Samplers Cross Stitch Page 25

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring an antique reproduction sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 208 x 229 with a finished size of 13" x 14.31".

Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Book Cross Stitch Piece Reproduction circa 1840s

Specimen Books: During the 1800s in England and Ireland, sewing instruction books to be used by teachers and pupils were published, their purpose being the production of competent rather than creative needlework.... Read more about Mary Ann Slough, Specimen Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "My Sampler Petite series continues with Antonia Rosel. Antonia Rosel y Garcia remains one of my favorite antiques that I reproduced. The colors are so delicate in it and I loved the border. I used some of the same colors for this, and picked one of my favorite alphabets... Read more about Antonia Rosel Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a fun sewing set themed design for the Stitch in Harmony project.

The model was stitched on 32 ct. linen with the Thread Gatherer Silk'n Colors Stitch in Harmony thread pack. The stitch count for each design is 93 x 110 with a finished size of 5.81" x 6.88".

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring 3 mini samplers, one Welcome mini and two needlebook covers, plus an extra alphabet to personalize the needlebooks or change the wording in the minis!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Vellumn linen by Picture this Plus with DMC floss. The stitch count is 228 x 135 and the finished size is 14.25" x 8.44".

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a yuletide holiday themed sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 111 with a finished size of 4.44" x 6.94".

Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Augustine Testar.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 264 x 307. Finished size is 16.5" x 19.19".

Harvest Home brings you a weathered house covered in grapevines, a basket of fruit bursting with color, and pears ripe for the picking. I imagine this house nestled on a property in the Loire Valley in France, the sun glowing on its walls.

stitched on 36 count Rhyolite fabric using... Read more about Harvest Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Originally Published in 2004

Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on fabric of your choice with Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger silk floss. Also required, but not listed above 621, and 4226 from Au Ver a Soie Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 345 x 247. Design Size on 32 Ct. Fabric: 22" x 15"

Note from the Designer; "Two Blue Birds Sampler started as a reproduction of an antique sampler I found at a flea market in Saumur, France. I reproduced it faithfully, but decided that that wasn't what it wanted to be. So I played and played until I finally found a palette and design that I... Read more about Two Blue Birds Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "I found this sweet marking sampler in an antique shop in Eguisheim, France. My original name for this design was La Petite Rouge and I had every intention of making it a little red sampler. But then my eyes fell on the lovely silks from Almond M&Ms, and I decided to... Read more about Make it Your Own Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Annabella McIntyre is a delightful, new design featuring a charming house and windmill, making it a fun and quick project to stitch.

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Gandalf by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 171 x 164 and the finished size is 7.43" x 7.13".

"May death conclude my toils and tears May death destroy my sins and fears May Death through Jesus be my fiend May death be life when life shall end Lord make my faith and love sincere My judgement sound my conscience clear And when toils of life are past May I be found in peace at last." ... Read more about Hannah Gaskell 1823 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rise Up and Shine with this encouraging and sweet sampler featuring words and symbols such as "dream" and "shine".

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Artemis Lugana by Atomic Ranch Fabrics with Forbidden Fiber Co floss. The stitch count is 83 x 76 and the finished size is 5.93" x 5.43".

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".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast with DMC floss and DMC Color Variations floss. Stitch Count: 151 x 151. Design Size: 10" x 10"

Originally Published in 1999

This another case where no digital photo exists of the model so I've had to enhance an less-than-perfect image to the best of my ability. I know there are a lot of stitchers out there who are eager to get stitching on this big pink house! This is a great... Read more about Strawberry Fields - Cross Stitch Pattern

This delightful pair of English samplers are a low-cost stitch, as they are stitched entirely in DMC on "Vintage Country Mocha". I think they'd be wonderful to customize as birth samplers, or you could stitch the central motifs as pin-pillows.

Models stitched on 40-ct... Read more about Anne Stakes - Cross Stitch Pattern

A very detailed autumn-themed sampler, containing various forest animals, autumn motifs and ornaments.

Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC, Gentle Art, Threadworx and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 181w X 254h.

Originally Published in 2003

How sweet is this design for a summertime stitch! A bountiful garden surrounds a lovely pink and purple cottage that I'd love to spend some time in! There are two models stitched of this pattern; the one of the left was stitched on a mocha colored fabric and... Read more about For Garden Best - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

All that is known of the sampler are the stitcher's initial - ES. The sampler appears to be English and from around the mid 19th Century.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Light Sand linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (DMC conversions are provided). Stitch Count: 114W x 164H. Finished Size: 5 5/8" x 8 1/8"

Stitch this traditional style sampler in pretty fall colors to celebrate the Harvest.

Model stitched on 32 ct antique ivory Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 91w x 91h.

Cross stitch pattern from Primitive Hare featuring a lovely needlebook!

Stitch count is 181w x 130h.

This cross stitch pattern by From the Heart features the alphabet, numbers, red house and flowers.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 115H. Finished siz: 3.95" x 5.75"

Model stitched on 35 count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 85W x 85H.

This adorably fun sampler pattern features colorful letters and numbers with the phrase "Worry Less, Stitch More" at the bottom.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct belfast vintage country mocha linen using Romy's Creations threads with DMC conversion. The stitch count is 155 x 34 and the finished size is 9.69" x 2.13".

Pattern by Shannon Christine Designs featuring a cute Thanksgiving themed sampler with the word "Thankful", pumpkins, and falling leaves.

Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Aida of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 100 x 100. Finished Size: 7.14" x 7.14"

Autumn Days is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish.

The stitch count for the design is 204 x 86, and on 40ct the finished size is approximately 10 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches (26cm x 11cm). The pattern is predominantly full... Read more about Autumn Days - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Be ye kind to one another. Seek ye the lord while he is near. Watch and pray. Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. "parchment" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC threads. Stitch Count: 147W x 123H. Finished size 8" x 7".

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".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast Linen with DMC floss (310) and Nina's Threads (Old Berry, or DMC 815). Stitch count: 160W x 160H.

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Hands On Design featuring a sampler with the phrase "I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth. But grant me kind Providence virtue & health. Then richer than kings and more happy than they my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away."

Patterns come... Read more about Polly Maria - 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

Note from designer: "The verse was composed by me in remembrance of the wonderful times I spent driving through the Brandywine Valley and admiring the beautiful old stone houses and scenery."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or NPI... Read more about Stone House on the Brandywine - Cross Stitch Pattern

"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.

"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.

"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.

"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.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 80H. Approximate finished size: 10" x 5". Comes with a wooden leaf button and 2 wool circles.

Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a round alphabet sampler lid!

Model stitched on 32 ct Natural brown linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 55. Approx size is 3.4 x 3.4. Shown in a heartware bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart. (Pictured red bowl is no longer available).

Cross stitch pattern by Hello From Liz Mathews featuring the 8th day of Christmas with maids, cows, trees and birds.

The sampler was stitched with Needlepoint Inc Silks over 2 threads of 40 Ct. Fog linen from Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 97W x 132H. The Tree was stitched using 2... Read more about Eighth Day of Christmas Tree and Sampler