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Heirloom Samplers

Classic Alphabet Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern

Elegant thick-and-thin capitals, lowercase letters and numbers inside a Greek key border, with tulips and hearts.

  • Digital PDF pattern — no fabric or thread included
  • Pattern Keeper compatible
  • Large print included
$8
  • Free with every order: beginner cheat sheet + 3 bonus minis
  • Buy any 3+ patterns, save 25%. Mix and match, applied in your cart.
  • Instant download after checkout
  • 122 x 140 stitches
  • 4 DMC colors
  • Intermediate friendly
Part of the Heirloom Samplers BundleGet all 5 for $24 and save 40%

Also in the The Whole Hearth: all 110 patterns for $59.

If a file has a problem, we'll fix it or refund you.

About this pattern

I designed this as the alphabet sampler I wish I'd stitched as a girl. The capitals are elegant thick-and-thin serif letters, and they're followed by a complete lowercase alphabet, the numbers 1 to 0, and a little row of tulips and hearts. A soft blue Greek key border frames it all.

There are four colors (navy, soft blue, antique red and sage) on antique white Aida. It's lovely for practicing tidy stitches, and the letters are a reference you'll come back to for other projects.

The design is 122 x 140 stitches, about 8.7 x 10 inches on 14-count. It looks especially good in a simple oak frame.

It makes a beautiful gift for a teacher, a new reader's bedroom or a book lover's study. And because every letter is here, it doubles as an alphabet chart for personalizing other patterns.

Questions

How do I get my pattern?

Right after checkout you land on your order page with download links for every file, plus a "download all" zip. Links work for 7 days, and you can reopen your order page anytime to get fresh links.

Is this a physical kit?

No. This is a digital PDF download. No fabric, thread or hoop is included and nothing is shipped. The floss key lists every DMC color you need.

How do I print it?

Print at 100% scale (or "actual size") on US Letter or A4 paper. The black & white chart saves ink and is easy to read. You can also stitch straight from a tablet.

Does it work with Pattern Keeper?

Yes. A Pattern Keeper friendly PDF is included, so you can import it and mark stitches off as you go. Backstitch (if any) is listed separately, because Pattern Keeper only tracks full crosses.

What is the free bonus pack?

Every order comes with a little thank-you: my one-page beginner cheat sheet and 3 bonus mini patterns (a star ornament, a tiny tree and a little mushroom). They appear on your order page next to your patterns.

Is there a discount if I buy several patterns?

Yes. Buy any 3 or more individual patterns or sets and each one is 25% off, applied automatically in your cart. Bundles already have their own price. During a shop-wide sale you always get the single best discount (they don't stack).

What if something is wrong with my file?

If a file has a problem, we'll fix it or refund you. Just send Sara a message. See the refund policy for details.

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