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This sweet sampler by Moria Blackburn Samplers features the phrase "The road to a friend's house is never long."

Model stitched on 14 or 16 count Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 187 x 91 and the finished size on 16 ct. is 11.69" x 5.69".

Kit Includes: Beads, JABC button, perforated paper/pvc, floss, needles, chart and instructions. Finished size: 5.25" x 5.25"

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 Garden Sampler - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

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

Pattern by Sampler Cover featuring an intricate monochrome design.

Model stitched on 40ct. Cream Newcastle Linen using Gloriana Hand-Dyed Threads. Stitch count: 341w x 341h and the finished size is 17.05" x 17.05".

Stitched on 28 Ct. Ale Cashel linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 86W x 133H. Design Size: 7" x 10"

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Veldt by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 245x253.

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring two needlebook covers, a lovely small Welcome plus two borders! See the back cover for inspiration and read the Be Creative ideas!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. cream linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 235 x 241 and the finished size is 14.69" x 15.06".

Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring four sweet mice with their strawberries ready to eat.

"Autumn Basket Sampler" is a nod to the sampler tradition. Alphabet samplers were often used to practice stitches and letters, so pairing it with a seasonal basket felt like a fitting update. The faded alphabet stitched into the background represents the way old samplers fade with time. This... Read more about Autumn Basket Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

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"

"Star spangled happiness and banner waves of pride."

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gloriana Silks, Belle Soie by Classic Colorworks, By Jupiter charms, and buttons. Stitch Count: 92 x 198. Finished size: 6" x 12 1/2". Design uses a lot of specialty stitches - instructions included.

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".

Cute ghost bats fly among morning glories and moths in this sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 20 ct. taupe polka dot fabric by Zweigart using DMC floss. The stitch count is 112 x 136 and the finished size is 5.6" x 6.8".

Pattern by The Marigold Needle featuring a fun whimsical woodland sampler with mushrooms, a large tree, a snail, and more!

Stitched on Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using two one of a kind threads. *Designed to be stitched on any fabric with two thread colors of the stitcher's choice.

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.

Snow fell softly around Roseberry House, covering the garden and quiet country lane in white. Near the old red house, deer searched beneath the trees, squirrels gathered their winter treasures, and the farm animals waited peacefully by the gate. Inside, the fire crackled while a young stitcher... Read more about Winter Stocking - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a beautiful antique sampler reproduction with a floral border.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Coffee Stain from Cedar River with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 123 x 156 and the finished size is 6.15" x 7.8".

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

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

There is a house upon the hill
Encircled on all sides
By hearts of many colors
And flowers of every size

Two lurchers keep a watchful eye
For ne'er-do-wells and thieves
It's rumoured that there's treasure
Hidden neath the eaves

The air is filled... Read more about House on the Hill - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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.

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring an antique reproduction sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 208 x 229 with a finished size of 13" x 14.31".

Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Book Cross Stitch Piece Reproduction circa 1840s

Specimen Books: During the 1800s in England and Ireland, sewing instruction books to be used by teachers and pupils were published, their purpose being the production of competent rather than creative needlework.... Read more about Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "My Sampler Petite series continues with Antonia Rosel. Antonia Rosel y Garcia remains one of my favorite antiques that I reproduced. The colors are so delicate in it and I loved the border. I used some of the same colors for this, and picked one of my favorite alphabets... Read more about Antonia Rosel Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a fun sewing set themed design for the Stitch in Harmony project.

The model was stitched on 32 ct. linen with the Thread Gatherer Silk'n Colors Stitch in Harmony thread pack. The stitch count for each design is 93 x 110 with a finished size of 5.81" x 6.88".

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring 3 mini samplers, one Welcome mini and two needlebook covers, plus an extra alphabet to personalize the needlebooks or change the wording in the minis!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Vellumn linen by Picture this Plus with DMC floss. The stitch count is 228 x 135 and the finished size is 14.25" x 8.44".

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a yuletide holiday themed sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 111 with a finished size of 4.44" x 6.94".

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Augustine Testar.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 264 x 307. Finished size is 16.5" x 19.19".

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

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

Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss. Also required, but not listed above 621, and 4226 from Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 345 x 247. Design Size on 32 Ct. Fabric: 22" x 15"

Note from the Designer; "Two Blue Birds Sampler started as a reproduction of an antique sampler I found at a flea market in Saumur, France. I reproduced it faithfully, but decided that that wasn't what it wanted to be. So I played and played until I finally found a palette and design that I... Read more about Two Blue Birds Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "I found this sweet marking sampler in an antique shop in Eguisheim, France. My original name for this design was La Petite Rouge and I had every intention of making it a little red sampler. But then my eyes fell on the lovely silks from Almond M&Ms, and I decided to... Read more about Make it Your Own Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Annabella McIntyre is a delightful, new design featuring a charming house and windmill, making it a fun and quick project to stitch.

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Gandalf by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 171 x 164 and the finished size is 7.43" x 7.13".

"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

Rise Up and Shine with this encouraging and sweet sampler featuring words and symbols such as "dream" and "shine".

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Artemis Lugana by Atomic Ranch Fabrics with Forbidden Fiber Co floss. The stitch count is 83 x 76 and the finished size is 5.93" x 5.43".

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Marie Vincent in 1905.

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 415 x 310. Finished size is 25.94" x 19.38".

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"

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

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

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

A very detailed autumn-themed sampler, containing various forest animals, autumn motifs and ornaments.

Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC, Gentle Art, Threadworx and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 181w X 254h.

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

A Sampler originally designed for the Queen City Sampler Guild's 20th Anniversary as a 5-part mystery sampler. Chart includes the full 5 part tutorial with color diagrams to stitch this sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or... Read more about Queen City Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

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"

Stitch this traditional style sampler in pretty fall colors to celebrate the Harvest.

Model stitched on 32 ct antique ivory Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 91w x 91h.

Cross stitch pattern from Primitive Hare featuring a lovely needlebook!

Stitch count is 181w x 130h.