Reproduction Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns Page 5

Note from the designer - "Eleanor Parr created this amazing and unique sampler some time before 1835. The border of birds encircled by vines and leaves is unprecedented. Fleurs de lys embellish each of the four corners surrounding a central reserve containing a traditional verse, floral sprays... Read more about Eleanor Parr 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This picture was originally designed to be used as a cushion or footstool cover, or perhaps as a decorative vignette inserted into the top of a wooden box for storing precious objects. Executed entirely in cross stitch, its most prominent characters are a large squirrel... Read more about Elizabeth's Squirrel - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "An intensely stitched and well-planned sampler, this unusual piece probably originated in Pennsylvania. The allegorical figure hovering over the house could represent Liberty. The unconnected border of floating honeysuckle is unique, as well as the little pastoral... Read more about Rebecca Robinson 1821 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "A characteristically northern German sampler, this example from Hamburg consists of random symbolic spot motifs, with a unifying central scene and borders. Religious symbols are commonly found on almost all continental samplers, and Adam and Eve in particular is often... Read more about German Sampler by AEDEGNES 1746 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "A sophisticated painterly use of perspective distinguishes this pictorial English sampler. An idealized rural scene with a thatched cottage nestled in a fertile valley, with white misted hills rising in the distance, also features a windmill, a flock of sheep,... Read more about Ann Brockbank 1812 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more about Ann Harding 1821 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a pleasantly quirky, colorful sampler likely stitched in the north of England judging by some of the Scottish influences in the design. A four sided strawberry border surrounds an alphabet and a pious verse above a geometric pattern band. Below this is a scenic register with trees, birds,... Read more about Elizabeth Cheetham 1824 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Who would love this world or prize whats in it that gives and takes and chops and changes every minute.

This brilliant English traditional band sampler comes from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. Drawing on traditional sampler motifs of the 17th... Read more about Grace Catlin 1719 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This finely worked sampler features pastoral scenes above and below a lovely verse about friendship. A four-sided honeysuckle border surrounds large baskets of fruits and flowers, a fenced pasture with seven large lazy sheep and an architectural folly in the background.... Read more about Grazing Sheep circa 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a very finely stitched classic Scottish sampler featuring three complete rows of beautifully illuminated letters, an arcaded floral band as well as other traditional motifs including peacocks, birds drinking at the fountain of life, feather trees and family initials. A four sided berry... Read more about Katie Sym 1769 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Ada Mary Hornsey of Wellingborough, England stitched her sampler at age 10. "My father, my mother I know I cannot your kindness repay, but I hope that, as older I grow, I shall learn your commands to obey."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 184W x 238H. Finished Size: 9 1/8" x 12".

This lovely sampler is of Scottish origin.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with Soie d'Alger silks and silk chenille. Stitch Count: 204W x 278H. Finished size: 12 3/4" x 17 3/8" Stitches used: cross stitch, satin stitch, queen stitch, double running stitch, outline stitch, chain stitch, and stitching over one. Stitch diagrams are included.

Model stitched on 16 ct. Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 319 x 412. Finished size is 20" x 25.75".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 297W x 270H. Finished size: 15" x 13.5".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 273W x 393H. Finished size: 15.1" x 21.83".

A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.

This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and... Read more about American Antique Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 318W x 350H. Finished size: 16" x 17 1/2". Specialty stitch used - Satin Stitch.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 104x72. Finished Size: 6" x 4 1/2".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 232W x 338H. Finished size: 13" x 18.75"

Model stitched on 32 Ct. linen of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 90W x 88H. Design Size: 6" x 6". Finishing instructions included.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 152W x 143H.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Beige Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 115x115.

Model stitched on 40 ct Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count 106x153.

"Mary Cotton Her Work in the year 1827." Model stitched over two threads on 40 Count Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint inc Silks. Stitch Count: 213W x 195W.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Work with Needlepoint Inc silk and DMC. Stitch Count: 114 x 151. Finished size is 6.33 in wide X 8.39 in high.

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute floral design perfect to celebrate a birthday.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71W x 66H and the finished size is 4.06" x 3.77". Design shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 67W x 65H. Design shown finished in a 4.75" min tart pan tin.

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Maritime White by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 80W x 120H. Design Size: 4" x 6"

"I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. 1843."

Model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Meadow Rue using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count: 193W x 181H.

"Labor for learning before you grow old for it is better than silver and gold."

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 108W x 118H. Finished Size is 6.17 in wide X 6.74 in high.

Model stitched on 20 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works with one thread over two using with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Simply Wool & Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 182x224. Finished size: 18.2" x 22.4".

"Stitch by Stitching, mending my heart."

Top design stitched on 32 Ct. Clay Pot by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count: 62 x 51 and the finished size is 3.88" x 3.19".

Bottom design stitched on 32 Ct. linen and the Stitch Count is 35 x 36, the finished size is... Read more about Stitch By Stitch (Tender Heart Series 3)

Model worked on 40 Ct. Ale from Picture this Plus using one strand of Needlepoint Inc. Silk over two threads of linen. Stitch count 186x156.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Charcoal Gray Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 115 x 70. Finished Size: 7" x 4".

Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Raw/Natural Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75x127. Finished Size: 5" x 8".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Murky Belfast by Picture This Plus linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 169 x 133. Finished Size: 11" x 8".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Murkey by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 153x95. Design Size: 10" x 6".

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 95W x 109H and the finished size is 5.28" x 6.06".

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte using Classic Colorworks & Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 144x73.

"The Christmas witch she loved to stitch. She stitched a hat for her black rat, she stitched a cake for her black snake. Oh for pity's sake, she stitched a mat for her black cat."

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 162W x 168H.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Parchment linen with Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 84W x 212H

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus over two using DMC floss. Stitch count 88x151.

Model stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Heritage by Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silk and Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors. Stitch count 145x136.

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.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126W x 165H

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Cedar Plank linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 171W x 115H

"O gentle Words & peaceful ways Which spread such brightness o'er our days"

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus, using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 217W x 150H.

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Raw Natural Belfast linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch Count: 83x81. Design Size: 5" x 5".