This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
Cross stitch pattern from The Snowflower Diaries featuring a crow surrounded by fall foliage.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen with Gentle Arts, Colour and Cotton, and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 159 x 88 and the finished size size is 9.94" x 5.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a gorgeous Christmas tree with ornaments!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Beautiful Beige using DMC threads. Stitch size is comparable to 14-ct Aida. Stitch count is 63h x 105w. Design Area is 4.5" x 7.5" (14-count) or 4" x 6.5" (16-count).
Gingerbread Express Christmas is a series of nine charts. Each chart stitch count is 42 x 50 stitches.
To Stitch 1 chart, you need a 1- 14-count 9 x 12 piece of fabric to stitch one chart.
The series' total stitch count is 378 x 450, so you would need a piece of fabric at least 33" x 39". Finished Size is 27 in wide X 32.14 in high for full series.
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring the next in the Faith in Stitches series with the words "Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto thine".
Pattern stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC and Classic Colorworks floss (DMc conversion included). The stitch count is 142 x 56 and the finished size is 7.1" x 2.8".
A vintage inspired row of flowers that all the pollinators love to visit!
Designer's note: I also stitched a version that combines Pollinator's Garden and The Queen Bee. I stitched this on 36 ct. Dove linen by Weeks Dye Works using the same fibers except for one substitution: I used GAST... Read more about Pollinator's Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Embellishments included. Stitch Count: 48w x 87h.
"The Night Before Christmas" is a classic holiday tale beloved since 1822, and it brings a little bit of Christmas magic to your Christmas stitching! The first few lines of the story are rewritten with needle and thread and finished in two different ways for you to enjoy.
Cross stitch pattern from Plum Street Samplers featuring dancing Halloween skeletons!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Snickelway by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 54w x 90h.
Pere Noel by Hands on Designs features Father Christmas lighting the way for a joyous holiday season!
Stitched on 32 count Charcoal Belfast with Colour & Cotton and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The Stitch count is 48 x 57 and the finished size is 3" x 3.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a polar bear playing peek-a-boo!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Polar Plunge from Fabrics By Stephanie with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size approximately 3.25" x 3.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a vertical row of houses in Halloween Town!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Legacy linen from Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. Stitch count is 176 x 30. Finished size is 11" x 1.88".... Read more about Halloween Tiny Town - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a valentines town!
Model stitched on 32ct Faun linen using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 176 x 30. Approx size is 11 x 1.87. Embellishments included.
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Prairie Grass from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 285W x 217H. Finished Size: 14.25" x 10.75".
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Lambswool using DMC floss. Stitch Count for All Models: 181W x 79H. Design Size: 11 3/8" x 4 7/8"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique Almond Belfast or 32 Ct. Gingerbread Belfast linen with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Pattern comes with the gold hanger for the tail, antique brass button for base, red/white striped beads, green bugle beads, antique brass candy cane charm and sequin pin. Stitch Count: 29H x 57W. Mouse shown sitting on the Gingerbread Garden Cube (sold separately).
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Sage Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Each: 71H x 38W. Finished Size: 5 1/8" x 2 3/4".
This is the first portion of a 3 part sampler. This model stitched over two on 30 Ct. linen. Threads used are Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count 222 x 137.
This pamphlet has two other patterns inside as well.
To stitch as a seasonal series, 2 Skeins of each color floss are required.
Model stitched on 14 count Linaida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 139 x 181
This is a reprint from a previously discontinued pattern. Finished size is 9.93 in wide X 12.93 in high.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun linen from R&R Reproductions using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 128H x 56W. Design Size: 7" x 3" Stitch Count for Needle Book: 31W x 24H. Design Size: 2" x 2"
"Family visits, turkey dressing, woolen sweaters, Christmas blessing, flying reindeer, mistletoe, candles glowing, hot cocoa, pies & cookies, old St. Nick, peace and goodwill, peppermint stick, wrapping presents, gingerbread, hang your stocking, time for bed, angels singing, Christ is born, a... Read more about My Christmas List - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 152W x 333H. Finished size is 8.44 in wide X 18.5 in high.
Reprint of previously discontinued patterns. 1984, 1989 and 1991 Schooler Santas. Models stitched on 18 Ct. Putty Khaki Davos with DMC floss. Stitch Count each approximately 75H x 57W.
A reprint of a previously discontinued design. Models stitched on 32 ct. Lambswool over two using DMC floss. Sampler stitch count 145x90. Foursome Stitch count 66x70. Individual Ornaments stitch count 34x36. Finished size is 9.06 in wide X 5.63 in high, 4.13 in wide X 4.38 in high, and 2.13 in wide X 2.25 in high.
A reprint from a previously discontinued design. Models stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool using DMC floss. Stitch count for sampler 145x90. Foursome stitch count 67x71 and finished ornaments stitch count 36x39.
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "Tis the night of Halloween when witches can be seen. With her broom, she will be seen sweeping cobwebs from the sky." Sweeping Cobwebs Model stitch count is 145x91. Model stitched as a sampler stitch count 81x81 Model stitched as ornaments 36x23 each. All stitched using DMC floss.
"Silent Night, Holy Night." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Smokey Pearl Cashel linen with DMC or Anchor floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending thread, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 106W x 104H
Third design in the Magical Mystery Tour series. Model stitched on a 30 Ct. brown linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 87H. Design Size: 5" x 6"
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Mocha by Weeks Dye Works and using Needlepoint Silk threads over two. Pom Pom trim by Dames of the Needle was used for finishing. Stitch count 55x127
Once upon a time, her mother told her to beware the dangers of the forest, but Red, all grown up, forges her own path. As she walks through the woods in her intricately patterned dress, she glances to her left, mindful of the wolves in her wake. Yet she smiles with satisfaction, confident her... Read more about Red - Cross Stitch Pattern