The Queen of the May is a tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and honour. Each year, we select a sampler that embodies these qualities - a design that rises above the rest, chosen not only for its visual appeal, but for its enduring presence.
This cross stitch pattern by Reflets De Soie is a recreation of a sampler by Marguerite Leduc, who had originally embroidered her antique marquoir in fir green, an unusual color for the time period. It has been presented here in a softer blue and the simple geometric frieze has been replaced with a... Read more about Marguerite Leduc - Cross Stitch Pattern
Impossible to resist the charm of this delightful flower basket... Each petal seems to have been gathered at dawn, when the light still caresses the blossoms with infinite softness. Beneath your needle, spring comes to life stitch by stitch, in a tender and luminous harmony that instantly makes you... Read more about Le Panier de Mathilde - Cross Stitch Pattern
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter C - Cross Stitch Pattern
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter A - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers featuring an antique reproduction originally from 1835.
Model stitched over two on 46 ct. Straw with one strand Au Ver A Soie Silk from their D'Alger Range. There are also conversions for the Au Ver A soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Soie 100.3 #245 discontinued. Stitch count 201 x 246 and the finished size is 8.74" x 10.7".
Stitched in 1826 by a boy of just nine years of age, this eye-catching sampler challenges expectation. It speaks not only of skill, but of discipline, patience, and quiet determination. William worked with precision and care, producing a piece that stands confidently alongside, and in many cases... Read more about William Curtis 1826 - Cross Stitch Pattern
This exquisite Victorian sampler was stitched in Norfolk, England by Rosa Gromett when she was just twelve years old. Renowned for their beauty, Norfolk samplers are celebrated for rich color and intricate design-and Rosa's is a particularly fine example.
Bring history to life with this beautiful reproduction sampler. Originally stitched on 1875 when Sarah was just 11 years old. Her charming work has been carefully charted so you can stitch this miniature treasure today!
Stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake Stitch count is 151 x 105. Finished size is 8.16 in wide X 5.68 in high for 37 count fabric.
This is a reproduction of a French sampler. Little embroiderer Lucie embroidered a beautiful alphabet and then chose to embellish it with two trees with birds. She adorned her initial with two griffins.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Soie d'Alger, Gentle Arts, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 310 x 262. Finished size is 19.38" x 16.38".
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with a young girl!
Model can be stitched on 28 ct. or 32 ct. linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 153 x 220. Finished size on 28 ct is 10.93" x 15.71" and on 32 ct 9.56"x 13.75".
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter B - Cross Stitch Pattern
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Alphabet Romantique - M - Cross Stitch Pattern
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter E - Cross Stitch Pattern
This design of an antique locomotive reminds us of a past when train travel was the only way to get around the country to far off destinations. It would be a wonderful companion piece to the Vintage Automobile and the Vintage Airplane. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, general... Read more about Vintage Locomotive - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern by Gigi R featuring an antique sampler reproduction from 1864 which has the words, "Little deeds of kindness, little words of love make our earth an Eden like to heaven above. Elizabeth A Wenden October 1864."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 939). Stitch Count: 170W x 187H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 9 1/4".
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
Savor the feeling of yesteryear as you stitch this wonderful image of a vintage car. You can almost feel the gentle vibrations as you ride along a cobblestone street. It is a beautiful companion piece to the Vintage Locomotive and Vintage Airplane. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide,... Read more about Vintage Automobile - Cross Stitch Pattern
This charming Victorian design which depicts a cardinal and ornate lettering wishing all a Merry Christmas is a delight. This would look great as Big Stitch on 6 count fabric or adorning a lovely hand towel for holiday decor.
Cross stitch pattern from Keslyns featuring a sweet vintage Daisy flower design.
When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the design area will have a finished size of 3.65" x 6.15" with 73 x 123 stitch count. Stitched with Gloriana... Read more about Vintage Daisy Tribute - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Keslyns featuring a sweet vintage Pink Rosaprima flower design.
When stitched on 32 count fabric, using two strands of floss over two fabric threads, the design area will have a finished size of 6.63" x 9.69" with 106 x 155 stitch count. Stitched with... Read more about Vintage Pink Rosaprima - Cross Stitch Pattern
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"
Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a squirrel and its favorite nut!
Model stitched on 28 ct Garden Path linen from Color and Cotton using Classic Colorworks threads or DMC. Stitch count: 43w x 43h and the finished size is 3.07" x 3.07".
Cross stitch pattern from Kiralyn's Needlearts featuring a vintage Christmas bakery with sweets and the words "Fudge Cookies, Gingerbread, Cake, Rainbow Cookies, Yule Log and Vintage Bakery"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 116. Finished size is 4.44" x 6.44".
We are delighted to present to you one of two samplers worked by Maria. In 1832 at the age of 7 Maria diligently worked her primer paying tribute to her parents.
Stitched on 28 ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 220 x 210 and the finished size is 15.71" x 15".
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 Cross Stitch Wonders featuring a wonderful design whether fully stitched or just the Moose by itself. Combine the three Winter Woods designs we have and they make a charming table runner or wall hanging.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90w x 100h.
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring a wonderful design whether fully stitched or just the Gnome by itself. Combine the three Winter Woods designs we have and they make a charming table runner or wall hanging.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90w x 100h.
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".
"My Needle is Sharp" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. My Scissors are sharp and My Hands Swift", motifs include a basket of flowers and date. Also included on the graph is a specialty stitch: Eyelet Stitch.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen one strand over two using DMC threads. Stitch count is 125 x 52. Finished size is 7.81" x 3.25".
"Ann Fritz 1824" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. An original design made to look like an antique sampler.
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts or DMC floss. Stitch count is 131 x 131. Finished size is approximately 9" x 9".
This cute, fast stitch is new to the Willow Samplings line of our designs. It is very easy to frame yourself.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Au Ver A Soie Silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 200 (w) x 155 (h). Finished size is 10" x 7.75".
This cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts is a re-imagined reproduction. The original was stitched mostly in eyelets, this designer went weight using the Smyrna cross and added motifs.
Model stitched on 36 count linen using Valdani floss. the stitch count is 211w x 211h and the finished size is 11.67" x 11.67".