Samplers Cross Stitch Page 24

Originally Published in 1999

This another case where no digital photo exists of the model so I've had to enhance an less-than-perfect image to the best of my ability. I know there are a lot of stitchers out there who are eager to get stitching on this big pink house! This is a great... Read more about Strawberry Fields - Cross Stitch Pattern

"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.

This delightful pair of English samplers are a low-cost stitch, as they are stitched entirely in DMC on "Vintage Country Mocha". I think they'd be wonderful to customize as birth samplers, or you could stitch the central motifs as pin-pillows.

Models stitched on 40-ct... Read more about Anne Stakes - Cross Stitch Pattern

Florence Rose Marriner 1886 is a reproduction of an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Florence lived in Berkshire, England and completed her petite sampler when she was 12 years old. If ever the adage, to mind your 'P's and 'Q's, was suited to a sampler,... Read more about Florence Rose Marriner 1886 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Autumn Days is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish.

The stitch count for the design is 204 x 86, and on 40ct the finished size is approximately 10 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches (26cm x 11cm). The pattern is predominantly full... Read more about Autumn Days - Cross Stitch Pattern

Kit comes complete with: 14 Count Aida Fabric, 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss, #24 Tapestry Needle, Fully Illustrated Instructions. Finished size: 8" x 10"

Originally Published in 2003

How sweet is this design for a summertime stitch! A bountiful garden surrounds a lovely pink and purple cottage that I'd love to spend some time in! There are two models stitched of this pattern; the one of the left was stitched on a mocha colored fabric and... Read more about For Garden Best - Cross Stitch Pattern

"The Hour of Prayer - Hail; peaceful hour supremely blest amid the hours of earthly care: the hour that yields the spirit rest that sacred hour_ the hour of prayer. And when my hours of prayer are past, oh, may I leave these Sabbath days to find eternity at last a never ending hour of praise." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 364W x 400H.

This adorably fun sampler pattern features colorful letters and numbers with the phrase "Worry Less, Stitch More" at the bottom.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct belfast vintage country mocha linen using Romy's Creations threads with DMC conversion. The stitch count is 155 x 34 and the finished size is 9.69" x 2.13".

Samplers Vinyl Bag Pattern is an original design by Lori Wilson of Thread Milk Design.

It is designed to be stitched on the "It's Sew Emma" Mad for Plaid vinyl bag in the color Burlap with four colors of DMC perle cotton #5 floss. Stitch count is 100 x 40. Finished size on plaid project bag is 11" x 16".

This beauty is perfect for a wedding, anniversary or welcome gift, or any loving event. This design is set up to be personalized with large (29 st high) upper case letters, set up to be easily inserted into the design, on each side of the lacy heart. The featured alphabet is 29 stitches high. There... Read more about Always & Forever - Cross Stitch Pattern

Winifred M Webb 1869 is a reproduction of a 19th century cross stitch sampler from the private collection of Whilst Iris Naps Designs.

The stitch count is 87 x 82 and our model is stitched on 40ct 'Gray' by Weeks Dye Works. We have used Au Ver Soie, Soie d'Alger silk thread for... Read more about Winifred M Webb 1869 - Cross Stitch Pattern

A cross stitch pattern by Fig Tree Quilts that was inspired by their Twas The Night Before Christmas sampler quilt. Stitched with DMC floss with Cosmo conversions.

Stitched on 16 count Antique White using DMC and Weeks Dye Works, or Cosmo threads. Stitch count is 109 x 133 and the finished sizes are 7 3/8" x 9 1/2" for 14 ct. and 6 3/4" x 8 3/8" for 16 ct.

A Marjorie Massey pattern featuring a floral border, wreath, and the words "Bonne Fete Maman" (Happy Mother's Day). Includes English instructions, and option for years 2023, 2024 and 2025. Stitch count: 193 x 193

Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a fun quaker chart with a quote about friendship! "Life is better with friends"!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Heartland by Picture this PLus using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 72 by 108.

This is #10 in the Little Sampler Series. It is adapted from the Dutch 1808 Sampler reproduced from an antique sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Mayflower linen from Fox and Rabbit using Au Ver A Soie 100.3 Silks. Stitch Count is 115 wide by 79 high.

The models are stitched on 40 count Picture This Plus Ale linen with 1 ply of the Weeks Dye Works hand dyed cotton threads. Stitch count is 125 x 125 and 54 x 54.

The models are stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha linen. Stitch with one ply of thread over 2 linen threads.
Stitch counts:
One square: 53 wide by 56 high
Two squares: 109 wide by 56 high
Three squares: 165 wide by 56 high

This model is stitched on 40 count Baklava Linen from Grace Notes Fabrics with 1 ply of Gloriana Silk Threads. Stitch count is 131 x 153.

This model is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower linen from Fox and Rabbit. You can stitch this sampler in either Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works overdyed cottons, or DMC. Stitch count is 198 x 194.

Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using threads from Silk 'N Colors, The Gentle Art and or DMC. There are thread conversions for DMC threads. Stitch count is 72 x 108. Finished size is 3.6 in wide X 5.4 in high.

This adorable vintage sampler reproduction is from Ann Lambeth, age 10, in 1798.

The model is stitched on 38 count Legacy Linen Himalayan Fog 1 over 2 with Silk N Colors from The Thread Gatherer. It is framed with a premade 5" by 7" frame. Stitch count is 72 x 108 and the finished size is 3.79" x 5.68".

This antique sampler is inspired by a french designer with Christian imagery.

The model was stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki linen from Zweigart, with 1 ply of Weeks Dye Works Hand Dyed Cottons. Stitch count is 260 x 171 with a finished size of 14.44" x 9.5".

This vintage sampler reproduction is from 1869.

Stitched on 36 ct Sanguine from Weeks Dye Works with one ply of sampler threads from the Gentle Art. Stitch count is 189 x 273 and the finished size is 10.5" x 15.17".

This pattern is a reproduction of a vintage sampler by Wendy Peatross.

Stitched on 36 ct Gray Linen with Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 240 x 244 with a finished size of 13.33" x 12.33".

Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely bouquet of vintage flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 122 x 56, Mini: 31 x 21. Finished size is 6" x 2.8" and 1.5" x 1" (Mini).

Cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring a sampler all about coffee!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 56 x 55. Finished size: 56 x 55.

Note: Spoon charm is replaced by an Owl charm.

Cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring a pattern all about everyone's favorite chore, laundry!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 56 x 57. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.56".

Cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring Halloween sampler with witches, ghosts and much more!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 44 x 49. Finished size is 2.75" x 3.06".

This fun pattern from Ardith Design features pumpkins, coffee and the number Pi 3.14.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 116W x 93H. Finished Size: 7.25" x 5.81".

This reproduction sampler by Mille Fleur is filled with beautiful floral motifs! Stitched on 28 count Cream Belfast linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 191W x 197H. Finished size is 13.6 x 14.1 for 28 count fabric.

This sampler from Mille Fleur features a wooded scene at the top with a large tree and animals. The bottom is a series of bands including hearts, flowers, and scrolls. Stitched on light mocha linen using DMC threads. The stitch count is 120X190. Finished size is 8.5 x 13.5 in.

This reproduction sampler features a lovely floral border, and motifs surrounding a French verse. Stitched on 32 count Cream linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 246W x 231H. Finished size is 15.4 x 14.4 for 32 count fabric.

"The leaves is green, the rose is red, here is my name when I am dead. Look on this and may you see, what care my parents took of me. Mary Knowles, her work 1824." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 257W x 237H. Finished size: 14 1/2" x 13".

"Our life is never at a stand, Tis like a fading flower. Death, which is always near at hand, comes nearer every hour. And those who are now young and gay, like roses in their bloom, will very soon be old and grey, and wither in the tomb. Then let us all prepare to die, since death is near and... Read more about Elizabeth Biggs 1833 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen with DMC, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 212H. Finished Size: 17 3/4" x 12 1/4".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 198W x 127H. Finished size: 11 1/4" x 7 1/4".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 257W x 237H. Finished size: 14 3/4" x 13 1/2".

"Be kind to one another. This is a world of care and there is enough of needful woe, for everyone to bear. Rheta Suggitt, age 12, Clee School 1883".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 161W x 168H. Finished size: 8" x 8 1/2".

This is a reproduction of an antique European sampler, circa 1790. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 326W x 186H. Finished size: 16 1/4" x 9 1/4".

This is a reproduction of an antique English sampler made by Hannah Hammond in 1845. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Cocoa linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 192W x 206H. Finished size: 12" x 12 3/4".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 306W x 383H. Finished size: 15 1/4" x 19 1/4".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 989W x 180H. Finished size: 49 1/2" x 9".

This is a reproduction of an undated antique Dutch sampler. The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 263W x 276H. Finished size: 13 1/4" x 13 3/4".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 221W x 261H. Finished size: 12 3/4" x 15".

This is a reproduction of a lovely English wool-work sampler. The model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Mocha linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 115W x 105H. Finished size: 6 1/2" x 6".

Model stitched over two threads on 40 count Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC Light Effects threads.

A reproduction of an antique English wool work sampler. Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 368W x 332H. Finished size: 53 1/2" x 48 1/2".