In some Native American cultures, a dreamcatcher is a handmade willow hoop, on which is woven a net or web. They are also hung over cradles as protection. This unique design is filled with lovely details, like feathers, strings, beads, and doodads just waiting to be stitched up! A dreamcatcher is a... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler completed by 10 year old Hannah Smith in 1838 with the phrase "Defer not till to morrow to be wise. To morrows sun to thee may never rise. Be humble learn thy self to scan. Know pride was never made for man."
Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes & Gloriana. Stitch count 193x273 (approximate size 15x18)
"Lost spirits do not embody me on this night of All Hallows Eve!" Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Sparrow Linen (alternative - Dirty) using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 58W x 172H. Design Size: 4" x 11"
Cross stitch pattern from Poppy Kreations featuring the Christmas phrase "The spirit of Christmas is peace, The blessing of Christmas is hope, The heart of Christmas is love"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White Jobelan using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 54.
This wonderfully symmetrical English sampler features a pair of silky floating swans and large twin sunflowers, executed in a rich natural palette of color. Birds fly over the tops of three flower-trees in the top third. A sumptuous basket of fruit is stitched between the golden swans, and towering... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the bible verse "The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-discipline. -2 Timothy 1:7"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. jobelan, Ivory from Wichelt with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch Count: 92W x 92H.
Michele Sayetta charted Spirit of Winter. Josephine Wall created the original artwork. This piece is stitched over 1 on 25ct fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 350W by 463H. The completed design size is 14" x 17"
"The fruit of the spirit is Love, Joy, Peace." Model stitched on 32ct. Vintage Sand Dune Linen using Needlepoint Silk Threads & Silk N Colors. Stitch count is 145 X 103.
The original sampler was stitched over two on Antique White unevenweave fabric that is 70 threads per inch using one color of red thread. Suggested threads and amounts for stitching sampler using one ply of thread are Au Ver A' Soie 2945 or 2926. Stitch Count: 406W x 443H.
Note from designer: There is no fabric available today to stitch with 70 threads per inch.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring the phrase "What though I am but a child and little can I discern Christ is a teacher meek and mild and bids me come and learn"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Newcastle Summer Khaki linen using AVAS Silk thread with DMC Alternatives listed. Stitch count is 278 x 271.
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a sampler with the phrase "When house and land is gone and spent, learning is most excellent"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 131 x 185.