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
Cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style featuring a sampler with two sisters and the phrase "Two are better than one....for if they fall, one will pick up the other"!
Model was stitched on 32ct Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works. Due to "one over one" stitching on the wording, this design is not suitable for Aida. Stitch count is 76 x 140.
Note from designer: This sampler features the historic home surrounded by Southern Live Oak trees and sitting on the bank of Bayou Black. The border depicts delicate cotton blossoms, another major crop grown in Louisiana. My great grandfather and his 17 children were sharecroppers who picked cotton... Read more
I love Roses and you can find them scattered throughout this chart. I sure did enjoy designing and stitching this one!
Model was stitched on 32ct "Sand Dollar" laguna linen from Be Stitch Me using floss from Colour and Cotton, Weeks Dye Works, Cottage Garden Threads, Classic Colorworks threads, and The Gentle Art. Stitch count is 190 x 233.
Model was stitched on 32ct "Cold Foam" linen from Be Stitch Me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Colour and Cotton. We trimmed the model with "Birds Nest" ric rac from Lady Dot
The handcrafted wooden star button is included with the chart. Stitch count is 119 x 119.
Bessie is grazing in the Bluebells with her little calf while their Shepherdess watches the butterflies. The chart is encircled by a delicate white rose border with a sampler of numbers at the bottom. My friend Maria from Mystic Meadow Creations turned this chart into a lovely project bag but you... Read more
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".
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".
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
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.
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.
Fond memories of 4th of July fireworks night are evoked in this fun patriotic banner. Finishing instructions included. Large, easy to read, black/white symbol chart.
Model stitched on 14ct lightly tea-dyed Aida using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 65w x 171h.
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this prim Yuletide sampler that will add a bit of rustic charm to your holiday decor. Fits in ready-made 7 x 7 inch picture frame.
The model was stitched on 32ct Platinum by Zweigart Linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 95w x 91h.
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring an autumn sampler with pumpkins and sunflowers.
Pattern is stitched on 16 count Chalkboard Black Aida by Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch count is 85 x 156. Finished size is 5.31" wide X 9.75" high. Finished on a Barn Door Shelf by Paisleys and Polka Dots
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely country hearts!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. DMC 150 could also be used instead of 304. Stitch counts are 105 x 165 and 158 x 139.
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely winter sampler!
Patterns are stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads (DMC 498 and 309 can be substituted for 815 and 934). Stitch counts are 128 x 170, 91 x 91, and 104 x 113.
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely winter sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. DMC 815 and 934 could also be used instead. Stitch count is 95 x 139, 91 x 91, and 101 x113.
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely prairie sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads (Can substitute DMC 823 and 820 for 814 and 815). Stitch counts are 171 x 171 and 127 x 127.
Adapted from a sweet antique sampler in my collection, "On Kindness" is a quick stitch, perfect to celebrate a friendship. The border includes forget-me-nots for rememberance and anemones for gratitude.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32-count "Platinum" by Zweigart, using 5... Read more
A set of 2 antique reproductions and 2 original designs, based on tiny antique fragments sourced from Pennsylvania by an unnamed stitcher. This set is designed to honor her and all unnamed stitchers.
Models stitched on 32-count 'Russian Caramel' by Number12StitchCo (a very warm neutral -... Read more
This stunning French sampler contains some of the most beautiful alphabets I've come across, and can be stitched as a whole, or used for reference to personalize your own stitching. 'Joyeux Noel' was inspired by the antique, showing how you can use elements of the design for smalls.
This lovely - quite late - antique English sampler is so pleasing with its symmetry and familiar motifs. I particularly loved recreating the look of pink bricks, making each look different through the use of softly variegated thread. The original stitcher's initials are the same as two of my... Read more
"Be still my soul. The hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord. When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still my soul when change and tears are past. All safe and blessed we shall meet at last."
This cross stitch pattern from Monticello Stitches features a lovely floral sampler with the phrase "O May this bounteous God through all out life he hear us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, to keep us in his grace and guide us when perplexed and free us from all ills in... Read more
This primitive sampler with a funny modern theme that would be great for beginner stitchers, both kids and adults. -- Who's that flirting with Rudolph Reindeer? Mrs. Claus found an antique sampler in her attic that commemorates Rudolph's engagement. She let me borrow the sampler, so I updated it,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct Winter Woolens by Seraphim Fabrics using Gloriana Silk with DMC conversion. Gloriana Silk not listed: Peach Mimosa and Tudor Silk Northern Lights. Stitch count is 267 x 370.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Over the Moon from Colour and Cotton. Colour and Cotton threads not listed: Solstice, Spring Moss, Maize, Adobe(2), and Tusk(3). DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 211 x 228.
Cross stitch pattern from My Sister's Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct Dark Cappicciono from R&R Reproductions using Gloriana Silk threads (Swamp Grass). Stitch count is 179 x 185. If stitching on a lower count, two skeins of floss would be needed.