We are pleased to present to you this charming sampler worked by Emma Wright in 1904 when she was 9 years old. There were many Emma Wrights born in England in the year 1895 so we are not able to pinpoint our Emma with any certainty.
Emma's sampler has been reproduced using a palette of 13... Read more
This pattern was my chosen blessing sampler to stitch for 2025. (Traditionally, finishing blessing samplers by the end of the month of January is thought to bring blessings to your home/stitching). It is adorned with bonnie thistles and has a Scottish Blessing verse; I am proud to release this... Read more
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - this series was based on class pieces that we could release & expand on to create multiple projects. We are so very excited to share with you the lineup for Winter - we think that stitchers will love the Winter palette."
Note from the designer: As you can see from the photo of the cover sheet, I've only stitched the stocking. The sampler version image was created in my designing software. I wanted to include a sampler version to give stitchers another option for stitching this design. I LOVE anything Quaker and... Read more
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Fall Sampling is the 3rd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
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Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a Halloween sampler with a large crow! This is a reprint.
Model stitched over two threads on 30 count Gray by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Color Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 114 x 299. Finished size is 7 2/3' x 20'.
My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 3 projects.
Stitch Counts and finished sizes:
- Thy Love More Strong - 141w x 178h (7.83" x 9.89")
- On the Alder Bough - 61w x 61h (3.39" x 3.39")
- The Strawberry Jar - 59w x 53h (3.28" x 2.94")
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Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a a sailing ship, lighthouse, houses and mermaid surrounded by Quaker motifs.
The model was stitched over 2 threads of fabric on 46 Ct. Latte by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 267W x 216H. Finished size: 13.35" x 10.8" NOTE: Chart printed in black & white. A chart correction is available from Lila's Studio.
This monochromatic sampler features fanciful birds and flowers, along with numbers and the alphabet.
It was stitched with 1 ply of Gloriana silk floss in Iris over two threads stitched on 40 count linen. Stitch count is 97 x 153 and has 5142 cross stitches. Finished size is 4.85" x 7.65".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Prairie Grass from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 285W x 217H. Finished Size: 14.25" x 10.75".
Stitched on your favorite fabric.The embroidery cover was stitched on 32 ct. cream belfast by Zweigart with DMC thread 2 over 2. Stitch counts are 100 x 100 (big square), 45 x 45 (small square), 177 x 122 (All three with border). Finished size on 32 ct is 11 5/8" x 8".
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "March brings breezes loud and shrill to stir the dancing Daffodil." Stitch Count: 90x145. "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Stitch Count: 90x73. Both models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss. Finished sizes are 5.63 in wide X 9.06 in high and 5.63 in wide X 4.56 in high.
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Amber/Toasted Almond Cashel linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 158x166. Finished size is 5" wide by 11 1/2" tall.
Model stitched over two threads on 30 count Straw Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Color Works, And Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 65W x 43H.
These three little samplers might look familiar to some of you - My House & Country and Seeds in an Apple were some of my earliest releases and have been out of print for some time.
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Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a patriotic alphabet with the phrase "My home sweet home!"
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 79 x 110. Finished size is 3.95" x 5.5".
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
Elizabeth finished her stunning sampler on Wednesday, February 1, in the year 1854. The sampler would have been worked as part of her education. It would have taken many hours to complete and is an amazing achievement. A bobby dazzler of a sampler! Elizabeth created a cohesive, engaging, and... Read more
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.
On the back of this framed antique, was found a very aged handwritten note: "This Sampler was worked by Mary Coleby of Kelvedon, Essex when Eleven years of age at Ackworth School Yorkshire. Born 1792 - married in 1814 to Edward Gripper of Layer Breton Hall, Essex - had thirteen children - died... Read more
Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Prairie Schooler featuring a patriotic sampler!
Models stitched on 16 count fabric using 2 strands of DMC floss. Stitch count: Double Eagle - 52H x 145W; Elephant - 38H x 54W; Donkey - 41H x 50W; Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty - 82H x 54W. Finished sizes are Double... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler!
Model stitched over two threads on 30 count linen using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count 127w x 131h.
This pattern from JBW Designs features a beautiful floral alphabet worked in two shades of blue.
The model was stitched over 1 threads on 36 Ct. Antique White Edinburgh linen with Classic Colorworks Morning Glory and DMC #3747. Stitch Count: 239W x 77H
This chart contains all sixteen pattern pages from a tiny paper pattern album passed out as a souvenir in 1851 at Prince Albert's Crystal Palace Great Exhibition. They were mass produced inexpensively but are rarely found today due to the nature of the flimsy paper and the effects of time. Other... Read more
Note from designer: & Stripes is a collaboration with Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers. This chart includes the ampersand AND my Stripes chart. We each designed half of the ampersand.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle... Read more
One of my most popular releases of the past year, this was originally designed for a retreat.
The design is published as full-sized 8 page booklet, and includes the charts and finishing directions for four smalls. The original was worked on #32 R & R Linen (French Vanilla).
This sampler design from Teresa Kogut features flowers, a house and "When this you see, remember me."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Ballet Slippers by Fox & Rabbit with Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 229x264. Finished size: 11 1/2" x 13 1/4"
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a pattern originally commemorating the 200th anniversary of the passing of one of England's most popular authors, Jane Austen. Her words on this sampler have recently resonated with a lot of stay-at-home stitchers, and this has been... Read more