This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
Note from designer: This little pin roll is a companion to Christmas in July and is part of an upcoming series I've dubbed "Sampler Sushi," but only because the finished product reminded me of the Japanese cuisine once I rolled it up. This is a very easy project designed to hold your needles... Read more
Note from designer: Christmas Mini Moon came out this past December and this is the next in the minis. Technically it should be called "Summer Mini Moon," but at the time I didn't know I would make a series out of it. Anyway, I had fun finishing it into a little pillow with four skinny... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Colonial Brown linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, DMC, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 178W x 99H. Finished size: 9.8" x 5.5"
I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. Model stitched over two on 36 Ct Liberty Gathering Gray by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 113x147.
Model stitched on 40 ct Olde Towne Blend using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts & Classic Colorworks. A personalization chart has been included for you to stitch your name or a loved ones name in the place of "Mary Jane Carver". Stitch count 247 x 215. Finished size is 12.35 in wide X 10.75 in high.
This design features a row of tiny houses (and one dog house) lined up under a dove, a symbol of peace - being closely followed by our national bird. The verse on the top is from 2 Corinthians 3:17. What I love most about this design is that each home is linked to the next with a continuous welcome... Read more
"Declaration of Sentiments - We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180W x 185H. Finished size: 10" x 10 1/4".
"We will always remember." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Eucalyptus by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 114H. Finished size: 7 3/4" x 6 1/3"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct Eureka from Fox and Rabbit Designs using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 54W x 90H. Design Size: 3" x 5"
"Welcome Home" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Winter Brew linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 106W x 113H.
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Espresso linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71W x 66H. Design shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.
"Judge not, that ye not be judged." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 223x91.
This leaflet contains three patterns. All are stitched on 36 Ct. Stars Hollow Blend, by R&R Reproductions, using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count for Goodness & Plenty is 113x38, Stitch count for Alphabet Sampler is 59x50 & Stitch count for Harvest Bird is 74x57.
"A Yuletide Welcome to Thee." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 333W x 172H.
"Jingle Jingle." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Buttercream Linen by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 134W x 77H.
"Gather with grateful hearts" Model stitched 1 over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Graham Cracker by Graham Cracker Fabrics (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 196W x 149H. Finished size: 11" x 8 1/4".
This Plum Street Sampler design features friends and flowers at the top and then "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, i could walk in my garden forever."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96w x 168H. Finished Size: 5.33w x 9.33h.
Philippians 4:4 is quoted in this Plum Street Sampler Design. A red house, trees and birds are shown along with "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Again I say Rejoice!"
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 118W 101H. Finished Size: 6.56"w x 5.61h'.
This sampler design features a gardener watering her tomato vine, surrounded by all the letters of the alphabet.
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 129W x 109H. Finished Size: 7.17w x 6.06h.
Note from the designer: In my everlasting love for all things General Washington, here we have his beloved war horse, Nelson. This is a companion to "Blueskin" (his more beautiful but skittish horse), which was released in 2018. While my version of Blueskin was designed with George's... Read more
Note from designer: This was originally named Grimalkin's Haunt, since "grimalkin" is another name for a cat (which you probably already knew, but I only just found out shortly before designing this). It was originally an exclusive release last year, and it is now being released openly. I... Read more
I love Pilgrims, can you tell? This lumbar pin pillow features a little Pilgrim couple celebrating the festivities outside their bright red home - which I'm sure is the talk of the town, being so red and all! They've welcomed in their friends with that eternal symbol of hospitality, the... Read more
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features a church, sheep and "Jesus loves me, this I know."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Boardwalk by Colour and Cotton with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 142W x 150H. Finished size:... Read more
"Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Oaken linen by picture This Pluse with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H. Finished size: 9 1/3" x 10 1/4"