Samplers Cross Stitch Page 11

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.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen using 2 over 2 threads with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 114W x 133H. Finished size: 7.12 x 8.3.

Part 1 of a 4 part series. "Do a deer, a female deer." "Re, a drop of golden sun."

The model was stitched on a long piece of 32 Ct. Light Sand linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 383 x 73. Design Size: 24" x 5". Each design could also be stitched individually.

Part 2 of a 4 part series. "Mi, a name I call myself", "Fa, A long long way to run".

The model was stitched on a long piece of 32 Ct. Light Sand linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 383 x 73. Design Size: 24" x 5". Each design could also be stitched individually.

Part 3 of a 4 part series. "SO a needle pulling thread, LA a note to follow SO."

The model was stitched on a long piece of 32 Ct. Light Sand linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 383 x 73. Design Size: 24" x 5". Each design could also be stitched individually for ornaments, pink keeps or bowl fillers.

"Hope, adore, rejoice, sing, peace, glory, joy, love, Christmas". Model stitched on 32 count Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count is 212W x 204H.

"When I'm worried and I can't sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep."

Model stitched with one thread over two on 28 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus using Classic Colorworks. Frame was thrifted and refinished by designer. Stitch count 130 x 121. Finished Size: 10" x 9"

The Sampler Tree Ornament Series by Little House Needleworks featuring a large bowl of apples with two cardinals perching on the leaves.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. linen over two threads using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H and the finished size is 3.13" x 3.13".

Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Wren Linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Wren Linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 50W x 50H. Design Size: 3" x 3".

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Olde Town Blend by R & R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks & Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 167W x 224H

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Irish Creme by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 57W x 50H.

Model worked on 40 Ct. Ale from Picture this Plus using one strand of Needlepoint Inc. Silk over two threads of linen. Stitch count 186x156.

Model stitched on 18 Ct. Cream Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 254W x 190H.

Weeping Tree Sampler by City Stitcher features a vintage sampler design where the letters are leaves falling off of trees with the phrase, "Here my work forever stands The labour of two busy hands."

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC floss. The Stitch count is... Read more about Weeping Tree Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Featuring the octagonal motifs often seen in old Quaker Samplers, this game board has a wise saying around it's border - "All work and no play makes Jack a Dull Boy. All Play and No Work Make Jack a Mere Toy."

Worked in all cross stitch but suggestions are given for adding... Read more about Quaker Game Board - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 30 count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 51W x 53H.

"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. I hear old familiar carols play, wild and sweet the words repeat, of peace on Earth, goodwill towards men."

Model shown on 40 Ct. Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 278W x 371H. Design Size: 14" x 19".... Read more about Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Kit includes beads, JABC buttons, perforated paper/pvc, needles, floss, chart and instructions. Finished size: 5" x 5".

While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but here's what... Read more about Seaside Sampler - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Catherine Annie Jupp 1877 is a reproduction of a 19th century cross stitch sampler from the private collection of Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Catherine was from South West England where she lived through 2 World Wars, was twice widowed, raised her family and played a role raising her grandchildren as... Read more about Catherine Annie Jupp 1877 - Cross Stitch Pattern

C. Moulton 1877 is a reproduction of a 19th century cross stitch sampler from the private collection of Whilst Iris Naps Designs.

The pattern stitch count is 95 x 90 and our model is stitched on on 40ct 'Old Stationery' by Seraphim Fabrics. We have used an Au Ver Soie (Soie... Read more about C. Moulton 1877 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Sweetheart Tree featuring a lovely sampler with flowers in a vase!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum Cashel. Finished size: 9" X 12". Stitch count is 37w X 85h.

Cheerful farm animals gather to welcome the arrival of a new baby! Includes a cow, pig, chicken, rooster, dog and rabbit.

The kit includes 14 Ct. White Aida, threads, needle, chart and instructions. Finished size is 8" x 8"

Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched on 32 Ct. Natural linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 81W x 182H each

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

Marie Duclos was thirteen years old when the spring of 1895 gently settled over her village. The hedges, still shy, were dotted with buds, and the first scents of flowers drifted through the window of the room where she sat each afternoon, her embroidery hoop resting on her knees.

Her... Read more about Marie Duclos 1895 - Cross Stitch Pattern

I am pleased to introduce a new pattern! A French redwork marking sampler stitched by Rosalie Amphoux Vauvert. I love it for its small size and simple alphabets and numbers, some worked rather plainly and others quite prettily.

Pattern was stitched on 36 Alabaster from Weeks Dye Works using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 127w x 130h. Finished size is 7"w x 7.25"h.

This 6-page booklet includes 2 small scissor fob designs, 2 needlebook cover designs & a needlebook design to give you color ideas! BE CREATIVE! Stitch using your favorite colors of fabric and threads!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dirty linen using Black Pearl Cotton size 8 thread. Stitch count is 123 X 196. Finished size is 7.69" x 12.25".

This 14-page booklet includes 4 smalls that can be finished as needlebook covers, 3 smalls to finish as scissor fobs! Mix or Match these! Also, there are 2 lovely WELCOME small samplers, plus an extra border! There are 5 specialty stitches in the sampler, with full "HOW TO" instructions.... Read more about Whitworth Manor Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring a sampler with a little girl and her cat with flowers and a heart border!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 150w x 130h. Finished size is 8.3" x 7.2".

This sampler has no name on it so I lovlingly, refer to it as the Black Cat sampler. I believe the original was crafted in England. There are two sets of initials on the sampler but I have not been able to determine if they are that of the stitchers.

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct linen... Read more about Black Cat 1861 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Pewter from Picture... Read more about Faith 1831 - Cross Stitch Pattern

A quick little stitch.I love the muted colors.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 79 x 116. Finished size is 4" x 6".

Mary is a very fun piece to stitch. The floweres and leaves are filled in with Stem Stitch and the basket is stitched in two layers.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using NPI threads. Stitch count is 105 x 138. Finished size is 6.5" x 8.5".

"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana and NPI threads. Stitch count is 164 x 167. Finished size is 9.3" x 9.6".

This original design was inspired by many antique samplers.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Aspen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 225 x 211. Finished size is 12.5" x 11.75".

Love the saturated colors in this pieceit looks so royal to me!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 133 x 101. Finished size is 8.3" x 6.3".

Cross stitch pattern from Cricklewood Crossing featuring a lovely Christmas sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC and Forbidden Fiber threads with full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 95 x 280. Finished size is 2.4" x 7".

SS Harris is Sarah Sylyina Harris who stitched her sampler in the thirteenth year of her life. With no year and no place provided it is difficult to find out more about her. What we do know from the way she carried her thread and misspelled a word or two, perhaps even her middle name, is that she... Read more about SS Harris - Cross Stitch Pattern

Caroline Branch, 1831, a Norfolk Sampler

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax with 100/3 silks by Au Ver a Soie. The stitch count is 145 x 173 and the finished size is 7.25" x 8.65".

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".

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust's verse inspires this colorful welcome to springtime and a nod to those who make our lives special. The verse is complimented by floral motifs from 19th century pattern... Read more about Charming Gardeners - Cross Stitch Pattern

These striking tree motifs are featured on a 1796 sampler of the Ten Commandments, and I've transplanted' them into a delightful little woodland tableau. The larger sampler is closer to the antique featuring verses from Psalm 96 incorporated into the design: Let the field be joyful, and all that is... Read more about Joyful Fields - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a beautiful strawberry sampler!

Patterns are stitched on 40 count Paperbark Linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 129 x 89. Finished size is 6.45" x 4.45"

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a beautiful sampler!

Patterns are stitched on 40 count Black Swan Linen by Fox and Rabbit using DMC threads. Stitch count is 148 x 147. Finished size is 7.4" x 7.35"

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring two fun pet sampler designs, one with a dog and one with a cat.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Feldspar by Picture this Plus with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Mini Pom Pom 'Mother Lode'. Both patterns have a stitch count of 102 x 102 with a finished size of 5.1" x 5.1".

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a beautiful sampler with separate designs for spring and summer.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 72 x 96 and the finished size is 4" x 5.33".

Oh Tomato, you look so fine growing on that blessed vine. Did you know your true worth was to aid my stitching work (original verse by Cathy Habermann). The sampler is fully charted for BOTH the verse stitched over 1 thread as well as an over 2 threads version.

The model was stitched on 32... Read more about Oh Tomato - Cross Stitch Pattern