I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this 1st in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles.
What a better way to wrap up the Air Mail series than with this adorable, famously too friendly bird? What I wouldn't give to be able to genetically bring them back to life?
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Silver Moon linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 73 x 85. Finished Size:
4.5 x 5.3.
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a spooky Halloween crow and skull! Three Charted options included! Materials are listed assuming 2 floss threads over 2 fabric threads on 32 count fabric. If you plan to stitch using 1 floss thread on a 36 or 40 count linen, you will only need... Read more about Within A Dream - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a collaboration with 12 talented designers bringing a new feathered friend and birdhouse for each month.
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Sterling by Picture This Plus using DMC floss. Stitch count is 55 x 55. Finished size is 3.93 in wide X 3.93 in high.
Perched beneath a canopy of a flowering tree, this wise owl vows to watch over the Night Garden where flowers whisper, stars glow, and needles stitch dreams by the light of moonbeams. This is my owl-ficial contribution for the XStitch-the-Rainbow's Night Garden Collaboration using the ThreadworX... Read more about Night Owl - Cross Stitch Pattern
At midnight, under a silvery moon, Merlin opens his starry eyes and starts to speak. Our newest owl has a flat seamed bottom and wire feet that help him perch on any flat surface. Stitch him on 32 CT Weeks Tin Roof Linen with a combination of DMC and Weeks overdyed floss, plus accents of silver... Read more about Merlin the Midnight Owl - Limited Edition Ornament
Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more about Peace On Earth - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring Decembers Air Mail, the Northern Cardinal!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Count Silver Moon linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 73 wide x 85 tall. Finished Size is 4.5" x 5.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring a Christmas peacock with silver bells on its tail!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct linen using Forbidden Fiber Co. & DMC floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch Count is 79 x 76. Finished size is 5" x 4.75"
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas bird wishing you "Glad Tidings"!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Black Swan from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 107 x 143. Finished size is 5 1/3" x 7 1/4".
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring Mrs. Claus on a bird going to help Santa Claus for Christmas!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha fabric using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 73. Finished Size is 5 in wide X 4.06 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring Santa Claus riding a bird to deliver toys for Christmas!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha fabric using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 73. Finished size is 4.5" x 3.65".
Bask in the warm glow of the holidays with this elegant design by Satsuma Street featuring a cozy couple and sparkling candles.
Stitched on 28 count Christmas Red by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch count is 107W x 68H. Finished size: 7.5" x 5" when stitched on 14 count or 28 count over two threads.
Did you know that a group of cardinals is called a "radiance?" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! I couldn't decide which version I liked best so I included both.
For this designer: As the year winds down you can celebrate resilience and new beginnings with a winter phoenix. The chart also includes two optional text blocks - "A Life Born of Fire" and "You Have Seen My Descent, Now Witness My Rising."
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a crow pulling a sleigh full of Christmas presents with their mouse friend!
Model stitched on 28 count, Friendship Greene, Fabrics by Stephane. Stitch count: 170 x 60. Finished Size is 12.14 in wide X 4.29 in high. Model stitched with DMC floss. 1 tiny snowflake from the White Wedding Sprinkles Pack by Just Another Button Company
Cross stitch pattern from Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a dolphin and egret with the phrase "I search the constellations for the tiny grains of sand. Where the song of the ocean meets the salty piece of land"
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! Stitch Count: 119 x 193.
This bird themed sewing box is made from cotton fabric with hand stitched felt applique embellishments and embroidery Features lid with press stud fastening, hard plastic internal tray with compartments for sewing accessories, and internal pocket and pincushion inside lid.
Air Mail June is #7 in the series, featuring the Silver-Throated Tanager. This bird won a beauty contest on my Instagram account! Those purples and yellows are so fun to stitch!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Count Silver Moon linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch Count: 73 wide x 85 tall
Designed by Hannah Dale for Wrendale Designs. This complete kit features an eagle in flight.
The kit includes pattern, 14 Ct. Aida printed with speckled background, cotton threads, needle, clear chart and instructions. Finished size: 10.25" x 10.25"
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have different stitch counts, and thus will be a variety of sizes. The fabric used for the models is Wichelt's 32 count Beautiful Beige Linen, but these... Read more about Pastel Collection 5 - Christmas Bird - Cross Stitch Pattern