A tutorial booklet illustrating how to stitch the open hem finish on samplers and other embroidery projects. The open hem stitch can be found on traditional Dutch and Frisian samplers. The method used in this booklet is the one seen on many traditional samplers.
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from Sweden on 04/17/2025 - Open Hem- Cross Stitch Pattern Jacob de Graaf Lovely book! Clear, easy to read and use. I am so happy Jacob shares his knowledge in this book-form.
from United States on 11/08/2024 - Open Hem Cross Stitch pattern. A great little booklet. Well explained and illustrated. Will be put into good use when I next want to hemstitch a project. So appreciate your excellent service!!
This tutorial shows you how to create the decorative letters found on traditional Frisian samplers. Once you have read through this booklet, you should be able to create decorative letters of any size.
The Dwarven Axe is a pattern inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books. I designed it for two of my friends from the UK. The monochromatic design features only full crosses and can be stitched on any counted cross stitch fabric When Tolkien wrote the Hobbit, he... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring instructions on how to be a mermaid! "Be enchanting, sea the best in others, sing your song, make waves"!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Pirate by The Primitive Hare using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, Kreinik, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 156 x 131.
A classic sampler that says it all, "A Day Hemmed in Prayer Seldom Unravels", and good advice that is. This small traditional design by Linda Gillum will stitch up quick and remind you how to keep it all together.
Each chart pack comes with a full color chart with with... Read more
"How to be a mean mother. Never allow treats instead of a real meal. Know where her kids are, who they are with. Make kids work...laundry, dishes, more chores. Insist on the truth. Produce sensible teens. What the world needs are more mean mothers...and fathers too!" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 101W x 160H.
"Books, minds, and umbrellas work only if they're open." I couldn't agree more.
Model stitched on 32 count Legacy linen from Picture This Plus using three Weeks Dye Works threads (Raspberry, Shephard's Blue, and Seaweed). Stitch count: 143 x 79 and the finished size is 8.94" x 4.94".
"Then sings my soul my Savior God to Thee How Great Thou Art". Model stitched on 28 count White Chocolate Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 111W x 89H.
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek featuring lyrics to the hymn "How Great Thou Art" accompanied by a majestic landscape!
Model stitched over two on 28ct White Lugana linen using Anchor thread (with DMC conversion 155, white, 208, 210, 333, 341, 436, 437, 452, 453, 500, 501,... Read more
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with one color of floss. Finished sizes: 14/28 Ct. fabric 12.57" x 19.21" with 134.8 meters of floss, 16/32 Ct. fabric 11" x 16.81" with 118.3 meters of floss, 18/36 Ct. fabric 9.78" x 14.94" with 53.4 meters of floss. Stitch Count: 176 x 269.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works uses The Gentle Arts cotton, wool threads, and DMC floss. The DMC wool conversion for Oatmeal is #3033 (not listed). Stitch Count: 50W x 100H.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks & Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 65x65. Finished Size: 5" x 5" (Also includes instructions to make it into a pincushion).
Note: To achieve a variegated look of Avocado use DMC 733/732.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cute little beehive pattern - perfect to be stitched as a pincushion or a little framed piece.
Stitched on 32ct linen (or 16ct aida) it would measure approximately 6" by 6 6/8" (15 by 17cm). It has a total of 3564... Read more
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Rit Dyed Evening Blue Evenweave that was also Coffee/Tea Dyed using Classic Colorworks (or DMC floss 3865, 310, 729, 304, 935, 543). Stitch Count: 70x98. Design Size: 5" x 7".
This pattern contains 11 different 40w x 40h designs that you can mix, match, and combine any way you'd like! I've included pictures of several different types of finishes that are possible and showcase all 11 designs in these photos. This pattern would be great for a... Read more
Model stitched on 30 Ct. "Ann-tique Hydrangea" from R&R Reproductions or 28 Ct. Provence Lavender linen from Wichelt with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Kreinik #4 Braid. Buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 127W x 144H. Design Size: 9" x 10"
365 days of cross-stitching fun! Let 365 Cross-Stitch take you through all the basics and a variety of sizes. Find motifs for everyone, including nature, letters, geometric and abstract designs, and holiday themes.
"How doth the little busy bee improve each shining hour and gather honey all the day from every opening flower." Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Espresso linen with The Gentle Art Sampler Thread. Stitch Count: 222W x 161H.
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on 11/08/2024 - Open Hem Cross Stitch pattern. 
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