Reproduction

Hannah Whitaker, Thorne 1821 - An Ackworth Quaker Style Antique Sampler Reproduction

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Linen with Gloriana and Belle Soie Silks. The stitch count is 297 x 455 and the finished size is 12.91" x 19.78".

When Stitching with Au Ver A Soie floss, it also requires threads 661 and 539.

Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more about Julia Rachel De La Mare 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a lovely vintage sampler!

Model is stitched on 36ct fabric of your choice using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 298 X 304. Finished Size is 16.56 in wide X 16.89 in high.

The Queen of the May is a tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and honour. Each year, we select a sampler that embodies these qualities - a design that rises above the rest, chosen not only for its visual appeal, but for its enduring presence.

Ann's sampler is a study in balance... Read more about Ann Watson 1839 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler, charted with original over one verse and includes an over two alternative also.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 241 x 260. Finished size is 12" x 13".

Stitched in 1826 by a boy of just nine years of age, this eye-catching sampler challenges expectation. It speaks not only of skill, but of discipline, patience, and quiet determination. William worked with precision and care, producing a piece that stands confidently alongside, and in many cases... Read more about William Curtis 1826 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a beautiful sampler design inspired by an old painting with lots of personality.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Natural linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 152 x 94 and the finished size is 7.8" x 4.7".

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler from Mary Ann Preece in 1851!

You can use whatever fabric you'd like! Mary Ann Preece calls for Soie 100.3 silk threads. Stitch count is 155 x 162.

Note: Only one skein or spool is required on 36 to... Read more about Mary Ann Preece - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a beautiful reproduction sampler!

Model is stitched on 40ct Platinum by Zweigart linen using Silk' n Color by Thread Gatherer and Gloriana Silk thread. Stitch count is 153w x 159h. Finished size 7.65 in wide X 7.95 in high.

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".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens with NPI Silk. Stitch Count:187 x 183 and the finished size is 8.13" x 7.96".

Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more about Checkerboard House - 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 Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler from the "Wesleynn School".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 167 x 162. Finished size is 8.35" x 8.1".

Reproduction sampler by Reflets De Soie featuring a beautiful floral design!

Model stitched on 16ct linen from Zweigart using Soie d'Alger thread (with DMC conversion 224, 803, 932, 317, 597, 734, 733, 728, 725, 3824, 760, 221, 894, 3713, 819, 522, 3053, 3363, 936, 729, 524, 371, 612, 762, 739, 437, 436, 3721, 902, 453, 3042) Stitch count is 357w x 351h.

The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.

Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more about Walker Sisters - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a beautiful strawberry sampler!

Patterns are stitched on 40 count Paperbark Linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 129 x 89. Finished size is 6.45" x 4.45"

Although we have been unable to identify our sampler maker, she definitely knew her geography. Harriet accurately listed the states and territories of the date she stitched in her sampler. Even though the antique sampler is in a tattered state, we are especially happy to preserve Harriet's legacy by... Read more about Harriet S. Jewett 1825 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: Alice Maud Tippett at the young age of 11 years stitched an adorable little sampler using a scrap of Penelope canvas and a beautiful palette of nine colours. The colours harmonise so well! Alice records on her sampler that she attended St Ervan's Board School. When the... Read more about Alice M Tippett 1894 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Ann Jefferson stitched her sampler at the age of 10. A sweet marking sampler with alphabets and sweet strawberries and pots of flowers in bold colors. The stitch count is 129 wide by 137 high and is stitched mostly in cross stitch with one band of 16-leg eyelets. This sampler can be stitched on linen or aida. Finished size on 32 Ct is 8.06" x 8.56".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with the phrase "Bless us all with needle in hand. Whether we use a hoop or a stand. May our stitches be even and tight. Whether we start on the left or the right"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cactus Wren from Fox and... Read more about Stitcher's Prayer - Cross Stitch Pattern

National Female Model School Sampler - Kildare Place, Dublin circa 1820

This pattern has 1 specialty stitch - the Satin Stitch. And the small alphabet at the top and the small letters at the bottom are stitched over 1 thread of linen. Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen with 100/3 Au Ver a Soie silk floss. The stitch count is 96 x 147 and the finished size is 4.17" x 6.39".

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a beautiful sampler!

Patterns are stitched on 40 count Black Swan Linen by Fox and Rabbit using DMC threads. Stitch count is 148 x 147. Finished size is 7.4" x 7.35"

Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linen using NPI silks. Stitch count is 267 x 212.

Also required but not listed is Au Ver A Soie Soie d Alger 2512 and Lecien Cosmo Cotton Embroidery Floss 444.

Model stitched on 40 ct. Zweigart 3077 (Sand) linen using Soie d'Alger silks. DMC conversion provided. Stitch count is 123 x 176.

Model stitched on 40 Ct. fabric of your choice using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger floss (1416-2skeins 3436 3833 4641) . (DMC alternates are 726 823 3752 518 930 734 832 829 677 3770 676 351 3733 3350 150 3743 822 452 3023 369 500 712 938 ecru 3053 3051 732 936 371 841 3756 3045 3064 225 152 3721 453... Read more about Louisa Barny 1892 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a reproduction of a Dutch Sampler. It depicts a red stag, a number of flower pots and four rather inconspicuous birds.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. The stitch count is 264W x 260H and the finished size is 15" x 14 3/4".

Model stitched on 40 ct Doubloon linen from Picture this plus using one strand of Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count 259x193.

A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"

Model stitched on 36 Ct. "parchment" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC threads. Stitch Count: 518W x 396H. Finished size 28.75" x 22".

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Heartland using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 185W x 145H. Design Size: 9.25" x 7.25"

Model stitched one over two on 40 count Vintage Meadow Rue linen using Au ver a Soie d'alger silks. Stitch count is 307W x 276H. Design size is 17.06" x 15.33"

"Immortal made what should we mind So much as Immortality we beings for a heaven designed what but a heaven our care should be". Yes, this sampler is large... but such a joy to stitch. this is a stunning English sampler from 1803 done in muted colors.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct... Read more about Isabill Robb 1803 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a vintage sampler with the phrase "Fear God and keep his commandments for this is the holy duty of man"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 239 x 299. Finished size is 11.95" x 14.95".

This beautiful sampler was finely stitched by Anne when she was 16 years old. Her stitching is exquisite. I found this sampler at an antique shop in Tennessee, and was immediately smitten. I am thrilled with the way she turned out.

Pattern is stitched on 46 count linen with... Read more about Anne Attewell 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring an antique sampler design with the words "Virtues the chiefelt beauty of the mind. The Noblest ornament of human kind. Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star. That stirs up reason when our senses".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen... Read more about A Fancy Basket: Ann Kemp 1815 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI Silks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 124 x 185. Finished size is 6.2" x 9.25".

Stitched over two and over one cross stitch, Algerian eyelets, and four-sided stitches.

To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.

Model... Read more about Up in the Cherry Boughs - Cross Stitch Pattern

Helen's Drum is a pin drum pattern using key elements of our Helen Monro sampler.

The model was stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC floss, a conversion to Au Ver a Soie (Soie D'Alger) is also provided in the chart. Stitch count is 226 x 60. Finished size is 11.3" x 3".

Hetty Person is a reproduction sampler finished as a pillow.

Stitch count is 74w x 131h. The model is stitched on 40 count Milk & Honey by Fiber on A Whim.

Note from the designer: "This densely worked sampler displays exquisite detail and contains many of the most popular needlework motifs of the seventeenth century. The flowers are realistically shaded to achieve a natural look."

Finished size on 35 count linen is 7 1/4" x 25... Read more about Joanna Warren 1655 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rosa's sampler has been reproduced on 56 fabric of your choice with Au Ver A Soie - Silk 100/3. Stitch count is 126x170. Finished size on 40 count is 6.3" x 8.5". Stitched on fabric of your choice.

Also required, but currently out of production - Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 #410. ... Read more about Rosa Sugars 1881 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.

Model was stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabby Cat Linens. Stitch... Read more about Mrs Campbell 1805 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch count: 268w x 215h

Model stitched on 40 ct Sand Dune by Seraphim Fabrics using DMC and Classic Colorworks thread.

This design by Hands Across the Sea Samplers features a variety of flora and fauna surrounding the text "Sarah Fletcher. Brighouse aged 12 1841".

Model stitched on 45ct Jersey Cream Linen from Legacy Linen using Soie 100.3 threads. We have provided DMC and Soie d'Alger thread... Read more about Sarah Fletcher - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Dark the night and wild the wave, Christ the boat is keeping, Trust in Him and have no fear, Though he seemeth sleeping." Included with the pattern are four color ways of floss that you can mix to get your perfect palette and four linens for you to choose from (not listed above: 28 count Cocoa, Cappuccino, and Mocha from Weeks Dye Works). Stitch Count: 155x193

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Examplar with DMC floss (conversions provided for AVAS silk). Stitch Count: 281W x 380H. Finished size: 15.61" x 21.11".