What makes this design royal? It was inspired by a soup bowl from an 18th century dinner service created for an empress. The geometry was just so intriguing to me and I was determined to figure out how to translate it thread and fabric. This design uses cross stitch, backstitch, and smyrna crosses.
Model stitched on 32 count Blackberry linen from Fabric Flair using 2 colors of Threadworx, (Emerald and Reflections), Petite Treasure Braid in gold, and Mill Hill petite seed beads.
This 18 page booklet from Rosewood Manor includes a sampler, a lovely Welcome, and four fun royal smalls.
The sampler model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. White or Antique White linen with DMC floss and Rainbow Gallery threads. Stitch Count: 367x217. Finished size: 23" x 13.5"
"A Royal Affair" is an amalgamation of traditional sampler styles from both the Netherlands and Scotland, using traditional alphabets, borders, and motifs, but coming together in a playful way. This monochrome design features only full crosses and can be stitched on any counted material of our choice. Stitch count is 145 x 209. Finished size on 28 ct is 10.36" x 14.93".
Years and years ago, I designed a piece called Pennsylvania Pinwheel. It was a Carriage House samplings design and a few months ago I saw a photo of it on someone's blog and loved the motion I saw in the design. I just had to recreate that feeling!
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These cute monthly designs are what Bent Creek is known for. Can be stitched individually or all together. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha using Gentle Art Sampler and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 50 x 50. Design Size: 4" x 4" Snaps Included.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with Dinky Dyes Silk floss. Stitch Count: 72 x 53. Finished size: 5.14" x 3.79".
Also required but not listed is size 15 Silver lined Light Topaz seed beads, silver lined green seed beads, opaque white seed beads, and 5 4mm Crystal Swarovski Bicone beads.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. white or off-white Belfast linen with DMC floss, Caron Waterlillies, Caron Wildflowers, Gloriana Silk threads, Dinky Dyes silk, Needlepoint Inc. Silk, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid
Rainbow Gallery Silk Lame Braid, Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors, and Rainbow Gallery... Read more
"You May Approach" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Stars Hollow Linen using Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 117W x 62H. Design Size: 6" x 3".
A beautiful band sampler fit for royalty in shades of dusty blue and rose silk featuring twin hares, a crown and peacock. The pattern is cross-stitch, satin stitch and Algerian Eye. Finishing instructions are included.
Model stitched on 36 ct Linen, using Treenway silk floss. Stitch count is 260 w x 75 h. Finished size is 14.44" x 4.17".
Winter Sunshine is a part of a series that has fun with mandala motifs acting as the "sun" in each design. Winter focuses on the whites, blues and grays of the winter season, with the swirls giving a blustery feel, blowing snowflakes through the air.
The pin cushion features the center cartouche from the 1779 RST Queen Stitch Motif sampler. Stitches are Queen and Cross Stitch over Two for the crown, letters, and date. Lovely 10 Soie d'Alger silks and 024 gold Accentuate for a bit of sparkle.