Inspiration for this design came from a vintage velvet tomato pincushion. Somehow that became two squirrels stitching under an acorn "bobbin" tree, an acorn basket and an acorn drum with the text "gather and stitch."
The model is stitched on 36 count "Sea Salt"... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring various squirrels going after acorns!
Model stitched on 36 count Dust Bunny by Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss.
Stitch counts and finished sizes:
Squirrel mattress:... Read more
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring two squirrels sharing acorns!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC and Romy's Floss (Three fairies green, Brown sugar and Cassandra's dream). Stitch Count: 51 x 58. Finished size: 3.64" x 4.14".
Model stitched over two fabric threads on 32 ct. Sparrow linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Paprika (2 skiens) thread. DMC conversion listed in associated. Stitch count is 76 x 76.
I loved this classic fall design so much that I asked my model stitcher to stitch it in two different colors! The front cover photo (above) is the model in rust using Belle Soie Silk Floss, while the back cover model (below) is a deep dark chocolate color using Threadworx.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen Stitch Count: 70H x 69W.
It's fascinating watching squirrels in the fall as the scramble to collect nuts for the winter. When a friend challenged me to create something with squirrels, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have some fun. I imagine the squirrels dropping their prize collectibles and exclaiming AWW NUTS! ... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Maple Sugar using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 131W x 97H. Design Size: 7" x 5".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Natural Newcastle Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 133W x 101H. Design Size: 7" x 5".
The stitch count measures 32 h x 227 w. When stitched with two strands of floss over two fabric threads, the finished design will measure approximately 1.78" h x 12.61" w. Design top of the drum measures 30 h x 40 w. (1.67" h x 2.22" w.)
The Oak & Acorn Tart is a cute small finished in a tart tin, full of autumnal flora and fauna.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric using a variety of thread threads. Trimmed with Lady Dot Creates pom pom in Russet. Stitch Count: 77 x 76. Finished Size: approx 4.3" x 4.2".
This autumnal pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features a cute squirrel gathering acorns in a basket surrounded by fall colored leaves!
This pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Vintage mocha linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 49w x 50h and finished size is 2.72" x 2.78".
Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring a squirrel with acorns and the phrase "Squirrel and green acorn"!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Natural linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 93 x 97. The finished size is 5.81" x 6.06". Pattern does not come with the embellishment.