Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns Page 18

Model stitched on 16 ct. Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 319 x 412. Finished size is 20" x 25.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Relets de Soie, worked in white, with lacy motifs and roses.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count linen of your choice using Soie D'Alger silk floss. Stitch count is 267 x 394. Finished size is 19.07 in wide X 28.14 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Reflects De Soie featuring an incredible French sampler reproduction!

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using either Soie D'Alger or DMC floss. Stitch count is 381 x 337. Finished size is 23.8" x 21" on 16/32 count.

This 18 page booklet from Rosewood Manor includes a sampler, a lovely Welcome, and four fun royal smalls.

The sampler model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. White or Antique White linen with DMC floss and Rainbow Gallery threads. Stitch Count: 367x217. Finished size: 23" x 13.5"

This 10-page booklet includes a small Welcome, plus an alphabet in case you want to change the wording or personalize your sampler, plus a small border and several BE C REATIVE! ideas! It is a fun stitch!

Pattern is stitched on 32ct Weeks Dye Works, Straw linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 222 x 157.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a reproduction sampler chart!

Pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Dusty Road from Seraphim using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk with DMC conversions. Also required but not listed: Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk:Tree Trunk. Stitch count is 144 x 136.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique sampler adaptation chart!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Stationary linen from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabric using Classic Colorworks and Gloriana threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 191 x 82.

Cross stitch pattern from Shannon Christine Designs featuring a large white house, keys, and beautiful morning glory flowers!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 226 x 127.

Note from the designer - This needlework was designed after an English sampler in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston. The lush border flowers are similar to those on a sampler made by Sarah Brignell from around the same period, suggesting the existence of a school or teacher whose... Read more about Jane Atkinson circa 1780 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This design was inspired by an early eighteenth century English picture executed in tent stitch." The designs features a lion, a leopard and a parrot surrounded by bright flowers.

The design is stitched over one thread on 35 Ct. linen. It uses cross... Read more about A Parrot, A Leopard, A Lion - Cross Stitch Pattern

This Irish Quaker sampler features an alphabet at the tope, verse, bands, and flowers. The verse reads "Great Almighty God above plant in my heart a fund of love, that I my mercies may adore and bless and praise thee evermore."

Model is stitched on 40 ct linen using either cotton... Read more about Dorothy Walpole 1774 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "Eleanor Parr created this amazing and unique sampler some time before 1835. The border of birds encircled by vines and leaves is unprecedented. Fleurs de lys embellish each of the four corners surrounding a central reserve containing a traditional verse, floral sprays... Read more about Eleanor Parr 1816 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This picture was originally designed to be used as a cushion or footstool cover, or perhaps as a decorative vignette inserted into the top of a wooden box for storing precious objects. Executed entirely in cross stitch, its most prominent characters are a large squirrel... Read more about Elizabeth's Squirrel - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This finely stitched German sampler begins with a single row of alphabets above an immensely intricate collection of symbolic cross stitched motifs, including battling angels, the figure of Justice with her scales, the spies of Canaan, the crucifixion, Adam and Eve... Read more about Hanna Katerina 1734 German Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "In 1779, the Quaker Friends School at Ackworth, Yorkshire, was established for the purpose of educating young people of both sexes, and instilling the values of their Society; equality, simplicity, peace. Girls received nearly the same instruction as boys. Out of this... Read more about M Quertier 1799 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "An intensely stitched and well-planned sampler, this unusual piece probably originated in Pennsylvania. The allegorical figure hovering over the house could represent Liberty. The unconnected border of floating honeysuckle is unique, as well as the little pastoral... Read more about Rebecca Robinson 1821 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more about Ann Harding 1821 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a pleasantly quirky, colorful sampler likely stitched in the north of England judging by some of the Scottish influences in the design. A four sided strawberry border surrounds an alphabet and a pious verse above a geometric pattern band. Below this is a scenic register with trees, birds,... Read more about Elizabeth Cheetham 1824 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fanny Hancock's father, Ebenezer Hancock, was cousin to the famous John Hancock. Born in 1785, Fanny sewed her sampler at age 11. She married Nathaniel Parker of Boston in 1803, and died in 1834. The colors on the back side of her sampler retained much of their original brilliance, and are... Read more about Fanny Hancock 1796 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Mourning pictures were not an uncommon art form in England and America during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Evolving from European commemorative art honoring deceased heroes, mourning pictures were a cherished way to remember loved ones, designed to... Read more about Four Angels Mourning Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Who would love this world or prize whats in it that gives and takes and chops and changes every minute.

This brilliant English traditional band sampler comes from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. Drawing on traditional sampler motifs of the 17th... Read more about Grace Catlin 1719 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This finely worked sampler features pastoral scenes above and below a lovely verse about friendship. A four-sided honeysuckle border surrounds large baskets of fruits and flowers, a fenced pasture with seven large lazy sheep and an architectural folly in the background.... Read more about Grazing Sheep circa 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a very finely stitched classic Scottish sampler featuring three complete rows of beautifully illuminated letters, an arcaded floral band as well as other traditional motifs including peacocks, birds drinking at the fountain of life, feather trees and family initials. A four sided berry... Read more about Katie Sym 1769 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring pumpkins, a scarecrow and the words "Welcome Autumn" and "October"!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a Thanksgiving celebration with pilgrims and the words "Harvest Blessings" and "November"!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring blueberry cake, blueberry jam, blueberry bushes, and more!!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Cornsilk using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 198x198. Design Size: 12 3/4" x 13".

This sampler design from Teresa Kogut features flowers, a house and "When this you see, remember me."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Ballet Slippers by Fox & Rabbit with Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 229x264. Finished size: 11 1/2" x 13 1/4"

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring quilts and "Contentment is not getting what we want but being satisfied with what we have."

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Smokey Blue linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 219x269

Inspiration for this design is from From Shakespeare's incredible play, MACBETH. Act III, Scene 2: "Light thickens, and the crow/ Makes wing to th' rooky wood."

Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 ct Cream linen using Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 172 x 190.

Note from the designer - This sampler takes its name from the town of Blairgowrie, located in the region of Perthshire in the center of Scotland. The town, with its red stone buildings, grew rapidly due largely to the town's location on the banks of the River Ericht. In the 18th century the... Read more about Blairgowrie - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern is stitched on the Aida or linen of your choice using the threads of your choice! Stitch count is 198 x 424.

This collection by Teresa Kogut includes 9 different designs! They all feature lovely images of homes, flowers, trees, and pets.

"This Small Sampler" model stitched 1 over 2 on 56 count Little Bunny by XJuDesigns, using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 148w x... Read more about Love Lives Here - 9 Designs - Cross Stitch Pattern

Chart suggests 40 ct. linen in the color of your choice. Thread suggestion for both samplers: Soie d'Alger Rouge 946 (6 meters each). Stitch counts are 139 x 100 and 123 x 91.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 141 x 135 and the finished size is 10.07" x 9.64" on 28 count fabric.

Model was stitched on 52/60 Ct. Sycamore Seedpod linen by Legacy Linen, using Soie Surfine 2681. You can use whatever fabric you prefer, with whatever shade of red you'd like! The chart recommends Soie d'Alger 936 or 945, Soie 100.3 335 (previously 2646), 499, 500 or 779 OR Soie Surfine 2681 or... Read more about Mary 395-1869 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch count is 331 x 154. Finished size is 23.64 in wide X 11 in high

A reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. All models stitched over two threads on 32 Ct Sage Jobelan using DMC floss. Maximum Stitch count 185x82. Finished size is 11.56 in wide X 5.13 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring a sampler with the alphabet.

Model stitched over two threads on 28ct Lambswool linen using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts threads. The stitch count is 80 x 118.

Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. All models stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Lambswool using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Sampler: 151H x 70W. Finished Size: 9 5/8" x 4 3/8". Stitch Count for Summer Foursome: 74H x 72W. Finished Size: 4 5/8" x 4 1/2". Stitch Count for Individual Ornaments: 30W x 34W. Finished Size: 1 7/8" x 2 1/8"

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"

Model stitched on 28 count Irish Creme Linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 132W x 100H. Finished size: 9.4 x 7.2

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 149H.

"Perfect love casteth out fear - I wish I was a little seed, I'd grow & grow & grow, I'd twine myself around your heart & never let you go".

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Cream Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 201 x 228. Finished Size: 12" x 14"

"The Nantucket Girl's Song 1821. Then I'll haste to wed a sailor and send him off to sea, for a life of independence is the pleasant life for me. But every now and then I shall like to see his face, for it always seems to me to beam with manly grace. With his brow so nobly open and his dark and... Read more about Nantucket Girl's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Behold the Winter is past, the rain is over and gone, the flowers appear on the Earth. The time of singing has come and the voice of the Turtle Dove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth it's figs, and the vines are in blossom. They give forth fragrance. Arise my love, my fair one,... Read more about Spring at Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Here there be monsters." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Brown linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 132H. Design Size: 7" x 9"

Part 1 of a 4 part series. "Do a deer, a female deer." "Re, a drop of golden sun."

The model was stitched on a long piece of 32 Ct. Light Sand linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 383 x 73. Design Size: 24" x 5". Each design could also be stitched individually.