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.
Inspired by my love of libraries, this design features an open book that is sprouting flowers and mushrooms with birds and a butterfly floating above. It reads: "the very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of humanity".
Ma Valise de Broderie is a celebration of classic needlework with a distinctly French feel. What started as a special anniversary project is now available as a beautifully curated pattern book.
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.
An impressive reproduction of an antique 1826 sampler, featuring a large house, colourful motifs, and elegant details. This new pattern book includes both the full original sampler and a smaller, modern adaptation.
Thread options are provided for silks, DMC, and hand-dyed threads.
A fun little pincushion-sized stitch for those that find themselves equally drawn to the old and the new. A companion piece to the much larger "Rock & Roll Sampler"
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 92 x 46. Finished size is 5.11" x 2.56".
I love the sort of "chocolate box" feel of this little sampler. It's got an old fashioned feel and come on, that row of stars is so fun! It would be simple to personalize this design with different hair color for you and your sweetie. I chose a deep frame for the model to emphasize the... Read more about True Love - Valentine Cross Stitch Pattern
This leaflet sized pattern includes an alphabet and numbers for personalizing. It is a fun fast stitch, that can grace your wall all year around! "Good deeds create love in every season"!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Antique White using DMC floss. Stitch count is 136 X 136 stitches.
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!!
Cross stitch pattern from Atelier Soed Idee featuring a number of small embroidery projects ("Smalls"), inspired by the Randjes and embroidered them all in her favorite color red . Such as a pindrum, biscornu, mattress cushion, needle roller, etc. Finished with a beautiful French General... Read more about Simone's Smalls - Cross Stitch Pattern
This sampler is an ode to the classic mourning samplers of old, complete with a weeping Willow tree and cemetery urn, but wit's a modern twist, incorporating references to many favorite authors, movies, and science fiction television shows.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartland linen over 2 threads with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 211W x 157H. Finished size: 13" x 10".
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring an adorable Easter sampler filled with chicks!
Model stitched on 32ct murano evenweave from Zweigart on the color of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is approximately 230w x 158h. Designed by Anna Gutova.
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a lovely sampler!
The model was stitched on 40 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 125 x 142. Finished size is 6.25 in wide X 7.1 in high.
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".
This detailed design features the vast diversity of Canada. From ice hockey to the cowboys to the Royal Canadian Mounties. Model stitched on 18 Ct. Beige Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 270w x 300h. Design Size: 15" x 17" ***Pattern also calls for DMC #75 which is no longer available. Need a variegated red floss. DMC #115 is a possible substitute
This sampler pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs features an alphabet, a house, and a Willow tree.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 25 Ct. Raw Natural linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 150W x 69H. Finished size: 12" x 5.5".
Note from the designer: You will likely need 5 skeins of Forest Glade.
For my 100th design (they haven't all been released... I really leaned in to my brand and my community. I designed this live on a Sunday morning Twitch stream, taking the advice and suggestions from everyone who was present on the stream. This sampler throws together motifs and borders from... Read more about Chaos Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over two threads with 28 Ct. Natural Light linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Shown with a button from Just Another Button Company. Stitch count: 72 X 72. Design size: 5" x 5"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Natural Light linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 72W x 72H. Finished size: 5" x 5". Use french knot for doorknob or Mill Hill bead #40557. Shown with a watermelon button from Just Another Button Company (or stitch as graphed)
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a long sampler filled with animals and the phrase "Bless this child and keep him safe. I am Gerald Yesmyay born March 17 1995 in the town of south Kingstown state of RI. Born to Yoraine and Dennis Yesmyay"!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct tea colored linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 85 x 257.
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you." Model Stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Buttercream Linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count 130 x 150.
"O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! Thou tree most fair and lovely! The sight of thee at Christmastide spreads hope and gladness far and wide. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree thou most fair and lovely."
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. Peep's Lost Sheep fabric from the Cauldron/Dames of the needle using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 90 x 145. Finished Size: 6" x 10" Or Stitch Count: 180 x 290. Finished Size: 12" x 19"
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Thread Gatherer and DMC threads. Stitch count is 174 x 139. Finished size on 40 ct is approx. 8.7 in wide X 6.95 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a sampler!
Model is stitched on 36 count Peppercorn by Colour and Cotton using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 214 x 205. Finished size on 36 ct is approx. 11.89 in wide X 11.39 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a Christmas sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Winter Wren from Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 206 x 135. Finished size is 14.57" x 9.5".