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Ann Taylor 1831 is a reproduction sampler that preserves the quiet charm of a nineteenth-century schoolgirl’s work. Ann completed her sampler on July 15, 1831, at just nine years old, carefully stitching rows of alphabets, numerals, narrow decorative bands, and small motifs before signing the piece with her name, age, and date. The result is both orderly and personal, a simple record of a young girl practicing the skills that formed an important part of her education.
The sampler includes several styles of lettering, separated by traditional bands and borders, with small motifs such as a basket, flower, heart, and bird worked into the design. Its restrained palette of rust, green, brown, blue, and ecru gives the piece the warm, aged character of an early nineteenth-century sampler while allowing the lettering and decorative details to remain the focus.
This listing is for a digital PDF cross stitch chart. No physical product will be mailed.
Pattern Details:
Stitch count: 112 × 228 stitches
Suggested linen: “Mica” by Cedar River
Includes thread conversions for Soie 100/3, Au Ver à Soie, and DMC
Includes full-color and black-and-white symbol charts
Fabric sizes are provided for multiple linen counts from 28 ct through 56 ct
Reproduced and charted by Dustin Benge for Red House Needleworks
Please Note:
This is a PDF download only. You will receive the digital pattern to print at home or view on your computer or tablet. No fabric, thread, frame, or finished sampler is included.
This is a reproduction of a nineteenth-century sampler. Great care has been taken to preserve the character and arrangement of the original while presenting it in a clear, stitchable format for today’s needleworker. The framed cover photograph is a stitched mock-up used only to show how the completed sampler may look when stitched and framed.
Because this is a digital product, returns, exchanges, and cancellations cannot be accepted. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen, printer, fabric, and thread dye lots.
This pattern is for personal use only. The chart may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or used for commercial mass production.
Alice Harcourt 1852 is a beautiful sampler with a story to tell. Dating to December 9, 1852, the original piece has survived for more than 170 years, although time has not been particularly kind to it. Much of the original needlework has deteriorated, and a large portion of the upper right corner was torn away and lost. Despite the damage, Alice's name and the date she completed her work remain clearly visible, preserving a small but meaningful connection to the young girl who stitched it so many years ago.
When I began recreating Alice's sampler, I wanted to preserve as much of the original design as possible. However, because significant portions of the needlework were missing, an exact reproduction was impossible. I carefully studied the surviving stitches, motifs, colors, and overall arrangement, drawing upon the traditions of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century schoolgirl needlework to imagine how the missing sections might originally have appeared.
The resulting design is a combination of historical preservation and thoughtful interpretation. Traditional alphabets and numbers, birds, evergreen trees, flowering plants, and baskets of blossoms are arranged within a delicate geometric border, all worked in the beautiful red and green colors so characteristic of early needlework.
Although this sampler began as an effort to reproduce an original piece from 1852, the extensive reconstruction required a considerable amount of creative interpretation. For that reason, Alice Harcourt 1852 is classified as an original design rather than a faithful reproduction. My hope has been to honor the character of Alice's surviving work while giving new life to a sampler that might otherwise have been lost to time.
It is a pleasure to share Alice's needlework with a new generation of stitchers, and I hope you will enjoy bringing her sampler to life once again, one stitch at a time.
Pattern Details
Design: Alice Harcourt 1852
Classification: Original design based on a damaged nineteenth-century sampler
Style: Traditional schoolgirl sampler
Technique: Counted cross stitch
Fabric: Suitable for linen or Aida
Stitching: Over two threads on linen or one square on Aida
Colors: Traditional red and green
Format: Digital PDF download
About Your PDF Download
This listing is for a digital PDF cross stitch pattern only. No physical product, fabric, floss, or stitching supplies will be shipped.
Photographs of the finished sampler are digital stitched mockups provided to illustrate how the completed design may appear.
Words of Christmas Cheer is a festive collection of five small Christmas designs featuring the timeless words Joy, Hope, Love, Noel, and Peace. Each word is worked in elegant red lettering and intertwined with simple green foliage, giving the designs a traditional Christmas feel with just enough ornamentation to make them special.
These smaller pieces would be beautiful finished individually as Christmas ornaments, especially as little linen pillows edged with decorative cording and hung with ribbon. Stitch all five for a coordinated set on your tree, tuck them into Christmas displays around the house, or make them as thoughtful handmade gifts for family and friends.
This listing is for a digital PDF cross-stitch chart. No physical product will be mailed.
Pattern Details:
Joy: 75 × 27 stitches
Hope: 92 × 27 stitches
Love: 88 × 27 stitches
Noel: 97 × 27 stitches
Peace: 110 × 27 stitches
All five words arranged together: 118 × 159 stitches
Uses just 2 DMC thread colors
DMC 501 — Blue Green Dark
DMC 817 — Coral Red Very Dark
Each design is stitched 1 strand over 2 linen threads (1 over 2)
Includes a full-color chart
Pattern is delivered as a 6-page PDF
Designed by Dustin Benge for Red House Needleworks
Please Note:
This is an original Red House Needleworks design inspired by the warmth and beauty of traditional Christmas needlework. AI played no part in creating the cross stitch chart. The finished photographs are stitched mock-ups used only to show how the completed designs may look when stitched and finished.
Because this is a digital item, returns, exchanges, and cancellations cannot be accepted. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen, printer, fabric, and thread dye lots.
This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell a limited number of finished pieces stitched by hand, but the chart itself may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or used for commercial mass production.
A Christmas Sampler Inspired by Early American Needlework
“Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” — Isaiah 9:6
Inspired by the schoolgirl samplers of the early nineteenth century, Unto Us a Child Is Born brings together traditional alphabets, decorative borders, and floral motifs surrounding the beautiful words of Isaiah 9:6.
Worked entirely in a rich Christmas red, this sampler recalls the needlework of generations past while celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The design includes the name Patsy Blevins and the date 1815, giving it the appearance of an early American sampler.
This is a lovely piece to stitch for Christmas, but it certainly doesn't need to be put away when the season ends. The birth of Christ is worth remembering and celebrating all year long. Whether displayed in your own home or stitched as a gift for someone special, I hope this sampler will become a treasured part of your Christmas traditions.
Pattern Details
Stitch Count: 103 × 293 stitches
Suggested Fabric: Alpenglow by Cedar River Linen
Suggested Thread: DMC 304, Soie d'Alger 2925, or Soie 100/3 524
Stitching: One strand over two linen threads (1 over 2)
Design Size on 36-count Linen: 5¾" × 16¼"
Format: Digital PDF download
What You'll Receive
Your PDF pattern includes the complete cross-stitch chart, thread information, suggested linen, and a fabric-size guide for several linen counts.
Please Note: This listing is for a digital PDF cross-stitch pattern only. No physical product, fabric, or threads will be shipped.
O Hushed October is an autumn sampler filled with the colors and comforts of the season. Pumpkins, flowers, acorns, falling leaves, birds, and a simple country house surround a favorite line from Robert Frost, giving the piece a warm, nostalgic feel. The folk-style motifs and rich fall palette make it feel like an old seasonal sampler gathered from another time.
This listing is for a digital PDF cross-stitch chart. No physical product will be mailed.
Pattern Details:
Stitch count: 248 × 258 stitches
Suggested linen: “Sepia” by Cedar River
Uses 14 DMC thread colors
Includes full-color and black-and-white symbol charts
Pattern is delivered as a 2-page cover/information PDF plus the chart pages included with the full pattern
Designed by Dustin Benge for Red House Needleworks
Fabric sizes listed in the pattern include an additional 2-inch border on every side for finishing and framing.
Please Note:
This is an original Red House Needleworks design with a playful, folk-inspired spirit. AI played no part in creating the cross-stitch chart. The framed cover photograph is a stitched mock-up used only to show how the completed sampler may look when stitched and framed.
Because this is a digital item, returns, exchanges, and cancellations cannot be accepted. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen, printer, fabric, and thread dye lots.
This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell a limited number of finished pieces stitched by hand, but the chart itself may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or used for commercial mass production.
Charlotte Sinclair 1865 is a beautiful sampler inspired by the simple charm of nineteenth-century needlework. It is filled with traditional details, including alphabets, birds, rabbits, flowers, and a lovely basket of fruit at the center. The soft, muted colors give it the warm, aged look of an antique sampler and make it a wonderful piece for anyone who enjoys stitching designs with a sense of history and character.
The sampler bears the name “Charlotte Sinclair,” her age, and the year 1865, giving it the appearance of a treasured piece stitched by a young girl in the nineteenth century. A colorful alphabet crowns the design, while symmetrical birds, rabbits, flowering plants, cherries, and geometric motifs surround the central basket. A traditional floral border completes the piece.
This listing is for a digital PDF cross stitch chart. No physical product will be mailed.
Pattern Details:
Stitch count: 167 × 167 stitches
Suggested linen: “Overcast” by Cedar River Linen
Uses 13 DMC thread colors
Includes a full-color preview
Includes clear black-and-white symbol charts
Includes a complete thread and color key
Pattern is delivered as a PDF
Designed by Dustin Benge for Red House Needleworks
Fabric sizes listed in the pattern include an additional 2-inch border on every side for finishing and framing.
Please Note:
This is an original Red House Needleworks design inspired by the beauty and character of antique samplers. AI played no part in creating the cross stitch chart. The framed cover photograph is a stitched mock-up used only to show how the completed sampler may look when stitched and framed. No AI was used in the design of this chart.
Because this is a digital item, returns, exchanges, and cancellations cannot be accepted. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen, printer, fabric, and thread dye lots.
This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell a limited number of finished pieces stitched by hand, but the chart itself may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or used for commercial mass production.
Inspired by the charm and simplicity of early nineteenth-century schoolgirl samplers, Phoebe Beckwith 1824 is a delightful celebration of traditional needlework. Delicate birds, colorful blossoms, and beautifully arranged baskets of flowers come together in a balanced design reminiscent of the samplers lovingly stitched by young girls two centuries ago.
With its soft blues, warm reds, gentle pinks, and traditional greens, Phoebe has the quiet beauty of a treasured family heirloom. The charming floral motifs and carefully stitched alphabet capture the spirit of early American needlework, making this a lovely addition to any sampler collection.
An original design by Red House Needleworks, Phoebe Beckwith 1824 was created to honor the skill, patience, and artistry of the young needleworkers whose samplers continue to inspire us today.
Chart Details
Stitch Count: 117 × 126
Suggested Linen: Saltash by Cedar River Linen
Threads: DMC embroidery floss
Format: Digital PDF cross-stitch chart
Please note:
This is an original Red House Needleworks design with a playful, folk-inspired spirit. AI played no part in creating the cross stitch chart. The framed cover photograph is a stitched mock-up used only to show how the completed sampler may look when stitched and framed.
Because this is a digital item, returns, exchanges, and cancellations cannot be accepted. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen, printer, fabric, and thread dye lots.
This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell a limited number of finished pieces stitched by hand, but the chart itself may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or used for commercial mass production.
Step back into the world of nineteenth-century needlework with Walter Bramley 1836, an original design from Red House Needleworks inspired by the rare and fascinating tradition of samplers stitched by boys.
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, sampler making was largely associated with the education of young girls, who learned needlework as both a practical skill and an artistic accomplishment. Although considerably less common, boys sometimes stitched samplers as well. These surviving examples offer a fascinating glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of needlework history and are particularly treasured by collectors today.
Walter Bramley 1836 celebrates this uncommon tradition with a charming collection of motifs reminiscent of early nineteenth-century samplers. A bold alphabet and numbers are accompanied by sailing ships, an anchor, geometric ornaments, and other delightful figures, all stitched in a single rich shade of red. The nautical motifs are especially fitting, recalling the ships and maritime imagery sometimes found in historical boys' samplers.
With its traditional composition, simple color palette, and distinctive character, Walter Bramley 1836 is a wonderful project for stitchers who appreciate antique needlework, historical samplers, and the stories behind the stitches.
About This Pattern
This listing is for a digital PDF cross-stitch pattern, not a finished stitched piece or physical kit.
The design is an original nineteenth-century-inspired sampler created by Red House Needleworks. It is not a reproduction of an antique sampler.
Please Note: This is an instant digital download. No physical product, fabric, floss, or other stitching materials will be shipped. The framed image is a digital stitched mockup intended to illustrate how the completed design may appear.
Designed by Dustin Benge of Red House Needleworks