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 about Walker Sisters - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique sampler reproduction. Ellen's sampler brings to life a variety of flora and fauna that an 11-year-old might have observed in her surroundings back in 1870. You will delight in stitching the birds, dogs, and deer that join the plants,... Read more about Ellen Franklin - Cross Stitch Pattern
Here is a garden you can enjoy all year round! The inspiration for this design comes from some of the wonderful flowers (and a butterfly) native to Florida.
Ivory and golden roses bathed in warm, luminous shades. This design combines softness, antique radiance, and timeless charm for a creation filled with poetry.
Model is stitched on 14ct Light Mocha Aida fabric by Zweigart, using Au Ver Soie Soie d' Alger with DMC conversion.
The stitch count is 34 x 67.
Finished size 2.43 in wide X 4.79 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the third design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a cute button house with lovely flowers.
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a fall sampler with sunflowers, corn, squirrels, pumpkins and much more!
Stitched on 27 ct. light taupe with two threads over two using Color and Cotton floss (DMC conversion included) Stitch Count: 117 x 70 and the finished size is 8 5/8" x 5 1/8.
America The Beautiful. This design is to celebrate our beautiful country and who can resist a big red house?
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Biscuit by Seraphim with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 196 x 152 and the finished size is 9.8" x 7.6".
Visitor in the Garden brings our friendly black bird to a garden of fancifully large roses. Graphic leaves add to the modern/retro feel of this design. The Coven fabric line for Halloween has a coordinating quilt called "Visitor Among the Roses" and this cross stitch is based off that quilt... Read more about Visitor In The Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern
Add this adorable summertime cross stitch pattern by Anabella's Needleart to your collection! Featuring a happy goose riding a bicycle with strawberries and flowers in the baskets, this is the third pattern in the "Cottagecore" series.
Stitched on 28 ct. antique white lugana using DMC thread. Stitch count 72 x 72. Finished size is 5.14" x 5.14".
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
Cross stitch pattern from Vals Stuff featuring a cat in front of an American flag!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Lugana using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 87w x 89h. Finished size is 5.44" x 5.56".
This blackwork mandala for counted cross stitch is worked in a geometric quaker style with floral motifs. Stitched entirely in black, this pattern is reminiscent of the schoolgirl samplers of the late 1700/early 1800's. Easy to stitch and worked entirely in full cross stitches, this pattern can... Read more about Quaker Mandala - Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
These may look a bit familiar; they were a club exclusive a few years ago and now widely available, and I've definitely had requests for them. What's not to love? A tomato pin cushion, a favorite pair of scissors, and even a thimble - Pins & Needles, Measure & Cut, Count & Stitch - all accented with... Read more about Stitcher's Garden Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a peaceful pattern with bramble-y borders and all kinds of stuff growing there. Look for the tiny surprises like scissors, birds, a little dog, and more!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 211 x 140 and the finished size is 10.55" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring a robin in spring surrounded by flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Tea Dyed Monaco using DMC floss. Stitch count is 150 x 121. Finished size is 10.71" x 8.64". It is finished on Thatched Sprig linen from Moda Fabrics.
Bird & Berry Tart is a companion design to Oak & Acorn Tart. It is a summery design full of strawberries.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 75 x 75. Finished size: approx 4.2" x 4.2".
Peter might start a whole new trend in eyewear! Look for more Hey there' designs this year - come hear the origin story in our room (if you raised kids or had grandkids in the late 1900's, you will understand!)
The model was stitched on 32 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 68 with a finished size of 4.44" x 4.25".
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a beautiful blooming garden with the words, "Many are the flowers in my Garden of Blessings".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Vintage Stormy Night with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 118 x 151 and the finished size is 6.56" x 8.39".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a vase with flowers and the words "America! America! God shed His grace on Thee!".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Coffee Stain by Cedar River Linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 74 x 174 and the finished size is 3.7" x 8.7".
Bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming and spring has sprung all around a cozy, satin stitched beeskep. The Golden Apiary makes a wonderful drum or just pop it into a frame. Chart also includes a small pynkeep.
Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a fun drum design with flowers, bees, scissors, and more.
Stitched on 36 ct. Dolley Madison by Needle and Flax with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 326 x 46 with a finished size of 18.11" x 2.56".
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part three and features a bouquet of beautiful flowers in a vase.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor Designs featuring a lovely sampler with periwinkle flowers!
Model is stitched on 32ct White Belfast linen or 32ct Antique White Belfast linen using DMC floss.
Stitch count is 187w x 252h.
Finished size is 11.69 in wide X 15.75 in high.
Rosy Dreams is a sister chart to Peony Dreams with another little home and giant flower blooming from the house. The sample stitch is shown in Indigo blues to go with the Coven collection of Halloween fabric, which also highlights indigo roses. This is a sweet smaller stitch that would look cute in... Read more about Rosy Dreams - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring Chickadees for the month of December surrounded by winter foliage.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 135 x 103 and the finished size is 8.44" x 6.44".
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.
Step back into the mid-19 century with this sampler, originally stitched on stitched in 1847 with wool on canvas.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 179 x 174. Finished size on 16/32 Ct. is 11.19" x 10.88".
This patriotic cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo features a beautiful basket of flowers with American flags and an eagle. Includes the pattern for a pincushion and scissor fob!
Kick off your summer with these sweet summer stitches! This seasonal sampling summer chart is bursting with strawberries, mushrooms, flowers, and fairytale cottages - all in soft pinks, sunny yellows, and leafy greens. A cheerful addition to your spring and winter samplings!
Note from the designer: Summer is here! I'm in love love love with flamingos (doesn't Heart in Hand do the best ones?), and the chicks' huge feet make me laugh! Google them and smile!
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.
This sweet bag from Shepherd's Bush features a quaker feel, sheep, flags and flowers. It will be so fun to stitch!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid mini bag Bluebell using Weeks Dye Works and DMC perle threads. Stitch count is 25 x 34. Finished size for bag is 6.5" x 9".
Elizabeth finished her stunning sampler on Wednesday, February 1, in the year 1854. The sampler would have been worked as part of her education. It would have taken many hours to complete and is an amazing achievement. A bobby dazzler of a sampler! Elizabeth created a cohesive, engaging, and... Read more about Elizabeth Stephenson 1854 - Cross Stitch Pattern