"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more
"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence
Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from
All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind no... Read more
This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".
Whoop, There It Is is a playful Bigfoot design inspired by the familiar saying and the excitement of finally spotting him, with a subtle nod to his legendary whoop calls echoing through the woods. Bigfoot may be elusive, but when he appears - there it is. This small, whimsical design celebrates... Read more
Bring on the winter magic with this charming Let It Snow design! Filled with sparkling snowflakes in cool blues and soft purples, this pattern feels like a cozy snowfall captured in stitches. The playful lettering paired with intricate flurries makes it perfect for seasonal decorating, gifting, or... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cricklewood Crossing featuring a lovely Christmas sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct fabric of your choice with Forbidden Fiber floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 95w X 280h. Finished size 4.75 in wide X 14 in high.
Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a funny design describing how great a teacher is with the description, "Teacher (n) Tee-Cher: A multi-tasking educational rockstar who lives to inspire and loves to encourage, they're kind of a big deal".
Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 167 x 140 and the finished size is 11.9" x 10"
Sweet as sunshine and full of cozy charm, the Honey Bee Collection is a delightful group of cross stitch charts celebrating all things bees, honey, and home. From playful sayings to buzzing little motifs, each design brings a cheerful, welcoming feel that's perfect for kitchens, tiered trays,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a funny design with a high heel and the words "Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life".
Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 139 x 135 and the finished size is 9.9" x 9.6".
Betsy Ross never needed to see the future to believe in it. She felt it
beneath her fingers, in the pull of thread through cloth, in the quiet
bravery of choosing to make something new when the world still clung to the old.
This piece was made in anticipation of America's 250th year,... Read more
The New Day chart is a charming little stitch, sprinkled with blooms and delicate touches that celebrate the beauty of a brand-new morning.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic colorworks floss. The stitch count is 95 x 89 and the finished size is 5.94" x 5.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring coffee beans and the words "Last night I wanted to drink coffee. This morning I am drinking coffee. Follow your dreams".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Crypt Cloth from Lapin Loops with Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 97 x 114 and the finished size is 4.85" x 5.7".
Wake up snakes and bite a biscuit! I first heard this phrase from Teresa Lass, a stitcher who was sharing some funny western sayings from her family. With some further research I discovered that it was a commonly-used phrase by a "cookie" - a wagon train cook. Cowboy slang is an interesting... Read more
This cross stitch pattern from Monticello Stitches features the words "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unaware".
The model was stitched on 28 count peach Lugana with DMC floss. The stitch count is 242 x 282 and the finished size is 17.29" x 20.14".
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring a gingerbread house with extra frosting and the words "I'm Dreaming of a white Christmas with extra frosting".
Pattern is stitched on rose aida using DMC floss. The stitch count is 83 x 68 with a finished size of 5.93" x 4.86".
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring stockings and gingerbread men with the words "Naughty List Survivor".
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. White using DMC floss. The stitch count is 72 x 57 and the finished size is 5.14" x 4.07". Optional Mill Hill Rainbow Black seed bead.
New in the snowman series, Snow Place Like Home! Featuring a cute little snowman next to his big blue house with the words "There's snow place like home".
The model is stitched on 18 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart, using 2 strands of DMC cotton floss over 2 linen... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring a nautical patriotic design with the words "Stars, Stripes, and Seaside Salutes".
Pattern is stitched on 16 count Aida with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Pirate Robin, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 146 x 92 and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern by Romy's Creations featuring the May design for the 12 months with Romy and Sandy series. With adorable bumblebees flying around and the words "Let's Fly Away".
Stitched on 32 ct. grey fabric with Romy's Creations and DMC floss. The stitch count is 60 x 60... Read more
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring an antique sampler design with the words "Virtues the chiefelt beauty of the mind. The Noblest ornament of human kind. Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star. That stirs up reason when our senses".
One of two new patriotic pieces to celebrate America's special birthday this year, the America the Beautiful Collection is a four-part design featuring lyrics from the first stanza of the song we all know and love, "America The Beautiful" ~ written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1893.
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring the phrase "Mercy there was great and grace was free"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Linen by Zweigart using DMC floss. The stitch count is 50 x 136 and the finished size is 2.78" x 7.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring beautiful flowers with the phrase "A Stitcher's Garden"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Winter Mint Linen by Atomic Ranch using Pirate & Robin Threads. The stitch count is 69 x 65 and the finished size is 3.83" x 3.61".
Faith Bauble celebrates the true heart of the season with a message of quiet reverence and enduring meaning. Gentle and comforting - like a soft light glowing in the stillness of winter - making it especially meaningful to stitchers who cherish the spiritual side of the holidays.
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring the phrase "Calico pie, the little birds fly down to the calico tree"
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Light Khaki linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch count is 315 x 82 and the finished size is 19.69" x 5.13".
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the phrase "It's so good to be home"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch counts is 84 x 82. Finished size is 6" x 6".
Love Notes is a romantic, cottage-sweet cross stitch design created as a heartfelt collaboration between Dirty Annie's Southern Style and Paisleys & Polka Dots. Featuring soft florals, vintage Valentine charm, and elegant stitched lettering, this design is perfect for adding a little love to... Read more
Say hello to the seasons-one stitch at a time ???? Hello Seasons is a charming series of round cross stitch designs celebrating Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each design features a sweet seasonal motif paired with the word Hello, creating a cohesive set that can be displayed year-round.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring four bookmarks! "Bible". "Faith hope and love". "He has risen". "The lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. Psalm 23".
Model stitched on 14 ct White Aida with DMC thread and Krienik braids. Stitch Count (each): 41w x 98h. Finished size: 2 7/8" x 7" . Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Pattern by Joan Elliot featuring the prayer "God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway. The good fortune to run into the ones I do. And the eyesight to know the difference".
Stitched on 14 count Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 101W x 129H and the finished size is 7" x 9".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the words, "Love You A Latte" with two cute mugs filled with hearts.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 84 x 84 and the finished size is approx 6" x 6".
Like many Americans of a certain age, I grew up pledging allegiance to the US flag and to the republic for which it stands. Over the decades, the popularity of the pledge has waxed and wained. Still, the principle that we stand for "liberty and justice for all" is worth remembering. And so... Read more
We are delighted to present this exquisite reproduction of a Norfolk sampler, originally completed on 14 December 1802 by Barbery Butcher, when she was just nine years old. Worked with remarkable diligence and charm, the original sampler is filled with a rich array of motifs contained within a... Read more