New Alphabets Cross Stitch Patterns

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the seventh design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a cute punch needle themed house with spools of threads and flowers!

Thimble House is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two... Read more about Houses on Stitchery Lane: Punch Needle House - Pattern

Henrietta 1870 a Bristol Orphanage Sampler Antique Reproduction.

Provenance: This beautiful sampler contains thirteen alphabets and seven sets of numbers in the top portion and is full in every space in the lower section with many motifs, short segments of bands, and ten corner motifs... Read more about Henrietta 1870 - Cross Stitch Pattern

A Home for Henrietta, An Original Design based on a Bristol Orphanage Sampler.

This original sampler is based on motifs and lettering from a Bristol Orphanage Sampler, Henrietta 1870, in the collection of Cross Stitch Antiques. As it would happen, four girls with the first name of... Read more about A Home for Henrietta - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rachel De La Rue, 1825, A Guernsey Channel Island Antique Sampler Reproduction

About the Antique: Rachel tells us she was eleven years old when she finished her sampler in 1825 making her birth year 1813 or 1814. The antique dealer indicates she was from Guernsey in the Channel Islands.... Read more about Rachel de la Rue 1825 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Martha Schmidt 1880, Antique Reproduction Sampler

About Martha Schmidt 1880 Sampler: with such a common name, and no location provided, the stitcher's identify remains unknown. However, Schmidt is a common German surname derived from the German word "Schmied" meaning... Read more about Martha Schmidt 1880 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Book Cross Stitch Piece Reproduction circa 1840s

Specimen Books: During the 1800s in England and Ireland, sewing instruction books to be used by teachers and pupils were published, their purpose being the production of competent rather than creative needlework.... Read more about Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Anne Frances Ennis 1847 Words To Live By, An Irish Antique Reproduction Sampler

About Anne Frances Ennisfs specimen pages and cross stitch samplers: A collection of six needlework specimens were obtained together from an antique dealer, five being needlework specimen book samples, and one... Read more about Anne Frances Kirkpatrick 1847 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Anne Frances Ennis 1853 Black Crowns Specimen Page, An Irish Antique Sampler Reproduction

About Anne Frances Ennisfs specimen pages and cross stitch samplers: A collection of six needlework specimens were obtained together from an antique dealer, five being needlework specimen book... Read more about Anne Frances Kirkpatrick 1847 Black Crown - Cross Stitch

This is a RE-RELEASE in conjunction with the other four NEW Specimen Book Samplers! Ellen Kingscote English Specimen Pages Two Cross Stitch Samplers, Wisdom and Honour, circa 1840 Antique Sampler Reproductions

Two simple and beginner style cross stitch samplers are found in Ellen... Read more about Ellen Kingscote's English Sewing Book - Cross Stitch

Useful Work of My Hands, an Original Design using motifs from an Antique Pattern Booklet circa 1880. Personalization alphabet included to change the words Antique Pattern Album to one's name and date.

Model stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. The stitch count is 98 x 98 and the finished size is 6" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a full set of letters with adorable loons.

Stitched on 14 ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Each letter has an approximate stitch count of 50 x 65 with a finished size of 3.57" x 4.64". Supplies listed are for an individual letter.

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring an autumnal sampler design with dancing scarecrows, pumpkins, and birds.

Stitched on 36 ct. Hawthorne by Needle and Flax with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 169 x 205 and the finished size is 9 3/8" x 11 3/8".

Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring an autumnal sampler design with dancing scarecrows, pumpkins, and birds finished into a cute drum.

Stitched on 36 ct. Hawthorne by Needle and Flax with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 162 x 82 and the finished size is 9" x 4.56".

In the autumn of 1881, a young woman named Nora stitched a sampler to celebrate her family's new home. She surrounded the grand blue house with roses, birds, leaping deer, and sturdy trees-symbols of love, freedom, prosperity, and strength.

At the centre, she added her initials and the... Read more about Frozen Winter Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

The first snow of December had covered the little village in a blanket of white. Every rooftop sparkled beneath the morning sun, and the church bell echoed softly across the quiet streets. Children bundled in colorful scarves hurried through the snow, laughing as they pulled sleds and built tiny... Read more about Christmas Break - Cross Stitch Pattern

Snow fell softly around Roseberry House, covering the garden and quiet country lane in white. Near the old red house, deer searched beneath the trees, squirrels gathered their winter treasures, and the farm animals waited peacefully by the gate. Inside, the fire crackled while a young stitcher... Read more about Winter Stocking - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

A trio of Red work charts await those who purchase this booklet. Inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, we have created 3 charts each celebrating the varying degrees of the colour Red. Top left we have "The Red Headed League", bottom left with have "The Red Circles" and... Read more about Sherlockian Smalls: A Study in Scarlet - Cross Stitch

"Autumn Basket Sampler" is a nod to the sampler tradition. Alphabet samplers were often used to practice stitches and letters, so pairing it with a seasonal basket felt like a fitting update. The faded alphabet stitched into the background represents the way old samplers fade with time. This... Read more about Autumn Basket Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a fun sewing notion themed design.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 94 x 91 with a finished size of 5.88" x 5.69".

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring an antique reproduction sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 208 x 229 with a finished size of 13" x 14.31".

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a yuletide holiday themed sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 111 with a finished size of 4.44" x 6.94".

Originally Published in 2008

The second (re)release in the Hawk Run Hollow series has arrived! The Shores of HRH seemed fitting for this mid-summer release and the more I study this piece (and boy, have I) the more fun features I find.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Vintage... Read more about The Shore of Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Sanxing symbolize the three attributes that constitute a good life in Chinese culture. They are Fu (good fortune), Lu (prosperity) and Shou (longevity). A stylized depiction of Fu is shown here with plum blossoms which are associated with the Five Blessings. Perfect timing for the Mid-Autumn... Read more about Fu - "Good Fortune" - Cross Stitch Pattern

And to finish out the trio, here we have a stylized depiction of Shou is shown here with chrysanthemums which are associated with health and longevity.

Model was stitched on White Zweigart fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62 x 106.

Note from the Designer; "Two Blue Birds Sampler started as a reproduction of an antique sampler I found at a flea market in Saumur, France. I reproduced it faithfully, but decided that that wasn't what it wanted to be. So I played and played until I finally found a palette and design that I... Read more about Two Blue Birds Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "My Sampler Petite series continues with Antonia Rosel. Antonia Rosel y Garcia remains one of my favorite antiques that I reproduced. The colors are so delicate in it and I loved the border. I used some of the same colors for this, and picked one of my favorite alphabets... Read more about Antonia Rosel Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

A stylized depiction of Lu is shown here with peonies which are often called the king of flowers and are associated with wealth and prosperity.

Model was stitched on White Zweigart fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62 x 106.

Originally Published in 2004

Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "I had more Four Letter Words to share with you, so I created Four Letter Words - Smalls. Little bites of four letter words that coordinate with their big sisters Four Letter Words - Grow, Give, Hope and Love.."

Stitched on 40 ct. Mayflower by Fox and... Read more about Four Letter Words: Smalls - Cross Stitch Pattern

This antique sampler immediately caught my eye simply because it was stitched in purple, my favorite color. There is something about a sampler worked in one solid color that I find so beautiful and timeless.

Model is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Gloriana silk floss. The stitch count is 116 x 116 and the finished size is 6.44" x 6.44".

Note from the Designer; "I found this sweet marking sampler in an antique shop in Eguisheim, France. My original name for this design was La Petite Rouge and I had every intention of making it a little red sampler. But then my eyes fell on the lovely silks from Almond M&Ms, and I decided to... Read more about Make it Your Own Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

A cute brown bat is delivering some mail into your mailbox.

Pattern is stitched on 18 ct. aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 65 x 65 and the finished size is 3.61" x 3.61".

Annabella McIntyre is a delightful, new design featuring a charming house and windmill, making it a fun and quick project to stitch.

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Gandalf by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 171 x 164 and the finished size is 7.43" x 7.13".

Christian wrought her sampler sometime between 1800 and 1805, using a vibrant palette. The pattern includes a history of her family.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Cedar River Maple Bar with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 111 x 173 and the finished size is 5.55" x 8.65".

Cross stitch pattern from Finally a Farmgirl featuring a school in the month of September!

Stitch count is 100 x 75.

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a sampler with a cardinal picking blueberries!

Stitch count is 176w x 264h.

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring two ways to stitch this adorable sign that reads "Bluebonnet Stitch Co." with bluebonnet flowers blooming.

Pattern horizontal design is stitched on 32 ct. Moonstone by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. The stitch count is... Read more about Bluebonnet Stitch Co. - 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".

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the sixth design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a cute thimble themed house with spools of threads and flowers!

Thimble House is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen... Read more about Houses on Stitchery Lane: Thimble House - Cross Stitch

Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating... Read more about Glee's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a full alphabet of monogrammed letters with letter Canadian geese on them.

Each letter is stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count per letter is approximately 76 x 72 with a finished size of 5.4" x 5.1". Fabric and threads listed are for an individual letter.

Cross stitch pattern from The Bee Cottage featuring a bumblebee sampler!

Stitched on 28 or 32 count Lambswool fabric. Stitch count is 95 x 167. Finished size is 5.94 in wide X 10.44 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Madame Chantilly featuring a large ladybug and its name stitched with a red rose in the center.

Pattern stitched on 36 ct. Light Mocha linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 73 x 76 and the finished size is 4.06" x 4.22".

Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring floss drops that spell out the word "America"!

Each flossdrop has a stitch count of 27 x 46 per side with a finished size of 1.5" x 2.56".

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the fifth design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a cute patchwork themed house!

Patchwork House is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads with Roxy Floss Co. floss... Read more about Houses on Stitchery Lane: Patchwork House - Cross Stitch

Pattern by JEDxStitch featuring an assortment of blue animals, plants, and motifs. Patterns are provided for a larger pattern shown on the brown fabric and a smaller pattern on the light purple fabric

Stitched on 40 count Cocoa linen by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. The stitch count is 88... Read more about Blue Rose - Cross Stitch Pattern