I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
A colorful bouquet of flowers stitches up quickly in six shades of Classic Colorworks Cotton threads. This one comes in at 97 x 97 stitch count square and was stitched on 28 count hand-dyed Prairie linen by Picture This Plus.
Model stitched on 40 count "Flagstone" linen from Lakeside linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. The model is trimmed with "Robin's Egg" chenille an backed with "Blue Corn" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch Count: 209W x 66H.
I found an interesting square design in a centuries-old pattern book, where it seemed like the square would have been rotated around and used four times. However, it was unclear which corner would have been in the middle and which would have been on the outer edge. After playing with it for a bit,... Read more
"A friend loveth at all times" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Artichoke Linen from Colour & Cotton using Silk N Colors and Gloriana Silk Floss. Stitch Count: 181W x 89H. Finished Size: 9" x 4"
"The sun shines when I'm with you." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Cyprus Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Inc Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes. Stitch Count: 165W x 82H. Design Size: 8" x 4". Trimmed with Algae Chenille and backed with Blue Fescue Velveteen from Lady Dot Creates.
Cross Stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring a floral heart!
Pattern (A) is stitched on 40 count Parchment from Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana threads. Pattern (B) not listed- Treenway Silk Montano and 23 Truffle using Grace Notes Fabric 32 ct Rhys. Stitch count is 97w x 156h.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me designs featuring two floral designs!
Model stitched on 28 ct. white lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 130W x 58H for both patterns individually. Finished Size: 9 1/4" x 4 1/8" Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32 count Cream belfast (you can use your favorite fabric!) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 232 x 67 rectangle; 67 x 67 square. Finished size is 14.5 in wide X 4.19 in high
Fanciful Flowers celebrates the spring season with a vibrant color palette and one of my favorite subject matter; flowers!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 147 wide x 133 high. Finished size is 7.35 in wide X 6.65 in high.
Hiding in the Flowers is a classic design by Linda Gillum for Kooler Design Studio. The plush tuxedo cat peeks out at the viewer from behind bright gerbera daisies and colorful cushions. This is a great design for either the modern or retro home. 14 count, 13-3/4" X 10-5/8", 193 X 149 in stitches. Model stitched on 14 Count Black Aida.