"The night shimmers with candlelight, each flame dancing atop the ofrendas. The air is rich with the sweet, citrus scent of marigolds drifting through the stillness. Then she appears-La Catrina-cloaked in black, her gown alive with vivid colors and floral embroidery. Her ruffled satin dress catches the light as she moves. Elegant yet haunting, she reminds us that death is not an end to be feared, but a passage to be honored and celebrated."
The model was stitched on "Blossoms in the Mist" by Fiberlicious Yummy Fibers with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 235w x 362h. Finished size on 14 ct is 18.93" x 25.86".
This spooky rustic Dia De Los Muertos sugar skull is having a "big hair" day. And it's getting a bit buggy with the butterfly, spider and fly fluttering around. Can you see the spider dangling from the sugar skull's hair? Two designs - one for irregular pillow, (with pillow how-to's... Read more
Design from Glendon Place for the Day of the Dead - Dia De Los Muertos.
Model stitched on 28 ct. Chalk Board linen using Sullivans, Rainbow Gallery, and DMC thread. Stitch count is 265 x 168.
This design from Glendon Place features a colorful sugar skull.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Chalk Board linen with Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame Braid, DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 104W x 141H. Finished size: 7 3/8" x 10".
This Glendon Place design features a colorful sugar skull. Stitched on 28 count Chalk Board. Stitch Count: 107W x 141H. Finished size is approx. 8 x 10
For centuries, people have honored the lives of those who came before them with colorful and bright sugar skulls during Day of the Dead celebrations in Latin America. These festive, sugary works of handmade art are designed to bring protection, wisdom and the celebration of love everlasting. This... Read more
For centuries, people have honored the lives of those who came before them with colorful and bright sugar skulls during Day of the Dead celebrations in Latin America. These festive, sugary works of handmade art are designed to bring protection, wisdom and the celebration of love everlasting. This... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy from the famous novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott!
Model stitched on 30 count Old Salem Linen by The Primitive Hare, chart recommends the same when recreating. DMC threads used. Stitch count is 105 x 119.
Get the kids smiling this Halloween with a spooky Skull Garden! The packet includes 3 versions for one nice price! How about putting the Skulls in Pots on little drawstring treat bags? And for the Skulls Behind The Fence, you don't have to do all five in a row...how about just three or four? Lots of... Read more
"Evaluation Center for Disturbed Women - Ward B" Model stitched on 40 count Witches Brew by Lapin Loops on Etsy using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 197 x 134.
"Women are angels and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly.. on our broomsticks. We're flexible like that!" Model stitched on 14/28 count Antique White Lugana using Sullivan's floss or DMC floss. Stitch count: 125W x 97H.
This dramatic wood block style design by Nancy Rossi will live in harmony in any Asian decor. The elegant Asian Woman leans in to her glowing lantern to light her way against a black background. 9 pages. Design stitched on 14 Count Black Aida.Stitch Count: 112x223. Finished size: 8" x 16".
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. Whatsoever a woman seweth that may she also rip"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Antique White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 141w x 194h.
Everyone knows that black cats are the most mischievous! This cat is perched upon a skull, looking it in the eye. The model shown is stitched on hand-dyed pink aida, and a bit of gold metallic floss was used on a tooth for more sparkle. The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is... Read more