{"title":"2026 Creative Patterns","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"intro-to-basic-hardanger-embroidery-course-including-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"Intro to Cross Stitching On Linen Course - Including the Beautiful little Cross Stitch Pattern in the course.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSign up for Victoria Sampler courses to learn the basic Specialty Stitches Thea uses in her exquisite Sampler designs. These courses are available in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/victoriasampler.com\/pages\/academy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on our website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intro needlework course introduces you to Cross Stitching on Linen. You will learn from scratch the basics of needlework by learning how to cross stitch on linen, and you will also get a free bonus pattern called \"Bee Gentle\" to practice your new skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This course expires one year after signing up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16w x 30h (1.3” wide x 2.4” high)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e25ct Lugana - White or Antique White:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11” wide x 18” high for framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Materials Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #745 - yellow light pale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #437 - tan light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #223 - shell pink light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #932 - antique blue light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #3042 - antique violet light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #3347 - yellow green medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #3790 - beige grey ultra dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #3371 - black brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Floss #3345 - hunter green dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 BEE Charms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#24 Tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#10 short Beading needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a poll we ran recently, among over 1,000 stitchers, over 90% said that they love to stitch on linen because it gives their stitching a smoother finish, and that it is more fun and luxurious to stitch on than Aida. We agree, and hope you make the switch too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This course expires one year after signing up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31667736739934,"sku":"AC SOL","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/BeeGentleb1400x1800.jpg?v=1615841181"},{"product_id":"beyond-cross-stitch-level-1-embroidery-course-including-10-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-patterns","title":"Beyond Cross Stitch Level 1 Embroidery Course - Including 10 Different Embroidery and Cross Stitch Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegister here to Sign up for Victoria Sampler Level One Course to learn the basic Specialty Stitches Thea uses in her exquisite Sampler designs.  Included in this Level One Course are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 video lessons based on the Beyond Cross Stitch series of learning kits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitching Basics - valuable hints to use as you stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 PDF patterns so you can stitch along with Thea as she teaches each Specialty Stitch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This course expires one year after signing up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e This online course assumes you know how to work Counted Cross Stitch on \u003cu\u003eLinen \u003c\/u\u003e. If you are new to linen, or have only stitched on Aida, we recommend our “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/victoriasampler.com\/products\/503642\" title=\"Intro to Cross Stitching on Linen Course\"\u003eIntroduction to Cross Stitch on Linen\u003c\/a\u003e” Course which includes a free downloadable pattern as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e In this course, you will learn the following beginner counted stitches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhodes stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmyrna cross stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgerian eye stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerringbone stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheaf stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRay stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontenegrin stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlait stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Goals:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the end of this course you will know every specialty stitch in Level One!  All 10 Beyond Cross Stitch Level 1 downloadable PDF patterns included in the series are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Holly and The Ivy - Rice Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngels we Have Heard - Scotch Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent Night - Rhodes Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO, Christmas Tree - Smyrna Cross Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Wish You - Algerian Eyelet Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy Birthday - Herringbone Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy Mother’s Day - Sheaf Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinking of You - Ray Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriends in Stitches - Montenegrin Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrate! - Plait Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you enter your Academy class, you will find a Teacher's welcome, and a general Stitching FAQ as a downloadable PDF for you to refer to.  Then, at the start of each video lesson, Thea will first show you the BCS Level One pattern that she is stitching.  You will be able to download it, and use your own materials to follow along with that lesson's specialty stitch. Being able to follow along with your own floss and materials will make this class totally immersive and so exciting! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThea recommends that you prepare for each lesson by working the Cross Stitches in each Student Kit before you view the matching video Lesson. That way you can enjoy stitching along with Thea as she shows you how to count out and stitch each Specialty Stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the Level 1 PDF patterns, you can make a quilt.. or several pillows, or box tops or greeting cards! There are endless ways to use these sweet designs.. each one pretty enough to give to your friends or family! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This course expires one year after signing up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31667730186334,"sku":"AC BCSL1","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/BCSLevel1Coursea1400X1800.jpg?v=1615841369"},{"product_id":"queen-bee-sampler-creative-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"Queen Bee Sampler - Creative Collection - Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"This summer I wanted to share my Queen Bee downloadable pattern with everyone! The design Queen Bee is based on our humble honey bees, who work tirelessly to keep our planet green and lovely.. and whose numbers have reportedly increased in the world! To celebrate, I've designed this Creative Design.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are some examples from amazing Stitchers in our FB Chat group: Cheyenne V.G., Estrella R.B., Heather H., Xiomara D.A., Sabine M., Stepahie M. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a Creative Pattern, you get to choose your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. I first started making Creative Designs as stitch-alongs for our Facebook Chat Group a few years ago. Everyone had so much fun sharing their versions, and we’ve had many people ask for them afterwards. Thank you! All of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. If you're traveling, do the best you can bring along maybe 10-15 colours.. and then you use them. even if they're not exactly right.. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea \u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" href=\"..\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32088641863774,"sku":"PDF CR003","price":7.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/003CR-QueenBeeSamplerFront.jpg?v=1595432386"},{"product_id":"theres-no-place-like-home-sampler-creative-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"There's No Place Like Home Sampler - Creative Collection - Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a lovely sampler that can make your home your refuge and your comfort. At the top is a house.. change the colours to reflect your own home if you like. Then there are some simple Sampler Stitches. At the bottom the scene shows a carefree girl swinging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen I designed this for our FB Chat Group stitchers, I called it Hello Spring!  So there are a few samples of the beautiful creative stitching by our Group members pictured here: Heather H., Lisa R., Linley W., Lorraine P., Mary W., Sharlotte D.V.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is a creative pattern, you get to choose your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. All of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. If you're traveling, do the best you can bring along maybe 10-15 colours.. and then you use them. even if they're not exactly right.. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32089115918430,"sku":"PDF CR005","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/CR005-NoPlaceLikeHomeSamplerfront.jpg?v=1595446183"},{"product_id":"stay-home-and-stitch-sampler-creative-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"Stay Home and Stitch - Creative Collection - Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"Stitch this timeless sampler during these times, but also because that’s what we want to do in life.. stay home and stitch! When you stitch a Creative Pattern you get to choose your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. I first started making Creative Designs as stitch-alongs for our Facebook Chat Group a few years ago. Everyone had so much fun sharing their versions, and we’ve had many people ask for them afterwards. Thank you! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of our FB Stitchers created these beautiful in progress photos in our VS Chat group on FB:  Allison K., Jennifer W., Marian G.P., Rachel B., Vivien Kay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea \u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32111068938334,"sku":"PDF CR006","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/CR006_StayHomeandStitchSamplerFront.jpg?v=1596485967"},{"product_id":"butterfly-biscornu-creative-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"Butterfly Biscornu - Creative Collection - Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"Stitch this fun design filled with Butterflies, and turn them into a Biscornu if you want! You can use your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. I first started making Creative Designs as ‘stitch-alongs’ for our Facebook Chat Group a few years ago. Everyone had so much fun sharing their versions, and we’ve had many people ask for them afterwards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are a few samples of the many versions stitched by our FB Chat group stitchers:  Carolyn K., Catherine L., Elaine M., Magally DP., Olina D., Tammy Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity excercise! Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. If you're traveling, do the best you can bring along maybe 10-15 colours.. and then you use them. even if they're not exactly right.. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea \u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. 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Everyone had so much fun sharing their versions, and we’ve had many people ask for them afterwards. Thank you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome of our FB Stitchers created these beautiful in progress photos in our VS Chat group on FB:  Allison K., Jennifer W., Marian G.P., Rachel B., Vivien Kay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. 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Thank you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome of our FB Stitchers chose their own colours, and created these beautiful June Models and posted photos in our VS Chat group on FB:  Antonella Petilo, Ayano Murakami, Elias Sardou, Lynn Burton, Lynn McCrain Molitor, Magally de Perez, Roz Walters!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42457841598721,"sku":"PDF CR018","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/CR018-June-AYearinStitchesPhoto.jpg?v=1648595657"},{"product_id":"a-year-in-stitches-july-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"A Year In Stitches: July - Creative Collection - Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The \"Year In Stitches\" series continues with July. Each month's design can be stitched on its own to be framed or made into an ornament OR it can be part of a larger 12 part sampler. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen you stitch a Creative Pattern you get to choose your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. I first started making Creative Designs as stitch-alongs for our Facebook Chat Group a few years ago. Everyone had so much fun sharing their versions, and we’ve had many people ask for them afterwards. Thank you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome of our FB Stitchers chose their own colours, and created these beautiful July Models and posted photos in our VS Chat group on FB:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42457872498945,"sku":"PDF CR019","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/CR019-July-AYearinStitchesPhoto.jpg?v=1648595681"},{"product_id":"a-year-in-stitches-sampler-creative-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"A Year In Stitches Sampler - Creative Collection - Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \"Year In Stitches\" sampler contains all 12 designs! Each month's design can be stitched on its own as a Christmas Ornament or framed piece OR it can be part of a larger sampler.  When you stitch a Creative Pattern you get to choose your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. I first started making Creative Designs as stitch-alongs for our Facebook Chat Group a few years ago. Everyone had so much fun sharing their versions, and we’ve had many people ask for them afterwards. Thank you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome of our FB Stitchers chose their own colours, and created these beautiful Models and posted photos in our VS Chat group on FB.  Our FB Moderator, Sandy Werbitsky, stitched her framed version, and the other samples are from the following creative stitchers: Anne Wojewoda, Barbara Lutomirska, Becky Walker, Beth Schoone Jongen, Chantal Appertet, Deborah Brandt, Donna Granger, Doris Dieners, Elias Sardou, Erin Paulson, Isabel Padilla, Jayne Styles, Jennifer Cheung, Joanna Fuson, Lesley Ayris, Lilian Pili, Lynn Burton, Magally de Perez, Mandy Everson, Mary Widrowicz, Mireille Agogue, Monica Patel, Neus Llaurado Araque, Roz Walters, Tammy Thompson! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42667265425665,"sku":"PDF CR025","price":29.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/products\/CR025AYearInStitches-All12DesignsCoverPhoto_39d3ae8f-f79d-4e74-bace-511a59fe0b0d.jpg?v=1648765781"},{"product_id":"backyard-bliss-sampler-creative-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf-download","title":"Backyard Bliss Sampler - Creative Collection - Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis garden sampler is a lovely tribute to that special feeling we get when we relax in our own backyards! The trees, the birds, the dog, the grass and the other things that are just  gentle surroundings for relaxation. Mixed in with these little cross stitched scenes are some intermediate specialty stitches including a small amount of Hardanger. This piece is fun, fast, and varied, so you get lots of experience with specialty stitches... enjoy hanging this by your back door! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause it is a creative pattern, you get to choose your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. All of my Creative Designs are meant as a creativity exercises for our website visitors. Now you have a way to use up those pesky leftover threads, beads, and other materials. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChoose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, but feel comfortable using totally different colours if you want to! You can get some leftover linen, and a palette of threads ready, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your fabric. If you're traveling, do the best you can bring along maybe 10-15 colours.. and then you use them as you see fit. even if they're not exactly right.. It's good to try our hand, and the fun is in the creativity. Come visit us at our FB Victoria Sampler Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/the-victoria-sampler.myshopify.com\/admin\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-victoria-sampler.myshopify.com\/admin\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379532427521,"sku":"PDF CR028","price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/files\/CR028-BackyardBlissShopifypHoto.jpg?v=1709417329"},{"product_id":"monthly-trees-creative-collection-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf-download","title":"Monthly Trees - Creative Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Trees of the Month’  SAL from 2023 look so wonderful altogether! Look at the secondary photos from other stitchers to see how each one is different. Each month is represented by its own special tree as follows: January - Birch, February - Rowan, March - Ash, April - Willow, May - Hawthorne, June - Oak , July - Hazel , August - Magnolia, September - Apple , October - Maple, November - Cedar, December - Holly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, you can use your own threads, beads, linen and other charms and materials to stitch it. Any Creative Design is meant to give you plenty of creativity play. You can choose your own colours of threads or charms and beads, and then just work the cross stitches in those colours. The fun is in choosing and seeing what happens. There is no right or wrong and you can even use the chart colours to inspire your choices. Very relaxing. Instead of using paints or crayons in a colouring book, you use threads! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my thirtieth downloadable \"Creative Design\" pattern. I first started designing Creative Designs as stitch-alongs for our Facebook Chat Group a few years ago. Everyone had so much fun sharing their own creations ! You can use up those delicious leftover threads, beads, and other materials in your stash. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, or use totally different colours for fun. Just some leftover linen, and choose a palette of threads, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your linen. It's a fun time for all and the fun is in the creativity! Come visit us at our FB Chat Group and share your progress photos there! -Thea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCongratulations to all for their beuatifully Stitched Sample trees - Krista Aava, Aurelia Bonelli, Joanne Kinsella, Irina Likszo, Louise Penglase, Christine Talbot, and Louise Penglase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/the-victoria-sampler.myshopify.com\/admin\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45988069769473,"sku":"PDF CR030","price":16.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/files\/CR030MonthlyTreesfrontphoto.jpg?v=1738276270"},{"product_id":"june-cottage-creative-collection-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf-download","title":"June Cottage - Creative Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinue your Monthly Cottage journey with the ‘June Cottage’ pattern! The 6th design in a 12-part series, features a puple A-frame cottage located near the river or lake. There’s no materials list — use your stash or gather some fun floss colors to make it your own! Each Cottage pattern includes two Rhodes Hearts and Lazy Daisy, which you can easily learn with our tutorial on the Victoria Sampler YouTube channel: youtube.com\/@VictoriaSamplerChannel. Each Cottage introduces a new specialty stitch — easier to manage on linen than Aida. In this pattern you’ll practice the Sheaf Stitch! If you’d like to switch from Aida to linen, check out our helpful Intro to Cross Stitching on Linen, a video course you can register for at www.victoriasampler.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have so much fun stitching your own exclusive creations ! You can use up those delicious leftover threads, beads, and other materials in your stash. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, or use totally different colours for fun. Use some leftover linen, and choose a palette of threads, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your linen. The fun is in the creativity and seeing what happens! There is no right or wrong and you can even use the chart colours to inspire your choices. Very relaxing. Instead of using paints or crayons in a colouring book, you use threads! Come visit us at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/144448399084489\/\" title=\"Victoria Sampler Facebook Chat Group\"\u003eFB Chat Group\u003c\/a\u003e and share your progress photos there! - Happy stitching! - Thea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCongratulations to all for their beautifully Stitched Sample cottages - Radonna Roark, and Mary Widrowicz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/the-victoria-sampler.myshopify.com\/admin\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135835951361,"sku":"PDF CR043","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/files\/JuneCottage.jpg?v=1742241807"},{"product_id":"july-cottage-creative-collection-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf-download","title":"July Cottage - Creative Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinue your Monthly Cottage journey with the ‘July Cottage’ pattern! The 7th design in a 12-part series, features a blue cottage with a flag out front. (Two other flags are given to you on upper left and right corner of chart). There’s no materials list — use your stash or gather some fun floss colors to make it your own! Each Cottage pattern includes two Rhodes Hearts and Lazy Daisy, which you can easily learn with our tutorial on the Victoria Sampler YouTube channel: youtube.com\/@VictoriaSamplerChannel. Each Cottage introduces a new specialty stitch — easier to manage on linen than Aida. In this pattern you’ll practice the Reversed Scotch Stitch! If you’d like to switch from Aida to linen, check out our helpful Intro to Cross Stitching on Linen, a course you can register for at www.victoriasampler.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have so much fun stitching your own exclusive creations ! You can use up those delicious leftover threads, beads, and other materials in your stash. Choose your own colours, using my coloured chart as an inspiration, or use totally different colours for fun. Use some leftover linen, and choose a palette of threads, and then either use them, or change them entirely as you see the pattern emerging on your linen. The fun is in the creativity and seeing what happens! There is no right or wrong and you can even use the chart colours to inspire your choices. Very relaxing. Instead of using paints or crayons in a colouring book, you use threads! Come visit us at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/144448399084489\/\" title=\"Victoria Sampler Facebook Chat Group\"\u003eFB Chat Group\u003c\/a\u003e and share your progress photos there! - Happy stitching! - Thea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCongratulations to all for their beautifully Stitched Sample cottages - Radonna Roark, and Mary Widrowicz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/the-victoria-sampler.myshopify.com\/admin\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135853351169,"sku":"PDF CR044","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/files\/JulyCottageCover.jpg?v=1742242804"},{"product_id":"monthly-blossoms-creative-collection-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf-download","title":"Monthly Blossoms - Creative Collection - Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"89\"\u003eThe 2025 Blossoms of the Month Cross Stitch pattern is especially lovely now that all twelve designs are gathered together in one cheerful collection. Each little square has its own flower, color story, and personality, so the whole design feels fresh from beginning to end. You’ll also spot sweet details throughout, with little birds, bees, and baskets adding extra charm to the garden theme. Each month is represented by its own blossom: January, Carnation; February, Violet; March, Daffodil; April, Sweet Peas; May, Lily of the Valley; June, Rose; July, Lilies; August, Poppies; September, Morning Glory; October, Calendula; November, Mum; December, Poinsettia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eNow you can stitch this lovely design with your own choice of threads, beads, linen, charms, and other materials. Like all my Creative Designs, it is meant to give you room to play and enjoy the process. Choose the colors and thread brands you love best, or let the chart colors spark your imagination. Then simply stitch the cross stitches in your chosen shades and watch your own version come to life. There is no single right way to do it, and that is part of the pleasure. It’s relaxing, creative, and a very enjoyable way to make the design truly your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"40\"\u003eThis is my twenty-sixth downloadable Creative Design pattern. I first began creating these designs as stitch-alongs for our Facebook Chat Group a few years ago, and it was such a pleasure to see everyone’s versions take shape. Each one was different, and that was part of the fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eCreative Designs are perfect for using some of those tempting leftover threads, beads, charms, and other treasures from your stash. You can follow the color chart for inspiration, choose your own palette, or change colors as you go along. Start with a piece of linen, gather a few favorite materials, and simply enjoy watching the pattern grow and change under your needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"697\"\u003eThere’s a lot of pleasure in stitching this way. It’s relaxed, creative, and full of little surprises. I’d love to see what you do with it, so do come visit us in our Facebook Chat Group and share your progress photos there. -Thea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Thanks to all our creative FB Chat Group members (Louisa, Sablaise, Allain, Aarathi, Carla, Krista, Rosella, Naoko) for their beautiful stitching! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"PDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/the-victoria-sampler.myshopify.com\/admin\/pages\/instructions-pdf-pattern-purchase-and-download\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF Pattern Purchase and Download Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs a quick reminder, all of our PDF patterns are copyright protected and – as with all our patterns – are not permitted to be copied or distributed. We appreciate you sharing links here with your friends rather than sharing the actual PDFs :) Thank you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567592878337,"sku":"PDF CR050","price":16.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/8624\/files\/Monthly_Blossoms_-_Creative_Collection_-_Cross_Stitch_Pattern_-_PDF_Download.jpg?v=1776284838"}],"url":"https:\/\/victoriasampler.com\/collections\/2026-creative-sale-items.oembed","provider":"The Victoria Sampler","version":"1.0","type":"link"}