I've selected my favorite parts of an antique sampler in my collection and combined them to create this smaller adaptation. My favorite part is that thick border at the bottom!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170 wide x 104 high
"Threads through time connect all generations of needle workers. We learned out art from the ones who came before us. Today we teach & preserve for the ones who follow us"
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! The stitch count is 114 x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it"! This is a reprint.
Modeled stitched over two threads on 30 count Espresso by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 89w x 120h. Finished size: 6" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a lovely samplers of a seaside village! Stitch count is 326w x 146h.
The stitched verse.
"Flowers, plants, and fishes, beasts, birds, flies and bees, Hills, dales, Plants, pastures, skies, seas, rivers, trees.
There's nothing near at hand or farthest sought
But the needle may be shaped and wrought."
Winter Garden at Cranberry Manor is stitched on 36 count Wren linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 118w x 108h.
This 14 page booklet includes eight smalls to finish as scissor fobs or ornaments,two smalls to finish as needlebooks, two bookmarks, two extra borders, plus a lovely Welcome!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Aztec from Under The Sea Fabrics. Stitch count is 316 X 176 stitches.
Note from the designer: "The mini kit is like our others....a nice computer image, readable chart, and six full skeins of thread to complete the design. The pattern is free with the purchase of the threads. We are recommending a tan or neutral fabric to contrast with the lightest stitching. ... Read more
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
Madeleine stitched her little sampler in 1904. This model is stitched on a Zweigart linen 40ct color 323, with Soie 1003 Au Ver Soie, Conversion in Soie d'Alger and DMC is included in the booklet. Stitch count is 244 x 253.
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!
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 247x215
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
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a sampler!
Model is stitched on 36 count Peppercorn by Colour and Cotton using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 214 x 205. Finished size on 36 ct is approx. 11.89 in wide X 11.39 in high.
Cross Stitch pattern from Tralala featuring a lovely sampler and strawberry with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on Flax from Zweigart using Atalie and Histoires de lin threads with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts conversion. Stitch count is 157 x 106 (sampler) and 94 x 58 (berry).
... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely spring sampler!
Pattern is stitch on 36 count Iced Cappuccino using Weeks Dye Work threads and Gentle Arts threads. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 173 x 172.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a lovely sampler with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on Wild Honey from Legacy Linens using Au Ver a Soie threads with DMC conversion. Not listed: 100.3 Silk - 171. Stitch count is 336 x 488.
Come Stitch in my Garden is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart using DMC threads and is worked on one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 135w x 136h.
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by pears!
Model is stitched on 40 count Milk and Honey using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic colorworks threads. DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 133 x 96.
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 4 projects.
Moments of Glad Grace, Button Box, and Sing the Joyful Birds are stitched on 36 count Legacy by Picture This Plus using Classic Color Works, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads
Moments of Glad Grace stitch count 183w x... Read more
Model is stitched on 28 count linen of your choice, suggested fabric listed, using 6 ply threads. DMC can be used, just divide by 8 to calculate skeins required. DMC listed is suggestion. Stitch count is 361 x 363.
Cross Stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring an original sampler with the phrase "In my father's house there are many mansions"!
The model was stitched on 36 count Dolly Madison linen from Needle and Flax, using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Threads used are DMC. Stitch count: 134 w X 162 h.
"Down in the valley, the valley so low. Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Roses are red love, violets are blue. Angels in heaven, know I love you."
The model is stitched on 36 count Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside Linens, using 1 strand of floss. Threads used are DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 150w X 155h
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler that is charted with the original version of family alphabets, but also includes an alphabet to personalize and make it your own!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 148 x 204.
A romantic alphabet sampler featuring an alphabet inspired by a 18th century Scandinavian alphabet sampler. This pattern features only full crosses and is suitable for both aida and linen. It has a total of 3576 crosses.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using the thread of your choice! Stitch count is 83w x 113h.
This is the 2024 Modern Folk Embroidery Stitch-a-long (SAL), a 10-month, 10-part booklet containing all the pattern parts and info to join in on this SAL. The design is centred around the concept of time passing. It features 2 colours, has only full crosses, and can be worked on any material. Both... Read more
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.
First in the "Magical Mystery Tour" series. Now reprinted! Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Weeks Gray for Eleanor Rigby or 30 Ct. Abecedarian from R&R Reproductions. For Sweet Baby using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count is 91W x 90H. Design size is 6" x 6"
This 10-page booklet includes a smaller sampler, a leafy Welcome, 2 smalls that can be finished as needlebook covers , pin pillows or ornaments, plus two borders that can also be bookmarks!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cream Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 198 x 198.
About the Sampler: No name or year appears on this beautiful sampler to offer a clue about the maker. It is adorned with numerous Christian motifs and symbols. The sampler is representative of an Italian sampler style, as evidenced by the existence of other similar Italian
samplers, done in rows of... Read more
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
Fresh From The... Read more
⇅
801-495-0908
Cart
Wishlist
