The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.
Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more about Walker Sisters - Cross Stitch Pattern
In a wee pine grove, a radiance of five Chilly Cardinals are gathered in treetops collecting snowflakes for making snow crystals. A pine garland with juicy red berries and numbers from 0-9 frame the top and bottom of this whimsical design. Completing this sampler is a lowercase alphabet that is... Read more about Chilly Cardinals Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more about Julia Rachel De La Mare 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Enter the world of red school samplers and discover the fascinating history and tradition of this special embroidery art. Red samplers are a unique piece of cultural heritage: once a compulsory part of girls' education, now loved by embroidery enthusiasts worldwide.
Two patterns are included in this chart making it appropriate for both Autumn and Halloween- whichever you prefer. Both patterns are inspired by traditional Quaker motifs and the colors of the season.
We never get tired of patriotic designs because patriotism is always in style! This sampler has the Pledge of Allegiance beautifully framed by an American flag motif and at the center a glorious eagle, stars and a classic red, white and blue color scheme.
Stitch count 120w X 162h. Finished size on 14-ct fabric 8-1/2" X 11-1/2"
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "March brings breezes loud and shrill to stir the dancing Daffodil." Stitch Count: 90x145. "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Stitch Count: 90x73. Both models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss. Finished sizes are 5.63 in wide X 9.06 in high and 5.63 in wide X 4.56 in high.
"Light the way come what may," "The moon above will guide my love while he's at sea away from me," "My love at sea," "Will wait for thee," "In memory of Lt. Jacob Pomroy anchored in the haven of rest May 7, 1745," "Beneath the blue of heaven's dome... Read more about Shores of Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern
Isn't this a striking marking sampler! I had hoped to acquire it myself, but someone beat me to it - then, that someone' turned out to be a stitching friend right here in Clarksville! So now we can all benefit by the opportunity to stitch this ourselves. We're not sure about the re-ordering of the... Read more about Lovesa Hortenstine, 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a beautiful purple pansy sampler design with the words "It does me good, thou flowers of spring, Thy blossoms to behold, Thou bloom'st when birds begin to sing, in purple and in gold".
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a stocking and sampler design inspired by Noah's Ark filled with animals.
Our stocking is stitched on 40-Count Paperbark from Fox and Rabbit using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count for the stocking is 172 x 447. Finished size is 8 1/2" x 22 1/4". Stitch count for the sampler is 81 x 443. Finished size is 4" x 22 1/8".
NOTE: Although the picture shows all 4 seasonal bands in the series, this pattern is for the top "Spring" band. Subsequent seasons will be sold separately.
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Valley Forge linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 163 x 50 and the finished size is 9.06" x 2.78".
This cross stitch pattern by Reflets De Soie is a recreation of a sampler by Marguerite Leduc, who had originally embroidered her antique marquoir in fir green, an unusual color for the time period. It has been presented here in a softer blue and the simple geometric frieze has been replaced with a... Read more about Marguerite Leduc - Cross Stitch Pattern
A MISCELLANY: A Collection of Seventeenth Century Canvas work Elements from the Natural World
The subjects in this needlework design are taken from a seventeenth century canvas work, formerly in the collection of The Scarlet Letter, consisting of nine panels stitched primarily in shades... Read more about A Miscellany - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sweet gardening vegetable design with the phrase "Home Grown Tomatoes". This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
She is delicate and so very pretty. Being a monochromatic stitch made her very relaxing to work on.
Model stitched on 46 count Linen using Flamingo Floss by Gloriana. Small patterns are available as a separate chart. Stitch count: 158 x 124. Finished Size: 6.87w X 5.39h
This was originally designed for Quilter's Station's fall retreats last year. It was designed to fit on an eighth yard of the 36-count Flax Edinburgh, which makes for economical kitting. Big brick houses, strawberry borders, blocky alphabets, and friendly quilting motifs are quintessential elements... Read more about Kindness Makes Friends - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the designer: This is the next sampler in my Rhode Island sampler-inspired series, and it was a joy to design because I chose to work with a palette that was not the usual Halloween flavor sometimes associated with Salem. No orange was used anywhere in the piece! The top of the sampler... Read more about Salem Sampler - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs of a lovely sampler book featuring 5 patterns!
A. Shields - 1824 is stitched over two on 30 count Creek Bed Brown linen by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 110w x 163h. Finished size 7 3/8" x... Read more about Sisters (Reprinted) - Cross Stitch Pattern
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
Sampler of the Sea evokes favorite beach memories!
Our model was stitched on 32-count Dirty Teacup linen from Needle & Flax using two strands of DMC over two threads of linen. NPI conversion also included. Also required but not listed for NPI option: NPI 625. Stitch count: 117 wide x 89 high.
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a a sailing ship, lighthouse, houses and mermaid surrounded by Quaker motifs.
The model was stitched over 2 threads of fabric on 46 Ct. Latte by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 267W x 216H. Finished size: 13.35" x 10.8" NOTE: Chart printed in black & white. A chart correction is available from Lila's Studio.
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 5 2/3". Stitch Count for Entire Collection: 387W x 261H. Finished Size: 25 6/8" x 17 1/2"
Model stitched one over two on 40 count Vintage Meadow Rue linen using Au ver a Soie d'alger silks. Stitch count is 307W x 276H. Design size is 17.06" x 15.33"
"Preserve the Union - Let us have Peace." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Gray linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85x145. Design Size: 6" x 10"
"O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
Model stitched on your choice of 16 count or 18 count fabric with DMC floss. Stitch count: 263W X 359H. Finished size is 14.61 in wide X 19.94 in high for 18 count and 16.44 in wide X 22.44 in high for 16 count.
Anniversaries of the Heart Series - Pattern 11. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Irish Cream by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 85H. Finished Size: 5" x 6"
The small, plump, ground-dwelling quail is often identified by its distinctive head plume. They prefer running to flying. Due to their tendency to mate for life, they symbolize loyalty and devotion. The 2026 Quail Sampler joins my growing collection of monochromatic bird samplers.
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a nature inspired sampler design. This is the companion piece to Teresa Kogut's No Distance Too Far pattern. Can be stitched together as one continuous horizontal piece or separately.
Here we find an alphabet intertwined with irises, religious symbols with singular shapes, and a border of stylized roses that seems to whisper the elegance of days gone by.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 400 x 411 and the finished size is 20" x 20.55".
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a fall sampler with sunflowers, corn, squirrels, pumpkins and much more!
Stitched on 27 ct. light taupe with two threads over two using Color and Cotton floss (DMC conversion included) Stitch Count: 117 x 70 and the finished size is 8 5/8" x 5 1/8.
Sleepy Hollow Sampler draws on the spirit of Washington Irving's 1820 classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Whether you are drawn to the spooky allure of the Headless Horseman, the gentle romance of Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel, or the historical richness of the Hudson River... Read more about Sleepy Hollow Sampler - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little switches sweetly as it sews".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 166 x 303. Finished size is 8.3" x 15.15".
This adorable summertime cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo features bears enjoying apples with bumblebees flying around and a cute blue house. A quaint summer scene with a floral border!
Model stitched on 35 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch count is 215 x 315. Finished size is 12.29" x 18".