Note from the designer: Did you know that the collective noun for a group of hummingbirds is a 'charm'? I've created this original design to celebrate these beautiful birds, and provide full finishing instructions and templates for my new favourite finish - the Georgian Pinwheel. This is... Read more
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
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.
Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring days 5 thru 8 of the Twelve Days of Christmas!
Pillows are stitched on 36 count linen using Weeks Dye works and DMC threads. DMC conversions listed. Stitch count for each pillow is 63 x 63. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.5".
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Natural Brown Linen or 16 Ct. Golden Needle Aida using DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik #4 Braid, Rainbow Gallery Wisper Thread, Mill Hill Beads and Treasures. Stitch Count: 70W x 98H. Design Size: 4.3" x 6.1"
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Natural Brown Linen or 16 Ct. Golden Needle Aida using DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, Rainbow Gallery Wisper Threads, Mill Hill Beads and Treasures. Stitch Count: 70W x 98H. Design Size: 4.3" x 6.1"
"Cedar Waxwing" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Cedar Waxwings are a beautiful little bird that love to eat oranges. I designed this quick stitch with clove-studded orange pomanders in mind, and finished the project into a balsam-filled pillow, smells like Christmas!... Read more
This romantic sampler pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features the phrase "Bid me to love and I will a loving heart to thee" with a spot for the couple's names and wedding year!
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. natural linen using DMC, Gentle Arts, and NPI threads. Stitch count is 88w x 197h and finished size is 5.5" x 12.31".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with the phrase "All you my friends who now expect to see a piece of marking thus perform by me cast but a smile on this my mean endeavor i'll strive to mend and be obedient ever"
This sampler celebrates the wonderful peacock motifs found on antique samplers, and gives them a modern twist. The sampler sparkles with plenty of metallic thread and two different colors of beads.
Pattern is stitched on 28 or 32 count fabric using DMC floss or The Gentle Art Sampler... Read more
The model was stitched on 30 count Old Salem Linen by The Primitive Hare using DMC thread and Kreinik Cording. The stitch count is 55 x 122.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring a bird in a dress!
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a bird perched on beautiful flowers with the phrase "Stop and smile, for you know when you see me it's our special hello"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Blue Whisper using DMC or Anchor threads. Stitch count is 136w x 106h.
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring two snowy owls on top of a home decorated for Christmas!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Lambswool Linen using Sulky 12 Wt. Cotton Petites thread with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 135 x 156. Finished size is 7" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring a partridge and a Christmas wreath!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Natural/Light Khaki Gingham Linen from Weeks Dye Works using DMC threads. Stitch count is 126 x 145. Finished size is 9" x 10.36".