Vintage Cross Stitch Patterns Page 3

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

Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring an antique pocket design with swans.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Gentle Arts threads. The stitch count is 126 x 231 and the finished size is 7" x 12.83".

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a beautiful bird with the words "Pretty Polly".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Antique Lace by Seraphim with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 239 x 240 and the finished size is 11.95" x 12".

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique animal design. Sometime during the height of Berlin Wood Work, a child saw a deer resting in the woods and decided to recreate its regal presence, along with some delightful motifs frequently seen on samplers of the era. Found in the UK... Read more about Argyle Deer - Cross Stitch Pattern

A Reproduction of a sampler from Hutterite Colony, South Dakota.

The pattern was stitched on 46 ct. Cream linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 383 x 359 and the finished size is 19.15" x 17.95".

A Reproduction of a sampler from New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

The pattern was stitched on 36 ct. linen with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 184 x 200 and the finished size is 10.22" x 11.11".

A Reproduction of a sampler from Pocklington Yorkshire, England.

The pattern was stitched on 38 ct. Irish Coffee linen with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 288 x 288 and the finished size is 15.15" square.

A Reproduction of a sampler from Scotland.

The pattern was stitched on 32 ct. Linen with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 266 x 276 and the finished size is 16.63" x 17.25".

This beautiful sampler was finely stitched by Anne when she was 16 years old. Her stitching is exquisite. I found this sampler at an antique shop in Tennessee, and was immediately smitten. I am thrilled with the way she turned out.

Pattern is stitched on 46 count linen with... Read more about Anne Attewell 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Thistles featuring a fun quilt inspired design with a vintage looking house.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Cyprus by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 224 x 102 and the finished size is 14" x 6 1/2".

Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring beautiful vintage roses!

Stitch count is 45w x 31h. When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the finished size measures 2.25" H x 1.55" W.

We are pleased to present to you this charming sampler worked by Emma Wright in 1904 when she was 9 years old. There were many Emma Wrights born in England in the year 1895 so we are not able to pinpoint our Emma with any certainty.

Emma's sampler has been reproduced using a palette of... Read more about Emma Wright 1904 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Coco Chanel described simplicity as the key to elegance, and the sampler that Charlotte worked as a child is quite simply elegant. Charlotte's exquisitely laid stitches, worked in black silk, demonstrate that the seven-year-old child was skilled in marking stitch.

Charlotte's... Read more about Charlotte Mash 1830 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fetch your needle, be quick
There is stitching to do
This fine beauty might take you a while
It's so pleasant to stitch
Guaranteed to bewitch
It's a sampler with charm and great style


Soliloquy in Stitch is the Long Dog equivalent of "talking to... Read more about Soliloquy in Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

This timelessly elegant alphabet sampler takes you on a journey to the heart of the alphabet, where rows of darning stitches mingle with traditional motifs.

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Zephirine in 1876. This classic alphabet book invites you to explore... Read more about Zephirine Hembert 1876 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Mrs. Prunella Squashbottom" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Happily married to the honorable Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom, Prunella spends her time raising her beloved geese, baking pies, working in the gardens and keeping their stately saltbox home exceptionally neat &... Read more about Prunella Squashbottom - Cross Stitch Pattern

"The Sowing Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. The verse reads, "My linen is my soil, my needle is my plow, my threads are my seeds, and my words do I sow".

Model shown stitched on 30 ct. Tin Roof linen from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads one strand over two. Stitch count is 99 x 113. Finished size is 6.6" x 7.53".

"Olde Mustarde Moone" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A quiet sampler, this one depicts a beloved home at twilight when old-man moon is just coming for a visit. I love the mellow-ness of this design, a little 'out of the box' for me, but I love it still and hope... Read more about Olde Mustarde Moone - Cross Stitch Pattern

This classically constructed sampler features four alphabets, borders and small traditional motifs. The simplicity of its execution and the softness of its colors make it the perfect choice for adding a delicate touch to the decoration of a children's room.

Note from the... Read more about Blanche Moreau 1912 - Cross Stitch Pattern

We are delighted to present to you a stunning sampler that was completed by Maria Wales Newson in the year 1838 when she was 13 years old. There is much to delight your eye and needle in this Bobby Dazzler.

Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 295 x 413. Finished size is 22.39 x 28.94 inches for 36 count.

Step back into the 19 century with this exquisite sampler, originally stitched on stitched in 1847 with wool on canvas. This historic French sampler is filled with deep symbolism and artistry. The design is rich with religious motifs, including sacred hearts, crosses and devotional emblems. ... Read more about Marie Persin 1855 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"An Alphabet Duo - Elizabeth Roach & Sarah Zane" is from NeedleWorkPress. It is based on two antique samplers.

From NeedleWorkPress: "When we noticed the design and color similarities shared by these samplers, we thought it would be fun to present them in one booklet...... Read more about An Alphabet Duo - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a vintage inspired design of a woman releasing birds with the phrase "I am no bird, and no net ensnares me".

Stitched on 40 count fabric using Roxy Floss CO (includes DMC Conversion) threads. Stitch count is 168 x 156.... Read more about No Net Ensnares Me - Cross Stitch Pattern

This vintage sampler reproduction is from 1869.

Stitched on 36 ct Sanguine from Weeks Dye Works with one ply of sampler threads from the Gentle Art. Stitch count is 189 x 273 and the finished size is 10.5" x 15.17".

This pattern contains one large sampler design and three small designs adapted from an antique sampler by Wendy Peatross.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works over dyed cotton threads. The smalls are finished with mini rick rack around the... Read more about Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Following the release of Mount Vernon 1761 comes the second in the continuing Patriotic Homes Series collaboration with Twin Peak Primitive. Peacefield 1788 depicts the home of John and Abigail Adams at Penn's Hill and Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This collection features the Peacefield 1788... Read more about Peacefield 1788 - Cross Stitch Pattern

An impressive reproduction of an antique 1826 sampler, featuring a large house, colourful motifs, and elegant details. This new pattern book includes both the full original sampler and a smaller, modern adaptation.

Thread options are provided for silks, DMC, and hand-dyed threads.

... Read more about Big House Anno 1826 - Cross Stitch Book

This is a primitive stitch added to the Willow Samplings line of designs. It is very colorful and the verse is telling. Ann was 10 years old in 1824 when she stitched her sampler.

"This I have done for you to see what care my parents took of me"

Pattern is stitched on... Read more about Ann Hookham - 1824 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Christmas sampler design with the word "Noel".

Pattern is stitched on your choice of cream fabric with DMC, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and ThreadworX floss. Stitch count is 180 x 150. Finished size on 28 count is 12.86" x 10.71".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage sampler reproduction from Sarah Sanderson dated 1872.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen using NPI threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 287 x 327. Finished size is 14.25" x 16.25".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler with nature inspired imagery.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI Silks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 125 x 233. Finished size is 6.25" x 11.65".

Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring a design inspired by the fairy tale, The Princess & The Pea.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 191w x 191h. Finished size is 13.64" x 13.64".

Cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts that is a fun mash up of two antique samplers! With a stunning golden bird in the center surrounded by blue filigree.

Model stitched on 40 count linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. the stitch count is 211w x 204h and the finished size is 10.55" x 10.2".

The Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet elegantly pays homage to the samplers of another era. This beautiful pattern incorporates all the hallmark elements of a traditional sampler designed to showcase needlework skills. This sampler can stand alongside those made long ago,... Read more about Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter C - Cross Stitch Pattern

Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion! The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... Read more about Vintage Paris Pin Cushion - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring a woman standing in a home with animal pictures!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Natural using DMC threads. Stitch count is 210w x 145h.

Vintage Farmhouse Sampler was originally featured in the Summer 2024 issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects. Vintage Farmhouse Sampler is stitched on 36 count Wheat linen by Fiber on a Whim, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 208w x 133h.

Note from the designer: "A sweet trio of smalls based on a teeny vintage sewing kit in my collection - there is a soft tray, a berry, and a needle book. The berry and needle book were a club project from 2020; this chartpak adds a third piece to that original pair."

Pattern is... Read more about Vintage Garden Smalls - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 36 count linen with 2 over 2 of your choice using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 121 x 150 and the finished size is 6.72" x 8.33".

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.

... Read more about Mary Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas features two patterns with grapes and grapevines. This patterns has 2 ways of stitching it - with the alphabet or with specialty stitches.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Natural linen (for alphabet pattern) or 40 Ct. Faun by... Read more about Vintage Grapes - Cross Stitch Pattern

Maria Selby Humphrey 1831 is an antique inspired pattern by BlackBird Designs.