This extraordinary piece of seventeenth century needlework was originally executed with fine silks on a linen ground, in tent stitch, and is composed of many different slips" or spot motifs, cleverly fitted together. Many of these motifs have symbolic and/or heraldic significance, and they can... 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
This sampler can either be done in mainly cross stitch (there are a couple of stitches in the alphabet but even those could be done in cross stitch) or have fun playing and fill in with Stem Stitch. I love the look of Stem Stitch, it is kind of like painting with thread. "Lord what is... Read more
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on... Read more
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson 1830-1886. Fourth in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 196 x 196. Finished size is 11" x 11".
"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care" Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910. This piece is charted for cross stitch but instructions for a variety of stitches are included to stitch the bee skep and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Veldt from... 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 stitched over two on 28 Ct. Rit Dyed Evening Blue Evenweave that was also Coffee/Tea Dyed using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 70x98. Design Size: 5" x 7".
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 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".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring beautiful spring tulips!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 173 x 42. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a home surrounded by pansies!
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".
Petunia Place is the June monthly for the Blooming Roots Series.
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".
Zinnia Lane is the July monthly for the Blooming Roots Series.
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".
The monthly Word Swap series has finished but we will continue to sprinkle in Word Swaps throughout the year! This new one is "Vintage". They are the perfect 'Little Black Dress' to add to stitcher's displays.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco... Read more
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the Words "Coffee and Tea" with a cute floral border.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. white Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 154 x 42. Finished size is 12.5" x 3".