From the Commemorative Hummingbirds of the World Collection - the selection for 2005 is "Anna's Hummingbird." The model was stitched on 28 Ct. hand dyed Fairy Ring linen by Crossed Wing Collection. Stitch Count: 72W x 88H. Design Size: 6" x 7"
A reproduction of an American schoolgirl sampler worked in 1848 at Mrs. Cooke's School in New Hampshire. This charming piece reflects the elegance and discipline of mid-19th century needlework education. The original sampler, signed simply "LSC", features a beautifully detailed bird... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas Designs featuring two winter birds around a Christmas tree!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Dolley Madison by Needle and Flax using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Roxy Floss threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 81. Finished size is 4.17" x 4.5"
February is the month for lovey doves, and just look at these two being cute and flirty! This is the second in a 12-month series featuring feathered friends, fun phrases, and fancy floral.
The model was stitched on 32 ct Lugana using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 117 w x 71 h. Finished Size: 7.3" w x 4.4" h.
Note from the designer: Make this cute woodland animal design with a deer, bunny, hedgehog, mouse, fox, robin and lots of fall flowers and motifs.
Model was stitched over 2 on 28-ct Lugana in "Springfield Sage" by Zweigart using DMC floss. Stitch size is comparable to 14-ct Aida. Stitch count is 70w x 70h. Finished size is 5" x 5".
Sweet, sassy, and perfectly bite-sized, Valentine Tiny Tags is a charming collection of small Valentine-themed cross stitch designs made to stitch up fast and finish cute. Each tiny motif is designed to fit perfectly on a mini paddle/tag finish, making them ideal for seasonal decor, tiered trays,... Read more
This is part Five of the Fragments in time 2025 Christmas Edition. It features an adorable bird perched on a tree branch!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. They will stitch just fine on a lower count fabric!! A fat eighth is... Read more
"Bobbin Along" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet Springy stitch! When the red red robin goes bob-bob-bobbin' along, (you're welcome!)
Stitched on 40 ct. linen using one strand of thread over two threads of linen. Stitch count is 160 x 51 and the finished size is 8.5" x 4".
Little Farmhouse - Spring by Notforgotten Farm is a small sampling that is the first in a series of four seasonal projects and will be followed by the Summer, Fall, and Winter versions! Each is quick to stitch and easy to finish by framing or making into pillows. The perfect size for an 'in between... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a reproduction sampler with a bird!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Silks and one NPI silk. Stitch Count: 145 x 118. Finished Size: 7 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches.
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three tropical bird ornaments!
Stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast linen with DMC, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
Fisherman's Friends is packed to the gunnels with a disparate troupe of characters all with one thought in mind - to have fun in, on or beside the sea.
The owl and the pussycat have traded up their pea green boat for a fishing smack called The White Stag; Florence the Flamingo just... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a cute pelican sailor surrounded by his home by the sea!
Model stitched on 36 count Milk and Honey by Fiber on A Whim using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 184w x 178h. Finished size is 10.22" X 9.89".
An ode to the king of the flower patch, the sunflower! Two wood sunflower buttons are included with each chart.
Model stitched on 36 ct linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 76 x 73. Finished size is 4.22" x 4.06".
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a patriotic American eagle emblem!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Ice Blue Lugana using DMC, Gentle Arts, or Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 88 x 83. Finished size is 6.29" x 5.93".
The birds in this design are inspired by the Pacific wren. The three birds have a geometric patterning and some unusual colors. Two of the birds feature colors loosely based on the natural colors of the Pacific wren, while the final bird has a pink hue. I originally imagined this piece to... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a cat and bird for the month of May!
Pattern is stitched on the Aida of your choice (recommended Rustico or Fiddlers cloth Oatmeal) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 53w x 81h. Finished size on 14 ct is 3.79 in wide X 5.79 in high.
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
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
Wave sets are groups of up to ten large waves that seem to rise out of nowhere and then disappear just as quickly. They're the best surfing waves around.
The legendary seventh wave was said to be the biggest and best of the bunch, and the one that always comes the farthest up the beach.... Read more
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28ct Aqua Blue Light Linen with Requires 12 colors of Sulky Petites, 1 color of Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid, and 4 colors of Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 118w X 99h. Design Area: 8-3/8"w X 7"h.
These goofy birds are sure to put you in a good mood. This muster of peacocks find their inspiration from a 1918 magazine article discussing using textile motifs to decorate ceramic wares. So, historically accurate but aesthetically questionable. They finish up at a stitch count of 195 x 153... Read more
Designer's Note: In late 2022, seemingly out of nowhere, I started seeing a family of cardinals in our yard. Soon after, I learned about the legend of the cardinal and how cardinals are loved ones visiting after they have passed on. My husband and I experienced three significant losses in our... Read more
Fall is in the air and Stitch Cards Set R will transport you to crisp mornings and all things autumn. Stitched in warm reds, greens and oranges, you will be reminded of fall colors and cozy sweaters. The Crow, Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Sunflower are such a happy group that even the crow is a welcome... Read more
This cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs features pink birds, berries and green leaves. "Notes: Eliza Coulter stitched the pink birds in 1849 at the age of 17. She was born in 1832. The birds were stitched in wool on Peleope canvas."
Model stitched on 36ct Espresso from R&R... Read more
Introducing the new "Snowman Collector" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each month, one design will be released, so the series will run as a 12-part series from December, 2022 to November, 2023. Each image shown is a preview of... Read more
Introducing the new "Snowman Collector" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each month, one design will be released, so the series will run as a 12-part series from December, 2022 to November, 2023. Each image shown is a preview of the... Read more
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring Wisteria House, the first in the Houses on Wisteria Lane series.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Faun from Picture this Plus with Weeks Dyes Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. A conversion to DMC is provided. Stitch Count: 97W x 87H.
Cross stitch pattern from Tralala featuring birds with patriotic flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 16ct Zweigart, using threads from DMC, Gentle arts, and Classic Colorworks.
Stitch count is 77w x70h, and 49w x69h for the two patterns!
It's Summer Time in the City with this cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring blooming sunflowers, a coffee shop, rows of houses, and butterflies. Estate in citta english translation, Summer in the city.
Model stitched on 32ct Natural Belfast using DMC thread.
Stitch count: 237 x 266.
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring colorful birds carrying American flags with the phrase "Free Birds"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. Whisper Lugana by Zweigart with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 116w x 32h. Finished size: 8.25" x 2.25".
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a quail in the winter!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Cedar Plank from Lakeside Linens using Silk N Colors, Dinky Dyes, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 119 x 119.
Cross stitch pattern from Cottage Garden Samplings featuring a bird on a branch with flowers with the word "Gratitude"!
Model is stitched on 36 ct Sanguine Linen from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works flosses. DMC may be used as an alternative for a close match, but won't reflect the true color of the hand-dyed threads. Stitch count is 159 x 159.