A tutorial booklet illustrating how to stitch the open hem finish on samplers and other embroidery projects. The open hem stitch can be found on traditional Dutch and Frisian samplers. The method used in this booklet is the one seen on many traditional samplers.
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee that says "Jardin Secret (Secret Garden)" and features flowers, a France postmark, Teapot with teacup, lamp, heart, and books.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 196 x 185. Finished size is 12.25" x 11.56".
My version of a witchy garden, this design is a quick stitch for Halloween. I designed it to showcase the beautiful Cottage Garden Threads Mary Shelley' Stitcher's Palette - a coordinated set of flosses perfect for the season. However, this design takes on a completely different look if you use any... Read more
I placed real gourds all over my studio so I could get realistic shapes and colors for this charming "Just Gourds" pattern. Then I sprinkled the letters around to spell out the word. Can you find them? Make a pillow or frame it for a decoration that will span from Halloween and right through... Read more
My spooky Goode Witch Matilda pillow is an easy pattern that beginners will adore. Seasoned stitchers will like it because it's a quick stitch with ony two colors. How-to instructions for finishing the irregular-shaped pillow is included.
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Cocoa from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 95 x 145.
Get the kids smiling this Halloween with a spooky Skull Garden! The packet includes 3 versions for one nice price! How about putting the Skulls in Pots on little drawstring treat bags? And for the Skulls Behind The Fence, you don't have to do all five in a row...how about just three or four? Lots of... Read more
This easy to stitch Cicada On Witch Hand Pillow is for Halloween or to celebrate a special cicada appearance event. I made the hand green with a nice manicure to make it a Goode Witch for Halloween, but you can color the hand in a dusty peach, pink, chocolate or mocha instead. Extra lettering and... Read more
My Mother's Garden 2 is a follow up piece to my first design ever. The original was done as a tribute to my mom, as is this one. The verse, written by me, still chokes her up to this day!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Crescent Cream from the bright colourway or 40 ct Parchment from Weeks... Read more
This designs celebrates the friendships that are created in the Cross Stitch community across the world. It features women from the UK, Australia and the USA. (I also have a design done for the EU, NZ and Canada as well as France, Germany & Italy with plans to adapt the dresses to many more flags as... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring Marley from A Christmas Carol with the phrase "Marley was dead to begin with"
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Old Salem using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Kreinik threads. Stitch count is 105 x 91. Finished size is 7" x 6.07".
Cross Stitch kit contains: pre-sewn pillow sham made with 14 ct aida, coordinating fabrics and organza ties, DMC floss, tapestry needle, color photograph and instructions. Packaged in a re-usable vinyl project bag. Sandcastle pillow form T100 is sold separately. Prints and fabric may vary.
Set of three Christmas Ornament designs - a penguin, a snowman and an owl. Kit includes 18 Ct. linen look Aida, thread, needles, instructions and 3 round frames. Finished size: 4" diameter
A total of 10 colors of Sullivans floss, 7 colors of Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame' Braid, and 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads were used in the model. Stitched on 28ct Spice Cashel Linen by Picture This Plus (1/6 yard - 18" X 18"). Stitch Count: 168w X 128h. Design Area: 12" X 9-1/8".
Also required but not listed is Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame Braid SP128.
Are you a little Too Hexie for your pincushion? Two sizing options for these sweet pincushions - the larger Hexie Bouquet Pincushion & the Maxi Hexie...so you can go smaller on the pincushion but bigger on the hexie!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Straw Linen from Weeks Dye Works... Read more
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Fall Sampling is the 3rd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
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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.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a round alphabet sampler lid!
Model stitched on 32 ct Natural brown linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 57 x 55. Approx size is 3.4 x 3.4. Shown in a heartware bowl by Heart in Hand Needleart. (Pictured red bowl is no longer available).
It's a busy time at the North Pole. Frosty friends, big and small, do their best to help with gifts, decor, and more!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct Winter Brew linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. The stitch count for this wonderful stitch is 69w x 70h. Approximate finished size is 4.37 x 4.37 inches.
This Halloween piece features a collection of friendly ghosts floating through a moody garden! Although I chose to frame this piece it would also make a fantastic pin drum.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 155 x 68. Finished size is 8.61" x 3.78".
Two patterns are included in this chart pack (one for the sampler and one for the tree) featuring Pipers Piping who represent the eleventh day of Christmas. We're getting close to the end of our carol! I wanted to keep this piece very joyful and tie in features we've seen in the previous... Read more
A colorful bouquet of flowers stitches up quickly in six shades of Classic Colorworks Cotton threads. This one comes in at 97 x 97 stitch count square and was stitched on 28 count hand-dyed Prairie linen by Picture This Plus.
It's never a bad time to visit the beach. Pop into one of the colorful beach huts to change into your stitching outfit. Use nine shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss and 32 count Touch of Peach Wichelt linen to build your sandcastles, palms, and assorted ocean critters. Stitch count is 89w x 123h.
Have you been nautical or nice this year? Either or both, I present to you the Seas & Greetings sampler. It features three ships rigged for the holidays and answers that burning question of how the narwhal came to have a wreath on her tusk. There are several spots for personalization with initials... Read more
Bee My Honey Cross Stitch by It's Sew Emma is truly sweet as honey, so sweet you won't mind being a busy bee stitching golden yellow blossoms and the bees that surround a honey pot.
Model stitched on 14 ct. Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 84w x 84h and finished size is 6" x 6".
Capture the light and brilliance of summer fireworks with July's Fireworks Shelf Life. This month's cross stitch pays tribute to summer nights watching fireworks on a picnic blanket. Stitched in red, white, and blue threads for the perfect Americana color palette!
The Home Town Holiday Sampler Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet hits all the hallmarks of a traditional cross stitch sampler-an alphabet, decorative borders and a house set in a horizontal band format. Rows of holly, straight stitches and a cheerful alphabet stitched in Christmas red top... Read more
The Quilted Snowman Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet features an adorable snowman wearing mittens, a pom-pom beanie and a scarf flowing in the winter breeze. Riding a red wagon and surrounded by swirling snowflakes and stick pines, he's so cute you know he was made with Christmas snow.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a crow and cow with the phrase "May your joys be as deep as the oceans and your troubles as light as its foam"
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! Stitch Count: 117 x 195.
Cross stitch pattern from Jean Farish Needleworks featuring the phrase "When I am dead and in my grave and all my bones are rotten. When this you see remember me or I shall be forgotten"
Pattern is stitched on 30 Count Victoria Sponge Cake Linen using either DMC or Cosmo threads! Stitch count is 206 x 268.
"Threads through time connect all generations of needle workers. We learned out art from the ones who came before us. Today we teach & preserve for the ones who follow us"
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! The stitch count is 114 x... Read more
Let Flowers Grow brings you home to a sweet cottage in a peaceful setting, surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees, happy bees, and singing birds. I can think of no better mantra for life than Let Flowers Grow.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 155 x 139. Finished size is 7.75" x 6.95".
Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS.
Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874.
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Models were stitched 2 over 2 on 32ct Hot Cocoa linen from Be Stitch me using hand dyed silk threads also from Be Stitch me. Be Stitch Me threads not listed- Aries, Blood Moon, Medium Rare, Brains, Pig Tails, Skunk, Shroom, Zombie, Shaggy Mane, Bone, Leaf, Grass, Froggy, and Bumble. Stitch Count: each are 72 x 72