Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns Page 52

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

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 about Katharine Mitchel circa 1785 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This small and brilliantly preserved band sampler demonstrates a wide variety of stitches found on many seventeenth century samplers. The beautifully shaded flower heads and leaves are filled in with connecting tiers of trellis stitch."

Finished size on 35... Read more about Judeth Payne 1668 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born, and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which... Read more about Rose Shenamon Mitchell 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Agnes Binnie was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on March 22, 1808, to Robert Binnie and Mary Addie. She married James Barclay on March 16, 1832, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. The couple had at least six sons and three daughters. Around 1870 they emigrated to Scotland Township in McDonough, Illinois.... Read more about Agnes Binnie 1824 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a reproduction of an English sampler made in Bradford, Yorkshire, that shows distinct influences of Scottish needlework traditions, particularly in the illuminated alphabets. The bold primary colors were reproduced from the front of the original sampler, which retains its amazing... Read more about Sarah Hutchinson 1762 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The original Scottish antique sampler had never been framed and so it was in excellent condition with the same vibrant, unfaded colors on the front as well as on the back. An unusual, elaborate four-sided undulating floral and leaf border surrounds a central reserve with a brief moral verse. Adam... Read more about Margaret Reid 1837- Cross Stitch Pattern

The original sampler, made in England in 1848, was stitched with cross, counted satin, petit point, and eyelet stitches on an extremely fine glazed linen of approximately fifty threads per inch.

It is unusual to find such a meticulously and finely stitched sampler at this late date, when... Read more about Emma Miles 1848 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design was excerpted from the top of an early nineteenth-century English sampler. It features an unusual and amusing hunting scene with a solo hunter on horseback pursuing a single hapless stag with a pack of ten spotted hounds on its trail.

The verse reads: Give me O Lord thy early... Read more about Mary Randal 1803 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This English sampler comes from the collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jarrett, who established Witney Antiques. It was featured in one of their exhibition catalogs in December 1996 titled "All Creatures Great and Small."

The work is extremely fine and accomplished,... Read more about Elizabeth Ginger 1735 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This mid-eighteenth-century Scottish band sampler features many classic seventeenth-century patterns, executed in cross, eyelet, double running, counted satin, back, and queen stitches.

The virtually unfaded color was reproduced from the front of the sampler. Six pattern bands precede... Read more about MS Dated 1752 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a reproduction of a Quaker sampler made in Chester County, Pennsylvania consisting of alphabets, numerals, ligatures* and lineal patterns executed in a variety of stitches. The uppermost border with the dangling central flower is often seen on American Quaker samplers of this period (see... Read more about Ann Ward 1808 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This English sampler features a three-sided floral border surrounding thirteen lines of alphabets, neatly cross-stitched in several different lettering styles. Mary Wagstaff was likely born in Huyton, Lancashire in 1809, completing this sampler when she was ten years old. She passed away in... Read more about Mary Wagstaff 1819 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This amazing, unprecedented English sampler illustrates so many unique and bold elements of design, stitched in a balanced way inside a four-sided strawberry border. In all my decades of study I've never seen an antique sampler with quite this much bizarre personality.

At the top is a... Read more about Ann Anthony 1838 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is an expansive English sampler with an unusual four-sided leafy branch and floral border, centering a very busy reserve filled with baskets of fruits and flowers, stylized trees and plants, birds, lions rampant, butterflies, rabbits, and stags. A large building/mansion/institution is at the... Read more about Sarah Elizabeth Hollings 1825 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Here is a dainty and colorful mid-eighteenth-century English sampler executed entirely in cross and petit point stitches making it a suitable project for any skill level.

A four-sided arcaded border of daisies and dianthus surrounds three pious verses with delicate horizontal floral bands... Read more about Sarah Mitchell 1758 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Flora and fauna were highly celebrated in nearly all 17th and 18th century pictorial embroideries. Executed entirely in cross or tent (half cross) stitches, the embroidered pictures embellished cushions and furniture and reflected a changing attitude toward domestic comforts, by serving to brighten... Read more about Man Dogs and Deer - Cross Stitch Pattern

Try as we might, we cannot find another sampler to compare with this one by Sarah Brignell. It is a sampler unto itself: truly an original piece of folk art. The tiny central cartouche with the densely stitched scene floats like a little world unto itself in the midst of the exuberant garden of... Read more about Sarah Brignell 1769 - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Scarlet Letter that is a reproduction of a Dutch sampler from the German Sampler Museum.

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct linen using Soie d'Alger silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 276 x 255. Finished size is 15.77" x 14.57".

The first book of its kind to be published, this collection of over one hundred charted reproductions of buildings from samplers and needlework of the seventeenth through the mid-nineteenth centuries fills a huge void in the body of sampler publications. It includes many photos of the finished... Read more about Architecture From Early Samplers - Cross Stitch Book

Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring a fun autumnal design with foxes, mushrooms, acorns, and more!

Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 73 x 100 and 64 x 64. Finished size is 4.56 in wide X 6.25 in high and 3.5 x 3.5.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring blueberry cake, blueberry jam, blueberry bushes, and more!!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring cherry cake, cherry pie, cherry cupcakes, and more!!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a girl holding a strawberry!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a delightful Halloween sampler complete with ghosts, candy corn and a haunted house!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen or the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 192 x 192.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a delightful Christmas sampler complete with the word Noel and a festively decorated home!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen or the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a cute Easter sampler!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 117.

Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more about A Natural Beauty Elizabeth Hannell 1840 - Cross Stitch

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely basket of flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Country Mocha Newcastle by Zweigart using the Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 79 by 58. Finished size is 4" x 3".

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

Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more about Susan Weeks Marking Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Maple Designs featuring a lovely fall Quaker design!

Stitched on 36 count Beige by Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 90W x 120H.

"We loved because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19"

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cocoa using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Southern Fried floss. Stitch count is 199 x 201.
Recommended Southern Fried Floss:Bay Leaf and Spiced Cider

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "Thou, before whose face the children's angels stand grant me a helpless child the grace that thy angelic band. May watch my ways and guard my bed and minister to me till I in death shall bow my head and... Read more about Isabella Bickerdike 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler is an adaptation from a sampler in my collection.

Model stitched on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 298w x 366h. Finished size is 16.56" x 20.33".

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a beautiful purple pansy sampler design with the words "It does me good, thou flowers of spring, Thy blossoms to behold, Thou bloom'st when birds begin to sing, in purple and in gold".

Stitched on 36 ct. Fabric with... Read more about Pansy Garden Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

A charming Autumn sampler done for a friend who doesn't like to go too Halloweeny!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Wren from Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 192 x 180. Finished size is 10.7" x 10".

Hoping you are feeling blessed and thankful.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 116 x 116. Finished size is 6.5" x 6.5".

I love the simplicity of this little sampler. Eliza was 10 years old when she completed her sampler and beautifully hem stitched the edges.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 127 x 120. Finished size is 6" x 5.75".

"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Pewter from Picture... Read more about Faith 1831 - Cross Stitch Pattern

A quick little stitch.I love the muted colors.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 79 x 116. Finished size is 4" x 6".

I think the saying says it all. Change up the color of the flowers to make it your own!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tin Roof from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 70 x 106. Finished size is 3.88" x 5.88".

"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more about Louisa Dodd 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue... Read more about Mary Ann Robey 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Mary is a very fun piece to stitch. The floweres and leaves are filled in with Stem Stitch and the basket is stitched in two layers.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using NPI threads. Stitch count is 105 x 138. Finished size is 6.5" x 8.5".

"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana and NPI threads. Stitch count is 164 x 167. Finished size is 9.3" x 9.6".

This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".

A gentle reminder to use your talents even if you don't think they are the very best.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Gloriana Silk threads. Stitch count is 322 x 172. Finished size is 16" x 8.5".