And to finish out the trio, here we have a stylized depiction of Shou is shown here with chrysanthemums which are associated with health and longevity.
Model was stitched on White Zweigart fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62 x 106.
Harvest Home brings you a weathered house covered in grapevines, a basket of fruit bursting with color, and pears ripe for the picking. I imagine this house nestled on a property in the Loire Valley in France, the sun glowing on its walls.
Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the Designer; "Two Blue Birds Sampler started as a reproduction of an antique sampler I found at a flea market in Saumur, France. I reproduced it faithfully, but decided that that wasn't what it wanted to be. So I played and played until I finally found a palette and design that I... Read more about Two Blue Birds Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the Designer; "I found this sweet marking sampler in an antique shop in Eguisheim, France. My original name for this design was La Petite Rouge and I had every intention of making it a little red sampler. But then my eyes fell on the lovely silks from Almond M&Ms, and I decided to... Read more about Make it Your Own Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Annabella McIntyre is a delightful, new design featuring a charming house and windmill, making it a fun and quick project to stitch.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Gandalf by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 171 x 164 and the finished size is 7.43" x 7.13".
Note from the Designer; "I had more Four Letter Words to share with you, so I created Four Letter Words - Smalls. Little bites of four letter words that coordinate with their big sisters Four Letter Words - Grow, Give, Hope and Love.."
This antique sampler immediately caught my eye simply because it was stitched in purple, my favorite color. There is something about a sampler worked in one solid color that I find so beautiful and timeless.
Model is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Gloriana silk floss. The stitch count is 116 x 116 and the finished size is 6.44" x 6.44".
Christian wrought her sampler sometime between 1800 and 1805, using a vibrant palette. The pattern includes a history of her family.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Cedar River Maple Bar with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 111 x 173 and the finished size is 5.55" x 8.65".
Useful Work of My Hands, an Original Design using motifs from an Antique Pattern Booklet circa 1880. Personalization alphabet included to change the words Antique Pattern Album to one's name and date.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. The stitch count is 98 x 98 and the finished size is 6" x 6".
The romantic alphabet of Reflets de Soie is a true blank canvas for your overflowing imagination! Select your canvas, choose your thread colors, and decide on the final support. Will you opt for miniature embroidery to create an elegant pin-keep or a charming decoration? Or perhaps you would prefer... Read more about Ornate Letter D - Cross Stitch Pattern
This adorably fun sampler pattern features colorful letters and numbers with the phrase "Worry Less, Stitch More" at the bottom.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct belfast vintage country mocha linen using Romy's Creations threads with DMC conversion. The stitch count is 155 x 34 and the finished size is 9.69" x 2.13".
Model stitched on 28ct Ivory Jobelan by Wichelt Imports - 1/4 yard (18" X 26"). Requires 9 colors of Sulky Petite Blendables, 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads, and 1 color of Sullivans Floss. Stitch Count: 248w X 148h
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a round alphabet sampler lid!
Model stitched on 32 ct Natural brown linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 55. Approx size is 3.4 x 3.4. Shown in a heartware bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart. (Pictured red bowl is no longer available).
I can picture these flash-card like finishes sitting on top of stacks of fabric or hanging from the knob of a thread cabinet! I love the contrast of the black and white, but each of these 8 includes chart packs could be stitched in with whatever... Read more about Stitcher's Glossary - Cross Stitch Pattern
Step back into simpler times with Stitch Cards Set O by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet Co. Featuring traditional primitive motifs such as sheep, birds, flowers, and houses, pull from centuries of inspiration with these darling designs!
Models stitched on 25 count Prim Lugana using DMC floss. Stitch count is 36w x 36h each and the finished size is 2.88" x 2.88".
The Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet elegantly pays homage to the samplers of another era. This beautiful pattern incorporates all the hallmark elements of a traditional sampler designed to showcase needlework skills. This sampler can stand alongside those made long ago,... Read more about Vintage Sampler Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pack the wagon and journey west to the prairie with Stitch Cards Set X by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet! Featuring a covered wagon, a prairie bonnet, posies, and a mini log cabin, these cross stitch designs celebrate your stitching adventure and commemorate the charm of the frontier's past.
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Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 119W x 96H. Finished size: 7.4" x 6".
Three models are pictured using this design. The stitch count is: 196 W x 57 H.
The model stitched in red on white: #36 Edinburgh linen; Winter Moon. Stitched over two; finished size: 11" W x 3" H. Stitched in Ribbon Red from Classic Colorworks.
Note from the designer: Combining antique motifs, borders and alphabet fonts is one of my favorites to design.
This is a monochromatic design that can be stitched on any fabric with any one color of floss. The blue model was stitched on 36 Ct. Mayflower from Fox & Rabbit with Belle Soie... Read more about Le Petite Lettres - Cross Stitch Pattern
A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!
A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!
A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!
A new series featuring letters of the alphabet with a floral theme. These sets of 3 letters were a delight to design. Each pattern contains three or four letters, get them all to complete your alphabet!
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a sweet garden sampler design with pumpkins and the words 'Plant Kindness, Harvest Love".
Model stitched on 30 ct. linen over two using Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 97 x 97 and the finished size is 6.47" x 6.47".
This sampler, which I have named the Sewing Box Sampler 1 because it and another were found in a sewing box, is of unknown date and origin. As you can see, there is no name or date on this sampler, and as you can see from the original, it was unfinished. Perhaps the stitcher meant to stitch her name... Read more about Sewing Box Sampler 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern
My new Four Letter Words series is a fun twist on what we usually think of as four letter words. This series celebrates positive words, set in small square designs in soft shades of blues, golds and greens. This series of four different words will release throughout the year, approximately once a... Read more about Four Letter Words - Give - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Kaleidoscope Sampler (With bonus chart - Firework Sampler) features mandalas, borders and alphabets in bright, fresh colors with black as the color pop. Stitched entirely in DMC, this is an easy design to kit up for your customers. The Fireworks version has some small changes to the design, as... Read more about Kaleidoscope Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Four Letter Words - Grow is the second in my Four Letter Words series. The four words are Give, Grow, Love, and Hope. Each of the four designs uses the same colors. Give was released at Market. Love and Hope will be released later this year. If your customers are interested in doing all four... Read more about Four Letter Words - Grow - Cross Stitch Pattern