A timeless reference for needleworkers, The Red Book of Sampler Stitches is an indispensable guide to classic and decorative embroidery stitches used in traditional samplers. This beautifully organized book offers:
Clear diagrams and instructions - each stitch is illustrated for easy learning,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jardin Prive' featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Antique White linen using DMC floss, but you can use whichever fabric and floss you would like! Stitch count: 100w x 180h. Finished size is 5" x 9".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts & Stitchery featuring a sampler with the alphabet and the phrase "Garden with joy and love fills a home with happiness"!
Pattern is stitched using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch counts are 251 x 331 sampler, 169 x 60 pin keep, 128 x 128 scissor case, 34 x 34 scissor fob.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with winter motifs!
Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Black linen for the Full Size/Poetic and 36 ct Vintage Woodsmoke for the Half Size/Pictorial from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works floss.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring the phrase "How does the little busy bee improve each shining hour and and gather honey all the day from every opening flower"!
Pattern is stitched on the linen of your choice using either DMC floss or Soie D'Alger. Stitch count is 235 x 219.
Cross stitch pattern from The Scarlett House featuring a sampler with the alphabet and a home!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dark Cobblestone Newcastle using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 91 x 77.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a fun sampler with a butterfly!
Model stitched on 40 ct. linen from Weeks Dye Works using NPI Silks with a DMC conversion listed. Stitch count is 105 x 111.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a beautiful sampler.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Ale linen from Picture This Plus using Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread. Stitch count is 157 x 216.
This is a reproduction of an unfinished German sampler which bears typical characteristics of Saxon samplers. Uses cross stitch, back stitch, a few Algerian eyes, and Satin stitch.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 237W x 670H. Finished size: 11.85" x 33.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!
A Sampler originally designed for the Queen City Sampler Guild's 20th Anniversary as a 5-part mystery sampler. Chart includes the full 5 part tutorial with color diagrams to stitch this sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a round alphabet sampler lid!
Model stitched on 32 ct Natural brown linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 55. Approx size is 3.4 x 3.4. Shown in a heartware bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart. (Pictured red bowl is no longer available).
This set of designs by JBW Designs features 5 different antique samplers from 5 different stitchers: Olive Rowley, Helene Schnoor, Edith Isherwood, Ada Padoan, and Monica Marshall.
Five antique samplers are included with this collection. Select a fabric and thread of your choice.
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The model was stitched on 30 count Old Salem Linen by The Primitive Hare using Gentle Arts Sampler Thread. The stitch count is 136 x 193.
The recommended fabric allows for a 2 inch border.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring the phrase "My soul is fed with needle and thread"!
Mother's Garden, full of flowers and blackbirds! Suggested fabric is 30ct Irish Cream. Stitch count: 119w x 201h. Finished size is approx. 7.93 in wide X 13.4 in high on 30 ct.
This pattern from By The Bay Needleart features a very large bird filled tree, 2 houses, flowers, sheep and an alphabet & number sampler at the bottom.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. French Lace linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 82x123. Finished size: 5.85" x 8.78".
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring a pretty, little, easy-to-stitch Easter Sampler in soft Spring color with a sweet little pinkeep.
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Ivory aida using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 113w x 87h.