Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns Page 23

Based on traditional Dutch/Low Countries designs and motifs, the legend reads: "Day and night, sun and moon, air and light, everyone must have and none can buy".

Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 331W x 255H. Finished size on 32 ct is 20.69 in wide X 14.06 in high.

Model can be stitched on any fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count: 229w x 194h.

Stitched on your choice of fabric with your choice of floss. The stitch count is 380W x 293H.

Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148W x 317H. Finished Size is 9.25 in wide X 19.81 in high.

"Here be angels". Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 219 x 263. Finished size on 32 count is 13.69 in wide X 16.44 in high.

Model can be stitched on your choice of fabric. Model was stitched using Gentle Arts threads (DMC equivalents available). Stitch count: 356w x 395h. Finished size on 32 count is 22.25" x 24.69".

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 stitched on your choice of Fabric and floss. The stitch count is 304W x 409H.

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

Model stitched on either 16 count Aida or 32 count linen with DMC floss. Stitch count: 149W x 209H and the finished size is 9.31" x 13.06" on 32 ct.

"The Hour of Prayer - Hail; peaceful hour supremely blest amid the hours of earthly care: the hour that yields the spirit rest that sacred hour_ the hour of prayer. And when my hours of prayer are past, oh, may I leave these Sabbath days to find eternity at last a never ending hour of praise." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 364W x 400H.

Model stitched on 30 count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 51W x 53H.

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.

I love the unexpected Christmas color palette used in Comfort & Joy! This piece looks like so much fun to stitch- everything from the ornamental border and the quilt stars at the top, to the beautiful fill in with overdyed threads! I'm looking forward to displaying this piece on a bedside table this... Read more about Comfort & Joy - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Moira Blackburn featuring a nature sampler with the phrase "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all".

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 dark pumpkin in a Halloween cemetery!

Stitched on 40 ct. Paperbark linen by Fox and Rabbit with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch count is 96w x 80h and the finished size is 4.8" x 4".

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"

Patterns for 5 designs - "Friendships Gathering Thimble Bag", "Singing on It's Way Pincushion", "The Unbroken Song", "Wild and Sweet Needle Book" and "The Bells on Christmas Day."

All models are stitched on 36 count Oaken by Picture This Plus using... Read more about Bells on Christmas Day, The - 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

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

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"

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

These two samplers were inspired by Ackworth School, one of the most famous Quaker schools, located in Yorkshire in northern England. The package contains charts for BOTH samplers I and II.

The models were stitched entirely in cross stitch with Classic Colorworks floss on 32 count Maple... Read more about Quaker Samplings - Cross Stitch Pattern

The collaboration I did with Robin Laukuf of Old Willow, is now available as a separate pattern. I am a big fan of Adam and Eve samplers and this one is darling! It was stitched by Mary Greenup, in 1841 and the pattern and finishing instructions for the satchel are included.

Stitched on 46... Read more about Mary Greenup 1841 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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

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

"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.

Uses lots of specialty stitches. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Latte or Flax linen with Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Soie D'Alger, Needlepoint Inc Silk, Gloriana silk floss, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss, By Jupiter charms and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 144x132. Finished size: 9"x8"

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

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with:

Gloriana Silk Floss (Mocha Old Gold, Wood Pond)
Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss (Angel Blush, Eiffel Tower, Herb Garden, Noir)
Silk N Colors (Cactus N Sands, Latte, Old Lace, Rusty Amber, Terra Cotta)
... Read more about ABC Sampler - 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

This is a 43 page spiral bound book (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") that includes the pattern for the sampler shown on the cover and fully illustrated instructions for the specialty stitches used in the 15 stitched blocks.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Sand linen by Picture... Read more about Learning Stitches - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style featuring a sampler with two sisters and the phrase "Two are better than one....for if they fall, one will pick up the other"!

Model was stitched on 32ct Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works. Due to "one over one" stitching on the wording, this design is not suitable for Aida. Stitch count is 76 x 140.

Note from the designer: "This northern German sampler consists of random symbolic spot motifs, with a simple zigzag border. Religious symbols are commonly found on continental samplers. On this example, we find the wreath carried by angels (the wreath as a symbol for eternal life): the ship... Read more about FAK-MEK 1779 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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. Finished size: 11 1/2 x 15 3/8.

A reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas featuring bands of alphabets, birds, animals and at the bottom, a rose.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Fawn by Lakeside Linens with Soie d'Alger and Rainbow Gallery Splendor. Stitch Count: 79x263. Finished size: 4" x 13".

A reproduction sampler from Jeannette Douglas featuring an alphabet and potted plants. A second pattern for a cute little fob is included.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Winter Wren by Fox & Rabbit with 1 strand of Soie d'Alger and Dinky Dyes silk floss. Stitch count for... Read more about Margreat Meadows 1804 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"We were more precious each to each other than any thing. Mary H Feilden - John W Whittaker Feniscowles Hall 1824."

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartstring Blend linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 253x183. Finished Size: 16" x 12"

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

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".

Samplers Vinyl Bag Pattern is an original design by Lori Wilson of Thread Milk Design.

It is designed to be stitched on the "It's Sew Emma" Mad for Plaid vinyl bag in the color Burlap with four colors of DMC perle cotton #5 floss. Stitch count is 100 x 40. Finished size on plaid project bag is 11" x 16".

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".

Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Spring Sampling is the 1st of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."

Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
Honey Bee... Read more about Between Friends - A Spring Sampling

"A lovely Gathering - Sampler Block, Barn Quilt Pinwheel, Flag Fob & a Pumpkin Patch Pincushion. Finished as a sewing set." Stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast with DMC threads. Stitch counts vary, a fat 1/8th of linen will be plenty.

Note from designer: The front cover is... Read more about A Homestead Gathering - Cross Stitch Pattern