For the summer season, the "trunk town" is hopping. Many of the tree cavities that a woodpecker creates are utilized by other animals throughout the year. This shows some of these creatures in a fun format, along with native plants and vines.
The model is stitched on 32 count "Cafe Au Lait" linen from Fiber On A Whim. This is a very lightly mottled neutral fabric and the closest DMC equivalent is 0006/0007. The drum is trimmed with "Potato" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count is 240 wide x 88 high and the model is stitched with two strands of thread over two strands of linen. Finished size is 12.2" x 6.1".
Cast of Characters - porcupine, chipmunk, bufflehead duck, pileated woodpecker, ocelot, big brown bat, mountain bluebird, prothonotary warbler
This drum finish shows the busy community of life in a spring tree stump, and features a number of families welcoming new life into the world from their tree stump homes.
The model is stitched on 32 ct. Cafe Au Lait linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC... Read more
Note from the designer: I really wanted to showcase all sorts of new life with this piece, and it was such fun to work on all the animals! I also divided it (loosely) into 4 habitats, so with a little bit of finagling (each band contains some element that extends past the top into the next one) you... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring the endangered Amur Leopard! Stitch this and learn more about the species on the back of the pattern!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Silver Moon linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 107 x 107. Finished Size: 6.7 x 6.7.
This smiling brown bat is nestled inside a yellow rose. This is a rich design using full cross stitches and DMC floss. Pattern is printed in full color with symbols.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your own choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 72w x 93h.
This design features an ancient tome, flipped to magical pages depicting bats and spells. A colony of purple and grey bats bursts out of the book with a sprinkle of gradient magical dust. The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is easily finished in standard sized frames. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols.
Note from the designer - "This design was inspired by an early eighteenth century English picture executed in tent stitch." The designs features a lion, a leopard and a parrot surrounded by bright flowers.
The design is stitched over one thread on 35 Ct. linen. It uses cross... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring the scary word "boo" with bats!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Parchment from Fiber on a Whim using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 74 x 106 - with border and 61 x 82 - without border.
One large and one small bat buttons from Just Another Button Company also required.
From the Spookies Doing Things pattern series, this ghost is trying to catch some wily bats with a butterfly net. The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is easily finished in standard sized frames. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols. Model shown was stitched on 16 count black aida.
First is a series of seasonal birds, this is the Summer bird, a pretty little goldfinch surrounded by purple violets and yellow berries. Large print, easy to read black/white symbol chart.
Model stitched on 28 ct Light Mocha Lugana with DMC thread. Stitch Count 70w x 70h. Finished size is 5in wide X 5in high. Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Cross stitch pattern from Praiseworthy Stitches featuring biscornus with bats and ghosts!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 155 x 75.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a beautiful summer themed mandala!
Model stitched over two on 28 count White Lugana fabric with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch count: 125w x 125h. Finished size: 8 7/8" x 8 7/8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring owls, rabbits, fish, and deer! Stitch these cuties on any fabric of your choice, with suggested DMC threads!
Autumn Owl model stitched on 32ct Cabbage from Fabric Flair. Stitch count is 115w x 61h.
Part 2 of a 4 part series. Model, by itself, is stitched on a 28 Ct. Amber linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 75H. Comes with tiny pink buttons. If stitching the entire series as one piece, stitch count is 275W x 99H and recommended fabric is 28 ct. Amber linen. See LizzieKate.com for the free border and instructions.
Kick off your summer with these sweet summer stitches! This seasonal sampling summer chart is bursting with strawberries, mushrooms, flowers, and fairytale cottages - all in soft pinks, sunny yellows, and leafy greens. A cheerful addition to your spring and winter samplings!