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"Let Summer set you free, feel the breeze and smell the sea". Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using DMC floss. Design Size: 8.6" x 13". Stitch count: 120W x 180H

Sampler Model stitched on 36 count "Fog" linen from Picture this Plus. The tree was stitched on 36 count "Milk and Honey" from Fiber on a Whim. Stitch on fabric of your choice. Threads can be NPI or DMC.

Stitch counts are 122 x 135 (Tree) and 97 x 132 (Sampler). Finished size on 36 count fabric are 6 3/4" x 7 1/2" (Tree) and 6 3/4" x 8" (Sampler).

Model stitched on 36 count "Not Another Sampler" linen from Be Stitch Me fabrics using Gloriana Silk threads. Stitch count 175 x 203.

Also required but not listed is Gloriana Tucker Orange.

Stitched on your favorite fabric.The embroidery cover was stitched on 32 ct. cream belfast by Zweigart with DMC thread 2 over 2. Stitch counts are 100 x 100 (big square), 45 x 45 (small square), 177 x 122 (All three with border). Finished size on 32 ct is 11 5/8" x 8".

Jane's sampler has been reproduced using Soie d'Alger floss. The stitch count is 217 x 290. Stitch on fabric of your choice.

Note: Soie #390 is inactive. The suggested substitution is #289 (not listed).

28ct linen: Design: 15.5" x 20.71" Fabric: 21.5" x 26.71" ... Read more about Jane Hopkins 1875 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linen using NPI silks. Stitch count is 267 x 212.

Also required but not listed is Au Ver A Soie Soie d Alger 2512 and Lecien Cosmo Cotton Embroidery Floss 444.

Mary's sampler has been reproduced on 40ct Lakeside Linen in Vintage Buttercream with Soie d'Alger floss. The stitch count is 278 x 354. Stitch on fabric of your choice.

Note: 2 QTY of Soie 100.3 thread 705 is not available.

Rosa's sampler has been reproduced on 56 fabric of your choice with Au Ver A Soie - Silk 100/3. Stitch count is 126x170. Finished size on 40 count is 6.3" x 8.5". Stitched on fabric of your choice.

Also required, but currently out of production - Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 #410. ... Read more about Rosa Sugars 1881 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 count Cream Belfast by Zweigart using DMC floss. Stitch count long rectange: 22 x 67; small square: 67 x 67

Model stitched on 30 count Putty by Weeks Dye Works threads using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 59 x 45. Finished size: 4 x 3.

Model was stitched on a 46ct fabric of your choice with 1 strand of Soie 100.3. Stitch Count: 124W x 176H. Finished size on 40 ct is 5.4" x 7.65".

Note from designer: For 46ct to 56ct linen, we recommend using Soie Surfine #2335 to work the cross stitches over one thread of linen.

Model stitched on 46 count Weeks Dye Works Cocoa Linen using Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 Silk threads. Stitch Count: 232 x 313.

Model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Sotema "Mistletoe" from Tabbycat Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread. Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets, Satin Stitches and Back Stitches. Stitch Count: 300W x 413H. Finished Size: 16 3/4" x 23". Color Chart.

Model stitched one over two on 37 Ct. Aesthetic White Legacy Linen using Gloriana Red Tudor Silk or Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 485W x 233H. Design Size: 27" x 13"

"Little deeds of kindness, little words of love, make our Earth and Eden like the Heaven above." Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Grey by Wees Dye Works using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 129W x 157H. Design Size: 7 1/8" x 8 5/8"

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw/White Petit Point linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Other options are to stitch over one threads on 28 Ct. red linen with White DMC floss and over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Attic Lace linen with DMC #809. Stitch count is 97 x 110. Finished size on 32 ct is 6.06" x 6.9".

Features the sentiment "Susie Susie sampler maker, how does your garden grow? With houses and deer on old linen & flowers lined up in a row" Pattern can be stitched on 32 count linen of your own choice using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 198 x 161.

"Plying our needle on linen with thread, our work with live on long after we're dead. Our gentle art gives us such pleasure. The stitchers before us we truly do treasure, for we are the sampler makers."

Model stitched on 36ct. Mocha linen from Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 167 x 106.

Note: The DMC conversion for Weeks Dye Works Occar is not listed.

Model stitched on 40 count VIntage Navy Bean by Lakeside Linen using Needlepoint Inc floss. Stitch count is 297W x 90H.

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. Finished size is 6.95" x 10.3".

Model stitched on 56 count using Au Ver a Soie 100.3 threads, but you may use whatever count and type of fabric you are comfortable with! Stitch Count: 106W x 116H

Model stitched on 40 ct. Boardwalk using Gloriana thread with DMC conversion available. Stitch count 293 x 180 and the finished size is 14.65" x 9".

Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the sentiment "Samplers are my happy place" below a woman with a needle and thread, among a number of miniature cross stitch designs!

Model stitched on 32ct Belfast Raw from Zweigart originally using a mix of Romy's Creations and DMC thread (with DMC conversion for Romy's Creations) Stitch count is 90w x 117h.

Cross stitch pattern from Country Cottage Needleworks featuring a house covered in snow accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Claus flanked by gingerbread men!

Model stitched on 32ct Beautiful Beige linen from Wichelt's using DMC thread. Stitch count is 45w x 125h.

Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks with a "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" theme!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Silkweaver, Tuscan Clay Linen using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 131 x 122. Finished size is 8" x 7.5".

Cross stitch pattern from Artful Offerings featuring rabbits decorating a Christmas tree with a deer and a cardinal!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Antique Lace linen using DMC and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count 199w x 136h.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler!

Note from the designer:

I am so proud of this book! The culmination of a year of effort, this book includes 5 reproduction sampler graphs and one supplemental project, articles and thoughts about the samplers included and other... Read more about Red Letter Day - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

... Read more about Mary Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer:

This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more about Peacocks in the Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

This little Quaker sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas.

Charts are included for three different sampler versions of various dimensions. Antique bobbins vary in size, so instructions guide you to match one of the... Read more about Quaker Sampling VI - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet little sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas. I hope you'll change the girl's hair, eye, and skin colors to match your own. Perhaps you might also want the change to color of her dress to your favorite color.
... Read more about Sampler Maker - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch count 94w x 100h.

Note from the designer:

I fell in love with the unique border on this diminutive antique sampler the moment I saw it. I've modified the border from the antique to bring what I loved most about it - the subtle gradation of greens - into greater... Read more about Sampler in Blue & Green - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives. Stitch count is 202w x 252h! Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Zweigart Brittney Lugana with DMC floss. Finished Size is 14.43 in wide X 18 in high.

Model stitched 2 stands over 2 threads on 32 count Antique White Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: 204w x 204h.

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 was stitched on Woodsmoke by Tabby Cat Linens. Stitch... Read more about Mrs Campbell 1805 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design by Little House Needleworks features an alphabet sampler and the some biblical texts. In the center is two houses all surrounded by flora and fauna.

Model stitched on 36ct Straw Weeks Dye Works Linen using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count: 306w x 347h.

Beautiful cross stitch pattern featuring two styles of alphabets, a house, birds and many mini motifs.

Model stitched on 16ct Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count: 217w x 157h. Finished size is 13.56 in wide X 9.81 in high.

A cross stitch sampler featuring flowers, birds, rabbits & more! Stitch count: 140w x 159h

Model stitched on 36 ct Vintage Light Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and DMC thread (with full DMC conversion available). Stitch count is 65 x 86.

Model stitched on 40 count fabric of your choice using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 251 x 292. Finished size is 12.55" x 14.6".

A fun little needle roll to brighten up your stitching life.

Needlepoint silks with DMC alternative for both Spring and Fall.

Stitch count: 79w x 158h

Model stitched on 36 ct. Up In The Attic by Fox and Rabbit using Valdani and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 218 x 191. Finished size: 12 x 10.7.

Also required but not listed are 120 Medium Gray, 196 Golden Brown, and 6 Natural.

Model stitched on 46 ct. Weeks Dye Works Gray using Gloriana, Sinky Dyes, Au Ver A Soie Silk 100/3 , Classic Colorworks Silks, and DMC thread. Stitch count is 314 x 359. Finished size: 13.7 x 15.6.

Note: Needed Gumnut Stars 989 Slate silk is not avaiable.

Designer's Note: if... Read more about Ann Mack Jennet - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax linens using Soie Silks. Stitch count: 191w x 124h

This design by The Scarlett House features an alphabet sampler at the top and the text "Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" above a manor at the bottom.

Model stitched on 40ct Paperbark by Fox and Rabbit using Belle Soie and Gloriana thread. Stitch count: 168w x 259h.

A collection of 3 designs sharing a similar schoolgirl theme. Alice Garner was stitched on 40 ct. Grey, Clara Beacher was stitched on 40 ct. Legacy or any cream linen, and Edith Greyson was stitched on 40 ct. Aztec Red.

Stitch counts:
Alice Garner: 109 x 70
Clara Beacher: 80 x 80
Edith Greyson: 117 x 61.

Models stitched on 36 ct. Hog Bristle and Eureka linen by Fox and Rabbit using Valdani threads.

Stitch counts:
George B. Tobey 1854: 100 x 130. Finished size: 5.55 x 7.22
True Happiness 1854: 134 x 130. Finished size: 7.5 x 5.

Also required but not listed is Valdani thread Natural.

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.

Model stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 234 x 314. Finished size is approx. 11.7 in wide X 15.7 in high on 40 ct.