Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns Page 25

Model can be stitched on any fabric using any thread of your choice. Stitch count: 201w x 236h.

"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.

Pattern stitched on fabric of your choice with any one color of thread. Stitch Count: 218 x 215.

This design takes its inspiration from the beautiful patchwork quilts that are a tradition in so many countries. It is charted for six colours but, just as patchworks were made from scraps of fabric left over from other projects, this design would be a wonderful way to use up threads you have... Read more about Flower Patch - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

Pattern by Sampler Cover featuring an intricate monochrome design.

Model stitched on 40ct. Cream Newcastle Linen using Gloriana Hand-Dyed Threads. Stitch count: 341w x 341h and the finished size is 17.05" x 17.05".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique sampler reproduction.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Cactus Wren from Fox and Rabbit with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 174 x 193 and the finished size is 9.67" x 5.17".

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 Rosewood Manor featuring two needlebook covers, a lovely small Welcome plus two borders! See the back cover for inspiration and read the Be Creative ideas!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. cream linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 235 x 241 and the finished size is 14.69" x 15.06".

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor includes two small WELCOMES, plus several BE CREATIVE ideas! See the back cover for inspiration!

Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. The stitch count is 173 x 194 and the finished size is 10.81" x 12.13".

"Autumn Basket Sampler" is a nod to the sampler tradition. Alphabet samplers were often used to practice stitches and letters, so pairing it with a seasonal basket felt like a fitting update. The faded alphabet stitched into the background represents the way old samplers fade with time. This... Read more about Autumn Basket Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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.

Cute ghost bats fly among morning glories and moths in this sampler.

Pattern is stitched on 20 ct. taupe polka dot fabric by Zweigart using DMC floss. The stitch count is 112 x 136 and the finished size is 5.6" x 6.8".

Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring four sweet mice with their strawberries ready to eat.

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".

Snow fell softly around Roseberry House, covering the garden and quiet country lane in white. Near the old red house, deer searched beneath the trees, squirrels gathered their winter treasures, and the farm animals waited peacefully by the gate. Inside, the fire crackled while a young stitcher... Read more about Winter Stocking - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This is Eelen Crooks 184? She had to be extra fancy with her name but then neglected to put the last number on the date when she stitched the sampler. But it doesn't matter, what a fun little sampler this was to stitch. I just love that little red house and I am especially fond of the fruit/flower... Read more about Eelen Crooks 184? - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by The Marigold Needle featuring a fun whimsical woodland sampler with mushrooms, a large tree, a snail, and more!

Stitched on Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using two one of a kind threads. *Designed to be stitched on any fabric with two thread colors of the stitcher's choice.

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.

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a beautiful antique sampler reproduction with a floral border.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Coffee Stain from Cedar River with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 123 x 156 and the finished size is 6.15" x 7.8".

The verse expresses the the importance of needlework to our lives. "My needle has seen sorrow. My needle has seen joy. Each stitch holds the memory of days gone by".

This sweet piece is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 175 x 158 and the finished size is 8.75" x 7.9".

Model was stitched on 36 Ct. Tea Dyed Irish linen using DMC floss. Stitch count 181 x 231. Finished Size: 11" x 13"

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a summery sampler design with flowers.

Stitched on 36 ct. Oat by BeStitchMe with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 155 x 151 and the finished size is 8.61" x 8.39".

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

"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.

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

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".

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 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".

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".

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... Read more about Mary Greenup 1841 - Cross Stitch Pattern

An ode to stitching retreats! Is there anything more delightful than stitching with friends? I think not! With retreats in mind, I wrote this cute little poem and paired it with a simple band sampler design. I can't help but chuckle at the thought of needles wiggling! This would be a sweet stitch... Read more about Stitch & Share - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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 feature... Read more about A Christmas Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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

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

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".

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

"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

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".

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".

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"

"Make use of present time." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Olde Towne Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 69H. Finished size is 8 in wide X 3.83 in high

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

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute vintage design with teh phrase "Ever Faithful, ever kind. Firm and generous be thy mind."

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Winter Row using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 99 x 82 and the finished size is 5.5" x 4.56".

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

Cross stitch pattern from Primitive Hare featuring a lovely needlebook!

Stitch count is 181w x 130h.