Note from the designer: A Collection of Petite Samplers includes five samplers which were stitched from the years 1828 and 1894. The collection includes two small red samplers and another sampler worked in pastels. One of the most interesting samplers is worked in blue and was originally part of... Read more
Note from the designer: This tiny petite sampler was acquired at an estate sale in Michigan. The simplicity of the piece is the charming "as Hannah stitched her sampler in 1822 at the Faringdon Subscription School near Oxford, England."
Over two model was stitched over 1 thread on... Read more
Note from the designer: Combining antique motifs, borders and alphabet fonts is one of my favorites to design.
This is a monochromatic design that can be stitched on any fabric with any one color of floss. The blue model was stitched on 36 Ct. Mayflower from Fox & Rabbit with Belle Soie... Read more
This reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas features "Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my youngest breath, thus I'm prepared for longer days or fit for early death. Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth. Ann Perrin finished this sampler in the 14th year of her age... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring a Christmas sampler with trees and three accompany patterns with gnomes and candles!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Yuletide by Fabric by Stephanie with Gloriana silks, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie with Soie D'Alger... Read more
This pattern was stitched on 36 ct Dead Sea Scroll by Seraphim Fabrics. Finished Size: 7.75" x 7.75" and Stitch Count: 140 x 140. This piece was stitched with silk threads, introducing the stitcher also to some Silk Lame by Rainbow Gallery.
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more
What started as a fun autumnal theme, took over and we did Christmas themed pincushions and now some Spring themed only cross stitch pincushions. Enjoy!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 69 x 50. Finished size is 3.75 x 2.75.
Model stitched on 14 Ct./28 Ct. Fairy Dreams Jobelan from Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 153W x 185W. Finished size: 10 7/8" x 13 1/8".
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! The pattern can be stitched with three different color schemes. Stitch count: 202 x 195.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC, Soie D'Alger or Cosmo threads! The cover model uses 32 ct Mariner's Map Legacy Linen. Stitch count: 238 x 270.
Cross stitch pattern from Jean Farish Needleworks featuring the phrase "When I am dead and in my grave and all my bones are rotten. When this you see remember me or I shall be forgotten"
Pattern is stitched on 30 Count Victoria Sponge Cake Linen using either DMC or Cosmo threads! Stitch count is 206 x 268.
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring an original sampler that started with the quote. The quote was built on, using traditional sampler motifs and decorative border designs, making this into a band sampler! "What is a home without a sampler"
This sampler, which I have named the Sewing Box Sampler 1 because it and another were found in a sewing box, is of unknown date and origin. As you can see, there is no name or date on this sampler, and as you can see from the original, it was unfinished. Perhaps the stitcher meant to stitch her name... Read more
Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads. The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using one strand of silk over... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with silver bells!
Pattern is stitched on Under the Sea Fabrics 40 ct Aine or 36 ct Stonewashed using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 137 x 132.
Note from designer: In the Pink was inspired by an NPI silk packet in a gradient colorway and a gradient set of Mason Linens The colors were so perfect together! Since the colors of the silk were so soft and delicate, the design needed to be soft and delicate, too. I love the tone on tone look of... Read more
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.
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Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS.
Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874.
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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
Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS.
Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874.
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AK 1885 is a reproduction of an antique sampler. With this sampler, I decided to do something a little different and use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool Thread. I discovered that this is a wonderful fiber to work with. You do not need to separate the plies in this thread. Use it as it comes off the... Read more
Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS.
Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874.
... Read more
Rose Lejeune 1900 is a reproduction of an antique French Sampler. Rose was 12 years old when she finished stitching this sampler on June 24, 1900. She loved the color pink, and that color shines in this sampler! While the pink I chose from Cottage Garden Threads isn't quite as bright as what... Read more
CRS 1713 is done! What a ride! Part 4 consists of fun borders and small alphabets. Part 4 is a lot smaller than the previous two parts and stitches up very quickly.
Pattern is stitched on Mason Linen Antique Button Med. Dark 46 ct. Stitch count is 160 x 193. The overall stitch count for the entire piece is 160 x 874. Finished size is 7 x 8.4 for 46 count fabric.
Birds on the Temple is a reproduction of a sweet little antique sampler. While there is a set of initials and a year on the sampler, what really stood out to me was the birds sitting on the temple. I decided to use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool again for this one. It's such a joy to stitch with.... Read more
The Kaleidoscope Sampler (With bonus chart - Firework Sampler) features mandalas, borders and alphabets in bright, fresh colors with black as the color pop. Stitched entirely in DMC, this is an easy design to kit up for your customers. The Fireworks version has some small changes to the design, as... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 197H. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 14". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 196H. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 14". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring the sentiment "If ever two were one, then surely we!" accompanied by an elegant blue butterfly and yellow and purple flowers!
Model stitched over two on 28 count white lugana fabric with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch count: 98w x 142h. Finished size: 7" x 10.125". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
I so loved the verse on the original Good Intentions design, I wanted to use it again! And I wanted it to be entirely different, and this one is! Ive designed two versions of the same design. One is a sampler stitched on 40-Count Seaweed linen from Fox and Rabbit, and the other is a pin drum... Read more
Elisabeth LeConte, 1786 is a reproduction of an antique sampler I found here in Maryland. This was a teaching piece at the 2023 Sunshine Stitchers Retreat in Florida last spring.
My reproduction is stitched on 40-Count Hawthorne linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. The stitch count is 197 Wide by 167 High.
Good friends are the perennials in the garden of life. The road to a friend's house is never long. Butterflies and flowers highlight this tender message that is written between letters of the alphabet. This chart pack comes with full color image, easy-to-read chart and a list of DMC floss color numbers. Stitch Count 149w X 188h. Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida.
Flowers lovers everywhere will love this Floral Band Sampler. It is stitched in beautiful colors with attention to details such as branches and twigs. The band sampler makes a stunning bell pull and would fit nicely on a tall narrow wall space. Each chart pack comes with a full color image, chart,... Read more
One of Thomas Taneyhill's finest and most realistic depictions of birds ever created at Kooler Design Studio. This design will appeal to birder watchers everywhere. From the tiny hummingbird to the haunting egret, these seven birds are beautiful to behold. The chart is in full color with DMC floss... Read more
Home is where your garden grows in this Home Sweet Home sampler. It's a different take on more traditional samplers. It would make a thoughtful gift for a loved one with a "Green Thumb". Each chart pack comes with a full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, and general directions. This... Read more
A garden of delights awaits you while stitching this cheerful garden theme alphabet sampler. Butterflies and flowers bloom in every letter. Pattern includes an alphabet to personalize the quilt style square in the middle to show who's the gardener in your world.