I was surprised and delighted to discover wonderful example of traditional Ukrainian embroidery printed on a simple plastic shopping bag a friend of mine from Kiev sent me! The BitKit Ukrainian Crisscross Blue folk embroidery kit might have humble origins but it illustrates how deeply the art of... Read more about BitKit Ukrainian Crisscross - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Byzantine Scroll and Meander folk embroidery PDF pattern features three lavish borders reminiscent of decorative borders in Byzantine art. Featuring only two colors, the outlining of the lighter color provides intricacy and contrast. A stunning piece of textile history, this table runner will... Read more about Byzantine Scroll and Meander Red - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Celestial Grove folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by historic textiles from the Epirus region of Greece, an area in which the Byzantine Empire flourished. Echoes of Byzantine art can be seen in this intricate design of eight-pointed stars and cypress trees, both of which were... Read more about Celestial Grove - Cross Stitch Pattern
Chloe means "little green bud" in Greek and the Chloe folk embroidery kit features a delightful repeating motif in which a graceful flower is surrounded by green buds. While this motif is traditionally seen stitched as an allover repeating design, this modern version features a lighter and... Read more about Chloe - Cross Stitch Pattern
Laurel leaves, known as "daphni" in Greek, are a common artistic motif throughout the ancient Mediterranean world and symbolize victory and triumph. The Daphni folk embroidery cross stitch pattern reimagines this classical element in a fresh and modern way, turning it into a geometric double... Read more about Daphni - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Despina's Anemone folk embroidery cross stitch pattern originates in a stunning tablecloth a friend of mine shared with me. Her mother, Despina, stitched it for her prika, a collection of embroidered tablecloths, cushion covers, and other handmade textiles that family members gift to a Greek... Read more about Despina's Anemone - Cross Stitch Pattern
A striking allover design, the Efimia folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a mosaic floor from the House of Stone Carpets adjacent to the church of St Efimia in Ravenna, Italy. Small star and octagon motifs are set within squares, which are then set within octagons resulting in a... Read more about Efimia - Cross Stitch Pattern
Inspired by a vintage Greek embroidery, the Etruscan Diamonds cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a very ancient design made up of diamonds, stars, Xs, and circles. It is stitched in a traditional two-tone color palette with black outline stitches that throw the design into high relief. A... Read more about Etruscan Diamonds - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Florentine Tiles cross stitch folk embroidery PDF pattern evokes the intricate tiled floors of Italian palazzos and is a delightful example of how the same geometric vocabulary moves between mosaics, ceramics, and textiles across centuries. Stitched in a bright palette of navy, copper, light... Read more about Florentine Tiles - Cross Stitch Pattern
My Folk Flourish folk embroidery cross stitch patterns are perfect for adding the beauty and charm of folk embroidery to garments and household items. Simply position a small piece of waste fabric where you would like your folk embroidery flourish, stitch design, and remove threads (complete... Read more about Folk Flourish Geometrics - Cross Stitch Pattern
My Folk Flourish folk embroidery cross stitch patterns are perfect for adding the beauty and charm of folk embroidery to garments and household items. Simply position a small piece of waste fabric where you would like your folk embroidery flourish, stitch design, and remove threads (complete... Read more about Folk Flourish Seaside - Cross Stitch Pattern
Kallithea is a vibrant and popular spot on the island of Rhodes where designs like this would have been stitched in the 19th century to ornament Greek homes. The Kallithea Kaleidoscope folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a pinwheel motif worked in small blocks in alternating colors which... Read more about Kallithea Kaleidoscope - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring a vintage sampler design.
Stitched on 36 count linen with Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 227 x 246 and the finished size is 12.61" x 13.67".
Vintage Ornaments Set Four is the fourth release in the Vintage Ornmanets series and features a charming trio; a cute little gingerbread man, a sweet nutcracker, and an adorable rocking horse. Each design captures that nostalgic, old-fashioned Christmas charm, perfect for stitching, finishing, and... Read more about Vintage Ornaments Set Four - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a vintage inspired design of a woman releasing birds with the phrase "I am no bird, and no net ensnares me".
An impressive reproduction of an antique 1826 sampler, featuring a large house, colourful motifs, and elegant details. This new pattern book includes both the full original sampler and a smaller, modern adaptation.
Thread options are provided for silks, DMC, and hand-dyed threads.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring six petite designs inspired by Dutch imagery.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Maple Bar by Cedar River Linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Ship - 52 x 51; 2.6"... Read more about Dutch Bits - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a beautiful bird with the words "Pretty Polly".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Antique Lace by Seraphim with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 239 x 240 and the finished size is 11.95" x 12".
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "La Nuit de Noel" (Christmas Night) with Santa Claus, gifts and presents, Christmas ornaments, European village, and more!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 200 x 197.
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 about Antique Lace - Cross Stitch Pattern
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 about Antique Lace Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Sepia Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This sweet and simple sampler design inspired by vintage designs.
Stitched on 30ct Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works using two strands of floss over two threads of linen, using all DMC threads. Stitch count is 82 x 121. Finished size is approx. 5.4" x 8".
"Kind Words" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This quick little stitch for your workbasket features the phrase "Kind Words" with an antique flower design.
Model shown stitched on 30 ct Parchment linen with Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count 120 x 28. Finished size is approx. 8" x 2".
"Usefullness" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A dapperly-dressed lady out for a stroll in her garden, but she grows 'different' things! Like spools of thread & tomato pincushions! Above her head the words read: "Of Female Arts in Useful-ness, the Needle far... Read more about Usefulness - Cross Stitch Pattern
"The Sowing Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. The verse reads, "My linen is my soil, my needle is my plow, my threads are my seeds, and my words do I sow".
Model shown stitched on 30 ct. Tin Roof linen from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads one strand over two. Stitch count is 99 x 113. Finished size is 6.6" x 7.53".
"Homeplace at Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A scrolling vine of berries and leaves dangle above the most primitive two-story home you would ever wish to live in. The chimney holds a tiny tannenbaum and is that Santa's magic key there on the roof? This... Read more about Homeplace at Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Basket of Cheer" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Who doesn't love antique baskets, pine trees and folk art flowers at Christmas time?
Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment linen with DMC threads. Stitch count is 95 x 94. Finished size is approx. 5.5" x 6".
"Matilda Hornbuckle" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Offering you my little miss "Matilda Hornbuckle", and what a sweet tiny pumpkin-witch she is! Always happy to help with the sweeping of the barn or the weeding of the gardens.
"My Needle is Sharp" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. My Scissors are sharp and My Hands Swift", motifs include a basket of flowers and date. Also included on the graph is a specialty stitch: Eyelet Stitch.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen one strand over two using DMC threads. Stitch count is 125 x 52. Finished size is 7.81" x 3.25".
"Woodland Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Santa & an owl, red reindeer, brown bunny, potted oak tree with acorns, berry-tipped Christmas trees, quirky squirrels gathering acorns, a potted poinsettia plant, snowballs and the date 1857!!!
"Folk Heart Strawberry Pinkeep" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A 6" long and approx. 11" in circumference, this pinkeep will be the STAR of your sewing basket! Use it to hold your pins and needles, or pile a bunch of them into a big bowl for display.
"Bee Keeper" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little lady wearing a beehive for a skirt, standing under a bower of vines & bees. Underneath her feet read the words: Clover, Honey, Smoke, Sweet, Beeswax, Hive.