According to Greek mythology, muses are the ageless spirits who inspire and watch over us as we create. What better place for muses to reside than a cool, green topiary garden? At the entrance to Nora Corbett's classical retreat, ancient urns drip with moss, wrought-iron gates beckon visitors... Read more
In the garden at dusk is where you find the "Lady of the Mist". Se is usually surrounedd by many petaled mossy roses. The petals are crushed beneath her feet and ther heavy scent is thick in the air. The crickets sweet symphony accompanies the sound of her rustling satin gown. You can... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. White Chocolate linen with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, Mill Hill beads, and Mill Hill Treasures. Stitch Count: 220x260. **Also required, but not listed above, Mill Hill #13005
First in Nora Corbett's "Year of the Fairies" Collection, the Blue Diamond Fairy is an elegant tribute to the mercurial month of April. Inspired by elaborate Victorian desigsn, her demure gown is overlaid with exquisite "blue diamond" beading, accented with a crown of flowers and... Read more
This is a classic and timeless heirloom design. A rosarian tends to her English garden. Her dusty blue satin gown is accented with clusters of precious antique beads. The fairy tale border is dripping with roses, gems, and lush, velvet-brown ribbons. It is pure garden romanticism. Designer Note:... Read more
>Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing with her round blue diagrams called blue roses. Her dress is a myriad of blue patterns that gleam like china. It is said that she gifted a friend a delft blue and white vase. She carried a lantern at night to attend to the sick and wounded. The same... Read more
Model stitched on 32 count Natural Light linen by Wichelt using DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid (032), Caron Collection Waterlilies (204, 219), Mill Hill Beads & Treasures (02014, 03050, 03055(2), 18828, 42014(3), 13011(2). Stitch count: 198W x 260H.
Model stitched on 32ct. English Rose linen using DMC floss, Caron Collection Waterlilies (Confetti, Fir), Kreinik #8 Braid (829), and Mill Hill Beads (02016-need 2, 03021, 42011). Stitch count: 304w x 206h.
This Nora Corbett design features a Queen inside a gold, rose covered picture frame.
Pattern is stitched on 16 or 32 ct French Country linen using DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik #4 braids and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 121 x 191.
Note from the designer: "She doesn't sit still for her portrait or wear the right frock. She gardens in the moonlight and wears roses like jewels. She's charming but misbehaves. A cross-stitch design of a wild girl for your stitching pleasure."
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Touch Of Pink using DMC, Caron Water Lilies, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 118 x 168.
Third in a series of gerdeners is "Winter in my Garden". Gardeners don't rest the minute snow starts to fall. Winter is a time for organizing seeds, planning beds or researching to find the perfect climbing rose. This design depicts a woman in her greenhouse amidst all her started... Read more
"This is a tapestry tale of the love and support of close friends. Three golden-haired goddesses dance intertwined amidst falling fuschia roses. Each has her own beaded gown of peach, lemon and mint green. Designed to honor our dearest friends who are there to inspire and enlighten us when we... Read more
The companion to Nora Corbett's 1997 "A Midsummer Night's Fairy," Titania harks from the same enchanted, misted wood. Resplendent in a simple rosebud crown and a pair of golden, gauzy, gorgeous wings, she perches upon a tiny limb and offers these words from Shakespeare to all who... Read more