This design uses patterns charted from an antique cushion from Marken, which is in my personal collection. I rearranged the elements so it forms a pleasing design, but the individual parts can be used to create a different piece also. It comes with two alphabets and a number chart to personalise... Read more
This is AKGIT 1833: one of the most beautiful Vierlande samplers I have ever seen, stitched by a girl with the initials AKGIT in the year 1833. The original sampler has a stitched on surface of about 43 by 43 cm, which was worked over 2 threads on a 50-count linen. I can honestly say that it is the... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
Vierlande is a rural area just outside of Hamburg on the river Elbe. The name "Vierlande" literally translates as "four lands" and refers to the four parishes in it (Kirchwerder, Neuengamme, Altengamme and Curslack). The area has a rich cultural tradition of dress and folk art. Girls... Read more
A design inspired by an 18th-century Scottish sampler. The chart comes with the main motif seen on the cover, but also with a bonus alphabet that can be stitched underneath the design. Patterns has full crosses mainly, with a few backstitches in the gentleman's hair.
This is a faithful period reproduction of an 18th century sampler from one of the Germanic countries or perhaps even the Netherlands (where it was purchased). The sampler shows various elongated motifs which might have been used as models for knitting.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of fabric and thread.
Stitch count is 244w x 331h
A Dutch period reproduction sampler from the province of Groningen. This richly illustrated 20-page booklet gives information on the stitcher's life and the area she grew up in.
Pattern is stitched your choice of threads and fabric
Stitch count is 271w x 222h.
A cheerful May celebration pattern - this design has a total of just over 10000 crosses, and features only full crosses. It is suitable for both aida and linen fabrics.
This tutorial shows you how to create the decorative letters found on traditional Frisian samplers. Once you have read through this booklet, you should be able to create decorative letters of any size.
This design features a primitive, folklore border with an alphabet at it's centre. It also comes with two bonus patterns that can replace the alphabet at the center. This design is monochrome and features full crosses only - pattern is stitched on any counted material of your choice.
Stitch count is 93 x 113. Finished size on 28 count is 6.64" x 8.07".
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a skeleton and the phrase "Are all equal in death".
Stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen (or over 1 on 16ct Aida) it would measure approximately 8" by 12" (20.5 by 30.5 cm). It has a total of 6368 crosses.... Read more
This large cross stitch design features the Agnus Dei (lamb of God) motif and a Latin text from the gospel of John. It's a wonderful design which traditionally decorated the church altar during the period of lent.
This design, stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen (or on 16 count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cheerful winter sampler, featuring a total of 37 ornaments.
Stitching on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida), this would measure approximately 58 by 30 cm. It would require between 85 and 109 metres of six-stranded floss when... Read more
This romantic wedding sampler with a traditional Scandinavian feel is fully customisable with the alphabet and numbers that are included in the design. A page of empty graph paper is also provided.
The design measures approximately 43 cm high and wide when stitched on 32 count linen (or 16... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an English period sampler based on the stitching of Ellen Hooker in 1843. The sampler features full crosses, crosses over 1, Algerian eyelets and four-sided stitches (which. an be replaced by simple backstitches if desired).
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cute small Christmas sampler, featuring reindeer, a Christmas tree, stylised snowflakes and decorative borders inspired by Scandinavian embroidery.
Stitched over two threads on 32 count linen (or over one on 16 count Aida).... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a quote by the Sufi mystic & poet Rumi: "This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment".
Stitched on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida) it would measure approximately 45 by 40 cm.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cute pincushion features the word Noel in elegant lettering, decorated with floral elements and birds, and a contrasting checkered border.
Stitched on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida) this pattern would measure approximately... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a lovely celebration of spring was inspired by the beautiful embroideries found in this part of Romania, where embroideries featuring large flowers are a common tradition. There's more to Transylvania than just vampires!
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring two rectangular Quaker medallion samplers, that can be stitched together on the same cloth, or separately. The samplers feature the words "Whoso findeth me findeth love" and "For I am thine and thou art mine".
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a folky French Christmas design with the words "Joyeux Nol"
Stitched on 32 count linen (or 16 count aida) it would measure approximately 20.5 by 17 cm. Worked with 2 pulled strands of floss, it would require between 17... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a small sampler featuring Adam and Eve, a series of plants and ornaments, and a beautiful set of Algerian eyelet letters.
The sampler features Algerian eyelets and full crosses. If you stitch the eyelets, I would recommend... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a design that was based on a Quaker sampler made by Sarah Storrs in 1795 from my personal collection. Sarah did not finish her work, so I used all of the elements of her original sampler, and added a few new ones to finish it as a new... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a Scandinavian-inspired pattern features a selection of deer and Nordic stars and decorative borders. It would be great stitched as a pillow, or beautifully framed as a wall hanging.
Stitched on 32 count linen, this design would... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a design that was influenced by traditional Quaker medallions and the embroideries of Sweden. The design can be framed or stitched as a larger pincushion.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct Aida) it would measure approximately... Read more
The four designs in this pattern booklet can be stitched on their own, or can be stitched as a replacement of the circular design of the 2023 SAL "Reaching Skyward".
This is the 2024 Modern Folk Embroidery Stitch-a-long (SAL), a 10-month, 10-part booklet containing all the pattern parts and info to join in on this SAL. The design is centred around the concept of time passing. It features 2 colours, has only full crosses, and can be worked on any material. Both... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring an annunciation design featuring the archangel Gabriel and the virgin Mary. It features the Latin words to the Ave Maria.
Stitched on 32ct linen it would measure approximately 29 by 34.5cm. This chart has a total of 15116... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring Mary Wereat, a charming sampler reproduction design from 1783.
Model stitched on your choice of 32ct Linen, although we have included our recommended fabric to match the cover art, using DMC thread.
Stitch count is 132w x 166h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a charming traditional Scottish sampler featuring a house, garden, carnation border and sets of alphabets and initials.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 12 1/2" by 9 1/8" (31.5 by... Read more
A wonderfully cheerful sampler worked by Gerritje Broekhuis in the year 1857. Gerritje worked her sampler when she was pregnant of her daughter. Another sampler from 1848 (GBH 1848) is also available. This design features only full crosses and is suitable for both linen and aida.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 149w x 94h.
This charming sampler was worked by Gerritje Broekhuis in 1848, who also worked a sampler in 1857 (which is also available here). The sampler features only full crosses and has no specialty stitches, and can be worked on any material (linen, aida etc).
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 169w x 213h.