Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 5

Get your needles ready!  Today I have Panel 6 Band 5 of The Never Ending Sampler:

Here is the link to the PDF file:

The Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 5

Please let me know if the chart is large enough for you to read comfortably!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 2

Good Morning!  Today I have Band 2 of Panel 6 of The Never Ending Sampler:

Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 2 PDF Download

Happy Stitching!

Pam

Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Dove Of Hope

Little by little, I've been reworking my Cross Stitch freebies into nice printable pages.

I did The Dove Of Hope years ago, when my dear friend Lula Chang developed breast cancer.  Lula beat the disease but died 3 years ago due to other issues.

I've been thinking about her lately, missing her really, and decided that now would be a good time to re-release this design:

This was designed to support Breast Cancer Awareness.  It could certainly be stitched as a Christmas ornament, or a Spring or Valentine's Day project.

Have a good weekend and Happy Stitching!

Pam

Cross Stitch Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon

I did this as a free cross stitch design quite a few years back and thought with October, Breast Cancer Awareness month coming up, that now would be a good time to rework the printable page:

Free Cross Stitch Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon

Right click on the image, save it to your hard drive and print it in any graphic software.  It will fit a standard 8 1/2 inch X 11 inch sheet of paper.

Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along Panel 2 Band

Today I have Panel 2 Band 14 of the Never Ending Sampler Stitching-Along.  Here is the entire sampler so far:

And here is Band #14:

This band is worked with cross stitches, back stitches and a large fan stitch.  Use beads or french knots on the bottom of the fan.

Here is a closeup of the fan:

And here is the overlap pattern for placement purposes with Band #13:

Happy Stitching Everyone!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 2 Band 11

It's going to be a hot weekend!  Here's Band 11 of Panel 2 of the Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along.

First the entire sampler so far:

And here is Band 11 by itself:

And finally, with the Band 10 overlap for placement purposes:

This border is worked with backstitching, cross stitches and satin stitches.  Here's a closeup of the shamrock:

Have a great weekend!  Stay cool!!!

Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along Panel #2 Band #9

Is everyone caught up on the Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along?  Or are ya'll outside working in your gardens?  If you need some quiet time to cool off, here is Band #9 of Panel #2.

First, the entire sampler so far:

And here is Band #9 by itself:

For placement purposes, here it is with the Band #8 overlap:

Work this band with back-stitching.  This is a blackwork band.  You can work this band all in one color or you can work it in multiple colors.  Or you can work it traditionally, with black!  Have fun with it!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 2 Band 7

How is everyone doing on the Never Ending Band Sampler?  I hope ya'll are caught up now!

Today, I have Band #7 of Panel 2.  Here is the full sampler so far:

And here is Band #7 by itself:

And then with the Band #6 overlap for placement purposes:

Band #7 is worked with Eyelet stitches, straight stitches and french knots or beads.

Happy Stitching!!!

Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along Panel 2 Band 4

For your weekend enjoyment, here is Panel 2 Band #4 of the Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along:

Here's the band by itself:

Use cross stitches and straight stitches.  The leaves should look like they're satin stitched.  Here's a closeup of the leaves:

Have a great weekend everyone!  Happy Stitching!

Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along Panel 2 Band 2

Today, I have Band 2 of Panel 2 for the Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along.  If you're new to this sampler, please click the link above to learn more about it. 

Here is the Panel 2 so far:

And here is Band 2:

This band consists of multiple stitches including the Feather Stitch, Cross Stitches, Straight Stitches and French Knots.

If you need help with the Feather stitch, please visit Sharon B's Stitch Dictionary.

When working the Feather Stitch on this band, you will want to start from the outside and work your way towards the center of the design.  You'll have to do this on both sides of the band.

If you've never worked the the Feather stitch, it may look intimidating but it really is an easy stitch once you get the idea of it.  It's one of those stitches where you have to "catch" your thread as you go along.

Feel free to add your own special touch to this border.  Use beads instead of french knots if you want to.  Use multiple colors or work in just one color.  This is YOUR sampler so give it a try and enjoy!!!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 1 Band 20

Panel 1 of the Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along is complete with this, Band #20.  Here is the complete sampler:

And here is the final Band, #20:

This border is to be worked with Cross Stitches, Backstitches and the Blanket Stitch.  If you're not familiar with the Blanket Stitch, please visit Sharon B's Stitch Dictionary for instructions.

Here is the overlap with Band #19 for placement purposes:

I'll give ya'll a little time to get caught up before we start on Panel 2 which will begin sometime next week.  Have a good weekend everyone!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 1 - Band 19

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

I have Band 19 of the Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along for you today!

Here is the entire Panel 1 sampler up to this point:

Here is Band #19 by itself:

And here it is with the overlap of Band #18:

And finally, a closeup of the little flower:

This border includes Cross Stitches, Straight Stitches and French Knots.

I will post the final border for Panel 1 on Thursday.  We will be starting on Panel 2 next week.  In the meantime, Happy Stitching and Happy Valentines Day!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 1 - Band 18

Today's band is a nice alphabet.  If anyone wants to personalize their samplers at any point, this is pretty alphabet to use.  And who knows, there might be a few verses down the road!! 

Here is the entire sampler so far:

And here is Band #18:

And here it is again with the Band #17 overlap:

I will have band 19 next week along with an undate on my husband and an update on my McHenry Quilt.  Have a nice weekend everyone!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 1 - Band 17

Today, I have Band #17 of the Never Ending Band Sampler.  Here is Panel 1 so far:

Here is Band #17:

And here it is with Band #16 for placement purposes:

Work the flower centers with Eyelet stitching.  The rest is cross stitches and back stitches.

Once my husband's cancer treatment is done, I'll get on a schedule with this sampler.  Until then, I'm uploading the bands as I have time.

Happy Stitching!

Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along Panel 1 Band 16

Today, I have Band #16 of the Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along for you.

Here is the entire sampler so far:

And here is Band #16 by itself:

Work the trees with straight stitches and the stars with Eyelet Stitches.  If you need help working the Eyelet Stitch, please visit Sharon B's Stitch Dictionary.

For placement purposes, this is Band #16 with the overlap of #15:

Happy Stitching!!!

Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along - Panel 1 Band 15

Finally had a chance to work up Band #15 for the Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along!!!

Here is the entire sampler so far:

For Band #15, you'll be working two rows of the Cretan Stitch:

You can use beads or French Knots on the points.

Here is the overlap chart for placement below Band #14:

If you need directions for working the Cretan Stitch, please visit Sharon B's Stitch Dictionary.
Click on the "Open Cretan Stitch" for this band.

Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along Panel 1 Band 14

The next band in the Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along is very easy but you'll spend a little more time doing it.  First, here's the entire sampler to date:

And here's the next band:

The roses are cross stitch and the rest is back stitch.  Here is an overlap with band #13 for placement purposes:

Happy Stitching!

Never Ending Sampler - Panel 1 Band 13

Happy New Year everyone!

Here is Band #13 of the Never Ending Sampler:

And here is the band all by itself:

Simple cross stitches, straight stitches and either french knots or seed beads.

Here is the overlap with Band #12:

Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along Panel 1 Band 11

Today I have Band #11 for those of stitching the Never Ending Sampler or working the bands as seam treatments on your crazy quilts.

This is the whole sampler so far:

And here is Band #11 by itself:

And here it is with the Band #10 overlap:

Work the fans with straight stitches.  The little stars are double cross stitch aka Smyrna Cross.

If you need help working the Smyrna Cross or any other stitch, please hop over to Sharon B's stitch dictionary for the instructions.