Samplers Page 47

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. "linen" colored linen with Weeks Dye Works Pea Coat or DMC 336. Stitch Count: 290x277. If stitched on 30 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 19.5" x 18.5" and will required 10 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 6 DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct.... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi B - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. "linen" colored linen with Weeks Dye Works Crimson or DMC 902. Stitch Count: 450x355. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 31" x 24" and will require 18 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 10 skeins of DMC. If stitched on 35... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi D - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. "linen" colored fabric with Weeks Dye Works floss Twilight or DMC 823. Stitch Count: 308x308. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 21"x21" and will require 12 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 7 DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi F - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. Opal Camofudge by Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads Moonlit Path or DMC 762. Stitch Count: 361x351. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 24.5" x 23.5" and will require 15 skeins of Gentle... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi H - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. Gravestone by Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works Blue Jeans or DMC 932. Stitch Count: 290x277. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 19.5" x 18.5" and will required 10 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi K - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. Gray linen with Weeks Dye Works floss Snowflake or DMC White. Stitch Count: 446x358. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 30" x 24" and will required 16 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 9 skeins of DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct fabric,... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi L - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. "linen" colored linen with Weeks Dye Works floss Bordeaux or DMC 814. Stitch Count: 341x311. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 23"x21" and will required 13 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 8 skeins of DMC. If stitched on... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi N - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads 30 or 35 Ct. Onyx linen with Weeks Dye Works Dolphin or DMC 928. Stitch Count: 338x319. if stitched on 30 Ct. linen, the finished size is 23" x 22" and will required 13 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 7 skeins of DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 20" x 19" and will require 12 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 7 skeins of DMC.

Model stitched over 2 threads 30 or 35 Ct. "Moon Shadows Charcoal" from Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works Snowflake. Stitch Count: 409x412. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 27.5" x 27.5" and will require 18 skeins of Weeks Dye Works ... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi P - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads 30 or 35 Ct. "Hunter Shirez" from Stitches and Spice (or fabric of your choice) with DMC B5200. Stitch Count: 444x358. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 30"x24" and will require 10 skeins of DMC floss. If stitched on 35 Ct. fabric, the finished size is 25.5" x 20.5" and will require 9 skeins of DMC.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct. parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads Weathered Red or DMC 3803. Stitch Count: 345x329. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 23" x 22" and will require 12 skeins of Gentle Art Sampler threads or 7... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi S - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct "linen" colored Linen with Weeks Dye Works Galvanized or DMC 414. Stitch count: 362x317. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 25" x 22" and you will need 14 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 8 of DMC. If stitched on 35 Ct... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi T - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 or 35 Ct "linen" colored Linen with Weeks Dye Works Williamsburg Blue or DMC floss 3835. Stitch count: 377x385. If stitched on 30 Ct fabric, the finished size is 25.5" x 26" and you will need 15 skeins of Weeks Dye Works floss or 8 of DMC. If... Read more about Les Belles Lettres de Gigi V - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a reproduction of an unfinished German sampler which bears typical characteristics of Saxon samplers. Uses cross stitch, back stitch, a few Algerian eyes, and Satin stitch.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 237W x 670H. Finished size: 11.85" x 33.5".

Model stitched on 36 Ct. "parchment" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC threads. Stitch Count: 518W x 396H. Finished size 28.75" x 22".

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".

Model stitched on 36 Ct. "beige" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works usong Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 287W x 295H. Finished size 16" x 16.5".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 182W x 156H. Finished size: 10" x 8.5".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 148W x 148H. Finished size: 8.25" x 8.25".

This sampler pattern from Ardith Design features a little house, the alphabet, numbers and a lot of poppies! Stitch Count: 93W x 77H.

Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice) with Colour and Cotton floss.

Model stitched on 32ct Colonial Parchment fabric by Stephanie using Color and Cotton thread with DMC thread alternatives. Stitch count (per panel): 73 x 75. Finished size: 4.625" x 4.75".

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

This band sampler from Hands On Designs features tulips and white rabbits!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Driftwood Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie with DMC floss and DMC #12 Pearl Cotton. Stitch Count: 53 x 190.

Winter Folk is the final design in the Four Seasons Folk series. Thank you for coming on this seasonal journey with me. We end the series with paper whites, pine cones, frosty forests & 3 new specialty stitches.

The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 190. Finished size is 3.31" x 11.88".

Oh Tomato, you look so fine growing on that blessed vine. Did you know your true worth was to aid my stitching work (original verse by Cathy Habermann). The sampler is fully charted for BOTH the verse stitched over 1 thread as well as an over 2 threads version.

The model was stitched on 32... Read more about Oh Tomato - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more about A Maryland Inspiration - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!

Pattern is stitched on 40... Read more about Cottage by the Sea Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: "A reproduction miniature blanket chest I had made from an antique I found on line is available through a vendor listed in the chart. Tray lifts out for more storage beneath. Quilt serves as a floss and utensil holder. The needle book contains its own mattress style... Read more about Mary Sophia's Pennsylvania German Sewing Set - Cross Stitch

A Sampler originally designed for the Queen City Sampler Guild's 20th Anniversary as a 5-part mystery sampler. Chart includes the full 5 part tutorial with color diagrams to stitch this sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or... Read more about Queen City Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

"This work I leave to those I love. When I have flown to worlds above. Where all my sorrows will be o'er. Where loved ones meet to part no more."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie threads with DMC and NPI conversions. Stitch count is 231 x 309. Finished size: 11 1/2 x 15 3/8.

"And so they came sojourners all praying for providence while heeding the call."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using either Belle Soie, NPI or DMC floss. Stitch count: 259 x 304. Finished size: 12 7/8 x 15 x 1/8.

"A soft wind blows through the Spanish moss that hangs from the live oak trees. The trees that line the long road home to distant memories of a fine old house with columns tall and porches all around. Where the sweet scent of magnolia blooms, in the spring abound. A lady fair in a flowery gown,... Read more about A Time Forever Gone - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Peace on Earth, Good will to all."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Misty Rain from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or DMC floss with NPI and Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 159 x 227.

Also required but not listed W61, W114, W112 and CR02.

"Teach me to feel another's woe to hide the faults I see. That mercy I to others show that mercy show to me."

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens usign either The Gentle with DMC or all DMC floss. Stitch count is 283 x 283.

This pattern from Heart in Hand Needlearts features a sampler design with a cuckoo bird!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Antique Lace by Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85W x 95H. Finished size: 4.72" x 5.27". Embellishments included.

This oval shaped cross stitch pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews featuring a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Dunes linen from Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 83x121. Finished size: 4.6" x 6.7.

This sampler design by Hello From Liz Mathews features flowers, trees, and "Youth and vigor soon will flee. Blooming beauty lose it's charms. All that's mortal soon will be enclosed in death's cold arms." A second chart combines a collection of the motifs from the large sampler... Read more about Vanity Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hello from Liz Matthews featuring an adorable sampler that can be stitched in three different ways!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Wren from Picture This Plus with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 68 x 85.

Cross stitch pattern from Hello from Liz Matthews featuring a beautiful tree sampler!

Pattern was stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha linen using NPI silks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 99 x 126.

The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!

Sampler Fabric: 36... Read more about Remember Me Sampler and Tree - Cross Stitch Pattern

I've selected my favorite parts of an antique sampler in my collection and combined them to create this smaller adaptation. My favorite part is that thick border at the bottom!

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170 wide x 104 high

Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating... Read more about Glee's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more about Golden Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

Jane Allen is a stunning antique sampler dating back to the 18oo's. Because of the charming motifs featured throughout this piece and the overwhelming size of the original sampler (shown on the cover) this chart pack includes three pattern options for you: the complete sampler reproduction, a... Read more about Jane Allen Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern

This original adaptation includes some of my favorite elements and motifs from the oversized sampler stitched in 1854. Most notable are the strawberries, blue rabbits, and colorful star flowers! This piece was designed for those stitchers who wanted a quicker finish while keeping the charm of Mary... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern

A fun little pincushion-sized stitch for those that find themselves equally drawn to the old and the new. A companion piece to the much larger "Rock & Roll Sampler"

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 92 x 46. Finished size is 5.11" x 2.56".

This sampler brings together two of my favorite themes: stitching and music. It is full of motifs such as thread spools, "loudspeaker" flowers, and hoops with music notes. It reads: "I wanna rock and roll all night and cross stitch every day"

Pattern is stitched on 36... Read more about Rock & Roll Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Included in the pattern booklet are charts for the antique reproduction, a sewing roll inspired by the sampler, and a cute little "humbug" pin cushion. The sampler is a large 235 x 376, but inside the cover is a QR code that will take the stitcher to a revised smaller size as well as a bonus... Read more about Jessie Forbes 1898 - Cross Stitch Pattern