"The air smells of honey and freshly picked flowers. Antheia, named after a goddess of gardens, enjoys her morning strolls through their well-kept, cottage garden-inspired orchard. There are monkshoods, hollyhocks, and hydrangeas. Even peonies, geraniums, and lilies. Let's not forget her... Read more
Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.
Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more
To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.
This design from Mille Fleur features a large vase with flowers in the center, two tall floral vases on the sides, and floral motifs around the sides. Model is stitched on 28 count Cream. Stitch Count: 163W x 163H . Finished size is 11.64 in wide X 11.64 in high.
A group of owls can be called by several names. I chose Parliament because it sounded the most regal! I show 2 fun finishing options.
The models were stitched on 32ct Antique White Belfast (framed), 20ct Lambswool linen (stand-ups) using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 102 x 100 (all 4), 48 x 50 (single owl). Finished Sizes: 6.38" x 6.25" (all four), 4.8" x 5" (single owl).
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring an elephant carrying flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cream and Sugar Linen from Fiber On A Whim using the ThreadworX Night Garden Palette with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 58 x 58. Finished size is 3.75" x 3.75".
Adorable bees, beehives, birds and more are stitched in the round with one color of floss. Can be stitched over one or two threads of cloth.
Over two model was stitched on 36 Ct. Antique White linen. Over one model was stitched on 25 Ct. Antique White Lugana. Both designs used Queen Bee... Read more
This design is a reproduction of an antique theorem from the early 1800's I found in Pennsylvania. I found it at an outdoor antique market in 20-degree weather with crazy cold winds blowing! I couldn't take my eyes off of it and knew immediately what I wanted to do. It HAD to become a sampler! The... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a bird flying with a strawberry!
Models stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake by Legacy Linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Pin Mattress: 105w x 67h - 5.68" x 3.62"
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Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely autumn pumpkins with blackbirds!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Tea Dyed Monaco using DMC threads. Stitch count is 150 wide x 121 high. Finished size is 5.36 in wide X 4.32 in high. Mounted on Thatched 123 Citrus from Moda Fabrics.
Cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring an adorable sheep with a quilt patterned blanket!
Model was stitched on 32ct.Light Mocha' Belfast linen by Zweigart using DMC and The Gentle Art Simply Wool Chalk'. Stitch count is 67w x 88h stitches. Finished size is 4 w x 3 h inches approx.
Note from the designer: The latest in this series is an ode to the Rocky Mountains where I grew up. Hopefully it speaks to your local mountain habitats as well!
The model is stitched on 40 count linen using DMC, Weeks Dye WOrk, and Classic Colorworks threads. You will also need Cottage... Read more
Cross stitch book from Teresa Kogut featuring a sampler, sewing roll, needle keep & drum!
Sampler pattern is stitched on 40 Ct linen. Sewing Roll, Needle Keep, and Drum are stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha. All patterns use DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads with full DMC conversion.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Artful Offerings featuring a bird holding a needle and thread!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Gray from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count for design 1 is 90 x 90. Finished size is 5" x 5". Stitch count for design 2 is 90 x 42. Finished size is 5" x 3.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Madame Chantilly featuring a sweet sampler pattern themed with pears!
Suggested fabric to be stitched on is 36 ct. Zweigart light mocha with DMC threads. Stitch count is 118 x 150 and the finished size is 6.56 in wide X 8.33 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Finally A Farmgirl featuring a Swedish Dala horse for Christmas!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 70w x 73h. Finished size is 3.89" x 4.06".
A beginner friendly cross stitch pattern of an illustrated number 31 (for the Halloween date) and a small jack-o-lantern detail. The color palette on this design is versatile. Use the 3 DMC color palette included, or use your favorite floss.
Stitched on your choice of fabric. Stitch count... Read more
This stitchery from that wonderful Christmas Eve story "A Visit From St. Nicholas" written by Clement Clark Moore, features these wonderful verses with Santa and sleigh and Christmas spot motifs.
Stitched on 32 count Antique Ivory linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 134w x 92h. Finished size is 8.4" x 5.8".
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a farm raising Thanksgiving turkeys on a pin drum!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 180 x 65. Finished size 6.72 in wide X 6.72 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a Christmas project bag with the word jingle!
The pattern is stitched on Mad For Plaid mini bag - Berry using #5 perl cotton in Weeks Dye Works and DMC along with buttons from Just Another Button Company. DMC Pearl Size 5 Conversion for Collards is 3051. Stitch count is 22 x 42. The bags finished size is 6.5" x 9".
This fun fall pattern reads "Harvest Wishes and Pumpkin Kisses" with pumpkins and hedgehogs surrounding the letters! Includes a small silver pumpkin Jack O'Lantern charm.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch count is 126 x 83 and finished size is 7.88" x 5.19".
Winter Folk is the final design in the Four Seasons Folk series. Thank you for coming on this seasonal journey with me. We end the series with paper whites, pine cones, frosty forests & 3 new specialty stitches.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 190. Finished size is 3.31" x 11.88".
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.
Introducing the new "Fabulous House" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each design has a stitch count of 120w x 120h. Finished size 6" x 6". Each part can be stitched individually or stitch in a group design. If the entire series is stitched together, it will have a stitch count... Read more
In addition to being a collector of cross stitch floss and fabrics, I also love and collect lanterns! With the beautiful starry night background of the Creationist Green evenweave by Fabric Flair, these seven lanterns display their unique individual designs, and the text from Matthew 5:16 encourages... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a Quaker design with the phrase "There is room at the table for everyone"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Milk and Honey by Fiber on a Whim or 36 count Wind Song by Grace Notes Fabrics. Stitch Count: 109 x 136. Finished Size is 6.81 in wide X 8.5 in high for 32 count fabric.