October 2025
We are excited to bring you the first of our Christmas designs for 2025. Stitched on icy white fabric from Zweigart, the design features a Christmas Tree with gorgeous motifs in the branches. The project has been designed in house by Historical Sampler - we love Christmas designing and think this project is the perfect way to start your Holiday stitching.
The Original Cross Stitch Subscription
If stitching is your passion why not join our amazing Cross Stitch Subscription. Each month we will bring you a new and exclusive Cross Stitch project, designed by a fabulous array of talented Designers from around the World. Each design is only available in the month it is featured so don’t miss your opportunity to receive these gorgeous offerings.
Upcoming Designers include, Hands on Designs, Crocette a Gogo, Stitchrovia, Little Dove, Pony Designs, Yasmin Made With Love and, of course, Historical Sampler Company
Available In 3 Purchasing Options
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The Original
The October box includes the full kit, backing fabric, white pom pom trim, an Angel Ornament, Reindeer Chocolate Lolly and an artisan tea bag.
from £20.00
The Kit
Full Kit with your choice of linen or aida, DMC threads, gold plated needle and coloured chart.
from £14.00
PDF Pattern Only
Just the PDF pattern delivered directly to your inbox.
Stitch from your stash!
from £7.00
Cross Stitch Tutorials
We are here to hold your hand with helpful tips and tutorials. From easy to follow instructional videos to help get you started if you are a beginner - through to fabulous Finishing Tutorials to convert your finished stitching into beautiful display pieces.
This tutorial demonstrates a “flat finish” method to turn a cross stitch piece into a sleek, framed-style finish.
This tutorial walks through a finishing method for a cross stitch piece, turning it into a framed ornament or wall hanging with trim and a hanging loop.
This tutorial shows how to finish a flat cross stitch ornament with pom-pom trim and a ribbon hanger.
This tutorial demonstrates a “flat finish” method to turn a cross stitch piece into a sleek, framed-style finish.
This tutorial walks through a finishing method for a cross stitch piece, turning it into a framed ornament or wall hanging with trim and a hanging loop.
This tutorial shows how to finish a flat cross stitch ornament with pom-pom trim and a ribbon hanger.
What Our Customers Think...
"I love the Original subscription where you get everything you need to stitch and finish the design plus a gorgeous treat, lovely teabag and edible treat. Look forward to my box every month. It is the more expensive option but I tell myself I am worth it."
“I love the Original subscription and have been a subscriber for years. You won't regret signing up.”
“The Cotton & Twine service is just wonderful and their monthly boxes are such amazing value with everything you need to make beautiful projects each month. I love my monthly treat! Good customer service is rare these days which is why I keep coming back to buy these beautiful products.”