Samplers Cross Stitch Page 24

Model stitched over 2 threads on 18 Ct. Dirty Linen using Caron Watercolours, DMC floss, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 199w x 186h. Finished Size: 12" x 11"

Also required but not listed are DMC Medicis Wool which are
white, 8102 red (3), 8410 navy (6), 8422 olive, 8725 yellow.
and Rainbow Gallery Threads ND1 and SB1.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Linen fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 80 X 115. Approximate Design Size: 5" X 7.2"

Model stitched on 28ct Country French "golden needle" linen using Rainbow Gallery Wisper W63 (not listed), Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. Stitch count 115 x 75. Finished size: 8 1 /4 x 5 1/2.

Note: Brass buttons not available

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory Linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 91w x 65h. Design Size: 6" x 5".

Pattern suggests DMC 3364 (not available) for Scuppernong but we suggest DMC 3053 to match better.

Dog lovers will adore this cute little sampler. Mixed within the alphabet you will find "Bark", "Fetch", "Paws" and "Woof!"

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay Cashel linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 97H.

Model stitched on 35 count Sheep's Straw Linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. The stitch count is 57W x 234H.

Stitched on 28 count Little Boy Blue Linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. The stitch count is 56W x 86H. Finished Size is 4 in wide X 6.14 in high.

Lovely folk art sampler from Diane Arthurs that looks great in red or choose another color of your choice! Model stitched on 14 Ct. Natural Aida with DMC #498. Stitch Count: 140W x 206H.

Celebrate your inner mermaid by stitching this whimsical Mermaid Sampler by Birds of a Feather.

Model stitched on 32 count Barn Owl Linen using Weeks Dye Works Threads and DMC floss. Stitch count: 109W x 110H. Finished Size: 7" x 7"

Model stitched on R& R 35 Ct. 18th Century Rook, using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count is 85 X 103H.

Chart pack contains all 26 letters, the border, and an optional "R" block.

The model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 235 x 293. The finished Design Size: 15" x 19".

Note: For DMC conversion on Antique... Read more about Alphabet Blocks - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Bisque Linen from Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie. Stitch Count: 59 stitches wide by 87 stitches high.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique Ivory linen with Crescent Colours floss. Stitch Count: 127W x 100H.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Inc. Silk over two threads of linen. Stitch Count: 181W x 125H. Design Size: 10" x 7"

"To bee or not to bee" Model stitched on 28 ct Pearl Linen using Crescent colors and DMC floss. Approximate size is 7 1/2" square.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Linen of your choice with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 110H. Design Size: 5" x 7"

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Valor Cashel with 3 Strand Valdani floss. Stitch Count: 170X270.

Note from the designer: If purchasing another fabric count, be sure to add 3" inches to all four sides of fabric for centering and finishing However, the suggested 3 strand floss will not work well if you use a HIGHER count of fabric, unless you separate it.

Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Belfast Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 277W X 33H. Finished Size: 18" x 3"

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. Suggestions listed 18 count Aida. Stitch count: 364w x 364h.

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. stitched area will be 12.5 in wide X 14.69 in high

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using the thread of your choice! Stitch count: 200w x 235h. 123 stitch recommends either of the threads or fabrics listed.

"Virtue's the chiefest Beauty of the mind, the noblest ornament of human kind. Virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star, that stirs up Reason when our senses err. Practice makes perfect."

Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 282W x 275H. Finished Size is 17.63 in wide X 17.19 in high on 32 ct.

Model stitched on 18 Ct. Silver Lurex Aida (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Arts threads (DMC conversion available). Stitch Count: 315W x 312H. Finished size on 18 count is 17.5" x 17.3"

Pattern stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread. Stitch Count: 218 x 215.

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

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. Stitch count: 226W x 300H.

Pattern by Moira Blackburn Samplers featuring an antique design with the sentiment, "He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness, gathers love.".

Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 264W x 264H and the finished size is 14.67" x 14.67".

This sweet sampler by Moria Blackburn Samplers features the phrase "The road to a friend's house is never long."

Model stitched on 14 or 16 count Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 187 x 91 and the finished size on 16 ct. is 11.69" x 5.69".

Pattern by Sampler Cover featuring an intricate monochrome design.

Model stitched on 40ct. Cream Newcastle Linen using Gloriana Hand-Dyed Threads. Stitch count: 341w x 341h and the finished size is 17.05" x 17.05".

Stitched on 28 Ct. Ale Cashel linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 86W x 133H. Design Size: 7" x 10"

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Veldt by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 245x253.

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring two needlebook covers, a lovely small Welcome plus two borders! See the back cover for inspiration and read the Be Creative ideas!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. cream linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 235 x 241 and the finished size is 14.69" x 15.06".

Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring four sweet mice with their strawberries ready to eat.

"Autumn Basket Sampler" is a nod to the sampler tradition. Alphabet samplers were often used to practice stitches and letters, so pairing it with a seasonal basket felt like a fitting update. The faded alphabet stitched into the background represents the way old samplers fade with time. This... Read more about Autumn Basket Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

Cute ghost bats fly among morning glories and moths in this sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 20 ct. taupe polka dot fabric by Zweigart using DMC floss. The stitch count is 112 x 136 and the finished size is 5.6" x 6.8".

Pattern by The Marigold Needle featuring a fun whimsical woodland sampler with mushrooms, a large tree, a snail, and more!

Stitched on Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using two one of a kind threads. *Designed to be stitched on any fabric with two thread colors of the stitcher's choice.

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.

Snow fell softly around Roseberry House, covering the garden and quiet country lane in white. Near the old red house, deer searched beneath the trees, squirrels gathered their winter treasures, and the farm animals waited peacefully by the gate. Inside, the fire crackled while a young stitcher... Read more about Winter Stocking - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a beautiful antique sampler reproduction with a floral border.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Coffee Stain from Cedar River with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 123 x 156 and the finished size is 6.15" x 7.8".

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

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

There is a house upon the hill
Encircled on all sides
By hearts of many colors
And flowers of every size

Two lurchers keep a watchful eye
For ne'er-do-wells and thieves
It's rumoured that there's treasure
Hidden neath the eaves

The air is filled... Read more about House on the Hill - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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.