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.
Model stitched on 32 count Alabaster linen from Weeks Dye Works using two Gloriana threads (African Violet and African Violet Dark) and DMC 310. Stitch count is 77 x 77. Finished size is 4.8" x 4.8".
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
"USMC - My hero wears combat boots" Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 80W x 115H. Comes with an alphabet chart for personalization.
Risen by Teresa Kogut features a single chart in a full color 8.5" x 11" booklet. Part of her Faith in Stitches series, this pattern features one of the closing prayers when reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
"Eternal God in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion... 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
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Helix linen with Dinky Dyes silk floss, Mill Hill Beads, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 80W x 80H. Finished size: 5 5/8" x 5 5/8".
"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
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
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 Rovaris featuring 5 different marine scissor fobs.
Pattern is stitched on sand colored 32 ct linen using DMC threads.
Stitch counts are roughly:
-Octopus: 36 x 34
-Starfish: 29 x 34
-Shell: 29 x 28
-Crab: 38 x 36
-Seahorse: 17 x 39
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a fun nautical design with mermaids and more that can be finished as a drum.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss. Finished sizes and stitch counts are.
Side: 217W x 57H, and... Read more
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".
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!
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