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Historic Sampler Charts & Original Cross Stitch Designs

The thread that bridges historic needlework with contemporary needle-art

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Save 10% when you buy 4 charts, 15% when you buy 6 charts, 20% when you buy 8 charts. You can mix and match Printed or PDF.

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Betty Wrigley 1849, True Lovers Knot Sampler Paper Chart

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Needle work Kit

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  • Printed Charts

    You will find all the cross stitch and sampler patterns as paper... 

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  • Bags, Totes & Gifts

    William Morris Bags & Totes, Sampler Pouches Great for storage and to... 

    Bags, Totes & Gifts

  • Complete Kits, Thread Packs & Accessories

    Not all Patterns are available as a kit. You can email me... 

    Complete Kits, Thread Packs & Accessories

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LSC 1848 – New Hampshire Sampler Paper Chart

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Original Designs

These are my own original sampler designs. Many will have Art Deco influences and employ a variety of stitches, not only cross-stitch.

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Twilight Woods Sampler Pattern

A modern design, with some beautiful Art Nouveau touches reminiscent of days gone by.

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Antique Sampler By Margaret Lamonby

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Hi, so glad you are here!

Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I am Birgit, maker at the The Wishing Thorn. Grab a cup of Tea and stay a while. There are many patterns to browse much to read about some of our lovely talented ladies from the past. If you ever need to get a hold of me for pattern help of with new ideas just email me at birgit@thewishingthorn.com

I cannot count my day complete
'Til needle, thread and fabric meet.

Have a magnificent day

Read about Harriet's trip from England to America

Antique Samplers For Sale

Well loved historic samplers and vintage goods that need a new home. These lovely ladies will need a new loving home. These treasures are sold in as in condition. Please consider the age of some of these items.
All sales are final, there are no refunds on Vintage & Antique Goods. They are also exempt from discounts.

 

  • A Pair of Victorian Alphabet Samplers by Louisa Peach Samplers

    A Pair of Victorian Alphabet Samplers by Louisa Peach Samplers

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  • Antique Sampler By Margaret Lamonby

    Antique Sampler By Margaret Lamonby

    Antique Sampler By Margaret Lamonby

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    Antique Sampler From 1847

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  • English Sampler, Mary Goodwin 1764

    English Sampler, Mary Goodwin 1764

    English Sampler, Mary Goodwin 1764

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  • American Sampler Collection

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    Historic sampler patterns from England 

    English Sampler Collection

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Jnae Jones 1832 Reproduction Sampler

Why I do what I do

Jane Jones 1832

These samplers provide contemporary viewers rare insights into the past. They tell a story about their life. Their daily life, matters of importance and beliefs. If you would like to discover their past, you may want to check the blog for some of the completed histories at this time.

Bringing these young girls' needlework and histories to you to stitch is an honor. Seeing a beautiful sampler like Jane's (to the left) most likely embroidered at a very young age, in such poor condition breaks my heart. The love and time to cross-stitch this, and now almost destroyed.

I am so grateful to my ancestors that started me on this path with my great grandmother's sampler (Olga Spindler you’ll find her in the sampler section) All the samplers in my collection are like my “daughters” – they are cherished. Knowing you share the same love for them brings such joy!

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