Long Dog Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns

"There's a great white whale With a great big tail And a little one, he's called "Good" There are ships with sails A giraffe called Gail And a cabin made all out of wood There's a mouse in the mill He's from Old Amsterdam He's lived there all his life And the boy and... Read more about Fishin' 4 Condiments - Cross Stitch Pattern

The tweetie birds, the buzzy bees
They do everything to please
Pollinating, making honey, singing songs
Then along we humans come and by 2051
We'll have killed the poor wee buggers every one
Climate change, intensive farming, pesticides are really harming
Torn out... Read more about The Birds 'N The Bees - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stories Amidst Graceful Arches - or SAGA to his friends, is the largest Long Dog offering to date.

The Sage Monochromatic sampler stitch count is 389 x 504
Pattern is stitched on the Aida or linen of your choice using the threads of your choice!

"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 14.21" x 16.79" with 106.9 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 12.44" x 14.69" with 93.8 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct.... Read more about Pavane For These Times - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 130 x 298.

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. stitched area will be 12.5 in wide X 14.69 in high

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using the thread of your choice! Stitch count: 200w x 235h. 123 stitch recommends either of the threads or fabrics listed.

Pattern is stitched on the Aida or linen of your choice using the threads of your choice! Stitch count is 198 x 424.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss (plus a short length of 6 ply white). Stitch count is 353 x 352. Floss requirements - 14/28 Ct fabric 346.8 meters, 16/32 Ct fabric 304.3 meters, 18/36 Ct fabric 137.2 meters.

Oh! The Sweet Bye & Bye. Let's hand stitch it as in days of yore. You'll find emus and elephants there. Spotted bunnies and critters galore. As we sew let us think of good times. Of the pleasures that are yet to come. And wonder where does the time go. And why does my bum feel quite numb?... Read more about The Sweet Bye & Bye - Cross Stitch Pattern

What actually is latitude? It's the complete freedom to act, think and stitch in the way you want. It's the liberty to make your own decisions and to select the colours and threads of your dreams. It's the say-so to tweak, adjust and add/subtract. Latitude is the carte blanche chart!... Read more about Latitude - Cross Stitch Pattern

Turrets are those little towers that jut out from buildings, such as a castle, fortress or city wall, and can occasionally be found clinging like a vertiginous barnacle to the spires of ecclesiastical buildings too. They're usually positioned on prominent corners and can be very ornamental and... Read more about Turretz - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fishy Goings On is a lighthearted romp on the ocean wave where two salty sea dogs are on barking terms with a kelpie; an unsuspecting lad, just landing his first tiddler, is about to be devoured by a sea dragon; and a small elephant has mistimed his parachute jump and is about to land in the... Read more about Fishy Goings On - Cross Stitch Pattern

Why is this sampler called Love at First Sight? Well, if you look under the big old chintz tree down at the bottom you will see two young creatures gazing into each other's eyes. Long Dog fell in love with them on a recent visit to the abandoned sampler motif shelter in Little Snoring and we... Read more about Love at First Sight - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Long Dog Samplers featuring a animals trying to take over the bunny castle! Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida of your choice using DMC or Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 265 x 265.

This design from Long Dog Samplers features fish, ships, a whale, a lighthouse, and even a sea monster.

Pattern is stitched on the Aida or linen of your choice using the threads of your choice! Stitch count is 187 x 212.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 26.07" x 30.64" with 395.5 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 22.81" X 26.81" with 347.1 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 20.28" X 23.83" with 157.1 meters of floss. Stitch count 365x429.

Descending order chronicles in stitches five generations of women. An alphabet and number chart is included so you can personalize the design.

Model stitched on 16 Ct./32 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss or Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 159 x 346 and the finished size is 9.94" x 21.63" on 32 count.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread plus a small amount of white thread. If stitched on 14/28 Ct. fabric, the design size is 23.36" x 24.36" and you will need 311.4 meters of 6 ply floss. If stitched on 16/32 Ct. fabric, the design size is 20.44" x... Read more about Templar Prophecy - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern stitched on your choice of fabric with your choice of floss. Stitch Count is 243w x 275h.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. For 14/28 Ct. fabric size is 27.79" x 32.21". You will need 290 meters of 6 ply thread. For 16/32 Ct., fabric size is 25.06" x 28.94". You will need 255 meters of 6 ply thread. For 18/36 Ct., fabric size is 22.94" x... Read more about Pilgrim, The - Cross Stitch Pattern

The dictionary states that when something is "spangled" it's been spritzed up, spruced up and made more colourful. They were right on all three counts as far as this sampler is concerned and they didn't even bother to mention being covered in stars to boot.

There are 95 stars on... Read more about Spangled - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Victorians and Edwardians used to love Motto Samplers to hang over the fireplace, or in some prominent position in the kitchen. They were relatively uncomplicated affairs which usually bore a few mawkish words such as "Home Sweet Home" or an uplifting Biblical phrase like "Fight the... Read more about Conjugal Rights - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fetch your needle, be quick
There is stitching to do
This fine beauty might take you a while
It's so pleasant to stitch
Guaranteed to bewitch
It's a sampler with charm and great style


Soliloquy in Stitch is the Long Dog equivalent of "talking to... Read more about Soliloquy in Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

Under the gibbous moon's cold glow,
Where darkened tides and tempests blow,
A raven black as peat and night
Set forth to call, to warn, incite.

From crag to croft, from forest den,
Through Munlochy to the Fairy Glen,
He croaked and cried, "Oh hear me all!
The... Read more about The Raven Quatrain - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fisherman's Friends is packed to the gunnels with a disparate troupe of characters all with one thought in mind - to have fun in, on or beside the sea.

The owl and the pussycat have traded up their pea green boat for a fishing smack called The White Stag; Florence the Flamingo just... Read more about Fisherman's Friends - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Bombe Surprise" is a French expression, and one which certainly doesn't call for an interpreter to translate - "The Surprise Bomb".

It's a decadent, luxuriously self-indulgent desert which first put in an appearance in the 1880's. Quite simply, ice cream is... Read more about Bombe Suprise - Cross Stitch Pattern

Wave sets are groups of up to ten large waves that seem to rise out of nowhere and then disappear just as quickly. They're the best surfing waves around.

The legendary seventh wave was said to be the biggest and best of the bunch, and the one that always comes the farthest up the beach.... Read more about The Seventh Wave - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Fisher King is an undeniably enigmatic figure; mysterious and eternally difficult to interpret or, indeed, understand. He represents many things to many people.

The Grail King, Anfortas,The Angler, King Pellam, Bron, Le Roi Pcheur, The Once and Future King, call him what you will; Long... Read more about The Fisher King - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern is stitched on the fabric with the floss of your choice, suggestion is listed. Stitch count is 171 x 339.

This design by Long Dog features the text "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" surrounded by all kinds of flora and fauna. In the top right there is a building with two men on top, and at the bottom right a large Phoenix design.

Model can be stitched on 14ct, 16ct, 18ct Aida or... Read more about Lo & Behold - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Long Dog Samplers featuring the phrase "Drink to me only with thine eyes and I will pledge with mine or leave a kiss within the cup and I'll not ask for wine"!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric with the floss of your choice! Stitch count is 227 x 190. 13,914 cross stitches and 2,747 back stitches.

Pattern stitched on your choice of fabric using your choice of color DMC floss. Stitch count is 251 x 327. 31630 cross stitches and 1401 back stitches.

This cross stitch pattern features large puzzle piece shapes with animals inside the borders.

Design is stitched on your choice of fabric using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC alternatives (310,3863, 3712, 3727, 210, 676, 415). Stitch count is 170 x 256. Finished size is 10.6" x 16" on 16/32 count.

Model stitched on the Aida fabric of your choice using the threads of your choice to match! Stitch count is 309 x 361.

Japanese "stroll gardens" are extraordinary spaces where, just sauntering along following a carefully constructed path, the wayfarer can discover arresting scenery, unexpected changes of direction and delightful surprises hidden along the way.

A Long Dog "stroll sampler"... Read more about House of Fun - Cross Stitch Pattern

"If you stroll along the Bois de Boulogne As the wind blows through your hair, I don't think that you should dare To shout "Jouissance" there. They will audibly sigh and wink their eye, It's a rude word there, oh me, oh my, And it's certainly non-pc in Monte Carlo." Jouissance is a... Read more about Jouissance - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Let not mercy and truth forsake thee, bind them about my neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3".

Pattern stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread. Stitch Count: 360 x 338.

"Close your eyes, now make a wish." Model stitched on fabric of your with DMC floss or Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 153 x 225 and the finished size is 10.93" x 16.07" on 28 count.

"Wisdom's an Evenness of Mind and Soul. A steady Temper which no Cares control, No Passions ruffle, no Desires inflame, still constant to itself and still the same. In doing, we learn."

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count:282 x 275. Finished size on 28 count is 20.14 in wide X 19.64 in high.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of floss. Suggestions are listed. Stitch Count:155x155

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 17.86" x 19.71" with 192.7 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 15.63" X 17.25" with 169 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 13.89" X 15.33" with 76 meters of floss. Stitch count 250x276.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of floss. Stitch Count:201x201

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of floss. Stitch count is 175w x 175h.

This design has been influenced by the Elizabethan fashion for creating Knot Gardens of Parterres which used strict geometric patterns in the execution.

Model can be stitched on any fabric of your choice using DMC floss or Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 226w x 226h and the finished size is 16.14" x 16.14" on 14 count.

"None but cats and dogs may quarrel in my house - Live and let live". Stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 184W x 215H. Finished Size is 11.5 in wide X 13.44 in high

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread. Stitch Count: 131 x 258.

"The heat of the Summer comes hastily on, the fruits are transparent and clear. The buds and the blossoms of April are gone, and the deep coloured cherries appear." Model can be stitched on any fabric using Gentle Art Sampler threads or DMC floss (817, 814, 554, 3810,581, 3824, 3837, 962, 3687, 3755, 503, 307, 922, 160, 3801, 604, 310, 909, 745, 436). Stitch Count: 199x289.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 203W x 296H and the finished size is 12.69" x 18.5" on 32 count.