The history of samplers is almost as old as embroidery itself. Before printed pattern books, embroidery designs were avidly collected and passed from hand to hand. These bands and motifs were recorded on fabric for future use. Eventually the samplers became prized for their beauty, and were used as decorative pieces in their own right.
The samplers in this collection follow this tradition of grouping bands and motifs together in a design that is enjoyable to stitch and pleasing to the eye. Some are in worked in cross stitch only, while others also include different techniques.
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This beautiful monochrome sampler is a companion to Mary Queen of Scots and is worked in full cross stitches. Click here for more details |
This design is worked in full cross stitch and is charted for two or three colours and can be worked on Aida, linen, or any other evenweave fabric..
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There are two versions of this design - one worked in cross stitch and speciality stitch, and the other in cross stitch only. Both are charted for ten colours and beads.
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This design is worked in cross stitch and speciality stitch. It is charted for four colours, a metallic thread and beads.
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This design is worked entirely in cross stitch, so is suitable for working on any evenweave fabric. It is charted for four colours, a metallic thread and beads.
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This design is worked entirely in cross stitch, so is suitable for working on any evenweave fabric. It is charted for three colours.
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This design is worked entirely in cross stitch, so is suitable for working on any evenweave fabric. It is charted for seven colours, and conversions are given for working it in Dinky Dyes Silks, Sampler Threads from Gentle Art and DMC.
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Flower Patch is worked mainly in cross stitch with a few simple speciality stitches. Click here for more details |
Third in the series of small seasonal samplers, Heatwave is worked in two colours, using cross stitch and a few simple speciality stitches. Click here for more details |
This design has 40 different speciality stitches. Ideal as a learning sampler. Click here for more details |
This design is charted for working in eight colours, but can also be worked in monochrome. Click here for more details |
This design is worked entirely in cross stitch, so is suitable for working on any evenweave fabric. It is charted for five colours, and conversions are given for working it in Dinky Dyes Silks, Sampler Threads from Gentle Art and DMC. Click here for more details. |
This design is charted for working in four colours, but can also be worked in monochrome, as shown here. Click here for more details |
This sampler is worked in eight colours. Four different colourways are given. Click here for more details |
Worked in four colours in cross stitch with optional blackwork. Click here for more detail |
Second in the series of small seasonal samplers, Blossom Time is worked in two colours, using cross stitch and a few simple speciality stitches. Click here for more details |
Worked entirely in cross stitch, so is suitable for working on any evenweave fabric. It is charted for eight colours. Click here for more details |
First in the series of small seasonal samplers, Year's End is worked in two colours, using cross stitch and a few simple speciality stitches. Click here for more details |
This sampler is worked in six colours. Four seperate colourways are given. Click here for more details |
This monochrome sampler is worked in full cross stitches, with just a tiny bit of backstitch. Click here for more details |
Worked in two colours of your choice, this sampler can be stitched in cross stitch only with just a few backstitches or, for those of you who like a challenge, instructions are also given to work some of the bands and motifs in speciality stiches or cutwork. Click here for more details |
This sampler can be worked in full cross stitch only, but charts and instructions are also provided to work some areas in speciality stitches. it is charted ror 9 colours, but would also look stunning worked in just 2. Click here for more details |
Charted for two colours of your choice, but why not try adding an extra splash of colour, by using a different variegated silk for the flowers in the central bouquet. Click here for more details |
This sampler is quick and easy to stitch, and can be worked in your favourite colours. Click here for more details |
This beautiful sampler is worked in full cross stitches. Click here for more details. |
This design is charted for four colours as shown here, but can also be worked in monochrome. Click here for more details |
Charted for ten colours, but it can also be worked in monochrome. Click here for more details |
Worked in two colours of your choice, this sampler is worked in full cross stitches with no backstitch. Click here for more details |
Worked in two colours of your choice, this sampler is worked in full cross stitches with just a small amount of backstitch. Click here for more details |
This little monochrome sampler is worked in full cross stitch. Click here for more details |
This beautiful monochrome sampler is worked in full cross stitches. Click here for more details |
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