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
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.
Song of the Nightingale was inspired by a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. It's a chart that has three colours in total. Stitchers can choose the recommended colours, but it's easy to deviate from the palette and choose your own colours.
Pattern is stitched on 40 or 46 ct fabric of your choice using Leo & Roxy floss. (Just Navy, Ochre, Delft). Stitch count is 285w x 149h.
First in Nora Corbett's "Year of the Fairies" Collection, the Blue Diamond Fairy is an elegant tribute to the mercurial month of April. Inspired by elaborate Victorian desigsn, her demure gown is overlaid with exquisite "blue diamond" beading, accented with a crown of flowers and... Read more
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.