HISTORIC MOTIFS. YOUR COMPOSITION.

Make a new heirloom.

Arrange a little history.
Build a border, a sampler, or something entirely yours.

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Start with a composition

Modern arrangements of historic motifs. Choose one to explore; your current workspace can be restored with Undo.

Save a project file to keep a portable, editable copy of your work.

Grid

Drag to arrange. Arrow keys move the selected motif; Shift moves five stitches.

Top layer first

Canvas & fabric settings

Width (stitches)Height (stitches)Fabric count (over one)Margin each side (inches)

Canvas: 40–160 stitches per side. Making it smaller never cuts off your motifs.

Star flower

ColumnRow

DMC cotton floss

Change this DMC color everywhere

DMC 3777 · Very Dark Terra Cotta

Build a repeating row or field

The selected motif is the top-left starting position. Counts include that first motif.

ColumnsRowsHorizontal gapVertical gap

Mirror alternate copies

Stitched area: 19 × 21 stitches
1.36 × 1.50 in (3.4 × 3.8 cm).

How much fabric?

At 14-count, over one, the full 80 × 80 canvas is 5.71 × 5.71 in. With 3 in on each side, allow 11.71 × 11.71 in.

PDF includes an overview, readable chart sheets, DMC key, and source notes. Screen colors are approximate; check physical floss.