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!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Straw by Weeks Dye Works with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count 71 x 71 and the finished size is 3.55" x 3.55".
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
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for fall!
Stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works linen stitched with DMC floss, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
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.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana. Also needed, but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 121W x 89H. Design Size: 6" x 4".
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
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring pillows with autumn animals!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art threads. Stitch counts are 78 x 81 (Fox), 85 x 82 (Mouse), and 81 x 78 (Squirrel).
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".
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 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".
Autumn Collector is an original design with squirrels collecting autumn acorns!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Paperbark linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Cottage Garden, Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Required but not listed: Cottage Garden 1103. Stitch count is 99w X 67h.
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