Vintage Cross Stitch Patterns Page 5

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo features a festive Christmas tree with lots of gifts!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 59. Finished size is approx 3.31 in wide X 3.69 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1882!

Model is stitched using Zweigart based linen that was overdyed to the shade Marbled Khaki by xJuDesigns. The sampler is suitable fro stitching on aida, linen, and linaida. Stitch count is 145 x 105.

Note: Only... Read more about Ruth Gibb - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler from Martha Evans with the phrase "Learn to know Christ. Thou needst no more obtain not knowing him. All knowledge else is vain"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Hemingway from Needle and Flax using AVAS 100.3 silks with DMC conversions available. Stitch count is 260 x 258 and the finished size is 13" x 12.9".

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the first three letters of the alphabet!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet A: 53 x 53. Finished size: 2.6 x 2.6
Alphabet B: 55 x 55. Finished size: 2.8 x 2.8
Alphabet C: 54 x 60. Finished size; 2.7 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the Christmas themed letters E and D!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus using DMC thread.

Stitch count:
Alphabet D: 56 x 58. Finished size: 2.8 x 2.9
Alphabet E: 58 x 60. Finished 2.9 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a vintage alphabet with the letters H and I!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss.

Stitch Count:
Alphabet H: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet I: 53 x 61. Finished size: 2.6 x 3

The model was stitched on 36 Ct. linen (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works Floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 126H. Finished size: 5" x 7".

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

Pattern by Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a woman standing by a beehive with a vine of flowers.

Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 83 x 102. Finished Size: 5" x 6".

Cross Stitch Nation by Heartstring Samplery features a row of vintage inspired people with the phrase "I belong to the cross stitch nation." written above.

Model stitched on your choice of 32 ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC Conversion included). Stitch Count: 200W x 83H. Finished Size: 13" x 6".

Pattern by La-D-Da featuring an antique inspired sampler design with the quote "Bless our home on every side, bless our door that opens wide."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen using one strand over two threads of linen. Stitched using both Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye... Read more about Bless Our Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Jardin Prive featuring an antique inspired sampler design that is part 3 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 192W x 104H... Read more about Sampler Aux Bouquet 3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

"Teacups" Model is stitched on 36 Ct. Oaken linen using Gloriana Silks. Stitch Count: 80H x 90W. Design Size: 4" x 5".

Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers featuring an intricate vintage sampler reproduction in monochrome red.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen of your choice using Au Ver A Soie 100.3. Stitch count is 413W x 414H and the finished size is 22.94" x 23".

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord ever. Charlotte Frost's work aged 11 years 1846".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Corn Tassle linen with Needlepoint Inc silk. Stitch Count: 275W x 249H. Finished size: 15" x 13.5".

Victorian Dollhouse by Joan Elliot is a fun pattern where you can see inside an antique looking dollhouse filled with fun little scenes.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 248 x 183 and the finished size is 17.71" x 13.07".

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

Our charming Victorian-inspired snowman scene by Sandy Orton brings a whimsical Old World touch to your home decor. This Merry Christmas picture design is a perfect companion to our Bygone Days Stocking and Nostalgic Christmas Stocking. It is snow much fun' to give this Christmas gift to someone who... Read more about Victorian Snowman - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Descending order chronicles in stitches five generations of women. An alphabet and number chart is included so you can personalize the design.

Model stitched on 16 Ct./32 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss or Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 159 x 346 and the finished size is 9.94" x 21.63" on 32 count.

Pattern by Filigram featuring a rose design with beautiful stitched flowers.

Model stitched on Cobblestone, Light Blue, or Dark undyed fabric of your choice with Gentle Art Sampler Threads or Gentle Arts Simply Wool threads. Stitch Count: 113W x 112H and the finished size is 8.07" x 8" on 28 ct. linen.

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Tresor d'Automne" (Autumn Treasure) with harvest mushrooms, nuts, berries, acorns, and more!

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 194 x 184.

Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "Tall Oaks" and "Garden" samplers were stitched on 32 Ct. Bay Rum Jobelan. "Cottage" sampler stitched on 32 Ct. Sage Jobelan. All designs use DMC floss. Stitch count for each: 177H x 73W and the finished size is 11.06" x 4.56".

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".

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference, living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardships as the pathway to peace, taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I... Read more about Serenity Prayer - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

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"

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"

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

The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more about Golden Sampler Reproduction - 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 small... Read more about Jane Allen Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern

Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating back to the... Read more about Glee's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Aegean Ornaments Red cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a delightful group of traditional motifs stitched which can be finished as ornaments, coasters, pincushions, or other small projects of your choosing.

Stitched on 30 ct. Mikini white with DMC floss. Stitch count... Read more about Aegean Ornaments Red - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Little Leaves BitKit folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate little border of interlocking leaves, a design common to the folk embroidery of many lands. Stitched in a warm palette of terra cotta, gold, green, and soft blue, it works up quickly for a bit of folk embroidery charm.... Read more about BitKit Little Leaves - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

The Anthea table runner folk embroidery cross stitch pattern showcases the beauty of repetition that is frequently found in folk embroidery. Delicate floral squares are repeated across and then finished with a geometric border to create a charming table runner that coordinates with many decor styles... Read more about Anthea Table Runner - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch a trio of charming bookmarks while you explore authentic folk embroidery cross stitch fabrics. Great for gift giving!

Stitched on 26 ct. Traditional Groundscloth White and 26 ct. Mikini White with DMC floss. The stitch count is 17/20 x 103 per bookmark with a finished size of 1 3/4" x 8".

Dianthia means "divine flower" and the BitKit Dianthia folk embroidery cross stitch pattern showcases classic carnation and tulip motifs popular in the folk embroidery of many nations. The flower sprays are mirrored to create a lovely oval effect. Worked in a traditional palette of bright... Read more about BitKit Dianthia - Cross Stitch Pattern

My Folk Flourish folk embroidery cross stitch patterns are perfect for adding the beauty and charm of folk embroidery to garments and household items. Simply position a small piece of waste fabric where you would like your folk embroidery flourish, stitch design, and remove threads (complete... Read more about Folk Flourish Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a remarkable piece of history: small embroidered bags made in Greece in the 1920s to raise relief funds following the Lausanne population exchange of 1923. The design features a stylized indigo floral spray, a plant prized for its... Read more about Blue Indigo Bag - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch a trio of charming bookmarks while you explore authentic folk embroidery cross stitch fabrics. Great for gift giving!

Stitched on 26 ct. Traditional Groundscloth and 26 ct. Mikini Ivory with DMC floss. The stitch count is 20/21 x 105 per bookmark with a finished size of 1 3/4" x 8".

The Anatolian Odaelsque folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features interlocking lantern motifs and is inspired by decorative ornamental motifs from ancient Rome and Byzantium. An easy repeating pattern, the shades of coral, turquoise, warm blue and golden olive give it a modern look that works in... Read more about Anatolian Odalesque - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Astra" means star in Greek and this folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate allover design features an intricate primary star motif that alternates with a smaller secondary star motif. Worked in a warm palette of deep teal, red copper, golden olive and two shades of green... Read more about Astra - Cross Stitch Pattern

An ornate cross originates out of an eight-pointed star, a motif associated with heaven in Eastern Orthodox Christian art. Worked in traditional shades of bright red and coral, this design will look lovely covering the basket that is taken to church to be blessed following the Easter service. ... Read more about Baltic Easter Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

Designed especially for beginners, the Baltic Scroll folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a motif from a vintage Latvian needlework booklet. Despite its intricate look, it is an excellent design for beginners because each row is worked in a single color. The simple outer borders frame... Read more about Baltic Scroll - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Blue Hellebore cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is one of my favorite kinds of folk embroidery - a single small motif, rotated and repeated to create both the graceful central floral medallions and the intricate meander border that frames them. The paradox of it is part of the pleasure: it... Read more about Blue Hellebore - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a folk embroideries from the Cyclades islands, the Celestial Blue folk embroidery cross stitch pattern evokes a blue sky over garden paths resplendent with stylized flowers, vines, and ivy leaves. A beautiful example of the wide variety of shapes and motifs found in folk embroidery, it... Read more about Celestial Blue - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Crimson Peony cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a stylized peony motif found across many folk embroidery traditions, stitched as an intricate border with highlights of gold and alizarin. Finished as a lined drawstring bag with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn, it's a small project that... Read more about Crimson Peony Bag - Cross Stitch Pattern