Samplers Page 17

"When I am dead and in my grave
and all my bones are rottin'
If this you see - pray - think of me
or I will be forgotten."

Model is stitched on 40 count Vintage Pearled Barley by Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count is 165 X 160.

Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler with a house!

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 154 x 126.

Note: To achieve the variegated look of Endive with DMC use 3364/3363. For Pea Pod use DMC 732/733.

Stories Amidst Graceful Arches - or SAGA to his friends, is the largest Long Dog offering to date.

The Sage Monochromatic sampler stitch count is 389 x 504
Pattern is stitched on the Aida or linen of your choice using the threads of your choice!

This pattern from La D D features a reproduction sampler with a large white house, flowers, birds and "Mary Collier, her work in the 9th year of her age, the year 1814."

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Spiced Honey from Color and Cotton. Stitch count is 222 x 268.

This pattern from La D D a house, birds, flowering trees and the saying "Beautiful things come together one stitch at a time."

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Wheat from Fiber On A Whim using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 191 x 119. Finished size is 10.61" x 6.61".

This sampler features a house, trees, flowers and the saying "In books, or work or healthful play, let my first years be past that I may give for every day some good account at last." Pattern is stitched on 40 Count Beige, suggested fabric listed, using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 237 x 201.

This reproduction sampler from Little Robin Designs features the work of Grace Gill in 1838.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Caramel Macchiato using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 270 x 310.

Charlotte Bronte's sampler from Moira Blackburn.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct evenweave of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count: 103 x 101.

Emily Bronte's sampler from Moira Blackburn.

Pattern is stitched on 29 x 25 t.p.i. un-evenweave linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 127 x 106.

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.

The... Read more about Notre Dame Alphabets & Joyeux Noel - Cross Stitch Pattern

I created Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep using a motif from an antique Scottish sampler in my collection, Margaret Campbell 1848. The Angus Trees on each side of her house caught my attention right away. These trees were just made to be turned into a scissors case. I did take a small liberty with the... Read more about Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep - Cross Stitch Pattern

Ellen's sampler was reproduced with an optional verse.

Model is stitched on 40 count linen of your choice using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 173w 179h. Finished size: 8.65 x 8.95.

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a cheerful 19th century sampler!

Model is stitched on 32 count "Linen" linen by Weeks Dye Works with one strand over 2 threads using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 123 x 119. Finished size: 7.7 x 7.4.

Pattern is stitched over two threads on 36 count Lightning by Needle Bling Designs. Chenille trim is Lady Dot Creates Ballerina.

Please note DMC 646 or DMC 3787 can be used in conversion for Weeks Pamlico. Stitch Count: 118 x 89.

Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar linen by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 96W x 106H.

Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss (or DMC floss 775, 725, 155, 3746, 791, 3753, 3752, 932, 931, 368, 320, 367, 732, 930, 400, 945, 920, 919, 523, 3051, 3024, 169, 3799, 543, 3863, 712, 676, 729, 782, 434, 822, 644, 3781, 224, 223, 221,... Read more about Jardin d'Eden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 337 x 188.

Cross stitch pattern from Reflets De Soie featuring an English sampler reproduction!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Magnolia from Lakeside Linen using Soie 1003 from Au Ver Soie with DMC converion. Stitch count is 535 x 388.

Cross stitch pattern from Rebel Stitcher featuring a winter snowflakes and owls! This piece is a fun design that can be displayed all winter long!

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40ct True Blue by Fox & Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Cottage Garden (Broderie), and DMC floss. Stitch count is 110 x 104.

This 10-page booklet includes a smaller sampler, a leafy Welcome, 2 smalls that can be finished as needlebook covers , pin pillows or ornaments, plus two borders that can also be bookmarks!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cream Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 198 x 198.

Model is stitched on 40 ct. Cafe Au Lait by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 404 x 404.

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 a sampler that is charted with the original version of family alphabets, but also includes an alphabet to personalize and make it your own!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 148 x 204.

Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more about A Natural Beauty Elizabeth Hannell 1840 - Cross Stitch

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Beige from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 116w x 237h.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. "beige" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC threads. Stitch Count: 286W x 324H. Finished size 16" x 18".

Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Spring Sampling is the 1st of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."

Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
Honey Bee... Read more about Between Friends - A Spring Sampling

"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.

Antrim's Folly - A Burlington County Inspiration Sampler No. 5 in the 13 Colonies Series Inspired by the Mary Antrim sampler, once part of Betty Ring's collection. Stitch Count: 257 x 355 Fabric: 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter (Lakeside Linens) Floss: Belle Soie, NPI (requires NPI-157), or DMC ... Read more about Antrim's Folly - Burlington County Inspiration Cross Stitch

Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring the alphabet and a hummingbird!

Model stitched on 32 ct Antique Lace linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 60w x 67h. Approx. size is 3.75" x 4.2".

Cross stitch pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews featuring the 8th day of Christmas with maids, cows, trees and birds.

The sampler was stitched with Needlepoint Inc Silks over 2 threads of 40 Ct. Fog linen from Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 97W x 132H. The Tree was stitched using 2... Read more about Eighth Day of Christmas Tree and Sampler

This cross stitch design from Jeannette Douglas features a variety of stitch patterns and the saying "Through needle and thread our joy does know. With stitching our grief and sorrow does flow. May we always stitch a little each day, and weave in the journey our love to stay."

... Read more about Tapestry of Stitches - Cross Stitch Pattern

Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.

The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads.

The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using... Read more about Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring the sentiment "If ever two were one, then surely we!" accompanied by an elegant blue butterfly and yellow and purple flowers!

Model stitched over two on 28 count white lugana fabric with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch count: 98w x 142h. Finished size: 7" x 10.125". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring the scripture "As for me and my house / We shall serve the Lord." from Joshua 24:15.

Model stitched over 2 on 28 count vintage evenweave fabric with The Gentle Art sampler threads. Stitch count 90w x 139h. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring the phrase "May the luck of the Irish be with you"!

Recommended fabric is 28ct Cream Lugana. Model stitched with DMC floss. Stitch count: 101w x 151h. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartland linen over 2 threads with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 211W x 157H. Finished size: 13" x 10".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 198W x 258H. Finished size: 12.375" x 16.125".

Model stitched over 2 threads on a 56 Ct. Velum linen by Foxglove and Lace Linens with Au Ver a Soie, Soie 100.3. Stitch Count: 87 x 257. Finished size over 2 on 56 Ct. linen is 3.11" x 9.18".

Model stitched on 56 ct. Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 177 x 186.

Also required but not listed is Au Ver A Soie Soie 100/3 - 425.

"Let Summer set you free, feel the breeze and smell the sea". Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige Linen using DMC floss. Design Size: 8.6" x 13". Stitch count: 120W x 180H

Sampler Model stitched on 36 count "Fog" linen from Picture this Plus. The tree was stitched on 36 count "Milk and Honey" from Fiber on a Whim. Stitch on fabric of your choice. Threads can be NPI or DMC.

Stitch counts are 122 x 135 (Tree) and 97 x 132 (Sampler). Finished size on 36 count fabric are 6 3/4" x 7 1/2" (Tree) and 6 3/4" x 8" (Sampler).

Model stitched on 32 count Cream Belfast by Zweigart using DMC floss. Stitch count long rectange: 22 x 67; small square: 67 x 67

"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."

Stitched on 40ct Wood Smoke from Lakeside Linens, with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 269w x 254h

Model stitched on 32ct. Beautiful Beige linen from Zweigart using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count 45w x 125h.

Sampler Model stitched on 36ct. Fog linen from Picture this Plus using Needlepoint silks or DMC, and Petite treasure braid.

Sampler Stitch Count: 97 x 132. Design Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2". Tree Stitch Count: 119 x 154. Design Size: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2".

The tree is... Read more about Fifth Day Of Christmas Sampler & Tree - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 40 ct. Boardwalk using Gloriana thread with DMC conversion available. Stitch count 293 x 180 and the finished size is 14.65" x 9".

Stitch count 94w x 100h.

Note from the designer:

I fell in love with the unique border on this diminutive antique sampler the moment I saw it. I've modified the border from the antique to bring what I loved most about it - the subtle gradation of greens - into greater... Read more about Sampler in Blue & Green - Cross Stitch Pattern