Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
The pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Hogbristle linen from Fox and Rabbit with Gloriana Silks. There are thread conversions for Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC. Stitch count is 216 x 216. Finished size is 10.8" x 10.8".
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".
"Our life is never at a stand, Tis like a fading flower. Death, which is always near at hand, comes nearer every hour. And those who are now young and gay, like roses in their bloom, will very soon be old and grey, and wither in the tomb. Then let us all prepare to die, since death is near and... Read more about Elizabeth Biggs 1833 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over two threads on 40 count Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC Light Effects threads.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. Grey linen from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works floss Louisiana Hot Sauce. Stitch Count: 302x331. If using 30 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 20.2" x 22.2" and you will need 12 skeins of Weeks Dye Works or 7 skeins of DMC. If using 35 Ct.... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi A - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. "linen" colored linen with Weeks Dye Works Crimson or DMC 902. Stitch Count: 450x355. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 31" x 24" and will require 18 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 10 skeins of DMC. If stitched on 35... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi D - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. "linen" colored fabric with Weeks Dye Works floss Twilight or DMC 823. Stitch Count: 308x308. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 21"x21" and will require 12 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 7 DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi F - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. Opal Camofudge by Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads Moonlit Path or DMC 762. Stitch Count: 361x351. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 24.5" x 23.5" and will require 15 skeins of Gentle... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi H - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over 2 threads 30 or 35 Ct. Onyx linen with Weeks Dye Works Dolphin or DMC 928. Stitch Count: 338x319. if stitched on 30 Ct. linen, the finished size is 23" x 22" and will required 13 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 7 skeins of DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 20" x 19" and will require 12 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 7 skeins of DMC.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct "linen" colored Linen with Weeks Dye Works Galvanized or DMC 414. Stitch count: 362x317. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 25" x 22" and you will need 14 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 8 of DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi T - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct "linen" colored Linen with Weeks Dye Works Williamsburg Blue or DMC floss 3835. Stitch count: 377x385. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 25.5" x 26" and you will need 15 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 8 of DMC. If... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi V - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched on 36 Ct. "beige" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works usong Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 287W x 295H. Finished size 16" x 16.5".
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice) with Colour and Cotton floss.
Model stitched on 32ct Colonial Parchment fabric by Stephanie using Color and Cotton thread with DMC thread alternatives. Stitch count (per panel): 73 x 75. Finished size: 4.625" x 4.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Hands On Design featuring a sampler with the phrase "I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth. But grant me kind Providence virtue & health. Then richer than kings and more happy than they my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away."
Note from designer: "A reproduction miniature blanket chest I had made from an antique I found on line is available through a vendor listed in the chart. Tray lifts out for more storage beneath. Quilt serves as a floss and utensil holder. The needle book contains its own mattress style... Read more about Mary Sophia's Pennsylvania German Sewing Set - Cross Stitch
"And so they came sojourners all praying for providence while heeding the call."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using either Belle Soie, NPI or DMC floss. Stitch count: 259 x 304. Finished size:
12 7/8 x 15 x 1/8.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a round alphabet sampler lid!
Model stitched on 32 ct Natural brown linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 55. Approx size is 3.4 x 3.4. Shown in a heartware bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart. (Pictured red bowl is no longer available).
This sampler designs by Hello From Liz Mathews features trees and wild animals in the forest.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cornhusk linen by Weeks Dye Works with NPI Silk floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 369 x 346. Finished size: 18.45" x 17.3"
This original sampler from Hands To Work features a house, flowers, and "The glow of one warm though is to me worth more than money."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Creme Brulee by R&R Reproductions with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 135W x 103H. Finished size: 6.75" x 5.15"
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
Many antique sampler motifs have been used in this charming little stocking featuring a red house, borders, trees and reindeer.
Pattern is stitched on either 36 ct Flax over 2 threads or 25 ct flax over one thread. Stitch Count: 73 W x 78 H. Finished size: 4.05 x 4.3 over 2 threads and 2.9 x 3.2 over one thread.
This reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas features "Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my youngest breath, thus I'm prepared for longer days or fit for early death. Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth. Ann Perrin finished this sampler in the 14th year of her age... Read more about Ann Perrin 1841 - Cross Stitch Pattern
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more about Crown Sampler Adaptation & Reproduction - Cross Stitch
What started as a fun autumnal theme, took over and we did Christmas themed pincushions and now some Spring themed only cross stitch pincushions. Enjoy!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 69 x 50. Finished size is 3.75 x 2.75.
What started as a fun autumnal theme, took over and we did Christmas themed pincushions and now some Spring themed only cross stitch pincushions. Enjoy!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 69 x 50. Finished size is 3.75 x 2.75.
Model stitched on 14 Ct./28 Ct. Fairy Dreams Jobelan from Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 153W x 185W. Finished size: 10 7/8" x 13 1/8".
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! The pattern can be stitched with three different color schemes. Stitch count: 202 x 195.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC, Soie D'Alger or Cosmo threads! The cover model uses 32 ct Mariner's Map Legacy Linen. Stitch count: 238 x 270.
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a sweet garden sampler design with pumpkins and the words 'Plant Kindness, Harvest Love".
Model stitched on 30 ct. linen over two using Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 97 x 97 and the finished size is 6.47" x 6.47".
This sampler, which I have named the Sewing Box Sampler 1 because it and another were found in a sewing box, is of unknown date and origin. As you can see, there is no name or date on this sampler, and as you can see from the original, it was unfinished. Perhaps the stitcher meant to stitch her name... Read more about Sewing Box Sampler 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with silver bells!
Pattern is stitched on Under the Sea Fabrics 40 ct Aine or 36 ct Stonewashed using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 137 x 132.
Note from designer: In the Pink was inspired by an NPI silk packet in a gradient colorway and a gradient set of Mason Linens The colors were so perfect together! Since the colors of the silk were so soft and delicate, the design needed to be soft and delicate, too. I love the tone on tone look of... Read more about In The Pink - Cross Stitch Pattern
AK 1885 is a reproduction of an antique sampler. With this sampler, I decided to do something a little different and use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool Thread. I discovered that this is a wonderful fiber to work with. You do not need to separate the plies in this thread. Use it as it comes off the... Read more about AK 1885 - Cross Stitch Pattern
The motifs I'ved used in Gardens of Saxony are drawn from the large German antique sampler I reproduced, CRS 1713. There are so many wonderful motifs on CRS 1713 that they deserve their own (much smaller!) sampler! This also gives the stitcher a chance to stitch these wonderful designs if they feel... Read more about Gardens of Saxony - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Kaleidoscope Sampler (With bonus chart - Firework Sampler) features mandalas, borders and alphabets in bright, fresh colors with black as the color pop. Stitched entirely in DMC, this is an easy design to kit up for your customers. The Fireworks version has some small changes to the design, as... Read more about Kaleidoscope Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
M. Seckel is a sampler brimming with floral beauty. The color inspiration was taken from the unfaded back of the sampler. The second photo shows the front.
Stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 234 x 229 and the finished size is 11.7" x 11.45".
My Sampler Petite line is a way for stitchers to enjoy my antique reproductions without doing the larger sampler. Antonia Pueyo showcases the larger alphabet and some of the borders, all done beautifully as a white on red sampler.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 197H. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 14". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 196H. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 14". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.