Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a small sampler book!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 51 x 43 per panel. Pattern includes both green and color pallets.
Pattern by Erica Michaels featuring an old Irish blessing written in script that reads "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his... Read more
Contains patterns for both the silk and linen versions. Large Berry was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. River Willow linen from Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126x72.
Small Berry was stitched on silk gauze with The Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 206x118.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Winter Sky by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 127W x 72H. Design Size: 8" x 5" Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count: 126x72. Finished size approximately 8" x 4 1/2". Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Garnet linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss. Stitch count: 126 x 72. Finished Size: 8" x 5"
Pattern by Erica Michaels featuring cute needlework inspired pincushions with birds.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Wren linen from PTP using The Gentle Art , Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 126 x 72 (Large Berry) and 205 x 121 (Small Berry). The finished sizes are 7" x 4" and 11.36" x 6.72".
Picture stitched on silk gauze (included) and cushion stitched on 35 Ct. Putty linen using Weeks Dye Works and pins from Just Another Button Company. Also required but not listed above Bird Nest rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count for picture: 117W x 121H, design size: 6" x 7" Stitch count for cushion: 115W x 27H, design size: 7" x 2"
Larger model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Corn Tassel Legacy from Access Commodities using Soie d'Alger. Stitch Count: 288W x 314H. Design Size: 16" x 17" Thread listed above us for the larger model.
Mini Sampler Adaption stitched on 36 Ct. Wren using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 149W x 105H. Design Size: 8" x 6"
All three models stitched over two on 36 Ct. Flax using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for The Berry: 126x72. Design Size: 7" x 4" Stitch Count for The Cushions: 66x89 and 55x35. Design Size: 4" x 5" and 3" x 2" Finishing instructions and template included.
Both models stitched on 35 Ct. Silk Gauze, included with chart, using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Follow Your Heart: 80x46. Design Size: 5" x 3" Stitch Count for Kindness Matters: 85x64. Design Size: 5" x 4"
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Classic Homespun from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 7" x 4". Stitch Count for Cushion: 53x62. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Button Card Model stitched over two on 35 Ct. Beige Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Also required, but not listed above DMC 3883, only found in the DMC 2013 New Colors Floss Pack. Stitch Count for Button Card Model: 53x65. Design Size: 3" x... Read more
Models stitched over two on 40 Ct. Straw using DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count for Framed Model: 140x130. Design Size: 7" x 7". Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 6" x 4". Stitch Count for Drum: 189x40. Design Size: 9" x 2"
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a game board with a "beach" theme.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Chocolate Milk using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch counts are 163 x 127, 127 x 72, and 124 x 43.
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring an heirloom tomato pincushion with saying "Prosperity and good fortune." Comes with hand dyed buttons.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tycho from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts: Pin pillow - 102 x 88. Berry - 127 x 72.
Note from the designer: "This is a fun play on the alphabet with lots of spooky bits appearing in that little graveyard! The berry spells "Halloween" to pair up with the graveyard design. Both are mostly monochromatic black with a few DMC details."
Note from the designer: "One of two new "buttoned-up" designs, Hark! the Bells features a classic holiday color palette with a verse from a vintage Christmas card. The companion berry features those pretty border bands and the hand-dyed buttons are included."
Note from the designer: "The second new title in the "buttoned-up" collection, I've used our favorite autumn colors here. The berry also features those patterned bands in a vertical orientation - which creates a striking look for the berry shape. Again, buttons and charm are... Read more
Note from the designer: "Count the days with a design which can be stitched three ways! Create the calendar (perhaps stitch a bit each day throughout the month), a December drum, or a berry for the big day!"
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Tycho linen from Picture This Plus using... Read more
Note from the designer: "This is the same buttoned up' format - a small pin pillow and companion berry, complete with hand-dyed buttons to embellish both pieces - but this speaks to the quiet and joy of a snowy, winter day."
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a... Read more
Note from the designer: Next in the seasonal buttoned-up designs features spring. It's full of happy, colorful blooms - and those hand-dyed buttons are included. The design says "Spring, Live simply, Bloom Wildly."
Models are stitched on 40ct Picadill White legacy linen from... Read more
Note from the designer: A marking sampler reproduction featuring an optional verse, this is part of my marking sampler series and includes another collectible full-color alphabet card. Louisa used a soothing color palette with interesting dividing bands - it's a unique and lovely sampler.
How about a quick stitch for your fans of patriotic and Americana projects? This little pin pillow and berry are stitched in two shades of blue, and then accented with hand-dyed star buttons, included in the chartpak. There are lots of options for fabric selection, threads, and... Read more
Here is the summer version of these seasonal buttoned-up designs - sundrenched days and starlit nights. It's another quick stitch using a sunny color palette - again with hand-dyed buttons included.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 65 x 80 and 127 x 72.
As promised - DADS - companion to the Moms' designs released in Nashville. A set of three smalls: the primary DADS sampler, a berry and a whimsical small! This tonal color scheme of three different shades of blue is a great option, but you might consider others as well. Perhaps there is a favorite... Read more
Featuring a quotation about the oak tree, this design is worked in a long sampler format and finished into a huswife/sewing roll. A simple modification will let you frame it if you prefer - or separate into smalls. General finishing guidelines are included. Previously a class exclusive, this is now... Read more
Feeling witchy'? These three fun designs are all about that primary fashion accessory - the broom (showing just two models here). For inspiration, I've stitched these in three different fabric/floss combinations; there are plenty of stitching and finishing options for this Halloween theme, whether... Read more
Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more
This sweet verse reminds me of a quiet nighttime snowfall so the design is full of snowflakes with a few stars peeking out to join the little creatures amongst the trees. Stitched on 36 ct linen, a number of neutral fabrics are suitable as long as there is good contrast with the white stitches.... Read more
Note from the designer: This sweet little verse comes from an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book, dated from the early 1880's. Combined with motifs and pattern bands from my collection of little books' of the same time period, the pin pillow and berries make a sweet trio of smalls. Shown... Read more
Note from the designer: A look through antique pattern books provides quite the selection of quirky birds! These designs feature that bevy, flock, or gaggle - and illustrate two very different (and interchangeable) looks depending on your color preferences.
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Note from the designer: Not long after releasing my first berry designs, I began teaching a finishing class, usually hosted by one of you, my retailers - and typically included a simple berry chart designed for the location and/or season (some may look familiar to you!). After ten years, this book... Read more
Note from the designer: A Mystery Reveal so just a peek for now! It is a garden themed design stitched on a neutral color. In my collection of tiny 19th century pattern books is a loose page with two floral borders - and this design is built around one of those! It's a perfect fit for the verse and... Read more
Did you know that collective nouns are also known as nouns of assembly? When combined with some spooky Halloween favorites, this is the result and there is a lot happening here! In addition to the large piece surrounded by the graveyard fencing, each of the seven bats, ghosts, and more can be... Read more
Next in the buttoned-up' series is this holiday design straight from the classic Christmas song. Bright and cheerful colors with some running backstitch/blackwork details are accented with the included hand-dyed buttons. Stitch the pin pillow, the berry or both - and Merry Christmas!
Inspired by and adapted from an antique sampler, this wonderful tree is the centerpiece with its woodland creatures and classic border. I've added the verse to remind us of the season of thanksgiving, but it's a sentiment to honor all year long. The companion berry features the squirrel, and... Read more
The Christmas tree is likely one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season! This rendering is comprised of pattern bands/borders inspired by my collection of vintage pattern books. Primarily monochromatic, your options for fabric/floss combinations are plentiful. The framed piece... Read more