00 /Free · Letters, names & alphabets
Three original fonts, eight DMC colors and an optional sampler border. Download the chart or the whole A–Z alphabet as a free PDF.
93 × 25 · 6.6 × 1.8 in on 14 ct
10 /Quick answer
Type your words, pick a font, a DMC color and an optional border, then download the free chart. Classic letters are 5 stitches wide and 7 tall — half an inch high on 14 count Aida.
A name, a date, a quote — one line each, up to six lines.
Classic 5 × 7, Bold or Large, in any of eight DMC colors.
A simple sampler border frames names and dates for gifts.
Free PDF with the chart and stitch counts, or a PNG.
15 /The sampler tradition
Girls once proved their skill by stitching every letter on a sampler. The grid is the same today: one square, one cross.
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All three fonts are original, so you can use them in patterns you sell.
| Font | Letter size (stitches) | Height on 14 ct | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 5×7 | 5 × 7 | 0.5 in | Names, dates, small samplers |
| Bold | 6 × 7 | 0.5 in | Words that must read from afar |
| Large 10×14 | 10 × 14 | 1 in | Titles, pillows, wall hangings |
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Leave one empty square between letters and three between lines. For a name under a picture, center it under the design and leave at least five rows of space.
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Make a pet portrait or wedding pattern from a photo, then add the name and date as a band underneath. Leave enough rows: the Classic font needs 7 rows plus spacing.
90 /FAQ
Follow a letter chart square by square: each filled square is one full cross. Start in the center of the word, leave one square between letters and three between lines, and use two strands of floss on 14 count Aida.
The Classic font is 7 stitches tall, so letters are half an inch high on 14 count. The Large font is 14 stitches, about 1 inch.
Yes. The full A–Z and 0–9 chart on this page is free to download as a PDF in all three fonts.
Yes. Make the name here, note its stitch count, and leave that many free squares below the picture in your pattern — or stitch it as a separate band.
High contrast reads best: DMC 310 black or 321 red on white Aida, or 3865 winter white on dark fabric.
120 /Other crafts
Same photo, another craft. Your photo comes with you.
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