the first online database of Historic sampler motifs.
Premiere on World
Embroidery Day July 30
Sampler Motifs is a curated library of cross-stitch motifs charted from historic samplers from around the world. Explore centuries of design, combine and adapt motifs, and continue the tradition.
The site has now opened for selected beta testers! If you would like to join the free beta period, please email carolina@samplermotifs.com
Historic motifs
A growing collection of authentic motifs from 18th to 20th century
Well documented
Source, date, maker, colors
and measurements
Instant access
Download charts as PDF or PNG.
Save your favourites
One-time payment.
Patterns that are yours to keep, mix and reuse.
Purchase full access to the library, including all future patterns.