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Pattern Pack · 8 patterns

Antique Samplers Cross-Stitch Pack

Eight cross-stitch charts made from public-domain samplers in museum open-access collections, from a sampler dated 1656 to an Irish sampler dated 1852. Each chart has a symbol key with stitch counts, page-by-page chart sheets with bold 10-stitch lines and the fabric size on 14-count Aida.

  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler, 1656
    Sampler, 1656
  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler, 1802
    Sampler, 1802
  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler, 1751
    Sampler, 1751
  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler, 1812
    Sampler, 1812
  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler (Needlework), 1820
    Sampler (Needlework), 1820
  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler, 1826
    Sampler, 1826
  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler, Early/mid–19th century
    Sampler, Early/mid–19th century
  • Blurred color preview of the chart made from Sampler, 1852
    Sampler, 1852

Previews are drawn from each pattern by the same engines as the free generators. Sampler previews are blurred on purpose; the pack has the exact charts.

What is inside

  • Sampler, 1656100 × 199 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 14.2" on 14-count Aida
  • Sampler, 1802100 × 135 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 9.6" on 14-count Aida
  • Sampler, 1751100 × 150 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 10.7" on 14-count Aida
  • Sampler, 1812100 × 110 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 7.9" on 14-count Aida
  • Sampler (Needlework), 1820100 × 100 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 7.1" on 14-count Aida
  • Sampler, 1826100 × 97 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 6.9" on 14-count Aida
  • Sampler, Early/mid–19th century100 × 93 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 6.6" on 14-count Aida
  • Sampler, 1852100 × 132 stitches · 12 colors · 7.1" × 9.4" on 14-count Aida

One chart square is one full cross stitch. Thread colors are matched by eye; the charts do not use brand floss numbers.

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Supplies for this pack

Taken from the patterns in this pack. Each pattern lists its own exact sizes.

  1. 14-count Aida13 1/4" × 20 1/4" for the largest chartEach chart lists its own fabric size: the design on 14-count Aida plus 3" on every side.
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  2. Embroidery hoop or scroll frameA 6" or 8" hoop, moved as you work, or a scroll frameRule: a hoop that holds the whole design must be at least its diagonal plus 1" (16.9") and still fit inside the fabric. No common hoop does both here, so stitch one area at a time or use a frame.
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  3. Embroidery floss (six-strand)Up to 12 colors per chartEach chart key lists its colors, stitch counts and skeins per color (8 m skeins, 2 strands). Match them by eye in daylight.
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  4. Tapestry needle, size 241 or moreUsual pairing: size 24 for 11–14 count, size 26 for 16–18 count. Some stitchers go one size larger or smaller.
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  5. Embroidery scissors1 small pairTrims floss close to the back of the work.
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