Jan Hicks Creates Cottages Cross Stitch Patterns

Spring Cottages is a colorful design featuring birdhouse cottages and lovely flowers.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Mayflower linen from Fox and Rabbit using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 93.

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.

Pattern is... Read more about Fall Cottages - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Grateful for Everything - Cross Stitch Pattern