Samplers Cross Stitch Page 15

This band sampler from Hands On Designs features tulips and white rabbits!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Driftwood Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie with DMC floss and DMC #12 Pearl Cotton. Stitch Count: 53 x 190.

The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!

Sampler Fabric: 36... Read more about Remember Me Sampler and Tree - Cross Stitch Pattern

When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!

Sampler... Read more about Tenth Day of Christmas Sampler and Tree - Cross Stitch

Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more about Rangoli Lace - Cross Stitch Pattern

One of my most popular releases of the past year, this was originally designed for a retreat. The design is published as full-sized 8 page booklet, and includes the charts and finishing directions for four smalls. The original was stitched on #32 R & R Linen (French Vanilla). Pin Cushion, Pin Keep... Read more about Bluebirds of Happiness - Cross Stitch Pattern

A sweet little sampler stitched in 1908. (This antique sampler was the inspiration for the Bluebirds of Happiness sampler.) It would make a lovely companion to that piece. Stitched on #36 Edinburgh linen (Cream). It has a lovely zig zag border, graceful lettering, and it has such visual appeal as a... Read more about Hannah's Bluebird Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspiration for this stocking came from the many antique samplers we have all grown to love. It's the perfect Christmas gift for the sampler lover.

The original model was stitched on #37 Legacy linen (Corn Tassel). It was stitched in a combination of hand dyed fibers and DMC. DMC... Read more about Samplers Stocking, A - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: I am happy to introduce the second in my prayer flag series, Hopeful Heart. This is stitched using Cottage Garden Threads. These threads paired perfectly with Fabric Flair's Vintage Ephemera Damask fabric to create a layered look to the design. A DMC conversion is also provided. ... Read more about Hopeful Hearts Prayer Flag - Cross Stitch Pattern

Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more about Laura Vorgensen 1853 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Arabesque is my Art Deco-ish contribution to the world of red samplers. This design started with the alphabet and it was so fun finding and developing motifs that had the same general feel. I love the slightly asymmetrical look of the mandala on the bottom left and the fan in the upper right. But... Read more about Arabesque - Cross Stitch Pattern

Ann Hunt inscribed the town she stitched her sampler in as Nailsea in 1805. Nailsea is a town in Somerset, England. Research does not reveal the existence of a Quaker school there, although at least one other very similar polychrome Quaker medallion sampler has been discovered stitched a year... Read more about Ann Hunt Nailsea 1805 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler's appeal was its similarity to Bristol orphanage motifs, bands and alphabets. While clearly not a Bristol school sampler, as it was stitched at Daglingworth School, curiosity leads one to wonder why similar motifs? Daglingworth lies only fifty miles from Bristol, England. It has been... Read more about Annie Matilda Moss - Cross Stitch Pattern

Several girls named Sarah Welch appear in the historical records born in the year1756, in Devon and Berkshire, England, and so without more information it is hard to say which Sarah stitched this sampler at the age of eight in 1764. History does chronicle what was happening in England at that time:... Read more about Sarah Welch 1764 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a halloween inspired sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Wallaby by Number 12 Stitch Co. Stitch count is 226 x 163.

This is an exciting new standalone chart that is close to my heart. I love spending time outdoors and the inspiration for my stitching comes mainly from nature.

Pattern is stitched on 36 Sampler Khaky by xJu Design usong Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. DMC option listed as well. Stitch count is 201 x 160.

Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring snowmen exchanging Valentines!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 116 x 93.

My Mother's Garden 2 is a follow up piece to my first design ever. The original was done as a tribute to my mom, as is this one. The verse, written by me, still chokes her up to this day!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Crescent Cream from the bright colourway or 40 ct Parchment from Weeks... Read more about My Mother's Garden 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

I created Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep using a motif from an antique Scottish sampler in my collection, Margaret Campbell 1848. The Angus Trees on each side of her house caught my attention right away. These trees were just made to be turned into a scissors case. I did take a small liberty with the... Read more about Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep - Cross Stitch Pattern

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."

Pattern... Read more about Hannah Smith 1838 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a sampler with the phrase "Life, He lives long that lives well and time misspent is not lived but lost"!

Model is stitched on 36 count Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 126 x 162. Finished size: 7 x 9.

We love everything about this red sampler - from the motifs and borders to the composition.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Old Stationery Linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 293w x 151h

This sampler is an exclusive to the Facebook stitch-a-long for 2022.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Hogbristle linen using Dinky Dyes, Soie D'Alger, DMC, Gloriana silks, and Classic Colorworks Cotton and Silk threads. Stitch count is 293 x 245. Finished size: 14.6 x 12.2.

A Marjorie Massey pattern featuring a festive chart with multiple options to choose from! Choose from French and English, as well as four center medallions. Perfect for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 35 or 32 ct fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 126 x 196.

The Red Bunny Sampler is design using silk thread, and I am absolutely in love. The variegation in this Tulip colour by Classic Colorworks Belle Soie is gorgeous. I have always had a love for red samplers, and for all the love I received for the Little Red Schoolhouse Sampler 1862, I decided to... Read more about Red Bunny Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

This designs from Plum Street Sampler features Proverbs 31:13 - "She seeketh wool and flax and worketh willingly with her hands."

The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 115W x 115H

Cross stitch pattern from Reflets De Soie featuring an English sampler reproduction!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Magnolia from Lakeside Linen using Soie 1003 from Au Ver Soie with DMC converion. Stitch count is 535 x 388.

Cross stitch pattern from Reflets De Soie featuring a booklet of 6 little french school samplers!

Patterns are stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie D'Alger threads with DMC conversion.
Stitch counts are:
Helene Chazard:200 x 171
Vicrotine Dupin 1908:168 x... Read more about Souvenirs d'Ecole 2023 - Cross Stitch Pattern

A beautiful Berlin Woolwork Bouquet to create a little bag or any other project.

Stitched with Soie d'Alger on 16 ct Pearl Grey linen. Stitch count is 173 x 144.

Germaine Villeret stitched her large colorful sampler in 1925. The colors are as beautiful front as back. You can stitch it in either Soie d'Alger, 1003 silk or DMC. Stitch count is 308 x 320.

This 6-page booklet includes a lovely rose border and a personalized small that can be finished as a needlebook cover or pin pillow. There are loads of BE CREATIVE! ideas including stitching and finishing the top part of the design as a ring bearer pillow or wedding/anniversary sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White or White Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 188 x 318.

Model is stitched on 36 ct. Tango by Picture this Plus using Hand Dyed Fiber by Vikki Clayton. Stitch count 75 x 178.

Threads used: 1441 Mauve, Dove Morning, Darkness Restored, Gyred, 3471 Umbrage, Early Stuff, Tisk Tisk, Junket, 1405 Quince, Edge of Chaos, Deceiving Dreams, Zoom and Gloom.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a reproduction sampler chart!

Pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Dusty Road from Seraphim using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk with DMC conversions. Also required but not listed: Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk:Tree Trunk. Stitch count is 144 x 136.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with flowers and trees!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Mackinac Fudge using Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC option listed as well. Stitch count: 109h x 181w

Cross stitch pattern from Shannon Christine Designs featuring a place where everyone wants to stitch!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Aida in the color of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 143 x 144.

Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a campfire with the phrase "Crisp cool air, moonlit night, warm bonfire, stars so bright, dancing flames, ancient lore, embers glowing, make a smore"!

Stitched on 'Hamlet' 18ct Aida by Under the Sea Fabrics, with DMC threads. Stitch count: 73 x 189.

Note from designer: This chartpack is a companion to Pennsylvania Christmas Deer, which came out a few months ago. It was one of my most popular charts of the whole year, so I thought I would release the other two sections from a Pennsylvania show towel in my collection. These are from a cutwork... Read more about Pennsylvania Christmas Two - Cross Stitch Pattern

Dwelling Place is stitched on 40 ct Dunes at Dusk by LFA Linens using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count it 284 x 318. Finished size: 14" x 15 1/2"

Dwelling Place Pillows is stitched on 40 ct Boston Tea Party by LFA Linens using Classic Colorworks,... Read more about Dwelling Place Sampler - Cross Stitch Book

Sampler design from Teresa Kogut featuring a red manor with a beautiful Pernice, Italian for partridge, on top!

Patter is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 221 x 156.

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".

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 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".

"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.

"Feel a crisp Fall breeze, jump in to the Autumn leaves." Model stitched on 28ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 120W x 180H

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.

Note from the designer:

This design is in memory of my mom Beatrice who was always willing to try new things!

"Flowers for Beatrice" is a marking sampler whose purpose is to learn new stitches and record them for future use.

Diagrams for the 8 specialty stitches... Read more about Flowers For Beatrice - 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

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