When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
Cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring a sampler with a Christmas tree!
Pattern is stitched on 27 ct White Linda using Mill Hill and Miyuki beads, and Au Ver A Soie, DMC, and Kreinik threads. Also required but not listed: Miyuki Beads 3528, 0003, and 0037. Stitch count is 93 x 101.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Lentil from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana (GLT-SF0256) (or DMC floss 502, 841, 733, 640, 833, 676, 543). Stitch Count: 104W x 104H. Design Size: 5" x 5".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Fog Linen using Needlepoint Inc. Silk (or DMC floss 3012, 676, 729, 936, 310, 3782, 918, 3790, 926, 356). Stitch Count: 97W x 132H. Design Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"
"My Heart is fed by needle & thread." "Count twice and stitch once." Models stitched on fabric of your choice with Sullivans or DMC floss. Stitch count for each sampler is 76x104.
"Busy as a Bee, My Needle and Me." "A Stitch in Time Saves My Mind." Models stitched on fabric of your choice with Sullivans Or DMC floss. Stitch count for each sampler is 76x104.
"Every journey begins with the first stitch." "Peace be to this house and the stitchers within." Models stitched on fabric of your choice with Sullivans or DMC floss. Stitch count for each sampler is 76x104. (floss listing is for all three patterns)
"Sew many stitches, Sew little time." "Pins and needles, needles and pins." Models stitched on fabric of your choice with Sullivans floss. Stitch count for each sampler is 76x104.
The four designs in this pattern booklet can be stitched on their own, or can be stitched as a replacement of the circular design of the 2023 SAL "Reaching Skyward".
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Water Lily linen using Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 3865, 3371, 646, 3362, 869) Stitch Count: 154x86. Design Size: 10" x 6"
If stitching a full size traditional sampler seems too daunting, try stitching these 12 tiny wreaths instead. These adorable and charming little samplers fit the seasons and each month of the year and look fabulous as a grouping consisting of all twelve or stitch one at a time as birthday gifts,... Read more
"Home for the holidays." Model stitched on 20 Ct. Putty using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, Thread Gatherer & Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 50x72. Design Size: 3" x 4". Button set by Just Another Button Co (8091)
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Water Lily Linen using Classic Colorworks (or DMC floss 420, 0331, 309, white, 3363, 434). Specialty Stitch Used: French Knot. Stitch Count: 103W x 103H. Design Size: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Cross stitch pattern from Kathy Barrick featuring a Christmas tree and the phrase "Wrought with a needle in my hand December 25 1834 Sophia Jane Minor. Happy Christmas to all"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Sand from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count is 146 x 177.
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring a Christmas sampler with trees and three accompany patterns with gnomes and candles!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Yuletide by Fabric by Stephanie with Gloriana silks, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie with Soie D'Alger... Read more
A period reproduction sampler from the Netherlands. IAB 1817 is a gorgeously framed sampler featuring several vases. The centre one features a lush bouquet of roses and all over the sampler you'll find tiny birds hidden in the roses and the border.