"Once more the ancient feast returns, And the bright hearth domestic burns
with Yuletide's added blaze; So, too, may all your joys increase
Midst floods of mem'ry, love, and peace, and dreams of Halcyon Days. - HP Lovecraft 1890-1937"
The expression "halcyon days" refers to a fortnight of calm weather which occurs around the Winter Solstice. Over time it has become synonymous with a period of tranquillity in life, a special, golden time of peace and, nostalgically, with the long, sun-drenched days of youth.
Note from the designer: I really wanted to showcase all sorts of new life with this piece, and it was such fun to work on all the animals! I also divided it (loosely) into 4 habitats, so with a little bit of finagling (each band contains some element that extends past the top into the next one) you... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring pillows with autumn animals!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art threads. Stitch counts are 78 x 81 (Fox), 85 x 82 (Mouse), and 81 x 78 (Squirrel).
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for spring!
Stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Zweigart linen with DMC threads. Stitch Count is 66 x 66 each animal. Finished size is 4.13 in wide X 4.13 in high each.
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for fall!
Stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works linen stitched with DMC floss, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring six wonderful Christmas/Wintertime Rolly Polly Animal Designs. Adorable mouse, polar bear, reindeer, penguin, cat and snowman designs. Each design is 40 stitches wide by 40 stitches high. Great as magnets or ornaments. These are a fun stitch... Read more
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Series.
It was inspired by my trip to England in the Spring. My students were spectacular helping me come up with a list of British animals for this series. Each animal in this series will have a Union Jack added somewhere to the design.... Read more
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Series.
Stacy Nash's Animal Cracker series featuring a cute frog in a pink dress!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 55 x 113 and 116 x 12. Finished sizes are 3" x 6.5" and 10" x 1"
Cross stitch pattern from Kooler Design Studio featuring a fun Christmas stocking featuring our cheerful snowman and group of critter friends playing in the snow. Accompanying our snowman, you'll find birds, a raccoon, bunnies, a bear, a fox, and very cute little mice. Personalize this sweet,... Read more
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Series.
Stacy Nash's Animal Cracker series featuring a giraffe who's ready to party!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 46 x 71 and 57 x 37 (hat). Finished sizes are 3" x 4.5" and 2.5" x 1.75 (Hat).
This sweet little Red Fox is the second addition to the Animal Crackers British Series. He was inspired by my trip to England in the Spring. My students were spectacular to give me a list of British animals and names.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Heirloom linen by Needle... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring five adorable animal designs including a bunny, dog, elephant, lion and squirrel. Each design is 50 stitches wide by 50 stitches high. Perfect as coasters or make a stunning quilt/blanket using many of these designs. These are a fun stitch... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring five adorable animal designs including a bear, cat, hippo, mouse and pig. Each design is 50 stitches wide by 50 stitches high. Perfect as coasters or make a stunning quilt/blanket using many of these designs. These are a fun stitch whether... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 67 x 66 each. Finished size is 4.19" x 4.13".
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Crumb Series.
Stacy Nash's Animal Cracker Crumb series featuring a cute bear at the circus!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 47 x 46 (Rufus) and 27 x 121 (Banner). Finished sizes are 2.75" x 2.75" and 1" x 3.5"
Miss Hazel is a cute little squirrel and the latest edition to the Animal Crackers series.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Suede linen by Needle Bling with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 105x61. Finished Size is 5.83 in wide X 3.39 in high.
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