This stunning French sampler contains some of the most beautiful alphabets I've come across, and can be stitched as a whole, or used for reference to personalize your own stitching. 'Joyeux Noel' was inspired by the antique, showing how you can use elements of the design for smalls.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring an autumn sampler!
Model was stitched on 40 count Autumn Beech by Number 12 Stitch Co. using Weeks Dye Works thread. A DMC conversion has been provided. Stitch count is 133w x 96h.
About the Sampler: No name or year appears on this beautiful sampler to offer a clue about the maker. It is adorned with numerous Christian motifs and symbols. The sampler is representative of an Italian sampler style, as evidenced by the existence of other similar Italian
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This 10-page booklet includes a smaller sampler, a leafy Welcome, 2 smalls that can be finished as needlebook covers , pin pillows or ornaments, plus two borders that can also be bookmarks!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cream Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 198 x 198.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler that is charted with the original version of family alphabets, but also includes an alphabet to personalize and make it your own!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 148 x 204.
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a patriotic sampler with the phrase "American 'tis of thee, sweet land of Liberty, of thee I sing, Land where my fathers died, Land of pilgrims pride. From ev'ry mountainside let freedom ring"!
Pattern is stitched on 16 or 32 ct Dirty Brown using DMC floss. Stitch count is 191 x 263.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
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Stitch this patriotic sampler, designed in marking sampler style. "America" is repeated in several different alphabets in patriotic colors to honor our country with a prayer for God's grace. Fits in 8x10" standard picture frame.
Model stitched on 32 ct Latte Linen using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 112w x 146h.
Cross stitch pattern from La d Da featuring Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Aspen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 152W x 158H. Finished size: 8.4" x 8.7"
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.
Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler House featuring the alphabet and the phrase "Worked by Harriet Hazlin. Born in the state of Massachusetts August 17, 1856 by humility and the fear of God are riches honor and life"
Model stitched on 35 ct. Northern Cross linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 141 x 113.
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler with the phrase "The loss of a father is much but the loss of a mother is more but he loss of Christ is such a loss as no one can restore".
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Cornsilk from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 170 x 202.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with a young girl!
Model can be stitched on 28 ct. or 32 ct. linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 153 x 220. Finished size on 28 ct is 10.93" x 15.71" and on 32 ct 9.56"x 13.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "If all mankind would live in mutual love this world would much resemble that above"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Cobblestone Linen using DMC thread.
Stitch count is 259w x 259h.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts & Stitchery featuring a sampler with a home on it!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 97 x 87.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more
"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.
"A soft wind blows through the Spanish moss that hangs from the live oak trees. The trees that line the long road home to distant memories of a fine old house with columns tall and porches all around. Where the sweet scent of magnolia blooms, in the spring abound. A lady fair in a flowery gown,... Read more
Antrim's Folly - A Burlington County Inspiration
Sampler No. 5 in the 13 Colonies Series
Inspired by the Mary Antrim sampler, once part of Betty Ring's collection.
Stitch Count: 257 x 355
Fabric: 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter (Lakeside Linens)
Floss: Belle Soie, NPI (requires NPI-157), or DMC
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This sampler designs by Hello From Liz Mathews features trees and wild animals in the forest.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cornhusk linen by Weeks Dye Works with NPI Silk floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 369 x 346. Finished size: 18.45" x 17.3"
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this prim Yuletide sampler that will add a bit of rustic charm to your holiday decor. Fits in ready-made 7 x 7 inch picture frame.
The model was stitched on 32ct Platinum by Zweigart Linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 95w x 91h.
Mother's Garden, full of flowers and blackbirds! Suggested fabric is 30ct Irish Cream. Stitch count: 119w x 201h. Finished size is approx. 7.93 in wide X 13.4 in high on 30 ct.
This sampler from Rosewood Manor features the following saying - "What a desolate place would be a world without flowers. It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome. Are not flowers the stars of the earth and are we not stars in the flowers of heaven." The booklet also... Read more
Note from the designer: "A beautiful meandering four-sided floral border in an unusually rich color palette surrounds this traditional Scottish sampler, also featuring a beautiful arcaded floral band at the top and a substantial mansion house in the lower register. Trees, tulips and flying birds... Read more
Note from the designer: "This intricate and involved sampler features many traditional German sampler motifs dating from the sixteenth century including a large parrot, a peacock with silver tips on its wings, the Lamb of God, as well as a depiction of the Crucifixion flanked by Mother Mary and... Read more
Note from the designer: "This Scottish sampler is a riot of brilliant color and intricate motifs, from the Scotsman in his kilt playing a traditional dulcimer (which looks like a butter churn) in the upper left, to an elaborate mansion house fronted by a three dimensional turkeywork lawn in the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from With My Needle featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Sand, Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 104 x 203.
Part 4 of a 4 part series. "Ti a drink with jam and bread, that will bring us back to do. Most anything."
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Sand linen using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 383 x 73 and the finished size is 23.94" x 4.56".
Thread pack sold separately contains all of the thread used to complete the design as shown. Model stitched on 40 ct. Old Stationary linen using Gloriana and Dinky Dye threads. Stitch count is 139 x 206.
Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.
This Charming design from With Thy Needle and Thread features Regina Haible Sampler and Birds In The Bouch. It is stitched with a lovely earth-toned Color Palette.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Antique Lace using DMC thread. Stitch count is 213 x 220.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a festive holiday sampler, Christmas town shows a north pole village with some of Santa's deer and a very large Christmas tree.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 28.5 by 20.5cm. This chart... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a Quaker style medallion sampler featuring many little birds, the Little Bird Quaker Sampler is a joyful and happy design. The pattern features 22 birds in total and two alphabets numbers.