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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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Frances Cole 1782 Sampler Paper Chart

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  • Printed Charts

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

    Printed Charts

  • Original Designs

    These are my own original sampler and other designs. You will find... 

    Original Designs

  • 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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Mary Ann Batty 1841 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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German Redwork Sampler from 1908 marked with initials ED

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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

Minature Sampler Charts

These are the tiny versions of the large and elaborate samplers. They are available as instant download PDFs or Paper charts. Make sure you add the correct type to your cart. 😍
  • Fiona Rutherford 1866 Miniature Sampler Pattern PDF

    Fiona Rutherford 1866 Miniature Sampler Pattern PDF

    Fiona Rutherford 1866 Miniature Sampler Pattern PDF

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  • Fiona Rutherford 1866 Sampler Kit

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  • Fiona Rutherford Miniature Sampler Pattern 1866

    Fiona Rutherford Miniature Sampler Pattern 1866

    Fiona Rutherford Miniature Sampler Pattern 1866

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  • Mysterious M 1800s Sampler Pattern PDF

    Mysterious M 1800s Sampler Pattern PDF

    Mysterious M 1800s Sampler Pattern PDF

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  • Mysterious M Sampler Pattern 1800s Printed Version

    Mysterious M Sampler Pattern 1800s Printed Version

    Mysterious M Sampler Pattern 1800s Printed Version

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  • Mysterious M Kit

    Mysterious M Kit

    Mysterious M Kit

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  • Little Bunny Shepherd 1815 Sampler Pattern PDF

    Little Bunny Shepherd 1815 Sampler Pattern PDF

    Little Bunny Shepherd 1815 Sampler Pattern PDF

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  • Jane Moore 1825 Sampler Kit with Flower Threads

    Jane Moore 1825 Sampler Kit with Flower Threads

    Jane Moore 1825 Sampler Kit with Flower Threads

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  • American Sampler Collection

    About my Charts All patterns are instantly downloadable PDF files, for paper... 

    American Sampler Collection

  • English Sampler Collection

    Historic sampler patterns from England 

    English Sampler Collection

  • Miniature Samplers

    These are the tiny versions of the large and elaborate samplers. They... 

    Miniature Samplers

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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