Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns Page 21

A brown bird stands guard in the newest design in Bent Creek's Sampler Collection. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"

Larger model stitched on 40 Ct. Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.

Smaller sampler is worked on 40 Ct. Ink Spot Black from R & R Reproductions using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Stitch count: 155 x 151. Design Size: 8" x 8"

Model stitched on two over two on 28 Ct. Glen Ellyn Blend linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 58w x 105h. Finished Size: 4" x 8".

Kitty's Cozy Cottage features a plentiful supply of fish and an alphabet with "Catnip", "Mouse", "Purr", and "Yarn" hidden inside. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay Cashel linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 97H.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Bisque Linen from Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie. Stitch Count: 59 stitches wide by 87 stitches 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

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.

A Baby Birth Announcement cross stitch pattern, featuring the words "Our dear sweet child welcome to our hearts".

Model stitched on 36 count linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie thread. Stitch count: 104 x 158 and the finished size is 5.78" x 8.78".

Note:... Read more about Sweet Baby Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Inc. Silk over two threads of linen. Stitch Count: 181W x 125H. Design Size: 10" x 7"

Model stitched on 32 count Lambswool linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 115W x 115H. Shown finished in a Family Tree Frame - Style: Michelle, Finish: Fleamarket, Color: Icing, Size: 8 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Valor Cashel with 3 Strand Valdani floss. Stitch Count: 170X270.

Note from the designer: If purchasing another fabric count, be sure to add 3" inches to all four sides of fabric for centering and finishing However, the suggested 3 strand floss will not work well if you use a HIGHER count of fabric, unless you separate it.

"Love Spoken Here." Stitched on 35 Count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand Needlepoint Silk. DMC alternative: 612, 646, 869, 3032. Stitch Count: 127W x 126H.

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Belfast Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 277W X 33H. Finished Size: 18" x 3"

Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress "Jane Bowen her Sampler aged 13 1837. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."

The Model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct.... Read more about Jane Bowen 1837 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 55 x 55. Finished Size is 3.44 in wide X 3.44 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a sampler with the phrase "Please bless these seeds I sow. Keep them safe in the ground below until the rain comes tumbling down"!

Model stitched over two threads on 28 Antique White Cashel Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: 180 x 151. Finished Size: 10.8 x 12.9.

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a beautiful sampler design with the words "Beautiful things come together One Stitch at a time".

Stitched on 36 ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Gloriana Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Silk'N Colors, and Soie 100/3 floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 169 x 207 and the finished size is 9.39" x 11.5".

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a patriotic sampler design. This pattern includes multiple designs like, Patriotic Small Spool, Red, White & Blue Set (2 pincushions and scissor fob), Red, White, and Blue Needlebook (includes optional just cross stitch flag), and the Patriotic Sampler 2... Read more about Patriotic Sampler 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Joan Elliott featuring a beautiful stitching fairy!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave in the color of your choice using DMC floss and Krienik braids with Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 137 x 109. Finished size on 14 or 28 ct is 10" x 8".

Model stitched on 14Ct./28Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 140W x 182H.

Cross stitch pattern by Joan Elliott featuring a celestial samplers celebrating the sky!

Stitch on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice with DMC floss and Kreinik very fine braids. Stitch count: 144w x 318h. Finished size: 10w" x 23h".

Cross stitch pattern from JEDxStitch featuring the phrase "The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough". This sampler features a bright and muted palette, art nouveau inspired alphabet, and quote from poet Rabindranath Tagore. Inspired by the contrast between the faded... Read more about Ephemeral Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Authentic 1832 sampler reproduction.

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.

Authentic 1836 Scottish sampler reproduction.

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 Jean Farish Needleworks featuring the phrase "Hearts come home at Christmas"!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! Stitch count: 113 x 113 with the date, 113 x 115 without date.

Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring fun Christmas ornament designs to celebrate the season with a reindeer, snowflakes, and more!

Pattern is stitched on fabric of your choice using Cosmo, The Gentle Art, DMC thread, and Weeks Dye Works.

Stitch Count and Finished... Read more about Sampler Ornaments - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Sewing Box Sampler 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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... Read more about Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a fun sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and Cottage Garden Threads (Jacaranda, bird bath) with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 112 x 115.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with the phrase "Feliz Navidad"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Havana from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 145 x 90.

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: Colors of Mexico is an adaptation/reproduction of an antique Mexican sampler. I chose colors from both the back and the front of the sampler. This is a gorgeous, colorful, fun design with such a variety of borders and motifs that it is never boring. It also has a beautiful... Read more about Colors of Mexico - 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

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 about CRS 1713 - Part 1 - 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

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 about CRS 1713 - Part 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about AK 1885 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about CRS 1713 - Part 3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Rose Lejeune 1900 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Birds on the Temple - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Summer Meadow Sampler is bursting with flowers, bugs and birds - all of the beautiful bits of nature one can find in a summer meadow. Stitched on a "dirt-colored" fabric, this sampler will bring these beautiful parts of nature into your home.

stitched on 40 count fabric using... Read more about Summer Meadow Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Kaleidoscope Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

M. Seckel is a sampler brimming with floral beauty. The color inspiration was taken from the unfaded back of the sampler. The second photo shows the front.

Stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 234 x 229 and the finished size is 11.7" x 11.45".

This sampler is for all of your customers who love to stitch alphabets and who love to learn the history of a sampler. I took this as an opportunity to learn about the Hutterites and I share a bit of their interesting history in the chart as well as some details about the stitcher, Sarah. ... Read more about Sarah Hofer 1947 - Cross Stitch Pattern

My Sampler Petite line is a way for stitchers to enjoy my antique reproductions without doing the larger sampler. Antonia Pueyo showcases the larger alphabet and some of the borders, all done beautifully as a white on red sampler.

Stitched on 37 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss... Read more about Antonia Pueyo Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern