In my explorations of old embroidery books, I came across a number of rug designs in a book from 1880. While they were intended as inspiration for woven carpet patterns, I realized that a blackwork design could also show off the dynamic beauty of the geometry.
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.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 55W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3". Pattern comes with black flower beads and jet black paillettes.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a dapper snowman surrounded by holly berries!
Model stitched over two on 28 count Dutch blue Cashel Linen fabric with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch count: 42w x 56h. Finished size: 3" x 4". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from The Sweetheart Tree featuring a lovely monochromatic treasure box!
Pattern is stitched on Long Jewelry Box by Sudberry House Stitchery but can also be done on 28 or 32 ct Light Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 156 x 36. Finished size on 28 count is 11.14" x 2.57". Finished size on 32 count is 9.75" x 2.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring Valentines ornaments in four colorful themes!
Recommended fabric is 14 count aida or perforated paper. Models stitched with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch count: 57w x 52h each ornament. Finished size: 4" x 3 5/8" each ornament. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Model stitched over two on 32 count Antique White Belfast Linen using DMC floss and Kreinik. DMC floss 3820 may be substituted for the gold braid. Maximum stitch count: 33 x 57. Book #103
Model can be stitched on 28 or 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast Linen using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 68W x 146H. Comes with embellishment pack.
This symmetrical design was stitched with Weeks Dye Works Kohl (3 skeins needed) on 32 Count Dragon Dust linen by Seraphim Fibers. It's 89 stitches square.
Model stitched on 32 count "Dragon Dust" linen by Seraphim fabrics using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 89 x 89. Approx size is 5.75 x 5.75.
Model stitched on 32ct Murky Lugana with Classic Colorworks "Black Coffee". Stitch Count: approximately 57W x 57H. Finished size: approximately 4.1" x 4.1".