Samplers Cross Stitch Page 42

This birth sampler kit from Bothy Threads was designed by Kate Garrett and features "Hello Little One" spelled out in blue, yellow and purple lettering.

The complete kit includes 14 Ct. White aida, threads, needle, clear chart and instructions. Finished size: 7.5" x 10.3". Includes chart for personalization.

This nautical themed birth sampler from Kate Garrett features a lighthouse, sailboat, sand castles, pelican, starfish and room for personalization.

The kit includes 14 Ct. White Aida, pre-sorted stranded cotton, clear chart, instructions, and a chart for personalization. Finished size: 9.4" x 9"

This four panel design by Margaret Sherry features adorable little baby hedgehogs. A banner across the bottom has room for the baby's name, date of birth and weight.

The complete kit includes 14 Ct. Antique White Aida, threads, needle, clear chart, and instructions. Also includes an alphabet and number chart to personalize your design. Finished size: 13.8" x 4.72"

Bee Hive from the Moira Blackburn Collection. Kit includes 16 Ct. Parchment Aida, thread, needle, & instructions including an alphabet and number chart for personalization. Finished size: 17.2" x 17.2"

This Moria Blackburn features a lovely Laburnum tree, swans, a floral border, room for personalization and the saying "Years fly, flowers die, new days, old ways pass by, love stays."

The kit includes 16 Ct. Parchment Aida, cotton threads, needle, chart for personalization, and instructions. Finished size: 9.6" x 11.2".

Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring a waterfront scene at the bay!

Model stitched on 28 ct "Waterlily" linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126 x 98. Finished size: 9" x 7".

Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring nine different lighthouses!

Model stitched on 28 ct "Star Sapphire" linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 148. Finished size: 5.28" x 5.28"

This pattern from By The Bay Needleart features a very large bird filled tree, 2 houses, flowers, sheep and an alphabet & number sampler at the bottom.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. French Lace linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 82x123. Finished size: 5.85" x 8.78".

This pattern from By The Bay Needleart features houses on the shore with ships in the background.

The model was stitched on 16 Ct. Star Sapphire Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 307x87. Finished size: 19.19" x 5.44".

Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring a sewing machine and sampler!

Model is stitched on 28ct "Star Sapphire" linen using DMC floss.
Stitch Count "Sampler" 58 x 85. Design is approx. 4.14 x 6.07
Stitch Count Sewing Machine 89 x 3. Design is approx. 2.07 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring a beautiful lady in a floral dress holding a banner that says "love" surrounded by the alphabet. With an optional design for a rose garden border!

Stitched on 18ct Aida Wheat from Fiber On A Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count is 81 x 117. Finished size is 4.5" x 6.5".

This bound book is a reproduction of an antique English sampler that I purchased in Franklin during the 2025 Nashville Needlework Market. The original sampler immediately stood out to me for its beautiful balance and lettering, and especially for its timeless verse, which feels just as meaningful... Read more about Talents Few Or Many - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Summer House Stitche Workes. Eliza was just 17 years old when she stitched this sampler. Her sampler, with rustic elegance, features an urn with a three dimensional look. The flowers filling the urn are whimsical, each having their own "personality." Enjoy stitching... Read more about Eliza Garside 1841 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring a fun mix of all things Christmas!

Model stitched on 32ct Natural Belfast Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count: 193 X 295.

Sampler of the Sea evokes favorite beach memories!

Our model was stitched on 32-count Dirty Teacup linen from Needle & Flax using two strands of DMC over two threads of linen. NPI conversion also included. Also required but not listed for NPI option: NPI 625. Stitch count: 117 wide x 89 high.

Stitch this band sampler bell pull in honor of Autumn and the mighty oak. Could be framed as band sampler. Finishing instructions included.

Model stitched on 32 ct Latte Linen using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 71w x 256h.

Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring a pretty flower basket sampler reminiscent of vintage candlewicking designs.

Pattern was stitched on 16 ct Cream Aida with DMC floss.Stitch count is 99 W x 148 H.

Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring a pretty, little, easy-to-stitch Easter Sampler in soft Spring color with a sweet little pinkeep.

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Ivory aida using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 113w x 87h.

Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this vintage look, all in red sampler with lots of reindeer and Christmas trees, to wish everyone a Happy Christmas.

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Tea-Dyed aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 203w x 61h. Finished size is 12.7" x 3.8".

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 Calico Confectionery featuring a love sampler in your favorite red floss as a sampler or as small stitcheries!

Model stitched on 16 or 32 ct French Country mocha Linen using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 117w x 204h.

Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this pretty spot sampler for your Valentine. Full alphabet chart is provided for the initials in the green heart so you can customize!

Model stitched on 16ct cream Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 95w x 94h.

This sampler is designed in band/marking sampler, color emphasis for lovers of pink.

Model stitched on 32ct Winter Moon Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 111w x 141h.

Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this little red schoolhouse, ready for its pupils. Stitch this nostalgic sampler with its alphabets, numbers, and fun motifs.

Pattern was stitched on 16 ct Cream Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is 98w x 98h.

Stitch this Thanksgiving design with its bountiful basket, pineapples and hearts for Welcome, and of course, Mr. Turkey.

Model stitched on 32ct Vintage Country Mocha Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 107w x 65h.

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a sampler of a scarecrow guarding his pumpkin patch!

This pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida using DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 95 x 80.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a lighthouse!

Model stitched on 14ct sky blue aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is : 76 x 92. Finished size is 5.43 x 6.57 inches.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring London cars and a phone booth!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Sky Blue Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 54 x 73. Finished size: 3.86" x 5.21".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a springtime sampler!

Model stitched on 14ct aida of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 81 x 110. Finished size is 5.79 x 7.86 inches.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring Christmas embroidery supplies!

Pattern stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 128. Finished size: 10.57" x 9.14".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a fun sampler celebrating Easter!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 75 x 76. Finished size: 5.36" x 5.43".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a tree for every season!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 57 x 69. Finished size: 4.07" x 4.93".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a sampler with a school bus!

Model stitched on 14ct aida of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 103 x 59 . Finished size is 7.36" x 4.21".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a sampler of various plaid Christmas trees!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 57 x 69. Finished size: 4.07" x 4.93".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Needlepoint Inc Silks, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Dinky Dyes Silk, Caron Waterlilies, Gloriana Silk, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Stitch Count: 344H x 344W. Finished Size: 22" x 22"

Also required... Read more about Hawaii Garden Mandala - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch kit from Colonial Needle featuring a sampler design with a sheep and a crow. This kit includes 16ct Sea Lily Aida Cloth, Presencia Floss, Tapestry Needle, Black & White Pattern, and Illustrated Basic Cross Stitch Instructions.

Finished project size: 8.25" x 5.25"

Cross stitch kit from Colonial Needle featuring a sampler design with a large rooster. This kit includes 16ct Sea Lily Aida Cloth, Presencia Floss, Tapestry Needle, Black & White Pattern, and Illustrated Basic Cross Stitch Instructions.

Finished project size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Cross stitch kit from Colonial Needle featuring a sampler design with a hen sitting on her nest. This kit includes 16ct Sea Lily Aida Cloth, Presencia Floss, Tapestry Needle, Black & White Pattern, and Illustrated Basic Cross Stitch Instructions.

Finished project size: 6" x 6.25"

Cross stitch kit from Colonial Needle featuring a beautiful Chaparral alphabet design. This kit includes 18ct Ivory Aida Cloth, Presencia Floss, Tapestry Needle, Black & White Pattern, and Illustrated Basic Cross Stitch Instructions.

Finished project size: 6" x 7.75"

Cross stitch kit from Colonial Needle featuring a beautiful springtime Easter alphabet design. This kit includes 18ct Ivory Aida Cloth, Presencia Floss, Tapestry Needle, Black & White Pattern, and Illustrated Basic Cross Stitch Instructions.

Finished project size: 5.625" x 8.25"

Cross Stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring a sampler with flowers and the phrase "O, My love is like the melody. That's sweetly play'd in tune"!

Model stitched using The Gentle Arts thread, two strands over two, on 36 count Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works. DMC conversion included. Stitch count: 141W x 339H.

Mary Garrett stitched her fine sampler at Claverton school in 1854 at age fifteen. It is a remarkable piece of needlework, incorporating five different alphabets all stitched meticulously over two on 72 count linen. More history is included on the chart.

Pattern is stitched on 46 count... Read more about Mary Garrett, Claverton School 1854 - Cross Stitch Pattern

About the Sampler: Given the few clues provided, a scattering of initials and a year only, it is impossible to know more about the stitcher of this lovely sampler with its motifs of delicately arching floral stems, oval leafed cartouche, paired birds and potted florals. The motifs themselves are... Read more about AB 1816 Quaker Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Lydia's sampler is an example of a more decorative Quaker marking sampler containing four different alphabets, six dividing bands, and an often seen swan and birds motif, as well as a floral spray. The colors are muted as in the Quaker style, copying those found in nature. Lydia was a talented young... Read more about Lydia C. Mendenhall 1817, Pennsylvania - Cross Stitch

The initials appearing on the sampler, SI, in two places, may perhaps indicate the school where the sampler was stitched, and not the initials of the stitcher. The Suir Island Quaker School (SI) was a boarding and finishing school for girls established in 1787 in Clonmel in County Tipperary by... Read more about Suir Island (SI) Quaker - Cross Stitch Pattern

No clues have been provided by the stitcher as to her name, year of origin, or place where she stitched her sampler. The only clue as to place might be in the lettering she used itself, giving one an indication it was stitched in Ireland. "A slightly surprising source of lettering which became... Read more about Benezet Alphabet Irish Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

An ancestor of the stitcher placed a typewritten note on the back of the framed sampler, dated August 28, 1997. Thomasina Henrietta Jackson (nee Willis) wrote the following: "This sampler was made by Charlotte Keightley, my great aunt by marriage, circa 1840. Her married name at the time was... Read more about The Two Lands, Circa 1840 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler is an original design based on the layout of eighteenth century Irish Quaker samplers with the lettering and sampler motifs taken from a Mountmellick Irish Quaker sampler in the collection of Cross Stitch Antiques, Elizabeth Martin circa 1789. The town names at the bottom are the... Read more about Ligatures and Lettering of Irish Antique - Cross Stitch