Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!
Lori's quaint cottage is surrounded with rose bushes, magnolia trees and patches of daisies. Pass the quilts on the clothesline, go through the white picket fence, stroll down the cobblestone path and knock on the heart-painted door to enter this cottage, inspired by Lori's own home. The Quilter's... Read more
The models were all stitched on a #32 Antique White Belfast linen. The finished size of each one is approximately 1.9" W x 2.6" H. DMC fibers were used along with a number of Mill Hill beads: #00557, #40332 and #42043. The stitch count is approximately 30 W x 42 H for each ornament.
Note from designer "I have known since I started this Cottage series that my Summer design, the third in the series, would be based on beach cottages. The pretty blues and turquoises make me think of the Gulf of Mexico and the bright coral colors are the perfect contrast!"
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 95 .
Fall Cottages brings us to the last Cottage in this series and uses the warm browns and golds of late autumn, when the bright colors are almost gone. The squirrels are racing to fill up their bellies and nests with acorns and other goodies to help them get through the winter.
Some days can be tough, and some days are great. On the tough days, I find I have to remind myself that I am living a wonderful life and have much for which to be grateful. Designing this piece helped me focus on the things I love about my life and the little things that make me happy and give me... Read more
This whimsical design depicts a fairy tending to their tree stump house. There are many small and colorful elements, such as new growth, acorns and a shovel, a snail friend, lots of florals, and a welcoming hearth. This design was stitched on hand-dyed 16ct aida with standard DMC flosses and can be... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a "Stitching Shed" with notions for cross stitch around it. The design also feature a cute border with a picket fence!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Aida of your choice using DMC thread. Stitch count is 93 x 100.
This design features a white cottage planted in a peaceful garden of spring daisies and lilies. The design does not have to be finished into a drum, however; it would also make a charming pincushion!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Gray linen with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180W x 58H.
This pattern by Plum Street Samplers features a large red cottage surrounded by tall blooming flowers.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads (includes DMC conversion).Stitch Count: 98W x 91H. Finished size is 5.44" x 5.06".
This pattern from By The Bay Needleart features a blue house on the shore with a lighthouse in the background.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Antique White linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 52x52. Finished size: 3.71" x 3.71"
Model Stitched on 14 Ct. Peaceful Purple Aida with Sulky Threads (0015, 1002,). Also required, but not listed above #1051 & 1002 from Sulky. Stitch Count: 175W x 175H. Design Size: 13" x 13"
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Flax Linen or 28 Ct. Lambswool or Cafe Mocha Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 187W x 124H. Design Size: 13 1/4" x 8 3/4".
Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring a lovely cottage home in winter!
Model stitched on 32 ct. "Angel Hair" linen using Weeks Dye Works thread.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a cottage in February!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Mayflower linen from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions listed. Dmc0377 and dmc0374 needed as well. Stitch count is 108 x 72.