Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".
"Virtue's the chiefest Beauty of the mind, the noblest ornament of human kind. Virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star, that stirs up Reason when our senses err. Practice makes perfect."
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 282W x 275H. Finished Size is 17.63 in wide X 17.19 in high on 32 ct.
Model stitched on 18 Ct. Silver Lurex Aida (or fabric of your choice) with
Gentle Arts threads (DMC conversion available). Stitch Count: 315W x 312H. Finished size on 18 count is 17.5" x 17.3"
"Here be angels". Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 219 x 263. Finished size on 32 count is 13.69 in wide X 16.44 in high.
This design takes its inspiration from the beautiful patchwork quilts that are a tradition in so many countries. It is charted for six colours but, just as patchworks were made from scraps of fabric left over from other projects, this design would be a wonderful way to use up threads you have... Read more about Flower Patch - Cross Stitch Pattern
From Diane Jourdan, a traditional Quaker sampler stitched on 34 Ct. Cream Devonshire linen with Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers (not available in 45 yds of Rouge) or DMC, or Au Ver a Soie. Stitch Count: 196W x 247H. Finished Size is 11.2 in wide X 14.11 in high in 35 ct.
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"
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor includes two small
WELCOMES, plus several BE CREATIVE ideas! See the back cover for inspiration!
Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. The stitch count is 173 x 194 and the finished size is 10.81" x 12.13".
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".
"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
"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.
A cheerful alphabet sampler featuring oak leaves, acorns, and busy squirrels. Instructions given for both color and monochrome versions.
Stitched on 40 ct. or 46 ct. linen with Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 91 x 70 and the finished size is 4.55" x 3.5" on 40 count.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a fun alphabet sampler with colorful letters.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 179 x 208 and the finished size is 8.95" x 10.4".
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
This is Eelen Crooks 184? She had to be extra fancy with her name but then neglected to put the last number on the date when she stitched the sampler. But it doesn't matter, what a fun little sampler this was to stitch. I just love that little red house and I am especially fond of the fruit/flower... Read more about Eelen Crooks 184? - Cross Stitch Pattern
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a summery sampler design with flowers.
Stitched on 36 ct. Oat by BeStitchMe with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 155 x 151 and the finished size is 8.61" x 8.39".
The verse expresses the the importance of needlework to our lives. "My needle has seen sorrow. My needle has seen joy. Each stitch holds the memory of days gone by".
This sweet piece is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 175 x 158 and the finished size is 8.75" x 7.9".
"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 Little Robin Designs featuring a vintage sampler reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Dusty Road by Seraphim Fabrics with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 261 x 295 and the finished size is 13.05" x 14.75".
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
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
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".
The collaboration I did with Robin Laukuf of Old Willow, is now available as a separate pattern. I am a big fan of Adam and Eve samplers and this one is darling! It was stitched by Mary Greenup, in 1841 and the pattern and finishing instructions for the satchel are included.
An ode to stitching retreats! Is there anything more delightful than stitching with friends? I think not! With retreats in mind, I wrote this cute little poem and paired it with a simple band sampler design. I can't help but chuckle at the thought of needles wiggling! This would be a sweet stitch... Read more about Stitch & Share - Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
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
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
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a vintage sampler reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Mica by Cedar River Linen with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 117 x 198 and the finished size is 5.85" x 9.9".
Inspired by a 1740 sampler from my collection which is stitched in red and green, it reminds me so much of the holidays. It also has significant portions worked using the double-running' or Holbein stitch which we generally associate with blackwork techniques. I've adapted the original to feature... Read more about A Christmas Band Sampler - 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".