My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
Note from the designer: Alice Maud Tippett at the young age of 11 years stitched an adorable little sampler using a scrap of Penelope canvas and a beautiful palette of nine colours. The colours harmonise so well!
Alice records on her sampler that she attended St Ervan's Board School. When the... Read more about Alice M Tippett 1894 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Hello Spring - A festive book from Teresa Kogut with 8 new designs!
Cottage Bouquet: stitched on 18 count Vintage Mocha using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 199 x 198. Finished Size is 11.06 in wide X 11 in high.
Cottage House: stitched on 36 count... Read more about Hello Spring - 8 Designs - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring an autumn quaker sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Mushroom using Colour and Cotton Pumpkin Pie thread (Colour and Cotton special edition, not available from 123Stitch). Stitch count is 81 x 79. Finished size on 28 ct is 5 7/8" x 5 3/4"
This sampler is an ode to the classic mourning samplers of old, complete with a weeping Willow tree and cemetery urn, but wit's a modern twist, incorporating references to many favorite authors, movies, and science fiction television shows.
Model Stitched on 36 count Veldt by Picture this Plus using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch count is 234W x 189H
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Dapple using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 85W x 102H. Design Size: 5" x 6". Frame from East Side Frames.
"Declaration of Sentiments - We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180W x 185H. Finished size: 10" x 10 1/4".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens with NPI Silk. Stitch Count:187 x 183 and the finished size is 8.13" x 7.96".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 156H. Finished Size: 8 1/4" w x 8 3/4". Uses specialty stitches - Algerian Eyelet -Oblong Stitch and the Satin Stitch.
Award-Winning Sampler Design
Winner of two top awards at the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibit (March) and a First Place Ribbon in the Sampler / Multi-Stitch Category.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a monochromatic pink sampler pattern with a vintage vibe.
Stitched on 36 count Legacy linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads with Gloriana Silk floss in Flamingo, requires two skeins. Stitch count is 179 x 186 and the finished size is 9.94" x 10.33".
Ann Jefferson stitched her sampler at the age of 10. A sweet marking sampler with alphabets and sweet strawberries and pots of flowers in bold colors. The stitch count is 129 wide by 137 high and is stitched mostly in cross stitch with one band of 16-leg eyelets. This sampler can be stitched on linen or aida. Finished size on 32 Ct is 8.06" x 8.56".
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
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.
Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by blueberries!
Model was stitched on 40 count Oaken by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC conversions have been provided. Stitch count is 133w x 96h.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Colonial Green by Xjudesigns using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 223 x 280.
"We stitch for relaxation, we stitch for fun, we stitch together or sometimes alone...we should always enjoy the stitch. "
Stitched on 32 count Angel Wing Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie, with DMC threads. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Witch Face Green, and a Trinket Box from 141 Design Company. Stitch count 103 x 55 and 47 x 36
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with the phrase "Bless us all with needle in hand. Whether we use a hoop or a stand. May our stitches be even and tight. Whether we start on the left or the right"!
National Female Model School Sampler - Kildare Place, Dublin circa 1820
This pattern has 1 specialty stitch - the Satin Stitch. And the small alphabet at the top and the small letters at the bottom are stitched over 1 thread of linen.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen with 100/3 Au Ver a Soie silk floss. The stitch count is 96 x 147 and the finished size is 4.17" x 6.39".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Heartland using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 185W x 145H. Design Size: 9.25" x 7.25"
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a Christmas themed stocking and sampler design. Note from the designer, "I love this design! One thing Marty has taught me about designing is to always try to incorporate movement in a piece. She certainly did that well here! (I, on the other hand, am not... Read more about Skating Santa Stocking & Sampler - Christmas Cross Stitch
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a sampler themed stocking patter originally designed in 2004.
The stocking was just stitched on 40-Count Thornfield Linen from Needle and Flax 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 83 x 446. Finished size is 4 1/8" x 22 1/4".
This is a reproduction of a Dutch Sampler. It depicts a red stag, a number of flower pots and four rather inconspicuous birds.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. The stitch count is 264W x 260H and the finished size is 15" x 14 3/4".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Beach Brew from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 370H. Design Size: 16" x 19".
Model is stitched over two on 46 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Inc. Silks. Stitch count 294 x 288. Finished size is 12.78 in wide X 12.52 in high.
Model stitched on 45 Ct. Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linen but it is suitable for any linen count. One strand of Gloriana Tudor silk stitched over two. Stitch count 135 x 181.
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 Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique sampler design with flowers.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 154 x 266. Finished size stitched on 28 ct is 11" x 19".
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring a small patriotic floral pincushion!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Cream linen using DMC and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 112w x 55h. Finished size is 6.2" x 3.1" on 36 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a patriotic alphabet with the phrase "My home sweet home!"
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 79 x 110. Finished size is 3.95" x 5.5".