Note from the designer: It started with the request to teach at Shepherd's Bush and the theme was garden. My brain went to our love of samplers and flowers. I envisioned alphabets dancing in the garden. There will be one for each season for a total of four different charts.
It's a snowy cold Christmas Eve. As every year, Santa travels the world with his huge bag full of gifts. The siblings living in the small farmhouse where Santa approaches in his sleigh, have already fallen asleep as they eagerly await him. Will Santa bring them the gifts they've been waiting... Read more
The September Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Cat sitting outside on a sunny day, surrounded by sunflowers and hearts, enjoying the final days of summer. Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC... Read more
Last year's pumpkin patch was inspirational! As well as the local owl population!
Pattern is stitched on 32-count linen using DMC floss with Needlepoint Silk Conversions. Stitch count is 125 wide x 115 high, finished size is 7.81" x 7.19".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a large blackbird flying over a home and sunflowers!
Model stitched on 36 count Duxbury and winter Wren by Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 217w x 243h. Finished size is 12.06 in wide X 13.5 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the phrase "Haunted" flanked by haunted houses!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 175 x 42. Finished size is 12.5" x 3".
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
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a cute autumn scarecrow with the phrase "I love fall most of all"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 105. Finished size is 5.85 in wide X 5.25 in high.
Goodness & Mercy by Teresa Kogut features three designs in a full color 8.5" x 11" booklet. Part of her Faith in Stitches series, these patterns feature psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Surely goodness & mercy shall follow me all the days of my life & I shall dwell in... Read more
The long awaited Santa's Night Tree is now available! Santa sails through the night sky with his reindeer delivering Christmas magic in this classic HFLM tree!
Stitched with Weeks Dye Works threads on recommended 36 ct Sapphire linen from Fiber on a Whim. Stitch Count: 152 x 151 and the finished size is 8.44" x 8.39".
This design is based on a vintage Halloween black cat motif. Clearly this scaredy cat is spooked by Halloween festivities.
Stitched on 20 ct with Cottage Garden Threads(Felix not listed), Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 143 x 138 with a finished size of 7.15" x 6.9".
Also requires Cottage Garden Floss "Felix" not listed.
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
Cross Stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring a lovely sampler!
Model stitched on 36ct Vintage Country Mocha using The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC, one strand over two. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 226h x 225w. Finished size is 12.56 in wide X 12.5 in high.
The Monthly Mini Village series consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. These are monthly samplers that are not intended to be stitched as one large piece, therefore I will not be providing info to do that. Rather, they are meant to be displayed one at a time,... Read more
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 Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring the phrase "Everyone can build an snowman"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Light Taupe Lugana by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 108. Finished size is 7.31" wide X 6.75" high. Finished on a Snowflake Distressed Wood Frame by Paisleys and Polka Dots.
Summer is quickly coming to a close and cooler weather is ahead! It's the perfect time to stitch up a few little seasonal decor items for fall! Autumn Mini Rounds is the 3rd in this seasonal series, and like the other sets, this one features 6 designs that are small, easy to stitch up fast, and... Read more
Secret Garden was inspired by nature, the magic of gardening season and watercolor paintings I've been drawn too recently. Not only was this pattern a joy to design, but even more fun to stitch! For a little extra sparkle, I worked the star shapes stitched throughout the pattern in gold metallic... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring three lovely nativity themed Christmas ornaments!
Each Love Came Down ornament was stitched on 18 ct Aida using two strands of DMC floss. Weeks Dye Works "Blue Heron Houndstooth" wool fabric was used for the bows and backing... Read more
During my recent research on color theory and the history of color wheels, I began musing on different ways to express the relationships between colors. This design is the result of that brainstorming!
Model stitched on 32 count linen from using 16 DMC threads. Stitch count: 133 x 133 and the finished size is 8.31" x 8.31".
Everyone has at least one, maybe more! It's your Stitchy Spot! Our newest Skinny Mini celebrates the place near and dear to every stitcher's heart.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 161 x 38. Finished size is 8.94" x 2.11".
1776 Project Bag is stitched on a vinyl bag and is original design by Lori Wilson of Thread Milk Design. It is designed to be stitched on the "It's Sew Emma" Mad for Plaid vinyl bag in the color Burlap using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Pearl #5 threads. It's also an adorable stitch as a... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little switches sweetly as it sews".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 166 x 303. Finished size is 8.3" x 15.15".
Two models were stitched of this design - one as small horizontal pillow, stitched on a #25 linen over one thread and the second on a #36 linen over two threads. Did you spot the alphabet hidden among the pumpkins?
The model over one was finished as a flat hanging piece for a cupboard or... Read more
This beautifully embellished star features a collection of traditional Quaker motifs stitched in shades of green, with a classic Christmas greeting in the center.
Stitched with DMC thread on 36 ct "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 140 x 136 and the finished size is 7.78" x 7.56".
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the word "Boo" surrounded by Halloween spookies!
Stitched on 18 ct Aida with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss using 2 strands of floss. Stitch count is 153 x 39 with a finished size of 6.56" x 3.5". Also recommends Lady... Read more
This 14-page booklet includes five extra borders and two lovely welcome designs! The specialty stitches have large easy to ready instructions. There are Be Creative! Ideas scattered throughout the booklet.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 316 x 177. Finished size is 19.75" x 11.06".
Pattern is stitched with 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 30 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 123w x 219h. Finished Size is 8 1/4" x 14 2/3"
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and an assortment on white, tan, and cream buttons (not included). Stitch Count: 49W x 106H. Design Size: 3" x 7".
The "Sunflower Serenade" design from Happiness Is HeartMade is inspired by an early 20th century needlework chart. This late summer design is stitched in 4 colors and uses only whole stitches. Stitched on Rustico or Oatmeal.
Stitch count is 103 x 103 and the finished size measurements are:
7.36"w x 7.36"h on 14-Count Aida
6.44"w x 6.44"h on 16-Count Aida
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three tropical bird ornaments!
Stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast linen with DMC, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches featuring the phrase "I was a little late to be your first kiss and your first love but I want all my lasts to be with you".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Aida using the floss Deep Dive by Roxy Floss Co. with DMC 310 as an alternative. Stitch Count 135 x 174. Finished size is 7.5" wide X 9.67" high
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Cross stitch pattern from Cherry Hill Stitchery featuring a cute little witch with orange hair and a pumpkin!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Stormy Night Lugana using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 100 x 112. Finished size is 6.25" x 7".