This piece was originally designed for the Spring 2024 issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine. The verse is from a song from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. The song is lilting, happy, and full of tra-la-la's!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 136 by 127. Finished size is 6.8" x 6.35".
Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss, Dinky Dyes Silk Ribbon 4mm Pearl (not available), and Weeks Dye Works Wool 1111 Fawn (not available). Fabric cut 9x13.
"A friend loveth at all times" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Artichoke Linen from Colour & Cotton using Silk N Colors and Gloriana Silk Floss. Stitch Count: 181W x 89H. Finished Size: 9" x 4"
"The sun shines when I'm with you." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Cyprus Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Inc Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes. Stitch Count: 165W x 82H. Design Size: 8" x 4". Trimmed with Algae Chenille and backed with Blue Fescue Velveteen from Lady Dot Creates.
Sweet spring flowers are gathered together with a blue ribbon bow in this charming and fresh bouquet design by Barbara Baatz Hillman. This classic floral will stitch up quick since there is no background stitching and will look lovely in any traditional decor. Stitch Count: 159w X 159h. Finished... Read more
Model stitched on 40 count "Flagstone" linen from Lakeside linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. The model is trimmed with "Robin's Egg" chenille an backed with "Blue Corn" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch Count: 209W x 66H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy linen by Picture This Plus with Gloriana Silk floss, Needlepoint Inc silk, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Belle Soie Silk floss (or DMC 3822, 3052, 833, 3787, 3051, 3053, 3022, 3768, 924, 3865, ecru, 3817, 3848, 224, 3721). Stitch Count: 130x159. An embellishment pack is sold separately that contains all of the thread used in this design.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Legacy using Gloriana Threads, Belle Soie Silk and Silk N' Colors (or DMC floss 3822, 815/816, 814/3685, 3051, 3052, 3053, 3865/ecru, 3021/3781/3790, 498/3831, 3832/3328, 3821/3820). Specialty Stitch Used: Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 126x154. Design Size: 7" x 8 1/2"
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower inspired by the words of an old hymn. The idea is based on winter flowers and berries arranged in a low silver bowl. Stitch count 95w x 130h.