I am finishing up the tombstone series with May thy Needles Rest in Peace #5. I am paying homage to one of our favorite places. Ellen Ess is where the series concludes, at least for now. Thank you all for embracing this quirky series the way you have.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count: 112 x 143. Finished size is 5.6 x 7.15.
This design from Running with Needles and Scissors features a tombstone that says "Maker of Samplers - her life was told with linen & thread, they speak still though she be dead. Died June 5, 1812."
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Needle and Flax Eastwick, fabric suggestion listed, using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 100 x 140
"Faith, Hope, Love, Joy, Peace." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen with DMC or Anchor floss, DMC Pearl Cotton, Threadworx, Weeks Dye Works floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 157x93
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring the Halloween phrase "You say witch like its a bad thing"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Vintage Stormy Night Lugana using Anchor or DMC threads. Also needed Stoney Creek Buttons SB100pgs, SB100pgsm, SB100pgxs.
Stitch count is 100w x 105h.
These wonderful tombstones came out last fall at Michael's stores everywhere. Unfortunately, it was too late for me to design for them then, but I knew I wanted to do it this year. Fortunately, they are available again this year, both in stores and on Michael's website. Both tombstone stitching... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. fabric of your choice with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 239x36. Finished size: 15" x 2.25" Comes with a charm.
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a sampler with a peaceful phrase. "I rest the deer within the wood, drawn by its silent call, far from the throbbing crowd of men, on nature's breast I fall. My couch is sweet with blossoms fair, a bed of fragrant dreams, and soft from... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring the phrases "Piecing together my sanity", "Sew full of joy", and "Stitching memories that last"!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 68w x 68h. Finished size is 4.86 x 4.86 for 14 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Milady's Needle featuring the sentiment "May health and peace attend your days"!
Model stitched on 40ct "Parchment" linen using Au Ver A Soie threads with (DMC alternatives 336, 890, 3046, 3826, ECRU, 3788, 522, 3011, 434, 780, 300, 3858, 3828, 3031, 501, 931) Stitch count for entire design is 251w x 232h.
Cross stitch design from Needle Bling featuring a spooky Halloween tree with the phrase "Voices whisper in the trees, tonight is Halloween"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Pumpkin by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss (with the DMC conversion available). Stitch Count for the design is 191w x 77h.
Three great Pickleball Saying designs for anyone who plays or loves the game of PICKLEBALL!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads.
Stitch counts are:
I have a dinking problem 70w X 70h.
It's always pickleball season is 68w X 68h.
I play so I can eat more chocolate is 70w X 70h. Finished size is approx 5 x 5 for 14 count fabric.
Three great Pickleball Saying designs for anyone who plays or loves the game of PICKLEBALL! Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes on 14 Ct:
Plays with passion, dink with purpose: 80w X 56h - 5.71" x 4"
You just... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring three awesome needlework sayings! "Love is a well pieced quilt." "When life throws you scraps, make a quilt." "Quilt your worries away."
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 68... Read more