Note from the designer: Inspired by an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book and motifs from an antique pattern booklet, this monochromatic set includes three pieces (a mini sampler, berry, and needle book). A prior class/retreat piece, and now a general release, the wood tray shown in the photos is, sadly, no longer available.
"Sister Lizzie,
What and how great the virtue of the
art to live an little with a
cheerful heart.
By Sadie Biggs
Model stitched on 37ct Corn Tassel legacy linen from Access Commodities, with Gloriana threads (2 skeins for all designs). Use DMC 814 or 3685 as a substitute. Finished with Weeks Dye Works Lancaster Red wool, and Lady Dot Creates Vanilla rayon ribbon.
Cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring lovely country hearts!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. DMC 150 could also be used instead of 304. Stitch counts are 105 x 165 and 158 x 139.
"A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Tin Roof using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 76W x 76H. Design Size: 6" x 6"
I get a lot of requests to do smaller designs. I do try, but often the designs grow with my imagination. However, on occasion I force myself to behave! Sweet Hearts is a fun little monochrome design done mostly in cross stitch with a few little Rhodes stitches thrown in for some texture.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a romantic Quaker design featuring hearts, floral elements and birds.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or16ct Aida) it would measure approximately 17.5 by 23.5cm. The design has a total of 5487 crosses. When stitched 2 pulled stand of... Read more
Previously a very limited Cottage Garden Threads exclusive, this design features a quote from Zelda Fitzgerald - wife of F Scott Fitzgerald and a writer in her own right. It was created for the 'Hearts for Pam' project and features the joint threadpack used by all the designers who contributed.... Read more
Hearts Entwined was originally dreamed up while planning my own wedding sampler. I have included instructions for modifying the design to be used as a wedding or anniversary sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Light Examplar using Gloriana and Needlepoint Silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 177 x 273.
Interlocking circles ring the cheery hearts in this special piece stitched with four shades of Cottage Garden Threads on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen. The CGT colors are part of the Hearts for Pam color set. Pattern includes the stitching chart only, but as you can see it is a good size... Read more