With My Needle Cross Stitch Patterns

Note from the designer - The Ackworth Friendship Book is an accordion-style book of Quaker motifs from Ackworth School in northern England. There are 10 stitched pages. Each set of pages forms a pocket in which you can store special treasures. On my model, I stitched the front and back book covers,... Read more about Ackworth Friendship Book - Cross Stitch Pattern

This little Quaker sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas.

Charts are included for three different sampler versions of various dimensions. Antique bobbins vary in size, so instructions guide you to match one of the... Read more about Quaker Sampling VI - Cross Stitch Pattern

Hannah Cummins stitched her sampler in Stockton, England in 1828 when she was 9 years old. A photo of the antique sampler is included in the package. "My thoughts before they are my own are to my God distinctly known. He knows the words I mean to speak ere from opning lips they break.

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These two samplers were inspired by Ackworth School, one of the most famous Quaker schools, located in Yorkshire in northern England. The package contains charts for BOTH samplers I and II.

The models were stitched entirely in cross stitch with Classic Colorworks floss on 32 count Maple... Read more about Quaker Samplings - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - A huswif is a folded or rolled case for holding needlework supplies. My design was inspired by old ones, which were typically made from a variety of cotton prints, both on the inside and on the outside. The inside of my huswif is made from five different cotton prints. ... Read more about Mrs Waddelow's Huswif - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - This sewing case, needlebook, and scissors sheath were inspired by the motifs of Ackworth School, a Quaker school in northern England, which was founded in 1779.

The models were stitched on 32 Ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens, Inc. using one ply of Milady's Teal... Read more about Quaker Schoolgirl Needle Necessities - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - A Quaker Pattern Book is an accordion-style book inspired by old pattern books. In addition to the front and back cover, there are eight more pages of stitched alphabets, borders, and motifs. The motifs in this book are from Ackworth School, one of the most famous Quaker... Read more about A Quaker Pattern Book - Cross Stitch Pattern

This book of 16 stitched pages features a floral bouquet, twelve alphabets, and a page of numerals. The book is adapted from an antique "souvenir" book dated 1895. The original book cover is silk, and the pages are canvas stitched with wool threads. For my adaptation, I used linen for the... Read more about Alphabet Samplings Book - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Maritime White using Gloriana Thread. Stitch count: 379W x 116H. Design Size: 22" x 7"

Note from the designer:

This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more about Peacocks in the Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet little sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas. I hope you'll change the girl's hair, eye, and skin colors to match your own. Perhaps you might also want the change to color of her dress to your favorite color.
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Both designs stitched on 36 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Brethren Blue by Gentle Art Sampler threads. Each sampler requires one 5 yard skein. Quaker Sampling IV Stitch Count: 73W x 93H. Design Size: 4" x 5". Quaker Sampling V Stitch Count: 103W x 102H. Design Size: 6" x 6"

Ada Mary Hornsey of Wellingborough, England stitched her sampler at age 10. "My father, my mother I know I cannot your kindness repay, but I hope that, as older I grow, I shall learn your commands to obey."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 184W x 238H. Finished Size: 9 1/8" x 12".

All that is known of the sampler are the stitcher's initial - ES. The sampler appears to be English and from around the mid 19th Century.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (DMC conversions are provided). Stitch Count: 114W x 164H. Finished Size: 5 5/8" x 8 1/8"

This lovely sampler is of Scottish origin.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with Soie d'Alger silks and silk chenille. Stitch Count: 204W x 278H. Finished size: 12 3/4" x 17 3/8" Stitches used: cross stitch, satin stitch, queen stitch, double running stitch, outline stitch, chain stitch, and stitching over one. Stitch diagrams are included.

"Preserve me Lord amidst the crowd from every thought that's vain and proud and raise my wandering eyes to see how good it is to trust in thee"

Note from the designer - This sampler was inspired by Mary Ann Green's lovely sampler, which is part of my collection. Mary Ann... Read more about Amidst the Crowd - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Tell me ye knowing and discerning few where I may find a friend both firm and true, who dares stand by me in deep distress and then his love and friendship most express."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Inc silks.... Read more about Tell Me Ye Knowing - Cross Stitch Pattern

The model was stitched over one thread on 32 Ct. Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens with The Gentle Art Sampler threads. DMC conversions are provided. Stitch Count: 131W x 204H. Finished size: 8.18" x 12.75"

"Count the day lost whose low descending sun views from thy hand no worthy act done."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Black linen with silks from Gloriana and The Thread Gatherer. Stitch Count: 251W x 111H. Finished size: 15.6" x 7".

Stitches... Read more about Make Each Day Count - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - This sampler takes its name from the town of Blairgowrie, located in the region of Perthshire in the center of Scotland. The town, with its red stone buildings, grew rapidly due largely to the town's location on the banks of the River Ericht. In the 18th century the... Read more about Blairgowrie - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Adorn they heart, adorn they mind with knowledge of the purest kind."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 111W x 349H. Finished size: 7" x 21.8".

Stitches used:... Read more about Adorn Thy Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - This little box, which measures almost 3-1/2 inches, is the perfect size for holding your needlework tools. Place it on a table next to you when stitching, or take it to your favorite stitching event. Two embroidered pinkeep medallions adorn the inside of the box, and a... Read more about A Quaker Needlework Box - Cross Stitch Pattern

Package contains patterns for both a multicolor and one color version of the design. The models were stitched on 32 Ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens with DMC, Gentle Arts and Olde Willow Stitchery threads (not listed). Stitch Count: 222W x 139H. Finished size: 13.8" x 8.6".

"A box for needlework - My needle does my heart engage."

Note from the designer - This little box which measures nearly four inches is the perfect size for holding your needlework tools. Place it on a table next to you when stitching or pack it up to take to your favorite stitching... Read more about My Needle's Worke Box - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - The pyramid shape of this etui, or case, was popular during Victorian times. The outside panels are embroidered with traditional motifs. On the bottom of the etui is a verse that I adapted from an old song published in 1886. The verse begins with the line Come haste, my... Read more about A Fair Maiden's Etui - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - Each of these four little turtles is a unique needlework treasures needlebook, a pincushion, a pocket, or a scissors weight. Both the upper and lower shells feature a Quaker motif.

The model was stitched over one thread on 32 Ct. Olive Green linen with Weeks Dye... Read more about Quaker Turtles - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - This sewing case folds like a book and has a mattress-style pincushion on the inside. Also on the inside of the case is a place for holding a special pair of scissors and two needlepages. The verse on the sewing case back reads May beauty and grace enrich each day.

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This sampler is an accurate reproduction of an American Quaker sampler from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A small image of the antique and a brief family genealogy are included in the package of this sweet sampler.

Model stitched on 36 ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works using Needlepoint Inc. thread with DMC substitutions listed. Stitch count is 143 x 132.

This small design is inspired by Rebecca's Price sampler which is available separately. The project can be framed, made into a pillow, or attached to a bobbin/spool. Three slightly different designs are included to fit a variety of bobbin sizes as well as detailed assembly instructions.

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Cross stitch pattern from With My Needle featuring a sampler with the alphabet around the edges!

Model stitched on 36 ct. Sand Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 84 x 84.

Cross stitch pattern from With My Needle featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Sand, Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 104 x 203. Finished size is 5.8" x 11.3".

Cross stitch pattern from With My Needle featuring a woman by a house on a hill with the phrase "This I did that you could see"!

Model stitched on 36 ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silk Thread with DMC Substitutions listed. Stitch count is 80 x 120.