The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.
Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more
Poinsettia's, Putz houses, pears & a partridge. Classic holiday motifs with a touch of folk inspired design.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Zweigart with DMC floss. The Sampler design has a stitch count of 53 x 190 and a finished size of 3.31" x... Read more
Our 2025 Christmas Ornament arrives in the shape of a little cube (just 1.25"). Each side of the cube features a tiny Ginger Boy: an enamel charm on the top and a backstitched little guy on the other 5 sides. Stitched with DMC in the same holiday color palette as our previous ornaments with... Read more
This little design features a tiny frog hoping to go unnoticed under his shady spot; don't all our stitching frogs tend to go unnoticed until we're pretty far into our projects? Ha!
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha with Classic Colorworks floss.... Read more
Now available is the collection of last year's advent designs. I've decided to release each design separately to give stitcher's more choice for which charts they would like.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 80 x 100. Finished size: approx 4.4" x 5.6".
Note from designer: This is a companion to Spring Moon, and I'm currently working on a few other moon companions. I love jack rabbits, so tall and gangly and heathered! I hope you enjoy this version with its tall cayenne-bricked house and red poppies.
The model was stitched over 2 threads... Read more
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features a rabbit jumping over a house with the Spring moon in the background.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Baked Clay by Fox & Rabbit with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 169H. Finished size: 8" x 9.38".
Now available is the collection of last year's advent designs. I've decided to release each design separately to give stitcher's more choice for which charts they would like.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 105 x 89. Finished size: approx 5.8" x 4.9".
Now available is the collection of last year's advent designs. I've decided to release each design separately to give stitcher's more choice for which charts they would like.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 99 x 72. Finished size: approx 5.5" x 4.0".
Dust of Snow by Lindy Stitches is a fun holiday design with a cute blue house with a red roof, geese flying over head, and is that Santa's Sleigh in the distance?
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Pearl Gray by Zweigart with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss (full DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 125 x 224 and the finished size is 7.81" x 14".
The November Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Cat sitting beside an autumn squirrel with an acorn, and surrounded by seasonal-colored flowers. Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads.... Read more
Note from the designer: Make this cute woodland animal design with a deer, bunny, hedgehog, mouse, fox, robin and lots of fall flowers and motifs.
Model was stitched over 2 on 28-ct Lugana in "Springfield Sage" by Zweigart using DMC floss. Stitch size is comparable to 14-ct Aida. Stitch count is 70w x 70h. Finished size is 5" x 5".
Now available is the collection of last year's advent designs. I've decided to release each design separately to give stitcher's more choice for which charts they would like.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 80 x 91. Finished size: approx 4.4" x 5.1".
Note from the designer: It started with the request to teach at Shepherd's Bush and the theme was garden. My brain went to our love of samplers and flowers. I envisioned alphabets dancing in the garden. There will be one for each season for a total of four different charts.
She is delicate and so very pretty. Being a monochromatic stitch made her very relaxing to work on.
Model stitched on 46 count Linen using Flamingo Floss by Gloriana. Small patterns are available as a separate chart. Stitch count: 158 x 124. Finished Size: 6.87w X 5.39h
Milady's Posies is a beauty, if I do say so myself. The center "posy" is a reproduction of an antique powder compact. The flowers were stitched on silk gauze which decorates the top of the compact.
Stitched on 40 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 87. Finished size is 12.45 in wide X 4.35 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely summer flowers with blue Jays!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Tea Dyed Monaco. Stitch count is 150 wide x 121 high. Finished size is 5.36 in wide X 4.32 in high. Mounted on Thatched 147 Coneflower from Moda Fabrics.
Possibly one of my favorite pieces I've ever worked on, Holly Wreath is so festive and joyful! This design is a collaboration between my mom, Kathy Barrick and myself and it celebrate the beauty of the winter season! Enjoy stitching and hanging this beautiful piece all winter season!
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks & Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 65x65. Finished Size: 5" x 5" (Also includes instructions to make it into a pincushion).
Note: To achieve a variegated look of Avocado use DMC 733/732.
Embrace the cozy charm of winter with the Winter Greetings Cross-stitch Pattern - a beautifully designed counted-cross-stitch chart from Yasmin's Made with Love. This pattern evokes the gentle hush of snowfall, the delicate geometry of folk-inspired motifs, and the warm satisfaction of stitching... Read more
"True Lovers Knot" adapted from the sampler worked by Betty Wrigley, March 27 1849. This charming school-girl sampler was stitched by 18-year-old Betty Wrigley (born 1831, England) and signed "Betty Wrigley Finished This Work March 27 1849 In The 18 Year Of Her Age".
The model is on 40 count Affogato using DMC threads. Stitch count is 289 x 277.
A reproduction of an American schoolgirl sampler worked in 1848 at Mrs. Cooke's School in New Hampshire. This charming piece reflects the elegance and discipline of mid-19th century needlework education. The original sampler, signed simply "LSC", features a beautifully detailed bird... Read more
Winter Biscornu is the fourth and final part of the seasonal Biscornu series. Celebrate winter with my rendition of winter decked in Poinsettias, evergreen trees and snowflakes sampler style.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count linen. The stitch count is 65 x 65.
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".
This adorable summertime cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo features bears enjoying apples with bumblebees flying around and a cute blue house. A quaint summer scene with a floral border!
Model stitched on 35 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch count is 215 x 315. Finished size is 12.29" x 18".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with an adorable beekeeper's home. This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
Note from the designer: It started with the request to teach at Shepherd's Bush and the theme was garden. My brain went to our love of samplers and flowers. I envisioned alphabets dancing in the garden. There will be one for each season for a total of four different charts.
Stitch count is 162 x 49. Finished size is 2.75 x 9" stitched on 36 ct Flax.
Tulipa is the 7th release in the Floral Mandala Collection.
Model stitched on 28ct Antique White Jobelan by Wichelt Imports (Recommend 1/4 yard). Requires 17 colors of Dinky-Dyes hand-dyed silk floss, 6 colors of Sullivans Floss, and 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads. DMC and Anchor comparables provided. Stitch Count: 198w X 196h
After 3 years in the making, this beautiful new design is ready to be yours! Perfect for all the specialty stitch lovers out there, this piece will be available for sale in 4 seasons. I'm so excited for you to see it come to life in your own hands!
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely springtime flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Navy Aida using Cosmo threads. Stitch count is 112 wide x 111 high. Finished Size is 8 inches x 7.9 inches on 14-count Aida. Model sewn with Thatched Navy and Coastal blue fabrics from Moda Fabrics and stretched over a 12" x 16" artist canvas.
Spring means gardens and flowers and vibrant colors in everyone's yard! This design is meant to capture that wonderful look!
Both our sampler and pincushion are stitched on 40-Count Thornfield from Needle & Flax using Needlepoint Silks.
The sampler version has a Stitch Count of: 99... Read more
To get us in the mood for cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, falling leaves and all things cozy I have designed the House on Pumpkin Hill for you! I just LOVE how this turned out, though my favorite parts of this piece are the colorful border and also the witch & cauldron silhouettes on both... Read more
Step into elegance and mystery with Mirabelle, The Midnight Rose, our latest cross-stitch design. Dressed in a radiant sapphire gown that cascades gracefully, Mirabelle holds a delicate red rose, symbolizing passion and beauty. With her flowing dark hair and a single rose nestled behind her ear,... Read more