Samplers Cross Stitch Page 23

"1 for sorrow, 2 for mirth, 3 for a wedding, 4 for a birth, 5 for silver, 6 for gold, 7 for a secret, not to be told. 8 for heaven and 9 for hell, 10 for the devil's own sel." (NOTE: the word "sel." in the last omen means "select" or "selection".)

Model... Read more about Counting Magpies - Cross Stitch Pattern

Two sheep and two blackbirds admire the willow tree outside of the majestic inn. Model stitched on 16 Ct. Betsy Ross linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 69W x 189H. Finished Size is 4.31 in wide X 11.81 in high.

Two red saltbox houses are standing tall and are connected by a tiny white picket fence. Model stitched on 16 Ct. Natural Heatherfield with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 177W x 57H. Finished size is 11.06 in wide X 3.56 in high.

Tall framed model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Light Mocha Cashel. Stitch Count: 49W x 98H. Box Pillow stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Green Sapphire linen. Stitch Count: 49W x 51H. Squared framed model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Light Sand Cashel (or 28 Ct. Cream Cashel). Stitch... Read more about Easter Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

A brown bird stands guard in the newest design in Bent Creek's Sampler Collection. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"

Larger model stitched on 40 Ct. Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.

Smaller sampler is worked on 40 Ct. Ink Spot Black from R & R Reproductions using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Stitch count: 155 x 151. Design Size: 8" x 8"

Model stitched on 28 ct Amber linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts & DMC floss. Stitch count is 115 x 75. Finished size: 8 1/4 x 5 3/8.

Model stitched on two over two on 28 Ct. Glen Ellyn Blend linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 58w x 105h. Finished Size: 4" x 8".

Model stitched over two on 32 count linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: Sampler - 151H x 70W and the finished size is 9.44" x 4.38"; Birds - 30H x 34W and the finished size is 1.88" x 2.13". Book #129

Stitched on 32 Ct. Dirty Belfast Linen with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 41W x 41H. Design Size: 3" x 3"

"The fruit of the spirit is Love, Joy, Peace." Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Sand Dune Linen using Needlepoint Silk Threads & Silk N Colors. Stitch count is 145 X 103.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Bisque Linen from Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie. Stitch Count: 59 stitches wide by 87 stitches high.

"Light the way come what may," "The moon above will guide my love while he's at sea away from me," "My love at sea," "Will wait for thee," "In memory of Lt. Jacob Pomroy anchored in the haven of rest May 7, 1745," "Beneath the blue of heaven's dome... Read more about Shores of Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.

A Baby Birth Announcement cross stitch pattern, featuring the words "Our dear sweet child welcome to our hearts".

Model stitched on 36 count linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie thread. Stitch count: 104 x 158 and the finished size is 5.78" x 8.78".

Note:... Read more about Sweet Baby Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Inc. Silk over two threads of linen. Stitch Count: 181W x 125H. Design Size: 10" x 7"

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Linen of your choice with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 110H. Design Size: 5" x 7"

Model stitched on 32 count Lambswool linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 115W x 115H. Shown finished in a Family Tree Frame - Style: Michelle, Finish: Fleamarket, Color: Icing, Size: 8 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Tarnished Silver using 1 strand of cotton over two linen threads. Uses Classic Color Works. Stitch count: 101W x 104H.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Valor Cashel with 3 Strand Valdani floss. Stitch Count: 170X270.

Note from the designer: If purchasing another fabric count, be sure to add 3" inches to all four sides of fabric for centering and finishing However, the suggested 3 strand floss will not work well if you use a HIGHER count of fabric, unless you separate it.

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. Suggestions listed 18 count Aida. Stitch count: 364w x 364h.

"Virtue's the chiefest Beauty of the mind, the noblest ornament of human kind. Virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star, that stirs up Reason when our senses err. Practice makes perfect."

Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 282W x 275H. Finished Size is 17.63 in wide X 17.19 in high on 32 ct.

Model can be stitched on any fabric using and thread of your choice. DMC skeins converted by dividing length in meter by 8 because there are 8 meters of threads in a DMC skein. Stitch count: 201w x 236h.

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 18 Ct. Silver Lurex Aida (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Arts threads (DMC conversion available). Stitch Count: 315W x 312H. Finished size on 18 count is 17.5" x 17.3"

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. Stitch count: 201w x 236h.

Pattern by Long Dog Samplers featuring an intricate floral design with the words "Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stones, kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own."

Model can be stitched on fabric of your choice using DMC floss or Gentle Arts... Read more about Froth & Bubble - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. DMC skeins converted by dividing length in meter by 8 because there are 8 meters of threads in a DMC skein. Stitch count: 277w x 357h.

Stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 263W x 263H. Finished size on 32 count is 16.44" x 16.44".

Model stitched on either 16 count Aida or 32 count linen with DMC floss. Stitch count: 149W x 209H and the finished size is 9.31" x 13.06" on 32 ct.

Kit Includes: Beads, petite charm, 14ct perforated paper/pvc, floss, needles, chart and instructions. Stitch count: 32W x 46H.

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 Sampler - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Design #5 in the Abecedarian series. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Korty's Special Blend linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 89x120. Design Size: 6" x 8"

We love the floral motifs in Sarah's sampler as well as the asymmetric design.

Stitched on 36 count Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 203 x 228. Finished size is 11.3" x 12.7".

Originally Published in 2025

Cross stitch pattern from Carriage House Samplings featuring a lovely fall farm!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using NPI floss. Stitch count is 151 wide x 98 high. Finished size is 7.55" x 4.9".

Celebrate the beauty of winter with Frosted Pines at Rosewood, a design that combines rustic elegance with soft, frosted woodland tones.

Stitched on 40 count Cow Fodder linen by Dames of the Needle. Stitch Count: 193w x 201h. Finished size is 9.65 x 10 inches.

Model was stitched on 36 Ct. Tea Dyed Irish linen using DMC floss. Stitch count 181 x 231. Finished Size: 11" x 13"

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."

Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Legacy linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 80W x 84H. Design Size: 5" x 5.25" Embellishments Included.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Ivory Belfast linen using DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60 x 150.

Originally Published in 1999

I remember my mom designing and working on this piece when I was a girl so it's a particularly sentimental design for me. The chart even says that the finished piece was lightly tea stained before framing, which brought back a scent memory of STRONG tea... Read more about Pear Orchard Farm - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Boomerang Stitches featuring a collage of quotes from the show Schitt's Creek!

Stitched on the fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch count is 270 x 198. Finished size is 16.88" x 12.38".

Kit Includes: Beads, JABC button, 14ct perforated paper/pvc, floss, needles, 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... Read more about Pheasant Sampler - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast with DMC floss and DMC Color Variations floss. Stitch Count: 151 x 151. Design Size: 10" x 10"

Harvest Home brings you a weathered house covered in grapevines, a basket of fruit bursting with color, and pears ripe for the picking. I imagine this house nestled on a property in the Loire Valley in France, the sun glowing on its walls.

stitched on 36 count Rhyolite fabric using... Read more about Harvest Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

A cheerful alphabet sampler featuring oak leaves, acorns, and busy squirrels. Instructions given for both color and monochrome versions.

Stitched on 40 ct. or 46 ct. linen with Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 91 x 70 and the finished size is 4.55" x 3.5" on 40 count.

Correction: "#" Symbol on the key is Autumn Leaves by The Gentle Arts.

A Lizzie Kate mystery Halloween sampler presented in three spooky parts! This is Part 1. The entire series was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Natural Light linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 82W x 283H. Finished size: 5 1/4" x 17 1/2". An embellishment pack is available... Read more about Frightful Mystery Sampler Part 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"May death conclude my toils and tears May death destroy my sins and fears May Death through Jesus be my fiend May death be life when life shall end Lord make my faith and love sincere My judgement sound my conscience clear And when toils of life are past May I be found in peace at last." ... Read more about Hannah Gaskell 1823 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The collaboration I did with Robin Laukuf of Old Willow, is now available as a separate pattern. I am a big fan of Adam and Eve samplers and this one is darling! It was stitched by Mary Greenup, in 1841 and the pattern and finishing instructions for the satchel are included.

Stitched on 46... Read more about Mary Greenup 1841 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Originally Published in 2004

Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern