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".
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.
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.
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".
Have you been nautical or nice this year? Either or both, I present to you the Seas & Greetings sampler. It features three ships rigged for the holidays and answers that burning question of how the narwhal came to have a wreath on her tusk. There are several spots for personalization with initials... Read more about Seas & Greetings Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
The models are stitched on 40 count Picture This Plus Ale linen with 1 ply of the Weeks Dye Works hand dyed cotton threads. Stitch count is 125 x 125 and 54 x 54.
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a small sampler book!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 51 x 43 per panel. Pattern includes both green and color pallets.
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.
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
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".
Model stitched on two over two on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen using DMC & Weeks Dye Works floss. Also required, but not listed above SV-CP207 (red coral inlaid Heart Charm). Stitch Count: 66 x 178. Finished Size: 4" x 11".
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.
This Baltimore-style sampler is a tribute to the bond of sisters. The quote reads:"Beside a well one does not thirst. Beside a sister one does not despair."
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 215 x 241. Finished size is 10.75" x 12.05".
Included in the pattern booklet are charts for the antique reproduction, a sewing roll inspired by the sampler, and a cute little "humbug" pin cushion. The sampler is a large 235 x 376, but inside the cover is a QR code that will take the stitcher to a revised smaller size as well as a bonus... Read more about Jessie Forbes 1898 - Cross Stitch Pattern
This reproduction sampler from Hands To Work features "How many children in the street half naked I behind while I am clothed from head to foot, and sheltered from the cold."
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"
From the French Country Collection. A beautiful Christmas stocking composed of an alphabet and Christmas motifs. A full alphabet is provided so you can replace the word Noel with a name.
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.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antique White over two threads or over one thread on 35 ct White Lugana and 28 ct White Cashel using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 61 W x 60 H. Finished size:
Note: Two different color codes were used in the models over one or over two.
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
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring a Christmas sampler with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 Ct in any neutral color using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 103 x 127. Finished size is 5 1/2"" x 6 7/8".
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.
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.
Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more about Laura Vorgensen 1853 - 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
Birds on the Temple is a reproduction of a sweet little antique sampler. While there is a set of initials and a year on the sampler, what really stood out to me was the birds sitting on the temple. I decided to use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool again for this one. It's such a joy to stitch with.... Read more about Birds on the Temple - Cross Stitch Pattern