New Scarlet Letter Vintage Cross Stitch Patterns

Norfolk (England) samplers are a unique species, characterized by either a stepped lozenge cartouche, as in this example, an elaborate floral border (usually embroidered freehand but not in Eliza Tagg's sampler), and a horizontal row of joined octagons filled with various floral or animal... Read more about Eliza Tagg 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This beautiful 18th century English sampler features the Lord's Prayer in the upper half surrounded by flying cherubs, carnation "trees", dogs, rabbits and birds, in a bold palette of strong primary colors. Mary Ann Chamberlin was ten years old when she made this sampler, born in 1765,... Read more about Mary Ann Chamberlin 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern