned out to be a stitching friend right here in Clarksville! So now we can all benefit by the opportunity to stitch this ourselves. We're not sure about the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring Love, part of the Virtues series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC floss. The stitch count is 82 x 55 with a finished size of 4.56" x 3.06".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring Patience, part of the Virtues series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 85 x 55 with a finished size of 4.72" x 3.06".
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"
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a bag with the word "Stuff"!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid mini bag in Burlap using Weeks Dye Works and DMC perle threads. Stitch count is 23 x 43. Finished size is approx. 1.64 in wide X 3.07 in high.
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring an inspirational sampler with the phrase "Distance means so little when someone means so much"!
Patterns are stitched on 36 ct Maple Bar from Cedar River Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorwork floss. Stitch count is 145 x 158. Finished size is 8" x 8.8".
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Bling Designs featuring the phrase "There should be an extra day called Stitchday"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Country Mocha Linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 74 x 110. Finished size is 4.63 in wide X 6.88 in high.
These striking tree motifs are featured on a 1796 sampler of the Ten Commandments, and I've transplanted' them into a delightful little woodland tableau. The larger sampler is closer to the antique featuring verses from Psalm 96 incorporated into the design: Let the field be joyful, and all... Read more
Sea Turtle Cove is part of the XStitchTheRainbow collaboration featuring the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Lunar by Be Stitch Me with Cottage Garden Threads Beneath The Waves palette. Stitch Count: 60 x 60. Finished size: approx 3.3" x 3.3".
The fifth design in my Blueberry Ridge Gardens Series. This section has a cute nesting bird, a fox and a wheelbarrow full of flowers. Just one more to come in the series!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 120 x 120. Finished size: approx 6" x 6".
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
Pattern by Boomerang Stitches featuring an angler fish going... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a cute collection of tomato pincushion themed designs. A set of four needle work themed smalls!
Models stitched on 36 ct. Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. Stitch counts and... Read more
Pattern by Thistles featuring a cute snowman design.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Hazelwood by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 157 x 238 and the finished size is 8.72" x 13.22".
Midnight Garden blends the timeless charm of Quaker motifs with the graceful beauty of florals, creating a piece that feels both rooted in tradition and beautifully current. The balance of structured, historic forms and flowing botanicals gives this design broad appeal - perfect for stitchers who... Read more
Set in the winter woods, this bobcat sits calmly as snow falls around him. A delightful new addition to A Year In The Woods II series.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy linen by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Each part in the series has a stitch area of 100... Read more
This spooky Halloween pattern by Primitive Hare features some crows hanging out on a tombstone in a graveyard.
Stitched on 30 count Dark Spell linen by Primitive Hare using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 52 x 60. Finished size is 3.47" x 4".
Welcome to the coop. The Hen House Collection is a charming quartet of cross stitch charts featuring cozy chicken homes, cheerful florals, and a flock full of personality. Each design feels right at home in a farmhouse, cottage, or stitch room and is perfect for finishing as small pillows, shelf... Read more
Sweet as sunshine and full of cozy charm, the Honey Bee Collection is a delightful group of cross stitch charts celebrating all things bees, honey, and home. From playful sayings to buzzing little motifs, each design brings a cheerful, welcoming feel that's perfect for kitchens, tiered trays,... Read more
Monticello 1770 is the third pattern in the Presidential Home Series. This pattern includes an original sampler design of Monticello. Pin cushions of Thomas and Martha Jefferson. Each cushion features a charming likeness of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, and his wife Martha... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a beautiful spring garden with birds.
The model is stitched on 36 ct. Baked Clay linen by Fox and Rabbit with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 106 x 111 and the finished size is 5.9" x 6.2".