Protector of the Dead is a design of a tortoise carrying our loved lost ones, ensuring they rest easy while we continue on. The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is easily finished in standard sized frames. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols.
Note from the designer - Each of these four little turtles is a unique needlework treasures needlebook, a pincushion, a pocket, or a scissors weight. Both the upper and lower shells feature a Quaker motif.
The model was stitched over one thread on 32 Ct. Olive Green linen with Weeks Dye... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring two adorable turtle doves!
Model stitched on 38 ct. Fullers Teasel by Legacy Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 63 x 57.
Sea Turtle Cove is part of the XStitchTheRainbow collaboration featuring the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Lunar by Be Stitch Me with Cottage Garden Threads Beneath The Waves palette. Stitch Count: 60 x 60. Finished size: approx 3.3" x 3.3".
Note from designer: Where I grew up in South Louisiana, we keep our bodies above ground. Why? It's below sea level and the bodies would float right up! If you haven't done a New Orleans Cemetery tour yet I would highly recommend it! Each of these tombs is based on an actual tomb in New Orleans.... Read more
This 14 page booklet from Rosewood Manor includes an under the sea sampler, 3 smaller samplers, a welcome, an alphabet and "Save the Turtles."
The sampler model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Midnight Mermaid linen from Under the Sea Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180x320. Finshed size: 11.25" x 20".
This spooky butterfly was inspired by Day of the Dead imagery. The model was stitched on 20 ct Jalapeno by Fiber on a Whim, with three sulky threads. Stitch count is 123 x 91.
Celebrate your love of stitching with a wicked twist! The Stitchers' Tombstones series by Dirty Annie's Southern Style turns the art of cross stitch into a darkly humorous graveyard of stitching legends. Each design features a witty epitaph that every needleworker can relate to-whether... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring a bunny and turtle with the phrase "Go persevere"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dirty Belfast using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 32 x 42. Can be stitched individually or with other Flair patterns from the series. Border pattern for the entire series is sold separately.
Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring a turtle carrying adorable spring daisies!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Mocha using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 31 x 50. Finished size is 1.94" x 3.13".