Shakespeare's Peddler

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas inspired design that says "Peace on Earth".

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Natural linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 234 x 234 and the finished size is 13" x 13".

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a spooky Halloween design with the words "The Goblins will get you if you don't watch out".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Natural linen with DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 109 x 89 and the finished size is 5.45" x 4.45".

Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count... Read more about Autumn Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral basket with the word "Noel"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count fabric using Weeks Dye Work threads. Stitch count is 53 x 61. Finished Size is 2.65 x 3.05.

Note from designer: & Stripes is a collaboration with Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers. This chart includes the ampersand AND my Stripes chart. We each designed half of the ampersand.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle... Read more about & Stripes - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: Merry Little Christmas was in the Winter/Christmas edition of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher which sold out in weeks!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Earl Grey Wabi-Sabi Linen or Gray by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads. DMC conversion included (3888 not listed). The Bee Company button TB4PBIS not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 118.

This was designed for a retreat in 2025 at Quilter's Station. It is a companion to Kindness Makes Friends, and has the same stitch count and base fabric, as well as some of the same floss colors. Don't miss small surprises like a sewing machine on the roof and little quilt squares.

... Read more about A Cheerful Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring beautiful flowers and the word Joy!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using regular Gentle Arts threads and limited edition Gentle Arts threads (not available). DMC Conversion is provided. Stitch count is 93 by 146. Finished size is 4.65" x 7.3".

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a peaceful pattern with bramble-y borders and all kinds of stuff growing there. Look for the tiny surprises like scissors, birds, a little dog, and more!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 211 x 140 and the finished size is 10.55" x 7".

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a quaint snowy Christmas home!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax Linen using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworksm and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 89 x 125. Finished size is 4.45" x 6.25".

This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more about Summer Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern

This was originally designed for Quilter's Station's fall retreats last year. It was designed to fit on an eighth yard of the 36-count Flax Edinburgh, which makes for economical kitting. Big brick houses, strawberry borders, blocky alphabets, and friendly quilting motifs are quintessential elements... Read more about Kindness Makes Friends - Cross Stitch Pattern

Assembled by 123Stitch.com. This convenient floss pack contains all the floss you'll need to stitch Shakespeare's Peddler's "Peace on Earth".

Floss pack includes Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue, Cayenne Red, Hazelnut Brown, Hickory Sticks Brown, Old Money Gray, Pine Needles... Read more about Floss Pack for "Peace on Earth"

Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count... Read more about Spring Sampler Fragment - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: This chartpack is a companion to Pennsylvania Christmas Deer, which came out a few months ago. It was one of my most popular charts of the whole year, so I thought I would release the other two sections from a Pennsylvania show towel in my collection. These are from a cutwork... Read more about Pennsylvania Christmas Two - 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".

I started this series back in 2024, inspired by the colorful little cards that needles used to be packed in. And, stitched on 40 count, they fit in a standard 5 by 7 frame! For this one, I wanted to celebrate the humble penny - a coin which we've had in our pockets and purses, bought candy and... Read more about Three Penny Needles - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more about Checkerboard House - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a beautiful basket of folk art!

Model is stitched on 40ct Latte by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch Counts: 69 x 72. Finished size 3.45 in wide X 3.6 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 240 x 222.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun Quaker sampler!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Brown Paper using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch count is 268 x 283.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a row of beautiful flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Black Swan from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 235 x 80.

Model shipped over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Doubloon Linen by Picture This Plus with Belle Soie Silk floss. Stitch counts are all 80 x 90. Finished Sizes are 5 x 5.

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Beach Brew from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 370H. Design Size: 16" x 19".

Assembled by 123Stitch.com. This convenient floss pack contains all the floss you'll need to stitch Shakespeare's Peddler's "Joy".

Floss pack includes DMC 224, 3363, 926, 315, ecru, and 840.

Assembled by 123Stitch.com. This convenient floss pack contains all the floss you'll need to stitch Shakespeare's Peddler "A Cheerful Heart".

Floss pack includes DMC 3021, Classic Colorworks Old Money, Red Currant, DMC 223, 610, 613, 730, 3011, 3772, The Gentle Art Cast Iron... Read more about Floss Pack for "A Cheerful Heart"

Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the word "Peace" with a beautiful floral arrangement.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Natural linen with Gentle Art floss. The stitch count is 147 x 93 and the finished size is 7.35" x 4.65".

Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more about Hope - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely vintage sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 127 x 200. Finished size is 9.07" x 14.29".

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Most wonderful"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural Tea Bag Wabi-Sabi Linen from Kitten Stitcher or Flax from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 155 x 71.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a collection of patterns! Stitch counts are listed above and Finished Sizes vary depending on patterns.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Colonial Green by Xjudesigns using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 223 x 280.

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Specialty Stitch Used: Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 160x210. Design Size: 8" x 10 1/2"

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a beautiful sampler. Originally charted for The Sampler Guild of the Rockies 2025 Spring Retreat!

Model is stitched on Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Week Dye Works. Stitch Counts is 240 by 283. Finished size is 12 in wide X 14.15 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely red sampler!

Stitched on 32 count Flax using a DMC thread. Stitch count is 102 x 143. Finished size is 6.38 in wide X 8.94 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Pray for peace people everywhere"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural using the Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch count is 143 by 80. Finished size is 7.15" x 4".

I own a number of Pennsylvania-German show towels, and actually started collecting them before I ever knew I'd be moving to Pennsylvania! I found a new (to me) show towel this year, and have reproduced this really folk-arty pair of birds from it. This is the third in the series, and models and... Read more about Pennsylvania Christmas Birds - Cross Stitch Pattern

The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more about A French Summer Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Some day soon we all will be together"!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 95 x 133. Finished size is 5 1/4" x 7 1/4".

A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"

Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.

Pretty in Pink is stitched on 40-count Cow Fodder by Dames of the Needle using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 50 x 216.

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.

Model stitched on 40 count fabric of your choice using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 251 x 292. Finished size is 12.55" x 14.6".

Model stitched on 36 ct. Gingerbread Linen by Picture this plus using Jacaranda silk by Gloriana. Stitch count is 80 x 90.

Model stitched on 40 count fabric using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 200 x 110. Finished Size: 10" x 5 1/2".

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Glory glory Halleluia"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 82. Finished with Vintage Chenille from Lady Dot creates and Just Another Buttons.

"Let your temper be as sweet as the daisies at your feet. Be as gentle, be as mild, be a modest humble child."

Model stitched on 40 count fabric using AVAS, NPI, and Gloriana silk flosses. Stitch Count: 301 x 297. Finished Size: 15" x 15".