Get ready to stitch a year's worth of bounty with the new Shelf Life Cross Stitch pattern series by It's Sew Emma. Each month you will fill a mason jar with stitchy goodness beginning with a Snowman in January. Stitch each month individually or side by side to create an adorable pantry... Read more
I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
Thistles stand out against the late spring and summer grasses. This exquisite biscornu features a delicate arrangement of thistles, with their bright pinky purple blooms and curling green leaves woven through the intricate design. Inspired by the resilience of the thistle, this piece evokes a sense... Read more
This sweet design is bursting with spring color. This is part of a seasonal series, all of which feature a large corner mandala-style design and motifs representative of the season. Winter has already been released. Look for the remaining seasons coming out later this year.
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.
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!
Sometimes referred to as the "Queen of the Night," night-blooming cereus is a type of cactus that only blooms at dusk, sometimes for only a single night. A perfect flower for a Night Garden themed design! This is my contribution to the collaboration of 20 designers all using the same four... Read more
My new series, "Seasonal Blooms: Spring & Summer", features two small designs that are perfect for beginners or those that enjoy a quick stitch. Turn them into little pillows or interchangeable pieces for a frame. No matter how you finish them, each design brings the beauty of the seasons... Read more
In my recent thrifting adventures, I came across a lovely, partially finished cross stitch tablecloth. The floral patterns and designs on this beautiful piece became the inspiration for these two designs. I love the vibrant colors of the centerpiece and the charming arrangement of the bouquet.
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This Plum Street Sampler design features lots of colorful flowers and the saying "I have gathered your heart to mine."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 98W x 170H. Finished Size: 5.44w x 9.44h.
Inspired by traditional Beach House decor this piece combines a joyful color palette and happy summer vibes! Trimmed in pale pink scalloped beading this small pillow is perfect to display throughout the spring and summer months.
The pattern is stitched on 36 count Cyprus linen by Fiber on a Whim. Stitch Count is 89 wide x 88 high. Finished size is 4.94 in wide X 4.89 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring an adorable dragon trying to give you flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Black Belfast Linen using Classic Colorworks floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 59. Finished size is 4.69" x 3.69".
Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a lovely floral sampler!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Ballet Slippers using Colour & Cotton floss. There is also a conversion included to Weeks Dye Works and DMC. Stitch count is 297 x 365. Finished size is 14.85" x 18.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a blue tulip and a heart!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antique White Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 59w x 192h. Finished size is 3.3" x 10.7".
Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.
Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "How to be a sunflower...stand tall, never stop growing, and always turn your face to the light"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 63w x 108h. Finished size is 4.5" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring a Christmas tree and flowers!
The sets were stitched on 36 ct or 40 ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 46 x 69 for pincushion. Finished size on 36 count is 2.56" x 3.83".
Dancing autumn leaves practically jump off the fabric in this vibrant design by Satsuma Street. Filled with the colors of fall and the intricate shapes of foliage, this project is like a walk in the park on an autumn afternoon.
Models are stitched on 30 ct Havana from Weeks Dye Works using... Read more