In my constant researching about lace, including how it was created and how it was used over time, I am often encountering images of lace fans in museum collections, typically from the 18th and 19th centuries. I decided it was time to add a lace fan to my lace series of cross stitch designs!... Read more
This pretty petite pincushion features a shaded purple pansy with soft yellow accents. It also has a yellow flower sequin in the center and embellishments on the border. Comes with a blue violet bead, petal pink bead and star flake sequin.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Weeks Lilac Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 35 x 35.
This is a full-sized,staple-bound book from Heartstring Samplery containing 12 hymn pattern that were previously released as a limited series. It also includes 3 brand new designs for a total of 15 well loved hymns. The book is over 40 pages and features full color photos and black and white charts.... Read more
Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a cute chubby bear standing under a tree.
Stitched on 36 ct. Bear by Needle and Flax with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 59 x 60 and the finished size is 3.28" x 3.33".
This Plum Street Sampler design features a house by the shore, whales, crabs and "How great the blessing and vast the art, to live on little with a thankful heart."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Hogbristle from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 307 x 207.
A derivative 17th-century canvas work picture. The Adam and Eve legend was a more popular theme on samplers after the early eighteenth century so this example is quite unusual. The pair are not often seen on earlier needleworks, even though most illustrated bibles of the sixteenth and seventeenth... Read more
Note from the designer - "This finely stitched German sampler begins with a single row of alphabets above an immensely intricate collection of symbolic cross stitched motifs, including battling angels, the figure of Justice with her scales, the spies of Canaan, the crucifixion, Adam and Eve... Read more
Vinnie Von Fang is back! This not so spooky vampire comes with the pattern, gemstones for cuff links, gold star buttons, googly eyes, black seed beads, silver ribbon & bat button.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Chartreuse linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 66W x 117H. Finished size: 4.4" x 7.8". Comes with finishing instructions.
16 projects to sew and stitch.
Rose Hips & Ivy Drum Pinkeep stitched on 36 count Winters Brew by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works floss. Linen Size3 needed is 14" x 17".
In My Garden Drum Pinkeep stitched on 28 count Ginham - Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works using Classic... Read more
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Fireworks, Uncle Sam's hat and a tiny Liberty Bell charm. Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Summer Khaki Cashel Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch Count: 39W x 61H.
Part 3 of a 4 part series. Can be stitched alone or with the other three designs. Model stitched on 20 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count for this design:149W x 49H. Stitch Count for entire series: 296W x 145H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 47W x 73H. Cut Size: 9" x 11". Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Olive Leaf linen by Dixie Sampler with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count is 102x62. Finished Size is 6" x 3". Finished instructions included.
Lizzie Kate's Things Unseen Mystery Sampler is being revealed in 3 parts, This is a year-round design with beautiful heartfelt words to live by...any day...any season...all year long. They used a beautiful, inspirational saying from Helen Keller.
Part 1 includes first pattern portion, as... Read more
Lizzie Kate's Things Unseen Mystery Sampler is being revealed in 3 parts, and all 3 parts are now available! This is a year-round design with beautiful heartfelt words to live by...any day...any season...all year long. They used a beautiful, inspirational saying from Helen Keller.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Cocoa Linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 61H. Shown with button from Just Another Button Company. Shown finished with Weeks Dye Works Houndstooth Merlot Wool.
Model stitched on 18 Ct. Natural Linen (not listed) with DMC #5 Pearl Cotton, and Weeks Dye Works #5 Pearl cotton. Stitch Count: 124x180. Cut size: 18" x 24".
Perched on a woodland branch, this striking crow gazes out under the glow of a golden full moon, a dramatic and mysterious addition to the Year In The Woods II series.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy linen by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Each part in... Read more
Step back into the mid-19 century with this sampler, originally stitched on stitched in 1847 with wool on canvas.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 179 x 174. Finished size on 16/32 Ct. is 11.19" x 10.88".
Design stitch count is 77w x 77h, approximately 5.5" x 5.5" on 14ct. fabric. Our model was stitched on 18ct. white Anne cloth Stoney Creek prefinished pillow over 1 square. It is embellished with 1 small gold snowflake Glass Treasure. It is also adorned with 7 rich red antique seed beads and 5 3mm faux pearls.
The Land that I Love Biscornu book by Teresa Kogut features 10 designs to mix and match in a full color 8.5" x 11" book. Models stitched with DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works floss.
Blue Houses - Model stitch on 37 count.
Strawberries - Model stitch on 37 count.... Read more
What could be better than spending time in The Strawberry Patch? This is a small sampler celebrating the perfect strawberry.
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 77 x 66. Finished size is 4.81" x 4.13".
Award-Winning Sampler Design
Winner of two top awards at the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibit (March) and a First Place Ribbon in the Sampler / Multi-Stitch Category.
Stitched over one on 40-count Lakeside Linen "Vintage Fawn" using one strand of floss. Model stitched with Needlepoint Inc.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring two cardinals around beautiful Christmas flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 89 x 89 pincushion - 39 x 37 scissor fob. Finished sizes are 4.84" X 4.84" pincushion - 1.96" X 2.20" scissor fob.
Note from the designer: This was originally designed for the Attic retreat last year, and it is one of my favorite fall samplers I've done. The mushrooms in the urn on the left make me happy! The verse is from Jane Austen, and reads "There is nothing like staying home for real comfort." I... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring a geometric design with beautiful blooming flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Linen fabric using 12wt. Sulky cotton petites & petite blendables.
Stitch count is 81 x 81. Finished size5.79 in wide X 5.79 in high