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Featuring the octagonal motifs often seen in old Quaker Samplers, this game board has a wise saying around it's border - "All work and no play makes Jack a Dull Boy. All Play and No Work Make Jack a Mere Toy."

Worked in all cross stitch but suggestions are given for adding... Read more about Quaker Game Board - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by City Stitcher featuring an antique inspired sampler design focusing on the letter B with the sentiment, "Could we live without the bee To fill each hive with sweet honey!".

Model stitched on 26 Ct. Golden Flax linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 111. Design Size: 12" x 9"

This detailed design features the vast diversity of Canada. From ice hockey to the cowboys to the Royal Canadian Mounties.
Model stitched on 18 Ct. Beige Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 270w x 300h. Design Size: 15" x 17"
***Pattern also calls for DMC #75 which is no longer available. Need a variegated red floss. DMC #115 is a possible substitute

Model stitched on 40 ct Antique Cotton linen using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over 2 threads of linen. Finished size is 7 5/8" x 5 1/2". Stitch count is 156w x 114h.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Flax Cashel with Classic Colorworks floss.
Stitch Count: 400W x 320H. Design Size: 29" x 23"

Model stitched two over two on 25 Ct. Natural Undyed Dublin Linen with DMC. Stitch Count: 192W x 192H. Design Size: 15" x 15".

"Here at the fountain's sliding foot or at some fruit trees mossy root, casting body's vest aside, my soul up to the boughs doth glide." Model stitched over 2 on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory Belfast with Needlepoint Silk, Caron Collection Waterlilies, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 170W x 222H. Design Size: 11" x 4".

Pattern by Cross Eyed Cricket featuring cute alphabet letters perfect to customize.

Model in entirety was stitched on 16 Ct. Beige Congress Cloth using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 416 x 161 and the finished size is 26" x 10.06".

Button used with Autumn Sampler by Lizzie Kate.

Weeping Tree Sampler by City Stitcher features a vintage sampler design where the letters are leaves falling off of trees with the phrase, "Here my work forever stands The labour of two busy hands."

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC floss. The Stitch count is... Read more about Weeping Tree Sampler - 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"

"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.

We love the floral motifs in Sarah's sampler as well as the asymmetric design.

Stitched on 36 count Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 203 x 228. Finished size is 11.3" x 12.7".

In the gentle days of early autumn, Victorine Hommet gathered onto her sampler everything that seems to tell of the simple happiness of home: brightly coloured birds, leafy branches, flowers and, at the heart of the design, a generous basket overflowing with fruit.

Grapes, plums, figs,... Read more about Victorine Hommet 1893 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Celebrate the beauty of winter with Frosted Pines at Rosewood, a design that combines rustic elegance with soft, frosted woodland tones.

Stitched on 40 count Cow Fodder linen by Dames of the Needle. Stitch Count: 193w x 201h. Finished size is 9.65 x 10 inches.

Model was stitched on 36 Ct. Tea Dyed Irish linen using DMC floss. Stitch count 181 x 231. Finished Size: 11" x 13"

"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 Boomerang Stitches featuring a collage of quotes from the show Schitt's Creek!

Stitched on the fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch count is 270 x 198. Finished size is 16.88" x 12.38".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Ivory Belfast linen using DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60 x 150.

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit designs featuring a dark pumpkin in a Halloween cemetery!

Stitch count is 96w x 80h.

Originally Published in 1999

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

Celebrate two special people when you cross stitch this Modern Botanical Wedding Sampler. This design features flowers, butterflies, and a full alphabet and number set for customization. Make a beautiful heirloom sure to be cherished with this modern cross stitch pattern!

Pattern is... Read more about Modern Botanical Wedding Sampler - 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.

stitched on 36 count Rhyolite fabric using... Read more about Harvest Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit designs featuring a haunted house with a garden of pumpkins!

Stitch count is 221w x 221h.

Kit Includes: Beads, JABC button, 14ct perforated paper/pvc, floss, needles, chart and instructions. Finished size: 5" x 5".

While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but here's... Read more about Pheasant Sampler - Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

"May death conclude my toils and tears May death destroy my sins and fears May Death through Jesus be my fiend May death be life when life shall end Lord make my faith and love sincere My judgement sound my conscience clear And when toils of life are past May I be found in peace at last." ... Read more about Hannah Gaskell 1823 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast with DMC floss and DMC Color Variations floss. Stitch Count: 151 x 151. Design Size: 10" x 10"

Originally Published in 2004

Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern

Originally Published in 1999

This another case where no digital photo exists of the model so I've had to enhance an less-than-perfect image to the best of my ability. I know there are a lot of stitchers out there who are eager to get stitching on this big pink house! This is a great... Read more about Strawberry Fields - Cross Stitch Pattern

A Lizzie Kate mystery Halloween sampler presented in three spooky parts! This is Part 1. The entire series was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Natural Light linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 82W x 283H. Finished size: 5 1/4" x 17 1/2". An embellishment pack is available... Read more about Frightful Mystery Sampler Part 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This delightful pair of English samplers are a low-cost stitch, as they are stitched entirely in DMC on "Vintage Country Mocha". I think they'd be wonderful to customize as birth samplers, or you could stitch the central motifs as pin-pillows.

Models stitched on 40-ct... Read more about Anne Stakes - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

"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.

Embroidery kit featuring a bird and the sentiment "When a cardinal appears in your yard it is a visitor from heaven". Each package contains one white sampler of poly/cotton broadcloth. Designed to fit an 11" x 14" frame. Additional materials needed to complete: Hoop, needle, floss and frame. Floss requirements included. Floss NOT included.

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. Stitch count: 363w x 355h.

Design stitched on fabric and DMC floss of your choice. If stitching it in monochrom, 6 skeins of floss are needed. If stitching it with a different color for each season, 2 skeins of each of the four colors are needed. Stitch count is 255W x 255H.

Originally Published in 2003

How sweet is this design for a summertime stitch! A bountiful garden surrounds a lovely pink and purple cottage that I'd love to spend some time in! There are two models stitched of this pattern; the one of the left was stitched on a mocha colored fabric and... Read more about For Garden Best - Cross Stitch Pattern

Quilt Fabric featuring a fun patchwork design with different geometric patterns.

Quilt Fabric featuring a fun patchwork design with different geometric patterns.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 105x233. Finished size: 6" x 13".

This quilt is a collaboration between Jen Kingwell and Andrea Bair.
BOM Friendly

Pattern is stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of thread. Stitch Count: 363 x 355.

"The Hour of Prayer - Hail; peaceful hour supremely blest amid the hours of earthly care: the hour that yields the spirit rest that sacred hour_ the hour of prayer. And when my hours of prayer are past, oh, may I leave these Sabbath days to find eternity at last a never ending hour of praise." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 364W x 400H.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads Simply Wool. Stitch Count: 125 x 115. Finished Size: 8" x 7". Also required, but not listed above, Simply Wool Thread - Claret.

"This design is a combination of cross stitch and many specialty stitches, with stitch diagrams and instructions provided for all stitches."

Model stitched on 32 count Bisque from Lakeside Linens, using Soie d'Alger silks. Dinky Dyes and DMC conversions are also provided. Stitch count is 144w x 288h.

Model stitched on 16 ct. Zweigart linen using DMC thread with a stitch count of 431 x 468.