In my constant researching about lace, including how it was created and how it was used over time, I am often encountering images of lace fans in museum collections, typically from the 18th and 19th centuries. I decided it was time to add a lace fan to my lace series of cross stitch designs!
Model stitched on 36 count Delft Blue linen from Weeks Dye Works using DMC Blanc Floche and floss (2 strands of DMC floss can substitute for the Floche). Stitch count is 221 x 118. Finished size is 12.3" x 6.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me designs featuring four beautiful Victorian style fans!
Model stitched on 14 ct white perforated paper with DMC floss and Kreinik very fine braids. Stitch Count: 50w x 30h. Finished size 3 1/2 x 2 1/8. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.
Cross stitch pattern from Works by ABC featuring a beautiful monochromatic lace design.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Magical Grey with one strand of DMC Blanc Floche. Stitch Count: 205 x 331. Finished size: 11.3" x 18.3".
Both models stitched on 30 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for large design: 133x121. Design Size: 9" x 9" Stitch Count for small design: 70x80. Design Size: 5" x 6"
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
Cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring a lovely geometric lace pattern!
Model stitched on 32ct. Wheat Belfast Linen by Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana Hand-dyed silk. Stitch Count is 89w x 89h stitches. Finished size is 5.5 w x 5.5 h inches approx.
The Antique Lace pattern by Northern Expressions Needleworks is an elegant, intricate cross-stitch design that combines vintage-inspired elements with a timeless aesthetic. This pattern is characterized by its delicate detailing and rich, classic motifs.
In typical Northern Expressions Needleworks... Read more
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
"Fairies come out on Halloween night, to frolic and dance in the bright moonlight."
Models stitched on 30 Ct. Pumpkin linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch Count for Fairies Halloween Dance: 96H x 166W. Design Size: 6" x 11". Uses Five 5 yard skeins... Read more
The Antique Lace Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needleworks is a highly detailed, beautiful, and intricate design that captures the delicate elegance of vintage lacework. Its combination of lace bands, soft color palette, and 18 intricate specialty stitches makes it a challenging yet... Read more
This design captures the peaceful beauty of a garden in bloom, blending graceful florals with gentle shapes and balanced pattern to create a piece that feels calm, uplifting, and inviting. Inspired by the quiet joy and natural harmony of spring, the composition offers visual restfulness while still... Read more
Full stitch, backstiching and Algerian Eyelet stitch in a 84w x 84h piece featuring colors of the sea. Recommended threads are silks from BeStitchMe but listed are the DMC Conversion.
Design stitched on Water Nymph aida also from BeStitchMe. Stitch count is 84 x 84. Finished size for 14 Count is 6" x 6".
Stitched on either 32 count Barnwood Linen or 32 count Dirty Belfast Linen with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. The stitch count is 186W x 279H.
During my recent research on color theory and the history of color wheels, I began musing on different ways to express the relationships between colors. This design is the result of that brainstorming!
Model stitched on 32 count linen from using 16 DMC threads. Stitch count: 133 x 133 and the finished size is 8.31" x 8.31".
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely geometric design in pearl!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Baked Clay from Fox and Rabbit using Silk 'N Colors, Gentle Arts, or DMC thread. Stitch count is 90 x 90. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.5".
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with Caron Waterlilies, Dinky Dyes Silk, Dinky Dyes Silk Perle, Gloriana Silk, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame Braid.
Delica Beads & Swarovski Crystals are also required but not listed. Stitch Count: 213 x 213 and the finished size is 15.21" x 15.21" on 28 count.
I have sometimes found inspiration for a new cross stitch design when looking at quilt patterns and that was certainly the case when I spotted a 2-toned Mariner's Compass block at a quilt show. This design lends itself to any two colors that appeal to the stitcher.
My lace design series are all patterns that have been inspired by old pieces of lace. A number of stitchers have shared with me their wish for a design in this series that would be a little smaller than many of the others, and so the idea for Lovely Lace was born.