Balkan Quartet
Cross Stitch Pattern

"Peacock Pincushion" is an exclusive design released at The Silver Needle in 2023, after receiving numerous inquiries since its released exclusively for The Silver Needle last year, I decided to re-release this pattern.

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Raw Natural Linen by Zweigart using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 100 x 100.

Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring an assortment of whimsical feathers!

Model stitched on 16ct Navy Blue Aida fabric but can be stitched on the aida of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count 173W x 174H.

Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring adorable peacocks!

Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Antique Ivory and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch counts:
Sewing Box 135 x 137
Scissor Fob 28 x 28
Needle Booklet Cover 58 x 63
Pin Cushion 35 x 44

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 200x200. Finished size on 14 ct fabric is 14.3" x 14.3".

Ruffled Feathers by Lindy Stitches is an adorable pattern for bird lovers or a needlework friend! Fully customizable with an alphabet included so that you can personalize right away. This pattern is done in all DMC for easy kitting so you can get started. This pattern can be finished however... Read more about Ruffled Feathers - Cross Stitch Pattern

A needlework picture designed after an early eighteenth century canvas work piece, featuring a tree, two unicorns, a peacock, a badger and more!

Stitched over two threads on 40 count linen of your choice, the finished size will measure approximately 16" x 17". Cross and counted... Read more about A Peacock, a Unicorn & a Badger - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring two beautiful peacocks!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Mojito Smoothie Linen by Grace Notes Fabrics with Pirate & Robin Threads (Pigeon). The stitch count is 53 x 58 and the finished size is 2.94" x 3.22".

"Here a Peep There a Peep" stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 97W x 77H. Finished Size: 6" x 5". "Folk Bouquet" stitched one over two on 28 Ct. 18th Century Brown from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 75W x 74H. Finished Size:... Read more about Farm & Folk Penny Cushions - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sampler celebrates the wonderful peacock motifs found on antique samplers, and gives them a modern twist. The sampler sparkles with plenty of metallic thread and two different colors of beads.

Pattern is stitched on 28 or 32 count fabric using DMC floss or The Gentle Art Sampler... Read more about Birds of a Feather - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Summer Sky evenweave with DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 85 x 50. Design Size: 6" x 4" (outside cover) & 40 x 50. Design Size: 3" x 4" (inside cover). Also required, but not listed above, 21 6mm sequins - Scarab.

The Calliope's Meadow folk embroidery cross stitch pattern inspired by a tiny border on a traditional bed curtain from the Greek islandses made up of carnations alternating with flower bud sprays which create a beautiful chevron border effect. The fresh and delicate colors evoke a meadow presided... Read more about Calliope's Meadow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Sweet folk birds on a pretty pouch or pincushion. The threads used are slightly different for each design. Pattern includes both patterns and detailed finishing instructions.

Blue Fabric Pouch: Stitched on 32 count Blue Spruce by Zweigart. Stitch count is 77 w X 52 h. Finished size 6"... Read more about Folk Birds Pincushion and Pouch - Cross Stitch Pattern

Strawberry Pin Cushion is an original design from Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Should you wish to recreate the mattress pin-cushion finish shown in the model stitch, instructions can be found here. The charts for the top and side patterns could, of course, be used in any number of other ways, together... Read more about Strawberry Pin Cushion - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring Ms. Myra in her blue parlor with her fine-feathered friends!

Model stitched on 16 ct. Antique White Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 99w x 96h.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 69x69. Design is shown finished in a 4" round pincushion by Lone Elm Lane.

"Florina" is a popular Romanian girl's name meaning flower and the Florina folk embroidery pattern evokes a little stitched garden. Graceful branches alternate with stylized carnations and bluebells in a trellis framework. This design creates a charming small table mat or can be used for a... Read more about Florina - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Summer Sky evenweave with DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 80 x 80. Design Size: 5" x 5" (scissor case) and Stitch Count: 32 x 32. Design Size: 2" x 2" (fob x2). Also required, but not listed above, 19 6mm sequins - Scarab.

Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist Inc featuring a pin cushion with an armchair design!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct White Evenweave using DMC floss. Stitch count is 55 x 85 and 32 x 82.

An ornate cross originates out of an eight-pointed star, a motif associated with heaven in Eastern Orthodox Christian art. Worked in traditional shades of bright red and coral, this design will look lovely covering the basket that is taken to church to be blessed following the Easter service. ... Read more about Baltic Easter Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Sweetheart Tree featuring a very sparkly blue pin cushion!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Platinum Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 44 x 44. Finished size is 2.75 in wide X 2.75 in high each

The Taline's Tulip cross stitch folk embroidery pattern shows the power of folk embroidery to connect people across generations and lands: Taline Voskeritchian shared her family's heirloom folk embroidery with me and asked me to keep it alive. I was honored to keep such a glorious design alive for... Read more about Taline's Tulips - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Anthea table runner folk embroidery cross stitch pattern showcases the beauty of repetition that is frequently found in folk embroidery. Delicate floral squares are repeated across and then finished with a geometric border to create a charming table runner that coordinates with many decor styles... Read more about Anthea Table Runner - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Aegean Ornaments Red cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a delightful group of traditional motifs stitched which can be finished as ornaments, coasters, pincushions, or other small projects of your choosing.

Stitched on 30 ct. Mikini white with DMC floss. Stitch count... Read more about Aegean Ornaments Red - Cross Stitch Pattern