Inspiration for this design came from a vintage velvet tomato pincushion. Somehow that became two squirrels stitching under an acorn "bobbin" tree, an acorn basket and an acorn drum with the text "gather and stitch."
The model is stitched on 36 count "Sea Salt"... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a fun collection of smalls for your spooky autumn stitching. There are several small pillow designs, and even a spiderweb biscornu (complete with needle-wielding arachnid)!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Pistachio linen... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Bittersweet Linen from Lakeside Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 205W x 162H. Design Size: 10" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower inspired by the words of an old hymn. The idea is based on winter flowers and berries arranged in a low silver bowl. Stitch count 95w x 130h.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Natural Newcastle Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 133W x 101H. Design Size: 7" x 5".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 129W x 93H. Design size: 7" x 5"
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Shale using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 252W x 229H. Design Size: 14" x 13"
Snow & Bright by The Blue Flower Stitching features a trio of cute Christmas ornmanets. At the center of each ornament is a little snowy wonderland and a creature in winter white finery.
The model is stitched on 40 count Wheat linen from Fiber On a Whim using DMC floss. The stitch count... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana. Also need but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 86W x 88H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana. Also needed, but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 121W x 89H. Design Size: 6" x 4".
"The color of Springtime is in the flowers, the color of Winter is in the imagination." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Flagstone Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 228W x 163H. Design Size: 11" x 8".
Coordinating Zappy Dots Needle Nanny has been discontinued.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Raw Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 159W x 111H. Design Size: 8" x 6".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Raw Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 267W x 169H. Design Size: 13" x 8".
"Why are you surprised?" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Soft Ivory Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 106W x 57H. Design Size: 5" x 3".
"We are not amused" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Antique Gold Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 121W x 68H. Design Size: 6" x 3".
"You May Approach" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Stars Hollow Linen using Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 117W x 62H. Design Size: 6" x 3".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Raw Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 151W x 116H. Design Size: 8" x 6".
"When lilacs fast in the dooryard bloom'd and the great star early dropp'd in the western sky, lilacs and star and bird twined, with the chase of my soul there is the fragrant pines"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Platinum Newcastle Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Maple Sugar using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 131W x 97H. Design Size: 7" x 5".
Model stitched on 40 count Vintage Maple Sugar linen by Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 231W x 58H. Finished size: 11.5" x 3".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 86W x 86H. Design size: 5" x 5"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Gray from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 143W x 103H. Design Size: 7" x 5"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Gray from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 103W x 103H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
"A friend loveth at all times" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Artichoke Linen from Colour & Cotton using Silk N Colors and Gloriana Silk Floss. Stitch Count: 181W x 89H. Finished Size: 9" x 4"
"The sun shines when I'm with you." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Cyprus Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Inc Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes. Stitch Count: 165W x 82H. Design Size: 8" x 4". Trimmed with Algae Chenille and backed with Blue Fescue Velveteen from Lady Dot Creates.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Mallow Linen using Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 111W x 115H. Design Size: 6" x 6". Trimmed with Nilla Lace and Vanilla Chenilled and backed with Cucumber Velveteen from Lady Dots Creates.
Model Stitched one over two on 40 count linen "Silvermist" by Fabrics by Stephanie. Stitch Count: 61W x 61H each.
Look for "Saltwater Scrapbook-Part 2" by LIndy Stitches!
Model stitched on 40 count "Flagstone" linen from Lakeside linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. The model is trimmed with "Robin's Egg" chenille an backed with "Blue Corn" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch Count: 209W x 66H.
This is the latest of my "Tudor Menagerie" series. The ermine is perfect for winter, as it shows off its lovely snowy fur. I've chosen a border of twined winter greenery, pinecones and berries to complement the design.
The idea for this design began with memories of my cat Moggie. She was a very plush kitty with lots of character, and she absolutely loved to sit outside and watch the fish and birds. For the "manor" in her honor I've included a koi pond, a house flanked... Read more
Lindy Stitches and I enjoyed our last collaboration so much that we couldn't resist doing another one! As before, this is a set of 9 "blocks" (4 designed by me and 5 by Steph at Lindy Stitches) which can be stitched separately or combined. This time we focused... Read more
This year, in particular, my heart does go out with longing for the spring, and renewal, and joy. So this design celebrate a favorite flower (lily of the valley), and a bird with a softly variegated border.
The model is stitched on 40 count "Weathered Shingle" linen from R&R Reproductions. Stitch count is 191 wide x 128 high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring teddy bear dressed as a bumblebee!
The nodel is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Birds Eye View linen from Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 55W x103H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an Autumn scene with leaves, horse and carriage and the saying "Go sit upon the lofty hill and turn your eyes around. Where waving weeds and waters wild do hymn and Autumn sound."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Count Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 172W x 163H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a crowned goat surrounded by flowers.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Count Tinsmith linen from Colour & Cotton with DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 70W x 73H. Finished size: 3.5" x 3.65"
All three of the designs are included and are based around dogwood blossoms and Bobwhite Quail. Horizontal design says "I sing of books, of blossoms, birds and bowers - of April, May, of June and July flowers."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Skyfall linen from... Read more
Another new entry in the Tudor Menagerie, the Hare is a symbol of spring and this one celebrates beautiful spring blooms and a soft seasonal palette.
The model is stitched on 40 count "Cocoa" linen from Fiber On A Whim. Stitch count is 59 wide x 107 high. The model is trimmed with "Old Cement" velveteen and "Vintage" chenille, both from Lady Dot Creates
I love the deep colors of this design, which I do associate with autumn. And I took a bit of artistic license with the flamingo - juvenile flamingos are white and they've always felt a bit "spooky" to me. But there's nothing sinister about this design - it's just a celebration of sea life... Read more
For this design I was thinking of cool walks on the beach and a chance to enjoy autumn at the shore. The design was inspired by postcards, and are even finished that way. I understand that you could theoretically put them in the mail, but that might require more courage than I currently possess.... Read more
For this designer: As the year winds down you can celebrate resilience and new beginnings with a winter phoenix. The chart also includes two optional text blocks - "A Life Born of Fire" and "You Have Seen My Descent, Now Witness My Rising."
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by the idea of a vibrant still life, featuring a pottery vase in traditional Delftware colors, and some beautiful Rembrandt style tulips. The color scheme is fairly narrow, so it would be easy for stitchers to change to their favorite flower palette.
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Note from the designer: This cheerful design celebrates one of my favorite summer flowers. (The birds in our garden appreciate them as well.) Finished as a biscornu, this is designed with all DMC threads to make it easy for stitchers to substitute threads and make adjustments. Sunflowers come in a... Read more