This is the latest in what I refer to as my "repeating motif" series. The same motif is stitched over and over, but, with a planned placement of colors within those motifs, an image of cherry blossom trees on a spring day emerges.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32 count white Jobelan using 7 Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 96 x 64
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring spring flowers and the phrase "Bloom Grow Blossom"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Aida of your choice using DMC thread. Stitch count is 54 x 55.
This piece was originally designed for the Spring 2024 issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine. The verse is from a song from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. The song is lilting, happy, and full of tra-la-la's!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring strawberries and flowers!
Model stitched on 32 ct Chai Linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 30 x 41, berries; 35 x 37, blooms. Approx size is 1.9" x 2.5", berries; 2" x 2.3", blooms.