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
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 Cotton Pixels featuring a lovely geometric lace pattern!
Model stitched on 32ct. Wheat Belfast Linen by Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana Hand-dyed silk. Stitch Count is 89w x 89h stitches. Finished size is 5.5 w x 5.5 h inches approx.
Blue Velvet is a design for all of the blue lovers out there. It features gorgeous, bold borders alongside design elements that have the feel of old-fashioned wallpapers. This design uses only four colors of blue variegated cottons, creating a beautiful tapestry of stitching that your customers will... Read more
"True friendship is a plant of slow growth." Model stitched on 40 Ct. Olde Towne Blend linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 91x95.
Cross stitch book from Teresa Kogut featuring a sampler, sewing roll, needle keep & drum!
Sampler pattern is stitched on 40 Ct linen. Sewing Roll, Needle Keep, and Drum are stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha. All patterns use DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads with full DMC conversion.... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a patriotic truck with the phrase "Every heart beats true".
Model stitched on 32 count Ice Blue linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss, using 2 strands of floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 74w X 66h.
Note: DMC 3881 has been discontinued. We suggest DMC 3364.
Patriotic designs are some of my favorites. This one was worked on #32 Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC & Sullivan's substitutions provided). Stitch count: 71 W x 79 H
I love the sort of "chocolate box" feel of this little sampler. It's got an old fashioned feel and come on, that row of stars is so fun! It would be simple to personalize this design with different hair color for you and your sweetie. I chose a deep frame for the model to emphasize the... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Valdani threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 133 x 133. Finished size is 9" x 9".