Bespoke  Samplers

Have you ever admired the embroideries seen in magazines, antique shops and museums, and wished you could own
a piece of history?

 Why not create your own?
See how easy it is - just complete the form at the bottom of this page to get a quote for your own, unique heirloom


Or contact us to discuss your requirements;
email us at:  crossstitchit@yahoo.co.uk



With the Bespoke Samplers service, we can design, just for you, a Sampler in the style, colours, and size you want; and it will be unique. 

We guarantee that your design will not be sold to anyone else. 

There will, due to design restrictions, be some similarity with other samplers,
but you have the opportunity to add personal touches to make it unique
 - initials, symbols and  patterns. 

We can even scan in and include small photos, should you wish.
These are can be designed to the size and colour scheme you wish.

A couple of very small personal motifs included on one of our commissions:
'Cold feet - Warm heart'
'Calm on the surface, but .......'
The samplers on this page were designed for existing clients -
these designs are not for sale, but can give you an idea of what we can offer.
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This Sampler was inspried by 17th century embroidery;
and was featured in a top
UK magazine.

This actual pattern is not currently for retail sale,
but shows the type of sampler we would be delighted to design for you.
A sampler inspired by
17th century needlework.

  This band sampler was a special commission, and  is an example of the more challenging style which we can create for the more experienced stitcher.

It incorporates a wide range of stitches and quite dense stitching - using a variety of stitches - a labour of love for someone!

  We can use elements of the Band Sampler style to create your own,
individual design.




If you want a real challenge: -

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We can also create a 'Spot Sampler' style popular in the 16th Century; 
'Framed' Victorian Sampler - just contact us with your ideas for further details.
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A special commission from an Australian magazine for a
sampler showing elements from the development
of English domestic embroidery.
The pattern is now available in a top Australian
on-line magazine

An example of a specially commissioned sampler;
 this time for a 70th birthday present,
incorporating many personalised motifs.
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Now for your turn!

Build your own Sampler:


Why not let us design your special sampler - we guarantee NEVER to sell your design to anyone else; it'll be YOUR heirloom.

To help you decide what you want to include in your own, personal, UNIQUE Sampler, simply complete the form here, and we'll get back to you.

Give us as much information as you can - for example, is the Sampler to celebrate a special event, such as Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, New Home, Birth or Retirement?  
Or maybe you want to create an 'Antique Heirloom' for your home?  We can do that!

Do you want to include a range of specialist stitches, or just cross stitch?  How complicated do you want it to be?  How 'full' do you want it to be?

To get an idea of sizes and content, browse through the images of the Samplers we have already designed.  

Genuine Antique Samplers can sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds - create your own 'look-alike' for far less! 
 (At a recent Sale in New York, Samplers were selling for up to $890,000)  

Please note -each Bespoke Sampler is individually designed, and tailored to your requirements.  Our charges start at £35, but will increase depending upon pattern size and complexity of design.  This fee includes two revisions of the initial design to match your requirements.

    Build Your Own Sampler - tell us what you want!



An Example:

This Sampler is a very basic format with border, alphabet and motifs.
Alphabets can be included in many styles; text and motifs can be changed and added to order - you don't have to have so many trees!!
This size and complexity of sampler would cost about £35 

The ordering process:

Once we have received your completed form, we will contact you for further details then prepare a quote for your Sampler.  

If you are happy with that, (and once payment has been received) we will start designing, normally letting you see the first draft within a week. From then on, we will keep in touch, showing you changes you have asked for (two revisions are included, but major changes or additions may incur extra costs), then send you your final pattern.  This can be sent as symbols, colour blocks or symbols over colour blocks; at 8 stitches per inch, and will include thread amounts, computer-generated image of the completed design and any necessary instructions. 
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