Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns Page 57

Here is a dainty and colorful mid-eighteenth-century English sampler executed entirely in cross and petit point stitches making it a suitable project for any skill level.

A four-sided arcaded border of daisies and dianthus surrounds three pious verses with delicate horizontal floral bands... Read more about Sarah Mitchell 1758 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The canvaswork piece from which this bell pull was derived is a book cover, and dates to the first quarter of the 17th century. square tent stitched vignettes, reproduced here in the panels of the bell pull covered the book's spine vertically. It seems appropriate that the allegorical figures of... Read more about Wisdom and Innocence Bell Pull - Cross Stitch Pattern

This extraordinary piece of seventeenth century needlework was originally executed with fine silks on a linen ground, in tent stitch, and is composed of many different slips" or spot motifs, cleverly fitted together. Many of these motifs have symbolic and/or heraldic significance, and they can... Read more about Spot Motif Embroidered Picture 1640 Cross Stitch Pattern

Try as we might, we cannot find another sampler to compare with this one by Sarah Brignell. It is a sampler unto itself: truly an original piece of folk art. The tiny central cartouche with the densely stitched scene floats like a little world unto itself in the midst of the exuberant garden of... Read more about Sarah Brignell 1769 - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a lighthouse, ice cream cones and the words "Stars and Stripes" and "July"!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a carousal, beach toys and the words "Summer Fun" and "August"!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring pumpkins, a scarecrow and the words "Welcome Autumn" and "October"!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring jack-o-lantern pumpkins decorated with sunflowers for autumn!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a girl holding a strawberry!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a delightful Halloween sampler complete with ghosts, candy corn and a haunted house!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen or the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 192 x 192.

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Stitches featuring a delightful Christmas sampler complete with the word Noel and a festively decorated home!

Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel Linen or the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 111.

Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more about A Natural Beauty Elizabeth Hannell 1840 - Cross Stitch

Fabric is 40 count Flax by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 90 x 127. This piece will fit in a 5 by 7 frame, if the rabbet is shallow enough.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely basket of flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Country Mocha Newcastle by Zweigart using the Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 79 by 58. Finished size is 4" x 3".

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring an antique sampler design with the words "Virtues the chiefelt beauty of the mind. The Noblest ornament of human kind. Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star. That stirs up reason when our senses".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen... Read more about A Fancy Basket: Ann Kemp 1815 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a beautiful sampler design inspired by an old painting with lots of personality.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Natural linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 152 x 94 and the finished size is 7.8" x 4.7".

Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more about Susan Weeks Marking Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sugar Maple Designs featuring a lovely fall Quaker design!

Stitched on 36 count Beige by Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 90W x 120H.

"We loved because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19"

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cocoa using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Southern Fried floss. Stitch count is 199 x 201.
Recommended Southern Fried Floss:Bay Leaf and Spiced Cider

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "Thou, before whose face the children's angels stand grant me a helpless child the grace that thy angelic band. May watch my ways and guard my bed and minister to me till I in death shall bow my head and... Read more about Isabella Bickerdike 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler is an adaptation from a sampler in my collection.

Model stitched on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 298w x 366h. Finished size is 16.56" x 20.33".

Not only do I love the colors Agness used to stitch her sampler but I love how she ran out of room to stitch the date 1844 so she moved the last 4 up to another line.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 176 x 238. Finished size is 12.6" x 17".

A charming Autumn sampler done for a friend who doesn't like to go too Halloweeny!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Wren from Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 192 x 180. Finished size is 10.7" x 10".

Hoping you are feeling blessed and thankful.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 116 x 116. Finished size is 6.5" x 6.5".

"Lord give me wisdom to direct my ways I ask not riches nor yet for Length of Drop. From rocks and sands And stormy weather Pray God Protect John Negus for ever". "My dear friends I will Bless and praise for giving me learning in My Early days Catherine Negus her Sampler finished... Read more about Catherine Negus 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

I love the simplicity of this little sampler. Eliza was 10 years old when she completed her sampler and beautifully hem stitched the edges.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 127 x 120. Finished size is 6" x 5.75".

"On the alone my Hope relies Beneath thy cross I fall thou art my life my sacrifice My Savior and My All don 1837". What a stunning English sampler! It was so much fun to stitch with all the motifs and bright colors. Not sure if the swans, bull, or parrot is my favorite... okay, maybe the... Read more about Elizabeth Lamb 1837 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart" This sampler is done on a beautiful gray linen and stitched I Cross Stitch with threads in pinks, blues, and greens.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Pewter from Picture... Read more about Faith 1831 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is an outstanding sampler with the verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oer the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With the dear children may she have a part And write thy name thyself upon her... Read more about Jane Portues 1837 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more about Louisa Dodd 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Maria is a personal favorite. Her design and colors are peaceful and very relaxing to stitch. The floral bands are beautiful.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using NPI threads. Stitch count is 324 x 396. Finished size is 16.2" x 19.8".

"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind no... Read more about Mary Ann Crumley 1829 - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue... Read more about Mary Ann Robey 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This original design was inspired by many antique samplers.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Aspen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 225 x 211. Finished size is 12.5" x 11.75".

"By this work You may see My parents Love to me". Such a sweet sampler, I love the little verse.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Buttercream from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks, NPI, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 298 x 293. Finished size is 15" x 14.8".

A gentle reminder to use your talents even if you don't think they are the very best.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Gloriana Silk threads. Stitch count is 322 x 172. Finished size is 16" x 8.5".

Love the saturated colors in this pieceit looks so royal to me!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 133 x 101. Finished size is 8.3" x 6.3".

Celebrate the Christmas season with this colorful sampler!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 85 x 95.

Delicate and colorful sampler filled with insects, flowers and fruit! Standard DMC colors are used for this pattern. Pattern is shown in easy-to-read full color blocks with symbols. Stitch count is 96 x 99.

This pattern from Stacy Nash features features a sewing bag with a red brick house and apple trees.

The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 186x288.

This cross stitch pattern from Stitchy Prose features a beautiful sampler with bees, beehives and the saying "Busy bees bustling to each fragrant flower, small honey craftsmen."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Milk and Honey by Fiber on a Whim with Classic... Read more about The Honey Craftsmen Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

An original sampler inspired by Mary Shelleys gothic novel, Frankenstein. It was released in the 2022 Halloween Box for GaRon Stitchery and is frankly a must stitch.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 18 ct Aida in Spellbound by Under the Sea Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180W x 252H.

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 about Bless You Evermore - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Pampas Cashel Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread Matte Spruce Teenie Round Buttons (included with the pattern), and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4".

Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Pampas Cashel Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread Matte Spruce Teenie Round Buttons (included with the pattern), and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H. Design Size: 4" x 4".

Model can be stitched on 28 or 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast Linen using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 68W x 146H. Comes with embellishment pack.

This super sweet sampler features three bright and happy flowers which are synonymous with springtime: a tulip, a daffodil, and a crocus. Along with a soft monotone grey for the letters and numbers, this design is sure to earn a spot in your cross stitch garden!

The model was stitched on... Read more about Spring Floral Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

This collection by Teresa Kogut includes 9 different designs! They all feature lovely images of homes, flowers, trees, and pets.

"This Small Sampler" model stitched 1 over 2 on 56 count Little Bunny by XJuDesigns, using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 148w x... Read more about Love Lives Here - 9 Designs - Cross Stitch Pattern