"In a world of roses, be a sunflower" - but this was designed for a small class in Texas, so it's blue bonnets! That said - I've included a chart with the sunflower' from the original adage. It's full of cheery color and pops on the pretty blue fabric, but neutral shades would also do well for a softer look. The companion berry features the blue bonnets and colorful wools in the top treatment.
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Strawberry Pin Cushion is an original design from Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Should you wish to recreate the mattress pin-cushion finish shown in the model stitch, instructions can be found here. The charts for the top and side patterns could, of course, be used in any number of other ways, together... Read more
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 69x69. Design is shown finished in a 4" round pincushion by Lone Elm Lane.
Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring delicate flowers and finished as a pincushion.
Pattern is stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Grey linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 85x85. Fabric Size: 8" x 12". Rose buttons not included.
Suzy's Peony Pincushion This design was inspired by stories my mother told me. My great uncle was a peony farmer, and he would bring my mom bouquets of peonies so large she could barely wrap her arms around them. These bouquets made her feel so special as a little girl, and continued to be one of... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Touch of Yellow linen with DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Chart comes with tiny blue flower beads and white pearls. Stitch Count: 52W x 52H. Design Size: 4" x 4". Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Sand linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 310, 3847, 3768, 816, 3813, 3830, 840, 610, 3834, 936, 732, 520, 422, 469). Stitch Count: 163x37. Turtle stitch count: 41x37.
Cross stitch pattern from The Sweetheart Tree featuring a lovely geometric design of flowers on a pincushion!
Pattern can be stitched on 32 ct Star Sapphire or Smokey Pearl using DMC threads and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 53w x 53h. Finished size is 3.31" x 3.31".
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring four designs -- one for each season. Each design measures 42w x 42h. Also includes a bonus blackwork design titled "Tudor Rose Garden", which measures 46w x 44h.
Liberty Drum and Pincushion is a prim, sampler-inspired patriotic design which also honors the French aspirations of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The centerpiece of the drum design is a tree taken from my Louise Chappuis 1844 reproduction sampler, but here, it's topped by two eagles, centered... Read more
Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion!
The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Icelandic Grey using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Top Round Part: 47H x 47W. Design Size: 3.5" x 3.5". Stitch Count for Side Piece: 28H x 165W. Design Size: 2" x 12". Color Chart.