These three little designs were inspired by the motifs and colors found in some fun cotton fabric that was used for a project bag. I love geometrical designs and the color palette really caught my eye! That said, with only five colors, it is easy to substitute in a different color palette for a... Read more
I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
Northern Expressions Needlework's "Spanish Diamonds" design is a beautiful, intricate needlework pattern that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The Spanish Diamonds design uses special stitches to create texture, depth, and visual interest. There are 40 different Specialty... Read more
I found an interesting square design in a centuries-old pattern book, where it seemed like the square would have been rotated around and used four times. However, it was unclear which corner would have been in the middle and which would have been on the outer edge. After playing with it for a bit,... Read more
The Kaleidoscope Sampler (With bonus chart - Firework Sampler) features mandalas, borders and alphabets in bright, fresh colors with black as the color pop. Stitched entirely in DMC, this is an easy design to kit up for your customers. The Fireworks version has some small changes to the design, as... Read more
This design captures the peaceful beauty of a garden in bloom, blending graceful florals with gentle shapes and balanced pattern to create a piece that feels calm, uplifting, and inviting. Inspired by the quiet joy and natural harmony of spring, the composition offers visual restfulness while still... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely lace design!
Stitched on 40 count fabric using Gentle Art thread. Stitch count is 90 x 90. Finished size is 4.5 x 4.5.
Model stitched on Picture This Plus, Cashel 28 count Mello using hand-overdyed Color Fast Valdani 3 strand floss (Rust, Withered Green, Nostalgic Rose, Ancient Gold, Washed Orange, Forgotten Lavender, Melancholic Purple, Blue Black, Faded Brown, Garnets, Tea Honey and Primitive Blue). Stitch count: 170W x 270H.