The name and style of this sampler led us to investigate whether it was created in Spain or Mexico. Mexican sampler scholar Mayela Flores Enriquez, PhD, confirmed that although the name is Hispanic, the style of flower baskets and larger girl are not consistent with Mexican dechados (samplers). The... Read more
Black Cat Stacker is ready for her big magic moment! Stitched with lots of sparkle and scary friends, Miss Kitty is set for lots of spells and Halloween shenanigans. An antique spool will be included in the chart at market. All finishing instructions are included in the chart. The price is for... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a lovely geometric floral design!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 103 x 147. Finished size is 6.5" x 9.25".
nspired by an 1874 antique, this adaptation sampler has been beautifully reproduced in collaboration with Cherry Hill Stitchery. Bright florals, elegant birds, and a radiant central motif create a cheerful and timeless heirloom piece.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Treenway... Read more
Chocolate Bunnies Needle Book is a cute accessory for your needles and has an inside pocket to hold a few notions.
Chocolate Bunnies Needle Book is stitched on 36 count linen with one strand of floss over two linen threads with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss... Read more
Sleepy red pandas lounging in the trees. This is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches, the fifth pattern in our Endangered Species Club.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. The stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
The fish in this design form a tessellation, which is a repeating pattern with no gaps (think about the prints of the artist M.C. Escher). Even under water, my geometric math brain influences my cross stitch designs!
Model stitched on 32 count Rain Country French linen from Wichelt using... Read more
It's the best bakery at the North Pole and it's filled with delicious Christmas treats! Each section features a favorite holiday indulgence. The friendly faces, playful lettering, and soft, vintage-inspired colors give the feeling of an old-fashioned holiday sign you might find hanging in a cozy... Read more
S is for Sampler Stitcher With logo from Cross Stitch Antiques
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax with Painters Threads Soie 100/3. The stitch count is 48 x 63 and the finished size is 2.08" x 2.74".
You catch a flash of a bright blue cloak coming up over the grassy hill- an opossum lady skipping through the wildflowers, happily swinging a pouch of foraged mushrooms as she goes!
Model stitched on 16 count Bruja Aida by Under The Sea Fabrics with DMC floss. The stitch count is 86 x 105 and the finished size is 5.4" x 6.6".
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring bright flowers with the phrase "Make today a happy day"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count white Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 133 x 95. Finished size is 9.5" x 6.79". It is finished on Thatched Seafoam linen from Moda Fabrics with raw edges of cross stitch exposed, then fringed..
Underwater Garden is part of the 2026 XStitch the Rainbow collaboration. Featuring a fun underwater design with fish and more! This pattern includes two charts, Coral Hide & Seek and Fish School.
Coral Hide and Seek is stitched on 28 count Twilight Linen from Picture This Plus. Fish... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring beautiful flowers with the phrase "A Stitcher's Garden"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Winter Mint Linen by Atomic Ranch using Pirate Robin Threads. The stitch count is 69 x 65 and the finished size is 3.83" x 3.61".
Embark on a bold journey of color with this delightfully whimsical ship. The pink sky and this stately ship cruise along the water and are enveloped by whimsical flowers and splashes of light.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen with Presencia floss. The stitch count is 118 x 129 and the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring a spooky Halloween design with the words "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes".
These designs come from my deep connection to our military community. My husband proudly served 20 years active duty in the United States Marine Corps, and being a Marine wife has shaped so much of who I am. I designed these to reflect the reverence and the quiet strength found in honoring those who... Read more
This design was inspired by my collection of antique samplers, and several of the motifs were lovingly pulled from those treasured pieces. I wanted to capture that same timeless charm- simple motifs, a glorious red house, and a message that feels both comforting and enduring. The verse spoke to me:... Read more
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a ohio star quilt block inspired design.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Chinchilla linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 89 x 89 and the finished size is 445" x 4.45".
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring an antique religious sampler with Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden and the words "God hath said ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it lest ye die".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Jackalope from Lapin Loops with Gentle Art floss. The stitch count is 164 x 190 and the finished size is 8.2" x 9.5".
This pattern is a collaboration piece for XStitch the Rainbow - Beneath the Waves. After seeing the lovely color palette for this year, I immediately thought of a clown fish in an anemone. For the design of the anemone, I wanted to create a border sampler feel. I stitched my little clown fish on a... Read more
Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring a young woman sitting with sheep under flowers.
Stitched on 36 count Straw linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 165 x 144 and the finished size is 9.17" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring the phrase "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:24"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Whisper Lugana by Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch count is 157 x 176. Finished size is 9.8" x 11".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique animal design. Sometime during the height of Berlin Wood Work, a child saw a deer resting in the woods and decided to recreate its regal presence, along with some delightful motifs frequently seen on samplers of the era. Found in the UK and recreated for your stitching pleasure.
Although we have been unable to identify our sampler maker, she definitely knew her geography. Harriet accurately listed the states and territories of the date she stitched in her sampler. Even though the antique sampler is in a tattered state, we are especially happy to preserve Harriet's legacy by recreating her sampler to be enjoyed today.
FOR ALL is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches with three variations -- patriotic, Philadelphia Eagles, and The Big Bear Valley Eagle cam! How this came about is quite the story. Suffice it to say I love eagles and can find many different ways to celebrate them! Whether you're looking for an... Read more
It's an enchanted kitchen filled with sweet Halloween treats and spooky characters! Perfect for stitchers who love fun and whimsical Halloween designs.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Milk & Honey linen by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 68W x 224H. Finished size is 4.25" x 14"
Originally created as an exclusive design for the 2025 Stitching Sirens retreat, this piece captures the quiet wonder of standing beneath a vast night sky filled with stars. Inspired by a memorable moment under the open Wyoming sky, the design evokes that magical feeling of looking upward and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring two cute corgis in the garden!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Agave linen by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch count is 217 x 43 and the finished size is 12" x 2.4".
This bound book is a reproduction of an antique English sampler that I purchased in Franklin during the 2025 Nashville Needlework Market. The original sampler immediately stood out to me for its beautiful balance and lettering, and especially for its timeless verse, which feels just as meaningful... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a patriotic cafe sign!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Raw Natural linen by Zweigart using DMC floss. Stitch count is 95 x 115. Finished size is 6" x 7". Finished on Paisleys and Polka Dots' Seeing Stars cross stitch frame.
Rise Up and Shine with this encouraging and sweet sampler featuring words and symbols such as "dream" and "shine".
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Artemis Lugana by Atomic Ranch Fabrics with Forbidden Fiber Co floss. The stitch count is 83 x 76 and the finished size is 5.93" x 5.43".