Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Un Noel Enchante (Enchanted Christmas), with teddy bear, toy train, Christmas ornaments, and more!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 192 x 192.
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 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
Originally stitched on perforated paper, I've reproduced this darling little piece as a pin-pillow. While I can't identify "Mrs Patmor" directly (aside from Downton Abbey!), I'm sure she was loved, as the original stitcher clearly created this to honor her beautiful home.... 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.
Cross stitch design from Needle Bling featuring a sailing ship, lighthouse, mermaids and "Bound to your mind, sirend by your voice. You look at me like I'd have a choice. But I'm a sailor and you are the sea. Give me your storms, don't stop singing to me."
This remarkable book features fifty quilt blocks to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, some of which were presented on Barbara's blog in 2011. Many of these blocks weren't designed until the 1930s, but Barbara selected each one for the unique symbolism its name lends to recounting... Read more
Raconteur-The Storyteller's Collection, a multi-award-winning quilt, is your next take-anywhere project. Sew a collection of miniature pieced hexagons from Cinzia White's storytelling sampler. Make the king-size quilt your next long-term project, or pick and choose from 359 block designs to... Read more
With its radiant beams and calculated curves, the New York Beauty quilt has always been a showstopper. Now you can make your own jaw-dropping Australian wedding quilt with Cinzia White, the esteemed designer behind The Storyteller's Sampler Quilt. This queen-size bed quilt boasts 54 gorgeous New... Read more
Combine folk art and nature motifs to create a 30-block wool appliqu sampler quilt by best-selling author Erica Kaprow. This portable project is fun to make, and the whimsical designs will make you smile.
Hearts Entwined was originally dreamed up while planning my own wedding sampler. I have included instructions for modifying the design to be used as a wedding or anniversary sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Light Examplar using Gloriana and Needlepoint Silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 177 x 273.
Forget Me Not is the first in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. The design uses full cross stitch only, and is suitable for aida if you choose.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Magnolia from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Forget Me Not is the second in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. The design uses full cross stitch only, and is suitable for aida if you choose.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Magnolia from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana or DMC threads. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Daisy is the third in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is entirely full cross stitch, any type of fabric can be used.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia using Crescent Colours Belle Soie or DMC threads. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
The Antique Lace Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needleworks is a highly detailed, beautiful, and intricate design that captures the delicate elegance of vintage lacework. Its combination of lace bands, soft color palette, and 18 intricate specialty stitches makes it a challenging yet... Read more
Rose is the fifth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is all full cross stitches, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Cross stitch pattern from Mojo Stitches featuring a sampler with the phrase "Who seek to be first must rank himself last and learn with confidence to wait on the least"!
Model stitched on 36 ct. 'Toasted Mallow' using Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 111 x 221.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a beautiful sampler.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Ale linen from Picture This Plus using Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread. Stitch count is 157 x 216.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a sampler with a garden theme!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Parchment from Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana silks, Needlepoint inc., and Classic Colorworks or all Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 265x 265.
Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring a fun sampler!
Model stitched on 20/40ct. (Closest to the original size) fabric using DMC thread. Stitch count is 198 x 167.
Cross stitch pattern from 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers featuring a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Summer Khaki Newcastle Linen using Au Ver a Soie threads. Also required but not listed: Au Ver a Soie 2928 and 4106. Stitch count is 276w x 353h.