Flower of the Month Sampler - PDF

Flower of the Month Sampler – Cross Stitch Embroidery Pattern by Kooler Design Studio

The Flower of the Month Sampler is a charming cross stitch embroidery pattern designed by Kooler Design Studio, Inc. and released as part of their Kooler Classic Charts collection (KDS #6977). This downloadable PDF pattern is ideal for stitchers who love floral motifs and seasonal themes, offering a beautifully structured sampler format that celebrates a different flower for each month of the year. The finished piece makes a wonderful decorative embroidery project, perfect for framing, gifting, or displaying as a keepsake in the home.

About the Design

As a sampler-style design, the Flower of the Month Sampler brings together twelve individual floral motifs — one representing each calendar month — unified within a single cohesive composition. Sampler embroideries have a long and celebrated tradition in needlework, historically used to showcase a stitcher's skill and repertoire. This modern interpretation by Kooler Design Studio honors that tradition while remaining approachable and enjoyable for today's embroidery enthusiasts.

Each monthly flower motif is rendered in the detailed, graphic style that Kooler Design Studio is well known for, combining careful color selection with clear charted symbols to produce a vibrant, botanically inspired finished piece. The sampler format means the completed embroidery works beautifully as a standalone decorative item — framed on a wall, mounted in a hoop, or incorporated into a textile decoration project.

Techniques Used

This pattern is worked primarily in counted cross stitch, the foundational technique of the craft. Counted cross stitch involves placing X-shaped stitches over a grid of evenly woven fabric, following a charted pattern where each square on the chart corresponds to one stitch on the fabric. This method allows for precise, repeatable results and is well suited to pictorial and sampler designs like this one.

• Counted cross stitch – the primary stitch used throughout the design, forming the body of each floral motif
• Backstitch – commonly used in Kooler Design Studio charts for outlining, adding fine detail, and defining the edges of floral and leaf shapes
• French knots – may be used as accent stitches to add texture to flower centers or decorative details within the sampler

The Kooler Classic Charts series is known for providing clear, well-organized charts with symbol keys and color references, making the stitching process straightforward even for those newer to counted work.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner friendly, making it an excellent choice for those who are just learning counted cross stitch as well as for experienced stitchers looking for a relaxing, enjoyable project. The sampler format — with its individual monthly motifs — also lends itself well to working in stages, completing one flower at a time rather than tackling the entire design at once.

Materials Needed

As a counted cross stitch embroidery pattern, this design is worked with the following standard needlework materials:

• Even-weave or Aida fabric – the recommended ground fabric for counted cross stitch; common counts include 14-count or 18-count Aida, or linen even-weave for a finer finish
• Six-strand embroidery floss – typically DMC or similar cotton stranded floss; the chart includes a color key specifying the thread colors needed to recreate each monthly flower accurately
• Tapestry needle – a blunt-tipped needle appropriate for counted cross stitch, sized to suit the fabric count chosen
• Embroidery hoop or frame – used to keep the fabric taut and even while stitching

Pattern Format and Designer

The Flower of the Month Sampler is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. It is published by Kooler Design Studio, Inc., an independent design house with a long-established reputation in the counted cross stitch and needlework community. Their Kooler Classic Charts line offers a wide range of charted designs spanning seasonal, floral, and decorative themes. This pattern carries the designation KDS #6977 within their catalog.