Samplers Cross Stitch Page 24

Two red saltbox houses are standing tall and are connected by a tiny white picket fence. Model stitched on 16 Ct. Natural Heatherfield with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 177W x 57H. Finished size is 11.06 in wide X 3.56 in high.

A brown bird stands guard in the newest design in Bent Creek's Sampler Collection. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 76W x 120H. Design Size: 6" x 9"

Lovely floral sampler stitched on 28 Ct. Country French Chantilly linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 94H. Finished Size is 4.36 in wide X 6.71 in high.

Kitty's Cozy Cottage features a plentiful supply of fish and an alphabet with "Catnip", "Mouse", "Purr", and "Yarn" hidden inside. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay Cashel linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 97H.

Cute little sampler featuring a tall skinny house, a majestic pine tree, and acorns. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Natural Pearl linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65W x 65H and the finished size is 4.64" x 4.64".

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.

Stitched on 28 count Light Mocha Cashel Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 63W x 63H.

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.

"Needlworker - thread, linen, pins." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Examplar Linen from Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks Stitch Count: 91W x 123H.

This spectacular design by Karen Kluba was stitched on 32 Ct. Chime from Picture This Plus. The Basket of Flowers Sampler Bonus pattern was stitched on 28 count Cream by Zweigart. The design uses all DMC floss and includes clear, easy to read instructions. The stitch count is 230W x 290H.

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A modern-day tapestry using the entire alphabet with motifs to represent each letter.

The ABC Tapestry is stitched on 32 count Antique Ivory Belfast Linen with DMC floss. The bellpull is stitched on 28 count Cream Cashel Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count for the ABC Tapestry is 290W... Read more about ABC Tapestry (30 pages) - Cross Stitch Pattern

Models stitched on 40 count Sugar Maple Linen by Lakeside Linen using Needlepoint Silk.
Stitch count: (vertical) 61 x 81; (horizontal) 127 x 53.

"The fruit of the spirit is Love, Joy, Peace." Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Sand Dune Linen using Needlepoint Silk Threads & Silk N Colors. Stitch count is 145 X 103.

"Light the way come what may," "The moon above will guide my love while he's at sea away from me," "My love at sea," "Will wait for thee," "In memory of Lt. Jacob Pomroy anchored in the haven of rest May 7, 1745," "Beneath the blue of heaven's dome... Read more about Shores of Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern

A Baby Birth Announcement cross stitch pattern, featuring the words "Our dear sweet child welcome to our hearts".

Model stitched on 36 count linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie thread. Stitch count: 104 x 158 and the finished size is 5.78" x 8.78".

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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"

Model stitched on 28ct. Cobblestone Cashel Linen by Zweigart with DMC floss & Rainbow Gallery Treasure Braid. Stitch count is 197W X 233H.

Note: The fabric suggestion listed with a 3 inch border for framing.

Model stitched on 32 count Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens using Classic Color Works and DMC threads. Stitch count: 209W x 311H.

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".

Stitched on 28 count linen of your choice, using DMC. Stitch count: 118W x 270H. Finished Size is 8.43 in wide X 19.29 in high.

Model stitched on 32 count Nature or Antique Blue Linen; fabric suggestion listed with DMC floss. The stitch count is 282W x 333H.

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"

"Live Simply that Others May Simply Live."

A sampler in the style of the Quaker samplers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Stitched with a single color of dark floss (Gentle Arts and Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers (not available) Stitch Count: 108W x 170H.

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

Model can be stitched on any fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch counts: 108w x 276h, 104w x 132h, 132w x 132h, 246w x 134h.

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. DMC skeins converted by dividing length in meter by 8 because there are 8 meters of threads in a DMC skein. Stitch count: 277w x 357h.

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

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

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".

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

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 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".

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.

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

Stitch count is 96w x 80h.

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"

Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a sampler with a bird! Model stitched on 30 count linen. Stitch count is 88 x 88.

To achieve a DMC variegated look of Fragrant Cloves use DMC 921/3776 and for Garden Gate use DMC 3787/3021.

"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".

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

Stitch count is 221w x 221h.

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"

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

"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.

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

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".

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

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