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
16 projects to sew and stitch.
Rose Hips & Ivy Drum Pinkeep stitched on 36 count Winters Brew by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works floss. Linen Size3 needed is 14" x 17".
This reproduction samplers stays true to Anne Quertier's sampler, which she stitched in 1854 at the age of 10! We charted all the quirks and imperfections so you can duplicated this cheery and summery sampler. My favorite parts are the strawberries, making this this perfect stitch for popular... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features a rabbit jumping over a house with the Spring moon in the background.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Baked Clay by Fox & Rabbit with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 169H. Finished size: 8" x 9.38".
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 over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 59x152. Finished Size: 3" x 9". Finishing instructions included.
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.
Model stitched over 2 threads on an 8" x 13" piece of 35 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count: 59x155. Finishing instructions included. Finished Size is 3.28 in wide X 8.61 in high.
The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more about Golden Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Olive Leaf linen by Dixie Sampler with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count is 102x62. Finished Size is 6" x 3". Finished instructions included.
Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating... Read more about Glee's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Hi There! Our Spring issue is filled with 18 fabulous seasonal projects -including those from two new designers to PNPS - Finally a FarmGirl and The Bonny Bee!. Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine is the first needlework publication dedicated to those stitchers who are avid cross stitch and... Read more about Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Spring 2026 Magazine
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".
This is the fourth pattern of 9 from the "For the Birds" 2017 Loose Feathers series. Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Oaken by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 91H. Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Under the soft gleam of a winter lamp, a square of linen lies unfurled on my worktable - its surface alive with threads of crimson and green that weave together more than just patterns. At first glance, it appears a simple sampler: a neat arrangement of alphabets, numerals, and flourishes stitched... Read more about Threads Of Christmas Past MB 1914 - 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 stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen with DMC, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 212H. Finished Size: 17 3/4" x 12 1/4".
This is the fifth pattern of 9 from the "For the Birds" 2017 Loose Feathers series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 91H. Finished Size: 6" x 6"
This is the second pattern in the new Anniversaries of the heart series. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Cafe Kona by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 6"
This design was inspired by my collection of antique samplers, and several of the motifs were lovingly pulled from those treasured pieces. I wanted to capture that same timeless charm- simple motifs, a glorious red house, and a message that feels both comforting and enduring. The verse spoke to me:... Read more about Peace of Mind - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern
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
Germaine Villeret stitched her large colorful sampler in 1925. The colors are as beautiful front as back. You can stitch it in either Soie d'Alger, 1003 silk or DMC. Stitch count is 308 x 320.
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 4 projects.
Moments of Glad Grace, Button Box, and Sing the Joyful Birds are stitched on 36 count Legacy by Picture This Plus using Classic Color Works, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads
Jane Allen is a stunning antique sampler dating back to the 18oo's. Because of the charming motifs featured throughout this piece and the overwhelming size of the original sampler (shown on the cover) this chart pack includes three pattern options for you: the complete sampler reproduction, a... Read more about Jane Allen Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern
This original adaptation includes some of my favorite elements and motifs from the oversized sampler stitched in 1854. Most notable are the strawberries, blue rabbits, and colorful star flowers! This piece was designed for those stitchers who wanted a quicker finish while keeping the charm of Mary... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern
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 Gigi R featuring an antique sampler reproduction from 1864 which has the words, "Little deeds of kindness, little words of love make our earth an Eden like to heaven above. Elizabeth A Wenden October 1864."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 939). Stitch Count: 170W x 187H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 9 1/4".
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 292W x 311H. Finished size: 16 3/4" x 17 3/4".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Oaken linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 273W x 275H. Design Size: 16" x 16".
Note: To achieve the variegated look of Weeks Dye Works palomino use DMC 3012/3011.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count 79h x 74w.
Additional supplies needed: Backing fabric (cotton) approximate size 9"x7", small piece of cardboard for the bottom, cord or ribbon for bow, and fiber-fill for stuffing.
A release of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched on a 28 Ct. cocoa brown linen (or similar) with DMC floss. Stitch Count for each design is 47x49. Designs for a Cardinal, Goldfinch, Hummingbird, Purple Martin, Wren, Junco, Chickadee, Sparrow, Robin & Bluebird.
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 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