Samplers Cross Stitch Page 54

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

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

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

This colorful William III English needlework vignette is executed entirely in gros and petit point stitches (cross stitch over one and two threads of linen). It depicts a large gros point fruiting tree above a scene with very finely stitched petit point leaves, flowers, and two animals, the larger... Read more about Needlework Panel of a Fruit Tree With Two Animals- 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 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

A sampler from the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.

Skill and expertise in sampler-making did not necessarily peak in the mid-to-late seventeenth century and then wane during what is often called the "golden age" of English sampler-making. These skills... Read more about Rachel Jarratt circa 1760 - 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

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

The canvaswork piece from which this bell pull was derived is a book cover, and dates to the first quarter of the 17th century. square tent stitched vignettes, reproduced here in the panels of the bell pull covered the book's spine vertically. It seems appropriate that the allegorical figures of... Read more about Wisdom and Innocence Bell Pull - Cross Stitch Pattern

Characteristically ornate illuminated alphabets are featured on this classic Scottish sampler. Other stylistic elements indicating its origin include the peacock with seven tail feathers and three rows of initials of the maker's family. The illuminated alphabets on this particular sampler are... Read more about Margret Lawrance 1823 Scottish Sampler - Cross Stitch

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".

I have always loved spring in the South. But there is something special about a Pink Dogwood in spring with its gorgeous blush of pink and green as it begins leafing out. My inspiration for this original sampler was a stately, southern home between twin pink dogwoods. What better way to picture... Read more about Dogwood Manor - Cross Stitch Pattern

Thirza Hudson 1825 is a reproduction of a gorgeous original sampler in our collection from Colne, Lancashire in the North West of England.

The patterns stitch count is 95 x 134 stitches and our model is stitched using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads on 36ct linen. We have used Weeks... Read more about Thirza Hudson 1825 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Florence May Piggin 1889 is a reproduction of an original red thread sampler in our collection from Braintree, Essex in the South East of England.

The pattern for Florence's sampler stitch count is 224 x 76 stitches and our model is stitched using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads on... Read more about Florence May Piggin 1889 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Sarah Watson 1859 is a reproduction of a mid 19th century cross stitch sampler from the private collection of Whilst Iris Naps Designs, originally stitched in the year Charles Darwin first published his 'On the Origin of Species'.

The stitch count is 170 x 93 and our model is... Read more about Sarah Watson 1859 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Helen Monro is a reproduction of an original sampler in our collection from Falkirk, Scotland.

"Remember thy creator and redeemer in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw high when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."

Pattern is... Read more about Helen Monro - Cross Stitch Pattern

"O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! Thou tree most fair and lovely! The sight of thee at Christmastide spreads hope and gladness far and wide. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree thou most fair and lovely."

Model stitched on 28 Ct. hand-dyed aged ecru fabric by Stoney Creek with... Read more about O Tannenbaum Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Straw Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 146 x 54. Design Size: 10" x 4". This pattern uses Algerian Eyestitches and Herringbone Stitches. If you are stitching the entire alphabet, the stitch count is 146 x 470. Design Size: 10" x 32".

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Cocoa Linen with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk and a Small Anna button from Just Another Button Company (bx1005s). Stitch Count: 75x109. Shown finished in a frame from The Family Tree - Style: Meg, Style: Fleamarket

Model stitched over two on 30 ct. Cocoa linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 165 x 138. Design Size: 11" x 9".

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Espresso Linen by R&R using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 147W x 192H. Design Size: 7" x 10".

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Buttercream linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 241H x 241W. Finished size is 17.21 in wide X 17.21 in high.

Pattern by Lila's Studio featuring an antique inspired design with birds, flowers, and the words "Be Mine."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Sand Edinburgh linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 165W x 81H and the finished size is 9.17" x 4.5".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lt Examplar linen with Gloriana threads, Needlepoint Inc Silk, Soie d'Alger, Classic Color Works Belle Soie, Accentuate and Bijoux by Access Commodities, Kreinik Metallics, Splendor by Rainbow Gallery, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 105 x 185. Finished size: 6.6" x... Read more about Four Seasons Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40ct Antique Linen by Picture this Plus using Gloriana silk thread. Stitch count 137 x 179.

Maria Selby Humphrey 1831 is an antique inspired pattern by BlackBird Designs.

Model stitched on 30 ct. linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 93 x 83 and the finished size is 6.2" x 5.53".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 248x248.

Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Wheat, Sage or Summer Khaki using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 139x207. Design Size: 10" x 15".

Cross stitch pattern from Kathy Barrick featuring a sampler with birds!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Seaweed linen from Fox and Rabbit using DMC or NPI threads. Stitch count is 193 x 193.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with animals!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax using AVAS 100.3 Silk floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 160 x 199.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with a spring theme!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dolley Madison from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch count is 91 x 78.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a beautiful sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Earth lugana from Fiber on a Whim using DMC and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 127 x 133.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using DMC or Soie D'Alger and Gloriana silks. Stitch count is 418 x 426.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a cute sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using Soie 100.3, Soie D'Alger or DMC floss. Stitch count is 155 x 156.

Cross stitch pattern from Tralala featuring a sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct fabric of your choice using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 97 x 137

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a fun sampler!

Model stitched on 46 count Parchment by Fiber on a Whim using Au Ver Soie Soie d'Alger silks. Stitch count is 271w x 329h.

28ct linen: Design: 19.36" x 23.50" Fabric: 25.36" x... Read more about Maria Ewin - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Elegance Ltd featuring a sampler for Mother's day that says "Mother, true, kind"!

Model stitched on 30 count Parchment over two using Weeks Dye Works threads. Sampler is attached to a separate stitched border on 30 count Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works.... Read more about Sentimental Samplers - Mother - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a beautiful sampler with the alphabet!

Model is stitched on 38 ct Brewers Malt Legacy linen from Access Commodities using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 264w x 75h (antique is 297w x 98h).

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 56ct linen using ur choice of DMC,Soie,or Soie Alger. Stitch count is 168w x 127h.

Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a beautiful sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flannel Flower from Fox and Rabbit using AVAS 100.3 silks, Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. Stitch count is 79 x 115.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler!

Model was stitched on Bees Knees, an overdyed linen from Tabbycat Linen, using a palette of nine silks from Au Ver a Soie's range of Soie 100.3. (Conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC are also included.) Stitch count is 142w x 158h.

Cross stitch pattern from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring beautiful flowers! this band sampler is inspired by the Polish traditional embroidery and lace patterns of folk towels.

Stitched on 36ct Peach by Coffee Craft Fabrics, with DMC threads.Stitch count: 182x263.