We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to fit the the initials included in this sampler, does not have a child named Agnes. If this is truly the family that she lived with, then her sampler dates no later than 1793. It is possible that she is a niece or a ward to... Read more
Some time in the late 18th century 12 year old Agnes Mitchell stitched a beautiful Scottish sampler in red and green. We have reproduced her sampler as "Agnes Mitchell Aged 12." As we were working on that reproduction, we decided to create a smaller Christmas sampler inspired by Agnes, so... Read more
Elizabeth Worgor 1769 is a reproduction of an original antique sampler currently housed in a private collection, and is in remarkably good shape for its 254 years.
Elizabeth executed her sampler in a combination of cross and Algerian eye stitches in a variety of colors, alphabets, and... Read more
While I have been unable to determine with certainty who Mary Maynard was (there are at least three young ladies who could have been the Mary of our sampler), it is clear that in 1797 she stitched a beautiful sampler filled with colors, motifs, patterned dividers, and selections from section 7 of... Read more
Celebrate the beauty of gratitude and the warmth of the harvest season with Give Thanks - a charming sampler-style cross stitch design perfect for autumn decor. Featuring a lovely alphabet, a traditional border of fall florals, and a sweet pilgrim couple holding a harvest pie and basket, this piece... Read more
Note from the designer: It started with the request to teach at Shepherd's Bush and the theme was garden. My brain went to our love of samplers and flowers. I envisioned alphabets dancing in the garden. There will be one for each season for a total of four different charts.
A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Soie d'Alger, Gloriana,... Read more
A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Soie d'Alger, Gloriana,... Read more
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
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
Cross stitch pattern from Madame Chantilly featuring a sweet sampler pattern themed with pears!
Suggested fabric to be stitched on is 36 ct. Zweigart light mocha with DMC threads. Stitch count is 118 x 150 and the finished size is 6.56 in wide X 8.33 in high.
This fun black spooky sampler is perfect for Halloween! With antique style letters straight from October 31st 1692. Includes a small silver house charm.
Stitched on your choice of 32 ct. fabric with DMC threads. Stitch count is 189 x 178 and the finished size is 11.81" x 11.13".
Four Letter Words - Hope is the last in my Four Letter Words series. The four words are Give, Grow, Love, and Hope. Each of the four designs uses the same colors. If your customers are interested in doing all four designs, I recommend they get two skeins each of Mountain Mist, Brandy, Americana,... Read more
Harvest Home brings you a weathered house covered in grapevines, a basket of fruit bursting with color, and pears ripe for the picking. I imagine this house nestled on a property in the Loire Valley in France, the sun glowing on its walls.
stitched on 36 count fabric using Valdani... Read more
"Farmhouse Sweet Farmhouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Note from the designer: "This design is very personal to me, as I've included our beloved farmhouse, our gentle sheep Esther & Bobby, our black walnut trees, some cedar trees and our old rickety picket... Read more
"Sepia Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This sweet and simple sampler design inspired by vintage designs.
Stitched on 30ct Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works using two strands of floss over two threads of linen, using all DMC threads. Stitch count is 82 x 121. Finished size is approx. 5.4" x 8".
"Spring Farmhouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Ah Spring, chickens & chicks, fresh green grass, and flowers ~ of course living in this old farmhouse is my inspiration!
Model stitched on 32 ct. linen using one strand of DMC floss over two threads of linen. Stitch count is 148 x 118. Finished size is 9.25" x 7.38".
"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
This charming, quick-to-stitch pillow is the perfect companion for your stitching basket - designed to hold your scissors securely with a pretty ribbon accent.
Model stitched on 30-count linen using DMC threads.
Stitch Count: 99w x 65h
Finished Size: approximately 5" x 7 1/4"
✨ Pattern Only - materials not included.
"Ann Fritz 1824" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. An original design made to look like an antique sampler.
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts or DMC floss. Stitch count is 131 x 131. Finished size is approximately 9" x 9".
In 1894, in the small town of Pouance, there lived a young girl named Lea
Letourneur. Unlike many embroiderers of her time, who endlessly repeated their neat red alphabets, Lea dreamed of light, of flowers, and of birds. Stitch by stitch, her needle traced an alphabet bursting with life, bordered... Read more
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
Looking for springtime colors for your stitching moments? The Marguerite sampler is for you! This delicate design features several alphabets elegantly framed by simple borders. Shades of green and pink harmonize beautifully on a cream linen, creating a soft, romantic atmosphere. Its simplicity... Read more
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.
Design your own family heirloom sampler using our basic chart and choose your own motifs from the selection we provide. Then decorate with your own personal "souvenirs" in the spaces provided. When completed you will have stitched a truly unique heirloom that will be treasured for... Read more
From the Animal Alphabet Series comes an excited little otter, very happy to join her friends. Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth she has a stitch count of 65 x 65 and is stitched using DMC floss. Finished size is 5" x 5".
From the Animal Alphabet Series comes a sweet little mole, very happy to join her friends. Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth she has a stitch count of 65 x 65 and is stitched using DMC floss. Finished size is 5" x 5".
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a Christmas themed sampler design with Doves saying "Merry Christmas".
The model was stitched on 36ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss (with DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 89 x 78 and the finished size is 4.94" x 4.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a Halloween themed sampler design with skulls and ghosts reading "Happy Halloween".
The model was stitched on 32ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss (with DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 89 x 78 and the finished size is 5.56" x 4.88".
Joining Mabel is Nellie the Unicorn of the Sea! Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth she has a stitch count of 65 x 65 and is stitched using DMC floss. Finished size is 5" x 5".