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
This sampler is filled with many moon motifs and motifs related to the moon. Moonflowers, strawberries, a mooncake, and rabbits are represented in this sampler. I also wanted to incorporate the theme of change with some of the florals in this pattern.
Stitched on 40 ct. Waterlily by Fiberlicious with DMC floss. The stitch count is 200 x 260 and the finished size is 10" x 13".
Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more about Julia Rachel De La Mare 1849 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring an adorable sampler with a cute sassy squirrel.
Sassy Squirrel Sampler is stitched on 36 count Overcast linen by Cedar Riven Linen one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Gloriana silk floss. The stitch count is 179 x 187 and the finished size is 9.94" x 10.39".
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Wren using Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Four Sided Stitch. Stitch Count: 115W x 151H. Design Size: 6 3/8" x 8 3/8"
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a fall sampler with sunflowers, corn, squirrels, pumpkins and much more!
Stitched on 27 ct. light taupe with two threads over two using Color and Cotton floss (DMC conversion included) Stitch Count: 117 x 70 and the finished size is 8 5/8" x 5 1/8.
Cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool In The Wood featuring a collage of everything autumn, from squirrels gathering nuts to mushrooms on the forest floor!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 58 x 58. Finished size is 3.63" x 3.63".
This is the first portion of a 3 part sampler. This model stitched over two on 30 Ct. linen. Threads used are Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count 222 x 137.
This pamphlet has two other patterns inside as well.
To stitch as a seasonal series, 2 Skeins of each color floss are required.
This is the second portion of a 3 part sampler. This model stitched on 30 Ct. Irish Creme by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count 222 x 137. Pamphlet has 3 more patterns as well.
To stitch as a seasonal series, 2 Skeins of floss are required.
The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.
Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more about Walker Sisters - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more about Checkerboard House - Cross Stitch Pattern
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'.
Cross stitch pattern from The Prairie Schooler featuring crows invading a sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 16ct Aida or 32ct Linen using DMC floss. Stitch counts: As the Crow Flies - 89w x 143h, Sow 4 Seeds - 81w x 81h.
Finished sizes: As the Crow Flies - 5.625" x 9", Sow 4 Seeds - 5.125" x 5.125".
Model stitch on 30 count Linen using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 75w x 85h. Finished size is 5" x 5.67".
If the entire collection is stitched on one piece of linen the model will be stitched on 30 ct. Olde Town Blend. Stitch count is 387 x 261. Finished size is 25.8" x 17.4".
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler in nine parts, with houses, flowers, birds, and more!
Includes 9 separate samplers, which can be stitched together or individually. Patterns are stitched on 36 ct Heartland from Picture This Plus and 36 ct Parchment... Read more about Remember Me - Cross Stitch Pattern
A vintage sampler reproduction by NeedleWork Press from Isabella Hardy featuring beautiful red designs.
Stitched on Weeks Dyes Works "Linen" using Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 108 x 99 and the finished size on 32 count fabric is 6.8" x 6.2".
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Gray using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 95W x 138H. Design Size: 5 7/8" x 5 7/8"
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler with a house!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 154 x 126.
Note: To achieve the variegated look of Endive with DMC use 3364/3363. For Pea Pod use DMC 732/733.
This was originally released at Shepherd's Bush in 2022, and now it's available openly! I had enormous fun designing this Rhode Island-style sampler inspired by the Mayflower and the year the Pilgrims landed in America. The sampler features Pilgrims as well as Wampanoag (I even researched their... Read more about The New World Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
This is a reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks or DMC conversions. Stitch count: 175W x 221H
This is the 3rd and final portion of our three part mystery sampler. Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Irish Creme by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 222 x 137. Pamphlet has two more designs included. To achieve the variegated look of Maple... Read more about Winter - Loose Feathers - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a cute pillow with sawtooth stars, sheep and a cozy home!
Model is stitched on 36 Count Raw Natural Edinburgh Linen using Colour and Cotton (not listed) with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 75. Finished size is 4.17 in wide X 4.17 in high
This is the first pattern of 9 from the "For the Birds" 2017 Loose Feathers series. Model stitched on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus over two threads using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91x91. Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Note from the designer, "We were so excited to discover this clever way to mark a sampler! Motifs are borrowed from an antique alphabet pattern book in our ephemera collection. The entire alphabet is included and can be mixed and matched to mark your initials or those of a friend."
In the early eighteenth century samplers began to evolve from long vertical bands into more rectangular shapes. They began to incorporate more pictorial and scenic images and scenes such as those found on seventeenth century canvas and stumpwork pictures. Alphabets, numerals and verses prevailed but... Read more about Mary Hammand 1732 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a sampler with the phrase "Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas everyday"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 Winter Woolens by Seraphim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 243 x 222.
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".
"See the kind shepherd Jesus stands and calls his sheep by name gathers the feeble in his arms and feeds each tender lamb. Sarah Stewart Hardman Work Age 7 1824"
Model stitched on 14 count Linaida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 139 x 181
This is a reprint from a previously discontinued pattern. Finished size is 9.93 in wide X 12.93 in high.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sand Dune from lakeside Linen using Needlepoint Inc. Silk with DMC conversions. One Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors "Rusty Amber" also required. Stitch Count: 185W x 614H. Finished Size: 9 1/4 " x 30 5/8"
Number 3 in the Christmas Sampler series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Straw linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 127W x 183H. Design Size: 8" x 11"
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Autumm Fields Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 73x72. Design Size: 5" x 5" Comes with buttons.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Wren linen by Picture This Plus with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, & Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 232W x 154H.
Inspired by a 1740 sampler from my collection which is stitched in red and green, it reminds me so much of the holidays. It also has significant portions worked using the double-running' or Holbein stitch which we generally associate with blackwork techniques. I've adapted the original to... Read more about A Christmas Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern