To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.
A start to a new, international series celebrating the wildlife with whom we share our environment. This little pin-pillow features an Emu and her chicks, set against a country cottage and windmill. It pairs with "Kangaroo Avenue" and more designs are to come.
Cross stitch pattern from Mojo Stitches featuring a Christmas ornament with mistletoe and a bird!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Platinum Zweigart using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 47 x 55.
The third in a series (after "Mary Barton's Work" & "Among the Roses"), this addition to the flock represents a visitor local to my area, with some unusual coloring from the original Victorian stitcher. Adapted from an antique original in my collection.
I just love a monochrome stitch! Easy to customize to a wide array of color choices, this piece was a dream to stitch. The colors I've chosen reproduce the original, but stitchers could stitch the design in color on a neutral background, or in a neutral color on a different, highly-colored... Read more