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 Needle Work Press featuring a sampler completed by 10 year old Hannah Smith in 1838 with the phrase "Defer not till to morrow to be wise. To morrows sun to thee may never rise. Be humble learn thy self to scan. Know pride was never made for man."
This 10-page booklet includes 1 small sampler, 2 personalized small designs that can be finished as needlebooks or pin pillows, plus 4 Mix & Match scissor fobs! It also includes several BEW CREATIVE! ideas!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Spice Linen from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 188 x 318.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an original sampler design and bonus reversible pin keep charts!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Steinbeck linen from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC and NPI Silk conversions. Stitch count is 343 x 145.
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"
This alphabet design from New York Dreamer features flowers and the saying "A bloom c daisy e flowers g h ice cream j kite m n o pots q rain spring time u v w x y z."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Kenneth from Grace Notes Fabric with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count; 134 x 180. Finished size: 8.375" x 11.25"
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a fun sampler with a classic farmhouse!
Model stitched on 14 ct. Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 177 x 96.
This sampler is an ode to the classic mourning samplers of old, complete with a weeping Willow tree and cemetery urn, but wit's a modern twist, incorporating references to many favorite authors, movies, and science fiction television shows.
The model is stitched on 32 count Cocoa from... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jardin Prive' featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Antique White linen using DMC floss, but you can use whichever fabric and floss you would like! Stitch count: 100w x 180h. Finished size is 5" x 9".
This classic Lizzie Kate design says "Bless the Baby" and has room for the name and date of birth.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads or DMC floss. The stitch count is 31W x 97H. Finished size is 2" x 7". Comes with an alphabet and number chart and shown with a bunny button from Just Another Button Company.
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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Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "Christmas magic is silent, you don't hear it - you feel it, you know it, you believe it"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cocoa from Weeks Dye Works usigng Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Size: 186w x 233h
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a fun sampler with a butterfly!
Model stitched on 40 ct. linen from Weeks Dye Works using NPI Silks with a DMC conversion listed. Stitch count is 105 x 111.
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 Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler by Edith Levy
Model stitched on 36 ct. linen using Soie 100.3 Silk threads by Au Ver Soie. Stitch count is 91 x 85 (Sampler 1) and 79 x 77 (Sampler 2).
Note: Only one spool or skein is required when... Read more
Great way to sample all the different size of your favorite needles. Each Sampler Needle Card contains one of every size. 4 1/2"x5" card. Ideal for point of purchase, classes or traveling
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 features a lion, a camel, and large colorful flowers. The design was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. linen and is suitable for all skill levels. The stitch count for each design is 244 W x 230 H. The finished piece will measure approximately 12-1/2″ x 11-1/2″.
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
Model is stitched on Zweigart 28 count linen in Platinum. This design will work well on many fabrics, including black. White and red fabrics are not recommended. Stitch size: 158 wide x 158 high - 11" x 11" when stitched on 14 ct fabric (or 28 ct over two threads). A 18" x 18" piece of fabric is recommended for this project.
Cross stitch pattern from Kreinik, designed by With My Needle, capturing the timeless appeal of samplers, this design is a traditional favorite.
This design includes the instructions/chart, needle and nine skeins of Kreinik's soft and luxurious Silk Mori or Silk Mori Milkpaint Threads.... Read more
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.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice) with Colour and Cotton floss.
Model stitched on 32ct Colonial Parchment fabric by Stephanie using Color and Cotton thread with DMC thread alternatives. Stitch count (per panel): 73 x 75.
A derivative 17th-century canvas work picture. The Adam and Eve legend was a more popular theme on samplers after the early eighteenth century so this example is quite unusual. The pair are not often seen on earlier needleworks, even though most illustrated bibles of the sixteenth and seventeenth... Read more
Model stitched on 32ct Country Mocha Edinburgh Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: approximately 157w x 77h. Finished size: approximately 11.2" x 5.5" Color chart.