This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a red fox and a surround of bleeding heart flowers.
The small, plump, ground-dwelling quail is often identified by its distinctive head plume. They prefer running to flying. Due to their tendency to mate for life, they symbolize loyalty and devotion. The 2026 Quail Sampler joins my growing collection of monochromatic bird samplers.
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a beautiful silhouette of a magical unicorn!
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 105W x 105H.
Finished size:
aida 14 - 19.5 x 19.5 cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in)
aida 16 - 17 x 17 cm (7 x 7 in)
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a cute holiday design with Santa Claus holding geese and cardinals with holly and other animals around.
Model stitched on 28 count fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 98 x 98 and the finished size is approx. 7" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a pretty sampler with flora and fauna designs.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Oatmeal by Seraphim Fabrics with Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 132 x 211 and the finished size is 6.6" x 10.55".
The October Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Cat surrounded by signs of autumn pumpkins, acorns, and autumn-colored leaves. Cat is joined by a crow on a branch above.
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... Read more about Acorn Thieves - Cross Stitch Pattern
This little design features a tiny frog hoping to go unnoticed under his shady spot; don't all our stitching frogs tend to go unnoticed until we're pretty far into our projects? Ha!
This nautical cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo features a sailor Walrus holding a fishing pole with a fresh catch and the words "Walrus and Fish".
Model stitched on 32 count natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 93 x 97. Finished size is 5.81" x 6.06".
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by an early dog walk, when we saw a group of pigeons staring intently into a puddle. This pigeon is deep in contemplation of life's mysteries (and his own reflection). But to keep things lighthearted, he is surrounded by lovely spring flowers and has... Read more about Pigeon & Puddle - Cross Stitch Pattern
Get ready to stitch up some tail feathers in the Chicken Club! Designed by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co., these cute chickens are ready to fly the coop right into your needlework. You'll cross stitch a whole coop of happy chickens all year long! Each month we will release a new pattern in the... Read more about Chicken Club #2 - Florence - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Amazing Grey Linen using DMC or Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 59w x 59h and the finished size is 3.69" x 3.69".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Olive Leaf linen by Dixie Sampler with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count is 102x62. Finished Size is 6" x 3". Finished instructions included.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun linen from R&R Reproductions using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 128H x 56W. Design Size: 7" x 3" Stitch Count for Needle Book: 31W x 24H. Design Size: 2" x 2"
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Mocha Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 68W X 96H. Finished size: 5 x 7".
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Tin Roof Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss (Suggested Alternate Thread for DMC 782 is DMC 435). Stitch Count: 201 X 126. Finished size: 11.5 x 7.25".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Dames of the Needle - From the Cauldron Linen Saffron with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 63x124. Finished Size: 4" x 7". Finishing instructions included.
Cross stitch pattern from Madame Chantilly featuring the word "Home" vertically with pink flowers growing up the side while birds and butterflies flitting around.
Pattern stitched on 36 ct. Light Mocha linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 99 x 240 and the finished size is 5.5" x 13.33".
A butterfly with deep-toned wings, blending midnight blue, peacock green, and azure reflections. Mysterious and delicate, it seems suspended in a moment of silence, like a memory captured in a cabinet of curiosities.
For the summer season, the "trunk town" is hopping. Many of the tree cavities that a woodpecker creates are utilized by other animals throughout the year. This shows some of these creatures in a fun format, along with native plants and vines.
A raccoon from Seattle with short spine syndrome (SSS) has stolen the hearts of so many near and far to his home, myself included.
I was comforted to learn that an associate professor at Washington State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital has deemed Jimothy to be in good health and... Read more about Jimothy - Cross Stitch Pattern
Visit the Sheep House in the Home Town Neighborhood! Designed by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co., this cross stitched home offers a peaceful place to relax and recharge. A friendly sheep greets everyone in this cozy space! This is the eighth pattern in the Home Town Neighborhood Cross Stitch... Read more about Home Town Neighborhood Sheep House - Cross Stitch
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a nature inspired sampler design. This is the companion piece to Teresa Kogut's No Distance Too Far pattern. Can be stitched together as one continuous horizontal piece or separately.