Vintage Cross Stitch Patterns Page 5

This design from October House Fiber Arts features holly, Christmas trees and "Merry Christmas."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Aspen linen from Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 105x87. Finished size: 5.8" x 4.8".

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring a door decorated for the holidays and the phrase "Home for Christmas"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 59.

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring Santa Claus riding over a village for Christmas and the phrase "Holy Night"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 59.

Note from the designer - "Rhode Island samplers were among the first American schoolgirl embroideries to be recognized by serious collectors and textile scholars as a distinctive group with extraordinary visual appeal. The Sheffield sampler is delicately worked with an unusually pleasing... Read more about Elizabeth Sheffield 1784 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This stocking is another of our coveted Heirloom Stockings designed by Sandy Orton and is designed for the stitcher in your life! A stunningly detailed Victorian design that is perfect for the holidays! Kooler Heirloom stockings are wonderfully detailed with full and half cross stitches. Includes a... Read more about Stitcher's Studio Heirloom Stocking - Cross Stitch Pattern

Have a firefighter in your family? They may enjoy seeing this piece of historic fire fighting equipment! Stitch Count 202w X 126h on 14 ct, finished size 14-3/4" X 9" Model stitched on 14 Count Ivory Aida

Drawings from a naturalist's notebook, including delicate butterflies. Conjure up a walk in the woods with this beautiful pattern! Counted cross stitch design by Nancy Rossi. Stitch Count 154w X 196h. Finished size on 14 ct 11-1/4" X 14-1/4" Model stitched on 14 Count Oatmeal Fiddler's Cloth (discontinued)

Models stitched on 18 Ct. Black Aida with DMC floss. Maximum stitch count is 52H x 43W.

Pattern by Cross Eyed Cricket featuring the letters A through G in simple pastel colors with cute imagery to go with each letter.

A through G model stitched on 30 Ct. Old Mill Java linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 163W x 90H and the finished size is 10.87" x 6".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute floral design perfect to celebrate a birthday.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71W x 66H and the finished size is 4.06" x 3.77". Design shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.

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".

Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Legacy Linen by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 157H. Finished Size: 8 1/4" w x 8 3/4" h.

Pattern by Scarlett House featuring an antique inspired design of a red house with large flowers.

Model was stitched over two on 36 Ct linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch count 98 x 63 and the finished size is 5.44" x 3.5".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design for the Serial Bowl collection with the words, "The Daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry".

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss.

Pattern by Pineberry Lane features an antique sampler reproduction and pinkeep pattern from a young girl named Sarah Platt originally stitched in 1811.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 102 x 151 and the finished size is 5.67" x 8.39".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 151H. Finished size: 9.77" x 8.38".

Pattern by Needlework Press featuring a vintage sampler reproduction with a floral border.

Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Parchment using Dinky Dyes Silk. Over dyed cotton equivalents also provided. Stitch Count: 224W x 234H. Finished Size: 9.75" x 10"

Pattern by The Drawn Thread featuring a tall colonial house surrounded by flowers and insects, including butterflys!

Model stitched on 34 Ct. "Wren Wing" Legacy Linen with Needlepoint Silks, Dinky Dyes, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, and Caron Waterlilies. Stitch Count: 355W x 59H. Design Size: 21" x 3".

This Quaker pattern by ByGone Stitches is inspired by the season of Autumn with fall colors and designs.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 160W x 100H. Finished Design Size: 12" x 8".

Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring vintage Christmas Santa Claus with reindeer! Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 110x86. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 5".

Pattern by City Stitcher featuring an antique inspired sampler design focusing on the letter B with the sentiment, "Could we live without the bee To fill each hive with sweet honey!".

Model stitched on 26 Ct. Golden Flax linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 111. Design Size: 12" x 9"

Pattern by Birds of a Feather featuring an abstract art print of a woman in nature.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 295W x 384H. Design Size" 17" x 22"

Models stitched over 2 threads on 28ct. Antique White Jobelan Fabric using DMC threads and Glissengloss Rainbow Blending threads. Designs include:

Stitch Counts:
Hog Wild: 150x124
Sidecar: 183x112
1914 Cyclone: 143x74
1940 Indian: 143x106
Cushman Eagle: 143x118
1952 Vespa: 136x100
Black Beauty: 100x105

Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".

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".

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".

Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.

Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more about Simone's Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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

The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Alphabet Romantique "E" - Cross Stitch Pattern

Previously published in Homespun Australia Magazine, this little sugar glider is surrounded flowers. It was inspired by medieval manuscripts, with an Aussie twist.

Model stitched on 32-ct "Buttercream" by Whoopsie Daisy Designs (a warm neutral) using mostly Cottage Garden Threads... Read more about Sugar Glider - Cross Stitch Pattern

The "Emily's Garden Square" design from Happiness Is HeartMade is stitched with warm oranges, golden yellows, and green colors in a floral design that is great for a quick autumn project. Stitched on Rustico or Oatmeal.

Stitch count is 57 x 57 and the finished size measurements are:
4.07"w x 4.07"h on 14-Count Aida
3.56"w x 3.56"h on 16-Count Aida

Are you a little Too Hexie for your pincushion? Two sizing options for these sweet pincushions - the larger Hexie Bouquet Pincushion & the Maxi Hexie...so you can go smaller on the pincushion but bigger on the hexie!

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Straw Linen from Weeks Dye Works... Read more about A Vintage Stitch - Too Hexie - Cross Stitch Pattern

Jane Allen is a stunning antique sampler dating back to the 18oo's. Because of the charming motifs featured throughout this piece and the overwhelming size of the original sampler (shown on the cover) this chart pack includes three pattern options for you: the complete sampler reproduction, a... Read more about Jane Allen Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern

This original adaptation includes some of my favorite elements and motifs from the oversized sampler stitched in 1854. Most notable are the strawberries, blue rabbits, and colorful star flowers! This piece was designed for those stitchers who wanted a quicker finish while keeping the charm of Mary... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern

Included in the pattern booklet are charts for the antique reproduction, a sewing roll inspired by the sampler, and a cute little "humbug" pin cushion. The sampler is a large 235 x 376, but inside the cover is a QR code that will take the stitcher to a revised smaller size as well as a bonus... Read more about Jessie Forbes 1898 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Home Town Holiday Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet hits all the hallmarks of a traditional cross stitch sampler-an alphabet, decorative borders and a house set in a horizontal band format. Rows of holly, straight stitches and a cheerful alphabet stitched in Christmas red top... Read more about Home Town Holiday Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Plant your garden with Linums Seed Packets from It's Sew Emma. Linums are not only a cheerful addition to any garden, but also a valuable plant, providing the beginnings of linseed oil and flaxseed for linen. In a calming shade of blue, this flower deserves a special place in your stitchy... Read more about Linums Seed Packet - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern is stitched on 25 ct Prim lugana using Aurifloss. Stitch count is 74 x 74 and the finished size is 6" x 6".

Also required but not listed is Aurifloss 2437, 2215, 5001, and 6722

This retro-style pattern pays tribute to the amazing divas who handle the house, the family and everything in between with ease and grace. The Vintage Housewife Cross Stitch Pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on durable... Read more about Vintage Housewife - Cross Stitch Pattern

Vintage baskets and timeless churn dash blocks surround a beautiful center star, finished with a border of colorful blossoms. The Flea Market Baskets Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on... Read more about Flea Market Baskets - Cross Stitch Pattern

The design is based on antique alphabet fonts and floral borders.

Model stitched on 36 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch count is 113 x 166. Finished size is 6.3" x 9.2".

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a fun drum design with flowers, bees, scissors, and more.

Stitched on 36 ct. Dolley Madison by Needle and Flax with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 326 x 46 with a finished size of 18.11" x 2.56".

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a beautiful sampler design with the words "Beautiful things come together One Stitch at a time".

Stitched on 36 ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Gloriana Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Silk'N Colors, and Soie 100/3 floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 169 x 207 and the finished size is 9.39" x 11.5".

Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a beautiful geometric floral design.

This pattern is recommended to be stitched on your choice of linen with DMC floss (Cosmo conversion included). Stitch count is 93 x 93. Finished sizes depends on fabric choice.

A pretty floral design with a vintage, old-fashioned look, featuring the phrase "Stitch a little happiness in every day."

Model is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus. Stitched with a variety of overdyed floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 132w x 120h. Finished size: 6 x 6.6.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates two Christmas ornaments - "Family" and "Gift."

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy over 2 threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet F: 55 x 60. Finished size: 2.8 x 3
Alphabet G: Finished size: 2.9 x 2.9

This month's Vintage Christmas Alphabet set, #6, gets us halfway through the alphabet with M, N and O!!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus using DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Alphabet M: 44 x 53. Finished size: 2.2 x 2.6
Alphabet N: 59 x 59. finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet O: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3