My bestselling Betsy Ross doll looks great with my other Americana personalities - George and Martha Washington and Abe Lincoln. You can customize the doll by replacing the flag area with either a quilting pattern or cross stitch pattern of their own making to create an "Early American stitching... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Star Sapphire using DMC and Caron Waterlilies threads and Mill Hill beads. Not listed: Mill Hill beads 10093. Stitch count is 93 x 124.
The Antique Lace Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needleworks is a highly detailed, beautiful, and intricate design that captures the delicate elegance of vintage lacework. Its combination of lace bands, soft color palette, and 18 intricate specialty stitches makes it a challenging yet... Read more
Celtic Snow is the fourth in the seasonal Celtic designs, and has been a long time coming. 4 years on the drawing board before I finally decided I liked it, much to the dismay of my mother! The colours are meant to evoke the feeling of a snowy winter night, the moonlight glinting off freshly fallen... Read more
Hearts, hearts and more hearts, wistful romantic colours of pinks and mauves, and lots of bling.
Model is stitched on 36 count Brownie Sundae linen using Drangonflylotus threads. Dinky Dyes and DMC option listed. dmc4260 is needed as well; we dont carry, and swarovski beads are needed as well. Mill Hill beads option listed. Stitch count is 133 x 133.
I get a lot of requests to do smaller designs. I do try, but often the designs grow with my imagination. However, on occasion I force myself to behave! Sweet Hearts is a fun little monochrome design done mostly in cross stitch with a few little Rhodes stitches thrown in for some texture.
I created Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep using a motif from an antique Scottish sampler in my collection, Margaret Campbell 1848. The Angus Trees on each side of her house caught my attention right away. These trees were just made to be turned into a scissors case. I did take a small liberty with the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring Adam and Eve in a sampler!
The antique was stitched on slightly unevenweave linen, close in color to Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 116 x 165. Finished size on 32 Ct is 7.25" x 10.3".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a cheerful 19th century sampler!
Model is stitched on 32 count "Linen" linen by Weeks Dye Works with one strand over 2 threads using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 123 x 119. Finished size: 7.7 x 7.4.
Note from Designer: Shall we take a little stroll along a charming little street? It's Gingerbread Row - our newest design! It may be spring, but it's never too early for Christmas stitching, is it?
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Baby's Breath linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count: 228 x 41.
Just in time for summer flowers...say hello to Garden Sass! I've pretty much used all my favorite colors in this piece. There are a few different elements going on here. Of course, the sassy little basket of flowers takes center stage. But the little row of Quaker-inspired motifs down the right... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Petal Pusher featuring an adorable coastal fairy village!
Pattern is stitched on "Country French Cafe Mocha" linen by Wichelt, 32 count, using DMC floss. Stitch count is 61w x 56h. Finishing board is "The Remy" by Scarlet Sky Designs. Using DMC threads. Stitch count is 61 x 56.
This cross stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare features the saying "Cross Stitch Queen".
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Old Salem Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC and Kreinik braids. Stitch count is 309 x 56. Finished size is 20.6 in wide X 3.73 in high.
Relax at home, at work, and on a mini-embroidery. This bumble bee embroidery kit includes a bamboo hoop frame, canvas to stitch on, color threads, and 1 needle- everything you need for your new hobby. Plus one pattern guide and helpful tips on getting started. Happy stitching!
"Life is short, lick the bowl!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 64x92. Finished size: 4" x 5.75".
Gather Wildflowers features three adorable little patterns for Spring! They feature a cozy cottage, flowers, and the saying "Gather Wildflowers."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for each design: 53x52. Rick rack on model is Country Rust by Lady Dot Creates.
"A friend overlooks your broken fence & admires the flowers in your garden." Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 94W x 67H. Design Size: 6" x 4.25". Embellishments Included.
The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!
Spring House is stitched on two different color pieces of linen and framed together as one. If you choose to do the same it is imperative that you choose the same count fabric for both. Alternatively, the entire piece could be stitched on a single piece of fabric.
When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
"The Lord will go before me. He will be with me. He will never leave me nor forsake me. I will not be afraid and I will not worry. DET 31:8" This is pretty much I "go to" scripture. There are SO many things to worry about and be afraid of in today's world, I need a reminder that... Read more
At my age, it's sooo easy to 'wonder' where I've put things. Someday to be found, but not necessarily when I'm looking for them. "I've finally reached the wonder years. Wonder where I parked the car. Wonder where I left the phone. Wonder where my glasses are."
Pattern is stitched on 14 count White Aida using Dmc threads. Stitch count is 103 x 116.
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more
Model can be stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice (originally on 28 ct Cracked Ice Lugana from Polstitches) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 176W x 135H.
Model can be stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice (originally on 28 ct Atlantic Lugana from Polstitches) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 138W x 317H.
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.
... Read more
Welcome to the wonderful world of Carnival, where the colors are bright, the designs are fresh and interesting, and the stitching is fun! In Carnival, you will find a variety of borders with different, yet coordinating colors. You will find fun patterns that amaze the eye and give a true depth to... Read more