Byzantine Beasts
PDF 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

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.

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

Originally, I planned for these to be included in the Animals sampler design above, but the project quickly grew into something to big to be included in that chart pack.

These designs are so fun and can be stitched in any color, on any linen, and finished in any way possible! Each pincushion has a Stitch Count of: 74 Wide by 52 High. FOr Camels and Tigers needs DMC0313.

A cute stitch pattern by Needle Treasure Nook featuring violets!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. mushroom linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 221w x 104h. Finished size 13.81" x 6.5".

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.

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

Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring an adorable pig themed pincushion!

Stitched on 18ct using Treenway Silks (not listed) and DMC. Stitch count is 202 x 49.

"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.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Sand linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 163 x 37. Finished size: 2 1/4 x 10. Turtle stitch count: 41 x 37. Finished size: 2 1/4 x 2.

"Dear Father hear and bless thy beasts and singing birds and guard with tenderness small things that have no words." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Cream Edinburgh linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 120x128. Design Size: 7" x 8"

Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a pincushion set with cherries and a bird!

Pattern is stitched on a 13" x 10" cut of 36 ct Vintage Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or DMC floss.

Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring four designs -- one for each season. Each design measures 42w x 42h. Also includes a bonus blackwork design titled "Tudor Rose Garden", which measures 46w x 44h.

Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

This pincushion was stitched using a motif from an 1861 sampler. When stitched over 2 threads on 35 count linen it measures approximately 4 inches.

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct linen using Classic Colorworks and NPI threads. Stitch count is 35 x 30. Finished size is 2" x 1.75".

Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion! The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... Read more about Vintage Paris Pin Cushion - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring a vase of carnations - perfect to be stitched as a pincushion or a little framed piece.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 83w x 75h.

Pattern by MTV Designs featuring a seasonal pillow design for Autumn.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 81 x 57 and the finished size is 4.5" x 3.17".

The Byzantine Scroll and Meander folk embroidery PDF pattern features three lavish borders reminiscent of decorative borders in Byzantine art. Featuring only two colors, the outlining of the lighter color provides intricacy and contrast. A stunning piece of textile history, this table runner will... Read more about Byzantine Scroll and Meander - PDF Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring two squirrels sharing acorns!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC and Romy's Floss (Three fairies green, Brown sugar and Cassandra's dream). Stitch Count: 51 x 58. Finished size: 3.64" x 4.14".

These pincushion make for a great quick stitch! Each is done in a different color-way to give stitchers options.

Both are stitched on 40-Count Wheat linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. The M. Lake pincushion has a stitch count of 81 Wide by 47 High. Finished size is 4.05 in wide X 2.35 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring a pincushion decorated with acorns!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Light Mocha by Zweigart linen using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 51 x 57 for each side.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a pincushion decorated for Christmas!

Model stitched on 14ct ice blue aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is : 43 x 31. Finished size is 3.07 x 2.21 inches.

"Folk Bird Needlebook" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little robin-bird on the cover, open up the book and her eggs will help you hold your needles!

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct linen using DMC threads. You will also need one piece of 5" x 5"... Read more about Folk Bird Needlebook - Cross Stitch Pattern