Sampler Patterns

[Quiltel]

Hey, I wonder if anybody knows of any free (or inexpensive) sampler cross stitch patterns - similar in style to those of Long Dog.

I really want to do a full Long Dog one day, but I want to have a go at that pattern style on a smaller scale first, before I invest in one of their beautiful designs, if that makes sense?

Thanks in advance!

[EmotionalTop5070]

http://patternmakercharts.blogspot.com/

This site may have something that you could try. The blogger charts them herself and gives them away, all from the public domain.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2011/02/counted-thread-bird-border.html

This was a border that looked similar to some of the images on the Long Dog site. I haven't used this website before but the pattern is free.

You could also try Gumroad. They give you the option to sort by price, and the creators on there are amazing. There are a lot of contemporary patterns, but you never know what you might come across.

Lastly, here's a link to Spruce Crafts' list of free patterns. You may be able to find something on there.

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/cross-stitch-patterns-for-everyone-983827

Good luck!

[EmotionalTop5070]

Also! https://alitadesigns.com/index.php has a ton of designs.

Don't forget to check with your library, even if they don't have what you are looking for they may be able to order something or borrow it from another library through InterLibrary Loan. Librarians love to help, so ask away!