Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more
Note from designer: & Stripes is a collaboration with Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers. This chart includes the ampersand AND my Stripes chart. We each designed half of the ampersand.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring beautiful flowers and the word Joy!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using regular Gentle Arts threads and limited edition Gentle Arts threads (not available). DMC Conversion is provided. Stitch count is 93 by 146. Finished size is 4.65" x 7.3".
Note from designer: This chartpack is a companion to Pennsylvania Christmas Deer, which came out a few months ago. It was one of my most popular charts of the whole year, so I thought I would release the other two sections from a Pennsylvania show towel in my collection. These are from a cutwork... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely patriotic sampler with the phrase "This land was made for me and you"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 125 x 101. Finished size is 6.25" x 5".
This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a quaint snowy Christmas home!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax Linen using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworksm and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 89 x 125. Finished size is 4.45" x 6.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a floral sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Colonial Green by Xjudesigns using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 223 x 280.
This was originally designed for Quilter's Station's fall retreats last year. It was designed to fit on an eighth yard of the 36-count Flax Edinburgh, which makes for economical kitting. Big brick houses, strawberry borders, blocky alphabets, and friendly quilting motifs are quintessential elements... Read more
I own a number of Pennsylvania-German show towels, and actually started collecting them before I ever knew I'd be moving to Pennsylvania! I found a new (to me) show towel this year, and have reproduced this really folk-arty pair of birds from it. This is the third in the series, and models and... Read more
Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.
This was designed for a retreat in 2025 at Quilter's Station. It is a companion to Kindness Makes Friends, and has the same stitch count and base fabric, as well as some of the same floss colors. Don't miss small
surprises like a sewing machine on the roof and little quilt squares.
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas inspired design that says "Peace on Earth".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Natural linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 234 x 234 and the finished size is 13" x 13".
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas bird wishing you "Glad Tidings"!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Black Swan from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 107 x 143. Finished size is 5 1/3" x 7 1/4".
Note from designer: Merry Little Christmas was in the Winter/Christmas edition of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher which sold out in weeks!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Earl Grey Wabi-Sabi Linen or Gray by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads. DMC conversion included (3888 not listed). The Bee Company button TB4PBIS not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 118.
Part 4 of an 8 part series. Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count for each part is 170 x 100, the entire sampler is 810 x 170.
"This day be bread and peace my lot, all else beneath the sun. Thou know'st it best to wed or not, so let thy will be done."
Part of an 8 part series - this is part 5 - or can be stitched alone. Model stitched on 36 Ct. Wren Belfast by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count - Entire Series: 810x170, for this design: 170x100.
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a spooky Halloween design with the words "The Goblins will get you if you don't watch out".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Natural linen with DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 109 x 89 and the finished size is 5.45" x 4.45".
I started this series back in 2024, inspired by the colorful little cards that needles used to be packed in. And, stitched on 40 count, they fit in a standard 5 by 7 frame! For this one, I wanted to celebrate the humble penny - a coin which we've had in our pockets and purses, bought candy
and... Read more
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Some day soon we all will be together"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 95 x 133. Finished size is 5 1/4" x 7 1/4".
Fabric is 40 count Flax by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 90 x 127. This piece will fit in a 5 by 7 frame, if the rabbet is shallow enough.
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun Quaker sampler!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Brown Paper using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch count is 268 x 283.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Glory glory Halleluia"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 82. Finished with Vintage Chenille from Lady Dot creates and Just Another Buttons.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Most wonderful"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural Tea Bag Wabi-Sabi Linen from Kitten Stitcher or Flax from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 155 x 71.
A re-released sampler from Shakespeare's Peddler! Model stitched on 40ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens, using NPI, Gloriana and Belle Soie silks. Stitch count: 402 x 531. Finished size on 40ct: 20" x 26 1/2"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Old Town Blend from R&R Reproductions or any tea/coffee-dyed linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 222 x 235. Design Size: 11" x 12"
Part 1 of an 8 part series. Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Wren using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Larger alphabet stitched in eyelet stitch, but can be stitched in cross stitch. Stitch count for each part is 170W x 100H.
Part 2 of an 8 part series. Model is stitched on 36 count Wren Linen by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170W x 100H