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Cross Stitch Patterns for the Genealogist

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Tree O' Life Birth Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Tree O' Life Birth Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
Oh my! Do I love this one!!! I am also a quilt lover so when I found this new one, I had to get it for us! You will personalize the chart with the child's name, birthdate and weight. Going around the beautiful tree are the ABC blocks and numbers 1 through 0. The saying on it is: "Oh Tree of Life keep your branches strong I pray. Protect this babe from any storms that come along the way". BEAUTIFUL earthy and natural colors! Design size: 144 x 186. Fabric in sample used: Zweigart Brittany 28 count Off White. Stitched: 2 strands over two threads. Some backstitching but certainly mostly all counted cross-stitch with nothing fancy.

The Lineage Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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The Lineage Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

I think genealogy is infiltrating the cross-stitch world! Another BEAUTIFUL needlwork design for us! This one is a little more involved but you can handle it! Here is what the artist says:

"My mother and father liked to travel and resarch family history and they inspired me to learn about my ancestors. This sampler is a tribute to my parents and to their families. I am always curious about the people who stitch the lovely antique samplers I admire and have decided to eliminate the guess work in case my sampler outlasts me. I am going to have my family synopsis tucked inside a frame! I'll enter the sampler instructions first, and then share the results of my genealogical research.

The grape border is for my Mom who delighted in the fruit of the vine. The thistles honor my father's Scottish roots. The male and female deer and acorns symbolize marriage, family and rebirth and also celebrate the continuity of life. The Slanted Gobelin mountain behind the deer is for the Rockies of Utah. As the mountain slides behind the oak tree, the Slanted Gobelins stitches become the rolling piney hills of North Carolina. The church represents my Grandma Bailey's church, Union Presbyterian, ourside Carthage, North Carolina. This Scottish Presbyterian Church was organized in 1797 and members of my family have been attending its services for over two hundred years. Two hundred years doesn't seem like so many as I realize that I have been visiting the church for more than forty years! The presence of this small country church symbolizes my appreciate for the Lord's watching over all my family, and yours, in the past, in the present, and for the future. Let's stitch!"

By golly, I think she's got it (the genealogy bug!).

Words on the chart: "Hand in Hand, Down the years, Acorns Oaks Acorns, Joy, Laughter, Tears.

Notes on the pattern: Artist used Belfast 32-count linen. You need at least a 29" piece if you are going to add family names. Threads:  Several types are explained including blending fillaments. See chart for complete instructions.    

Stitches: Cross, Double Back, Back, Smyrna Cross, Herringbone, Slanted Gobelin, Basketweave (or Half Cross if you prefer), Straight, Padded Satin and Queen.

Lots of charts and detail and even includes some of her genealogy and a few lenghts of DMC!

Family Tree I Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Family Tree I Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
This nice family tree can be put on a bag or shirt or used as a framed item. Hollie Designs has made this with the genealogy nut in mind! Cross stitch and backstitching only. Stitch count is 144 x 152. There is no return on patterns.

Family Tree II Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Family Tree II Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
Hollie Designs has made us another sweet, simple family tree maybe because we bought so many of their first one! This pattern uses backstitch, French knots and basic cross stitch. Although no finished size is given on the pattern, we will assume it is the same as the other one and will be 144 x 152. There is no return on patterns.

Family Tree of Life - Fraktur Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Family Tree of Life - Fraktur Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
This "Fraktur" style counted cross-stitch pattern uses basic cross stitch and backstitch stitches only and is rather simple. You have the option of adding any number of names up to 11. You may also add the family surname in the heart at the base. The pattern says you can do this in "2 or 3" generations. Finshed size 6.8" wide x 9" high and will fit in most 8" x 10" frames.

Family Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Family Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
Ginger & Spice does some really neat modern samplers and they made a good one for we genealogy lovers too! Mostly all counted cross stitch plus some back stitching and a little more simple stuff and you will have a great piece! 14 count fabric will finish about 14 3/4" wide x 19" tall. Patterns are not returnable.

Mother's Tree Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Mother's Tree Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
Lavender & Lace has designed this chart for the female line of the family. You can add the "moms" just as far back as you can go in your genealogy. A beautiful tree tops this chart. Suggested fabric is 32 count linen, over 2 threads. Final measurement depends on how many names you add. Cross stitch only, but oh! my! what an interesting piece! There is no return on patterns.

My Family Tree Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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My Family Tree Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
This Caroletta Ingrando design has 4 generations on a sweet little tree and is cross stitch and backstitching only. There is also a summer version that can be stitched in green leaves. Our biggest seller! On 14 count cloth, this measures 13-3/4" x 13-3/4". Our biggest seller! There is no return on patterns.

Tall Oaks Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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The Cricket Collection and Vicki Hastings have produced another great pattern to commemorate a special birth. The pattern uses all cross stitches and backstitches. 14 count fabric will measure

10.5" x 11.6". How sweet this is! There is no return on patterns.

Enchanting Lair Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Enchanting Lair Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
This Tree of Life pattern is rather simple but uses a few different stitches lilke the Celtic Start in the border using Kreinik gold thread and also uses a Dinky Dye thread in the border for the rice stitch. Beads are used in the border to add a real spark to this simple design. DMC is also used. All stitching instruction is clear and easy to follow. Stitch size for 14 count is " x 7-1/4". Stir up those Irish roots and try this one!

Grandmother's Legacy Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Grandmother's Legacy Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

WOW! I like this one! The tree is beautifully designed! And, it includes 4 small frames that are inteded to be added to the finished piece. You will add you own photos in these small frames. More can be ordered from the designer too. It can hold easily up to 30 frames! It also has the words: "Grandchildren of..." where you will then add the family or individual name.

This pattern has backstitching and cross stitching only so is pretty basic too.  Alphabet chart is added too for names. Finished sizes: 114 stitches wide x 149 stitches high. 14/28 count - 8.14" x 10.64", 16/32 count - 10.36" x 13.55", 18/36 count - 11.40" x 14.90".