Flora and fauna were highly celebrated in nearly all 17th and 18th century pictorial embroideries. Executed entirely in cross or tent (half cross) stitches, the embroidered pictures embellished cushions and furniture and reflected a changing attitude toward domestic comforts, by serving to brighten... Read more
The canvaswork piece from which this bell pull was derived is a book cover, and dates to the first quarter of the 17th century. square tent stitched vignettes, reproduced here in the panels of the bell pull covered the book's spine vertically. It seems appropriate that the allegorical figures of... Read more
This piece was originally designed for the Spring 2024 issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine. The verse is from a song from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. The song is lilting, happy, and full of tra-la-la's!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss.... Read more
Kit includes 14 Ct. perforated paper/pvc, floss, beads, needles and chart. Finished size: 7" x 7"
While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but here's what our testing has... Read more
Straw-stuffed and strumming a tune beneath the harvest moon, Scarecrow Serenade brings cozy charm to any autumn display. It's a whimsical stitch that sings with fall spirit!
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Grey Spinel linen from Fiber on A Whim using Weeks Dye Works and DMC with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 79W x 96H. Finished size is 4.94 in wide X 6 in high.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Touch of Yellow linen with DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Chart comes with tiny blue flower beads and white pearls. Stitch Count: 52W x 52H. Design Size: 4" x 4". Finishing instructions included.
Model can be stitched on 28 or 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast Linen using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 68W x 146H. Comes with embellishment pack.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives featuring the month March with a very floral farmhouse!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC threads. Stitch Count: 126 X 84. Finished size: 9" x 6". Button Stitch count 45 x 42, 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives featuring the month April with a very floral farmhouse!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC threads. Stitch Count: 126 X 84. Finished size: 9" x 6". Button Stitch count 47 x 48, 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Sitching With The Housewives with two designs - 1 has a green barn, flowers and the word "May" and the second smaller design has flowers and says "Bloom."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Counts: 126 x 84 and 43 x 48. Finished sizes: 9.6" and 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Sitching With The Housewives with two designs - 1 has a green barn, flowers and the word "June" and the second smaller design has berries and says "Strawberry."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Counts: 126 x 84 and 43 x 48. Finished sizes: 9.6" and 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Sitching With The Housewives featuring flowers with the phrase "Honey bee garden"!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Denim Effect Fabric Flair with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 279 x 60. Finished size: 20" and 4.29".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring birds and flowers on the scale in this May themed weigh in!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss, DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 84 x 98. Finished size: 6" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the word "Daisies"!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size: 12.5" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the first installment of the Blooming Roots series!
The models are stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch counts are 85 x 28 and 85 x 84. Finished Sizes are 6 x 2 and 6 x 6.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a lovely winter home in January with the phrase "Snow Drop Street"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 85 x 82 and 85 x 84. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a home decorated for valentines day with roses and the phrase "Wild rose lane"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a home covered with daffodils!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6"x 6".
We are close to finishing out the Blooming Roots series with Daisy Drive.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
Sunflower Street is the September monthly pattern for the Blooming Roots Series by Stitching with the Housewives.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
This spooky fun Halloween design is inspired by original chalk art! Featuring the phrase "Bee Spooky" with a witch and smiling pumpkins.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 112 and 140 with a finished size of 8" x 10".
This cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio features flowers, rain, an umbrella and the word "Refresh."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Blue Grey linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 88W x 55H. Finished size: 5.5" x 3.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring everything summer, including beach vibes, a flamingo and flowers!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Homespun by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC. Stitch Count: 88 w x 56 h. Finished size: 5.5" x 3.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring the phrase "Friendship Grows"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Sky Blue Evenweave by Fabric Flair using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 58 x 58.
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. -Ephesians 2:10
How about a gigantic tulip to stitch while you rejoice in the beautiful spring season?! And a fun phrase to remind you to grow in grace wherever God has... Read more
XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
This super sweet sampler features three bright and happy flowers which are synonymous with springtime: a tulip, a daffodil, and a crocus. Along with a soft monotone grey for the letters and numbers, this design is sure to earn a spot in your cross stitch garden!