Samplers Page 8

In 1857, little Mariette let her needle wander like a gentle breath. From her diligent hands was born a sampler full of delicacy, touched with softness and grace. Its floral border, rich with varied motifs, still seems to whisper the secrets of her young stitcher's heart.

Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 300 x 217 and the finished size is 15" x 10.85".

Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring Santa Claus flying with the phrase "Magic Of Christmas"!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Riviera Aqua linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 103w x 139h. Finished size is 7.5" x 10".

Under the soft gleam of a winter lamp, a square of linen lies unfurled on my worktable - its surface alive with threads of crimson and green that weave together more than just patterns. At first glance, it appears a simple sampler: a neat arrangement of alphabets, numerals, and flourishes stitched... Read more about Threads Of Christmas Past MB 1914 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Releasing in October 2025!

After 3 years in the making, this beautiful new design is ready to be yours! Perfect for all the specialty stitch lovers out there, this piece will be available for sale in 4 seasons. I'm so excited for you to see it come to life in your own hands!

As... Read more about Winter - Seasons In The Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Complete kit from Aine Cross Stitch includes 14 Ct. Aida, threads, needle, chart, and instructions. Finished size is 7.75" x 7.75".

This Aine cross stitch kit features a baby bunny in a pink sling hanging from a branch, with a bird and a heart-shaped balloon. The design captures the... Read more about Girl Birth Sampler - Cross Stitch Kit

Design your own family heirloom sampler using our basic chart and choose your own motifs from the selection we provide. Then decorate with your own personal "souvenirs" in the spaces provided. When completed you will have stitched a truly unique heirloom that will be treasured for... Read more about Souvenir Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Marie Vincent in 1905.

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Flax using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 415 x 310. Finished size is 25.94" x 19.38".

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Valdani threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 133 x 133. Finished size is 9" x 9".

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a monochromatic pink sampler pattern with a vintage vibe.

Stitched on 36 count Legacy linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads with Gloriana Silk floss in Flamingo, requires two skeins. Stitch count is 179 x 186 and the finished size is 9.94" x 10.33".

Cross-stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage-inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little stitches sweetly as it sews".

The designer provided an alternative alphabet. Stitch the letters E and M with either Weeks... Read more about The Rhythm of My Needle - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with an adorable beekeeper's home. This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.

Pattern is stitched on 40... Read more about Beekeeper's Cottage-Simple Sampler - Cross Stitch

From the French Country Collection. A beautiful Christmas stocking composed of an alphabet and Christmas motifs. A full alphabet is provided so you can replace the word Noel with a name.

Pattern is stitched on 25 ct Light Mocha Lugana using The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, or DMC floss.... Read more about French Country Stocking - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a patriotic woman holding a flag!

Stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 122w X 142h. Finished size is 8.8w x 10.2h.

Note from the designer: This tiny petite sampler was acquired at an estate sale in Michigan. The simplicity of the piece is the charming "as Hannah stitched her sampler in 1822 at the Faringdon Subscription School near Oxford, England."

Over two model was stitched over 1 thread on... Read more about English Schoolgirl Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Ireland: Elizabeth Martin, circa 1789, a Mountmellick Irish Quaker Sampler Guernsey: Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Guernsey, Channel Island Sampler
Wales: Sarah Williams, Holyhead, Wales 1864 Scotland: Jean Donaldson, 1826, a Scottish Sampler and Anne Phillip, Edinburgh 1818
... Read more about British Isles Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a spooky Halloween sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 102 x 138. Finished size is 5.1" x 6.9".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage sampler alphabet with a nature themed design.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen using NPI threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 240 x 225. Finished size is 12" x 11.25".

Flora and fauna were highly celebrated in nearly all 17th and 18th century pictorial embroideries. Executed entirely in cross or tent (half cross) stitches, the embroidered pictures embellished cushions and furniture and reflected a changing attitude toward domestic comforts, by serving to brighten... Read more about Man Dogs and Deer - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Gold linen from Fiber On A Whim using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 107 x 258. Finished size 6" x 14.3".

The final installment in the series is here! After 4 years I am happy to have a conclusion to this happy Christmas series and hope you like the 12th day! 12 Drummers drumming is represented by a berry bowl full of drum silhouettes and a pair of birds bidding adieu to the series!

Sampler... Read more about Twelfth Day of Christmas Sampler and Tree - Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a lovely sampler!

The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Up In The Attic using Weeks Dye Works floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch count for Sampler is 217 x 219. Finished size is 10.85" x 10.95". Stitch count for Pinwheel is 54 x 55. Finished size is 2.7" x 2.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely sampler with bees!

Honey Bee Sampler is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads with the following floss: Creme Brulee by Roxy Floss Co. (8 yard skeins) - requires 3 skeins. Stitch count is 179w x 187h. Finished size is 9.94 in wide X 10.39 in high.

She is delicate and so very pretty. Being a monochromatic stitch made her very relaxing to work on.

Model stitched on 46 count Linen using Flamingo Floss by Gloriana. Small patterns are available as a separate chart. Stitch count: 158 x 124. Finished Size: 6.87w X 5.39h

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with garden flowers!

Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 208w x 196h. Finished size is 11.5w" x 10.5h".

Sesquicentennial Alphabet in Blue, 1874-2024 is a reproduction pattern of an antique cross stitch celebrating its special 150th birthday this year.

It was stitched on 36 count linen with Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 310 x 89. Finished size is 17 1/4" x 5".

Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a sampler with an apple and crow!

Stitched on 16 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 84w x 84h. Finished size is 5.25 x 5.25 for 16 count fabric.

Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a lovely birds on a bowl of berries!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Milk and Honey from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC Conversion included(DMC 3329 not listed). Stitch count is 120 x 120. Approximate finished size is 6" x 6".

Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!

The pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Hogbristle linen from Fox and Rabbit with Gloriana Silks. There are thread conversions for Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC. Stitch count is 216 x 216. Finished size is 10.8" x 10.8".

Cross stitch pattern from Shannon Christine Designs featuring a sampler with autumn flowers and squirrels with acorns!

Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Aida of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 120 x 120. Finished Size is 8.57 in wide X 8.57 in high.

Cross stitch kit from Letistitch featuring a spooky Halloween sampler!

Counted cross stitch kit. Size: 38 x 27 cm. Col. 29. Zweigart Aida 16ct / 100. Threads Luca-S cotton 100%. Chart in black symbols. Skill level/ * * *. In association with Luca-S.

Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a cute winter sampler!

Stitched on 32 count Summer Khaki using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 57. Finished size is 3.5 x 3.5.

Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a lovely sampler with a home!

Stitched on 14 or 16 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 161w x 161h. Finished size is 11.5 in wide X 11.5 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a vintage sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Linen using DMC or Anchor threads. Stitch count is 129 x 338. Finished size is 8.1" x 21.1".

This birth announcement kit from Vervaco is worked in Sepia tones and features a baby and puppy. A chart is included for personalization.

The kit includes 14 Ct. Ecru Aida, thread, needle and instructions. The finished size is 10.4" x 8".

This wonderfully symmetrical English sampler features a pair of silky floating swans and large twin sunflowers, executed in a rich natural palette of color. Birds fly over the tops of three flower-trees in the top third. A sumptuous basket of fruit is stitched between the golden swans, and towering... Read more about Jane Smith 1814 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Mary's Drum is a pin drum pattern using key elements of our Mary Gypson 1828 sampler. The stitch count for this drum measures 253 x 75 stitches and includes a small amount of satin stitch, 3 Algerian eyelets, some back stitch and stitches over 3 threads. Instructions for all specialty stitches are... Read more about Mary's Drum - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model can be stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice (originally on 28 ct Atlantic Lugana from Polstitches) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 138W x 317H.

The motifs I'ved used in Gardens of Saxony are drawn from the large German antique sampler I reproduced, CRS 1713. There are so many wonderful motifs on CRS 1713 that they deserve their own (much smaller!) sampler! This also gives the stitcher a chance to stitch these wonderful designs if they feel... Read more about Gardens of Saxony - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design is stitched on 40-Count Linen using Needlepoint Silks. The Stitch Count is 168 Wide by 200 High.

Why is this sampler called Love at First Sight? Well, if you look under the big old chintz tree down at the bottom you will see two young creatures gazing into each other's eyes. Long Dog fell in love with them on a recent visit to the abandoned sampler motif shelter in Little Snoring and we... Read more about Love at First Sight - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Pineberry Lane featuring a spring sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Stars Hollow Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 166w x 99h.

Cross stitch pattern from Artful Offerings featuring a bird and pumpkin on a sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Sand Dune by Lakeside Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 155 x 119.

Model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha linen with 1 ply of Weeks Dye Works Hand Dyed Fibers. Stitch count is 112 x 76.

The design that started it all! Autumn Folk was completed 1st and set the tone for this celebration of the seasons filled with color & detail.

The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 51 x 190. Finished size is 3.19" x 11.88".

Two patterns are included in this chart pack (one for the sampler and one for the tree) featuring Pipers Piping who represent the eleventh day of Christmas. We're getting close to the end of our carol! I wanted to keep this piece very joyful and tie in features we've seen in the previous... Read more about Eleventh Day of Christmas Sampler and Tree - Cross Stitch

A charming sampler featuring crows! This is a reprint of a classic design. Stitched over two threads on 30 ct Cafe Kona by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Includes one specialty stitch: the Smyrna Cross. Stitch Count: 120w x 120h - Finished Size: 8" x 8".

Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it"! This is a reprint.

Modeled stitched over two threads on 30 count Espresso by R&R Reproductions using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 89w x 120h. Finished size: 6" x 8".

This is an exciting new standalone chart that is close to my heart. I love spending time outdoors and the inspiration for my stitching comes mainly from nature.

Pattern is stitched on 36 Sampler Khaky by xJu Design usong Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. DMC option listed as well. Stitch count is 201 x 160.