Enter the world of red school samplers and discover the fascinating history and tradition of this special embroidery art. Red samplers are a unique piece of cultural heritage: once a compulsory part of girls' education, now loved by embroidery enthusiasts worldwide.
The thirteenth edition in my alphabet series, this one features that hobby that we all know and love. Surrounded by X's, the words "S Is For Stitch" are joined by scissors, needle and thread, thimble, skein of floss, and a tomato pincushion.
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a nature inspired sampler design. This is the companion piece to Teresa Kogut's No Distance Too Far pattern. Can be stitched together as one continuous horizontal piece or separately.
Cross stitch pattern from Atelier Soed Idee featuring a collection of "Randjes" patterns from 2014-2021. The patterns vary from geometric arrangements to sampler alphabets. Easily organized by height with over 400 borders to choose from!
The patterns are stitched on the linen of your choice with the thread of your choice!!
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Fairy Dreams Lugana by Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count for each letter: 30W x 30W. Stitch Count for full alphabet: 158W x 195H.
Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring a vintage sampler design.
Stitched on 36 count linen with Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 227 x 246 and the finished size is 12.61" x 13.67".
Pattern by Bent Creek featuring the alphabet in a line with fun sizes and shapes.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax linen using Weeks Dye Works & Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Button included! Stitch count: 278W x 32H and the finished size is 17.38" x 2".
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Straw Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 146 x 54. Design Size: 10" x 4". This pattern uses Algerian Eyestitches and Herringbone Stitches. If you are stitching the entire alphabet, the stitch count is 146 x 470. Design Size: 10" x 32".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Water Lily linen with Classic Colorworks floss, Mill Hill beads, and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch Count: 97W x 130H. Finished size: 6.1W x 8.1H.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Water Lily linen with Classic Colorworks floss, Mill Hill beads, and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch Count: 79W x 114H. Finished Size: 4.9W x 7.1H
From The Letters From Mermaids collection, the letter H! This beautiful pattern from Nora Corbett features a pink and white striped letter H with a stunning mermaid sitting on it.
Modeled stitched on 32 count Water Lily Linen using Classic Colorworks, Mill Hill beads, and Kreinik threads. Stitch count is 89 x 120. Finished size: 5.56 X 7.5
Model stitched on 32 Ct. French Roast linen by R&R Reproductions: suggested fabric listed along with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss. Item is now chart only, floss no longer included. Stitch Count: 73W x 83H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Waterlily linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 76W x 110H. Finished Size: 4.8W x 6.9H
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a sweet design using Gentle Arts Wool, which were so nice to stitch with! If you have never tried wool, this small stitch would be perfect opportunity to give it a whirl. If you look closely, you will see that the stitcher ladies... Read more about ABC 123 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Artful Offerings featuring adorable birds perched at your humble homestead! A homestead is more than just a place, it's a state of mind.
Stitched on 36 count Buttermilk by Fiber on Whim, using DMC Floss. Stitch count is 124w x 115h. Finished size is 7" x 6.5".
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 about A Very Merry Christmas With Agnes - Cross Stitch Pattern
We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to ?t 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 about Agnes Mitchell Aged 12 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Les Petites Croix De Lucie featuring a gnome dressed as Santa Claus, picking up Christmas letters! Stitched on fabric of your choice using DMC Threads. Stitch count 98x88. Finished size 7 in wide X 6.29 in high.
This edition of my alphabet series, the letter "E", is my tribute to the types of tree and shrub that keep their green color all year round. Easily interpreted as a Christmas and holiday season design, my daughter pointed out that it is relevant all year long as well, and I do agree! If... Read more about E Is For Evergreen - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross-stitch chart features whimsical a sweet little cottage surrounded by tall sunflowers and garden details, all centered around the letter S. It's a vibrant and cheerful project that captures the golden glow of late summer and makes a stunning piece of hoop or framed decor.
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a sampler design from Sarah Agnes Prime, with the quote on the top reading "These Is My Words" and the quote on the bottom, "A few flowers amidst the vegetables bring bees, all the garden rejoices.".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Waterlily linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 79W x 118H. Finished Size: 4.94 x 7.38.
Seventh of the 12 months. These charts may be finished as a big sampler framed and it will be 16 1/4" x 16 1/4" or single charts and placed in a letter bag. Stitch count is 303 x 307 for entire series.
Pattern by Needlework Press featuring a vintage sampler reproduction with a floral border.
Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Parchment using Dinky Dyes Silk. Over dyed cotton equivalents also provided. Stitch Count: 224W x 234H. Finished Size: 9.75" x 10"
Part 5 of a 5 part series. The entire series was stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Sandcastle Jobelan Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count for series: 167W x 215H. Finished size: 12" x 15.5". Materials needed listed on Part 1. Must purchase all 5 parts to complete the design.
"Live Love Laugh" Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Cocoa Linen using Silk N' Colors and an Olde Brass Button. Stitch count: 48 x 76. Finished size: 3 1/4 x 5.
Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Stormy Grey Belfast linen by Zweigart using Romy's Creations and DMC floss. Romy's Creations colors are Charcoal, Sunflower, Gentle Violet, Coffee, Garnet, and Green Apples (also calls for DMC white). DMC equivalents provided. Stitch count: 60 x 60 each.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring spooky designs for the letters "I" and "J"!
- I is for Imp
- J is for Jack-o'-lantern
Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Stormy Grey Belfast linen from Zweigart using Romy's Creations thread (with DMC conversion) Stitch count for each letter design is 60w x 60h.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring spooky designs for the letters "K" and "L"!
- K is for Knife
- L Is for Lycanthrope
Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Stormy Grey from Zweigart originally using Romy's Creations thread (with DMC conversion) Stitch count for each letters design is 60w x 60h.
Cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring gnomes, hedgehogs, and other autumn elements among a full uppercase alphabet!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Witch Tina Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 58 x 59.
Model can be stitched on 14 ct. or 16 ct. Fabric, it should not be stitched on White because the piggies won't show up. This pattern uses DMC thread.
Stitch count: 125w x 125h
A cross stitch pattern from Tellin Emblem featuring two birds, a beautiful pink flower with greenery, butterflies, and stitching supplies! Model stitched on 32 count Regency by Picture This Plus, using DMC and Weeks Dye Works Threads. Stitch count: 102W x 131H