This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me" is from a poem by Emily Bronte. Some designs just flow onto the page like a painting and this is one of them. Fall = Bliss!
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Natural Linen from Wichelt using Gloriana threads with DMC and Weeks Dye Works conversions. Stitch count is 160 x 72.
Make a splash into summer with the fourth installment of the pillow puns series! This pattern will shore-ly create a sunny smile on your face when you grab a needle and thread to stitch it!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Belfast Raw Natural linen by Zweigart with The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H.
Meet the final installment of my seasonal pillow puns, Winter Puns! Embrace the magic of winter (or daydreaming for tropical weather) by stitching these adorable snowmen. "Go with the snow" "License to chill"
Stitched on 32ct Raw Natural Linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 60W x 60H each.
Your four legged friends better watch out, they better not cry, they better not pout, I'm telling you why, Santa Paws is coming to town!
Pattern is stitched on 14ct Aida using DMC and Cottage Garden Threads(Cottage Garden Threads not listed: Canna Lily, Cloth Bound, and Hot Coffee). Stitch count is 140W x 140H.
From the Year of Vintage Trucks series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 3865, 355, 320, 738, 729, 782, 935, 3862). Stitch Count for Truck: 70x98. Design Size: 5" x 7". Stitch Count for August: 42x98. Design Size: 3" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featurning two bunnies standing next to a Spring door.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98x70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a house, sunflowers and "Welcome Home!"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 126x98. Finished size: 9" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a white bicycle and berries!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98x70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
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 a red, white and blue bicycle and a patriotic train!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring patriotic flowers, an American flag and the phrase "God Bless America"!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 125 x 140. Finished size: 9" and 10".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a patriotic couple celebrating the fourth of July next to a summer door.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a bowl of strawberries and some jam!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 97 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring an autumn scarecrow weighing all of his pumpkins!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 84 x 97 each. Finished size: 6" x 7" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a house at autumn surrounded by leaves and pumpkins.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a turkey on the scale in this Thanksgiving themed design!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 84 x 97 each. Finished size: 6" x 7" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring rabbits hanging around with the phrase "Cottontail cross stitch fabric fancy floss charts"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. white Monaco fabric that has been dyed using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70. Finished size: 7" x 5".