NeedleWorkPress Reproduction Cross Stitch Patterns

"See the kind shepherd Jesus stands and calls his sheep by name gathers the feeble in his arms and feeds each tender lamb. Sarah Stewart Hardman Work Age 7 1824"

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar using Classic Colorworks. Also can be stitched with Tudor Silk. Stitch... Read more about Sarah Stewart Hardman 1824 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about A 19th Century Watch Pocket - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with birds, roosters and flowers!

Stitched on 36 count fabric using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count is 97 x 187. Finished size is 5.4 x 10.4 inches for 36 count fabric.

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique animal design. Sometime during the height of Berlin Wood Work, a child saw a deer resting in the woods and decided to recreate its regal presence, along with some delightful motifs frequently seen on samplers of the era. Found in the UK... Read more about Argyle Deer - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

A banner from Needlework Press featuring alphabets! Model was stitched on 40 count Paperbark hand dyed linen from Fox & Rabbit and stitched with silks from Soie 100/3. DMC conversion is included in the chart. Stitch count is 436 x 40. Finished size is 21.8" x 2".

The name and style of this sampler led us to investigate whether it was created in Spain or Mexico. Mexican sampler scholar Mayela Flores Enriquez, PhD, confirmed that although the name is Hispanic, the style of flower baskets and larger girl are not consistent with Mexican dechados (samplers). The... Read more about Encarnacion - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with flowers!

Stitched on your choice of fabric using Classic Colorwork Bella Soie, Gloriana, and Au Ver a Soie threads. Stitch Count is 289 x 199. Finished size is 16.05 x 11.05 inches on 36 count fabric.

Pattern by Needlework Press featuring a vintage sampler reproduction with a floral border.

Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Parchment using Dinky Dyes Silk. Over dyed cotton equivalents also provided. Stitch Count: 224W x 234H. Finished Size: 9.75" x 10"

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with the phrase "All you my friends who now expect to see a piece of marking thus perform by me cast but a smile on this my mean endeavor i'll strive to mend and be obedient ever"

Pattern is... Read more about Strive to Mend - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 count Weeks Dye Works Coco linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 120w x 148h.

A cross stitch reproduction sampler featuring lots of small motifs, red roses and a red house.

Model stitched on 46ct Weeks Straw Linen using Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 Silk thread. Stitch count: 252w x 244h and the finished size is 10.96" x 1.04".

Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress "Jane Bowen her Sampler aged 13 1837. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."

The Model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct.... Read more about Jane Bowen 1837 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress - "The greatest blessing of our God, what mortals can explain. He gives the blossom and the bud and gives us timely rain."

The model was stitched over 2 threads (with some lettering over one thread) on 46 Ct. Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works... Read more about Hannah Elliott 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 194W x 93H. Finished Size: 10.8" x 5.2"

Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelet, and Continental Stitch.

Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Straw using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 147W x 221H. Design Size: 8" x 12.5"

"Live in peace with all men"

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Linen using weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss). Stitch count is 206W x 110H. Finished size is 12.88" X 6.88"

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Doubloon linen using Belle Soie, Soie D'Alger and Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 159W x 173H. Finished Size: 8" x 8.7"

Model stitched on 36 ct. Up In The Attic by Fox and Rabbit using Valdani and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 218 x 191. Finished size: 12 x 10.7.

Also required but not listed are 120 Medium Gray, 196 Golden Brown, and 6 Natural.

Model stitched on 46 ct. Weeks Dye Works Gray using Gloriana, Sinky Dyes, Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 , Classic Colorworks Silks, and DMC thread. Stitch count is 314 x 359. Finished size: 13.7 x 15.6.

Note: Needed Gumnut Stars 989 Slate silk is not avaiable.

Designer's Note: if... Read more about Ann Mack Jennet - Cross Stitch Pattern

Models stitched on 36 ct. Hog Bristle and Eureka linen by Fox and Rabbit using Valdani threads.

Stitch counts:
George B. Tobey 1854: 100 x 130. Finished size: 5.55 x 7.22
True Happiness 1854: 134 x 130. Finished size: 7.5 x 5.

Also required but not listed is Valdani thread Natural.

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Straw linen over 1 thread with Gloriana Silks and Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count is 240W x 250H. Finished size is 7.5" x 9".

Reproduction of a sampler completed by 12 year old Jean Morgan in 1834.

The model was stitched on linen of your choice with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 205W x 210H.

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!

Stitched on 36 count Baked Clay. Stitch count is 148 x 209. Finished size is 7.67 x 11.39.

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!

Stitched on 46 count Euerka. Stitch count is 266 x 394. Finished size is 11.57 x 17.13.

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

In adapting this sampler to be stitched over one and two threads of linen - instead of 1, 2, 3, and 4 as stitched by Mary - we endeavored to remain true to her composition while creating a more "stitchable" sampler. While the antique is framed, we decided to hemstitch our sampler. We are... Read more about Mary Garton 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern