Samplers

Samplers are one of the most traditional forms of cross stitching and were initially incorporated into a young girl's education to teach the various different stitches. The finished piece being a sample of various elegant embroidery stitches.

Samplers traditionally contain letters and motifs of significant meaning, including messages and religious or poetic phrases, usually enclosed within an elegant border. Amongst our extensive collection of cross stitch samplers, you'll find a wide range of projects for all abilities and occasions such as christenings, wedding anniversaries, birthdays and more.