It's fascinating watching squirrels in the fall as the scramble to collect nuts for the winter. When a friend challenged me to create something with squirrels, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have some fun. I imagine the squirrels dropping their prize collectibles and exclaiming AWW NUTS! ... Read more about Aww Nuts - Cross Stitch Pattern
This design by Wildflower Stitching is the next in their popular bauble design. "Believe" stands out with Santa and his reindeer, along with cozy cottages and snowflakes. A good reminder of the importance of embracing the childlike wonder and spirit of believing at Christmas. This design... Read more about Believe Bauble - Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern
"Woodland Quaker" started as a challenge to design with a specific set of six threads. This piece centers on a few medallions set among snowflakes, pine trees, and woodland creatures. The cool, wintery palette creates a peaceful, quiet mood. It reminds me of a winter walk through the woods,... Read more about Woodland Quaker - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Autumn Basket Sampler" is a nod to the sampler tradition. Alphabet samplers were often used to practice stitches and letters, so pairing it with a seasonal basket felt like a fitting update. The faded alphabet stitched into the background represents the way old samplers fade with time. This... Read more about Autumn Basket Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
My dream (living in Texas) is to go walking outdoors on a crisp, fall day, watching the light turn warm and rich. While this design continues down the same lane as Floral Geometry I & II, it carries a fall palette. I love how the center medallion looks like a flower, within a flower, within flowers.... Read more about Floral Geometry III - Cross Stitch Pattern
This design was a challenge by my fabulous friend Kim, who said I needed to create a "gobble bobble" . Once she challenged me, I knew I had to build the design around the turkey itself. It's my way of adding a little whimsy to the season, alongside all the traditions that come with it.
... Read more about Gobble Bauble - Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Pattern
This whimsical Halloween biscornu is stitched with playful details and the words Trick or Treat winding around its edges. Bright pops of green, orange, and purple bring a festive touch to the design, while the buttoned center ties it all together. Perfect as a seasonal pincushion or decorative... Read more about Trick or Treat Biscornu - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Wildflower Stitching featuring a cardinal with the phrase "Winter's Blessing"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dwarf from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 150 x 125. Finished size is 7.5" x 6.25".
Living in Texas, where fall doesn't really show up, I have fond memories of my time living in Michigan where fall actually brought a change of seasons. This was created with those memories and feelings in mind. "Autumn, Crisp blustery days and cozy snuggly nights"
Fall is such a fun time of year and it includes so many things I love. This is my fun take on the transition that happens as we move through the season. In designing this piece, I wanted something can stay up all the way thru Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 46ct Topaz by Fiber on a Whim using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch Count 375 x 100.
I love springtime and the lush, vibrant carpet of color in the Texas countryside. The centerpiece in this charming pillow is the Texas Bluebonnet surrounded by Indian Paintbrush and Mexican Hat flowers with cute little butterflies swooping in to check things out. There are 2 word options within this... Read more about Spring Blooms - Cross Stitch Pattern
Welcome Fall was a fun design inspired specifically by the Pirate Robin Harvest Gold thread I used. I thoroughly enjoy stitching Quaker designs. Stitched primarily in a single variegated thread, the design features a variety of autumnal motifs, with the lettering in a complementary second thread... Read more about Welcome Fall Quaker - Cross Stitch Pattern
I've always been fascinated with crows and ravens and how intelligent they are. Replicating the multi-colored jewel toned hues of a Raven, even though they look black, was both challenging and spellbinding. As befits the subject, I crafted a full, lacy, fall moon. It is the perfect way to blend... Read more about Ravens Midnight Serenade - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
This is the 2nd design in the Thanksgiving series. "Blessed" celebrates the warmth of the season through a rich blend of cross stitch and delicate blackwork. Bold floral motifs and geometric accents, serve as a reminder of the blessings found in family, home, and tradition.
Grateful completes the "Thankful, Grateful, Blessed*" series as the third and final design in this collection. Blending classic cross stitch with delicate touches of blackwork, the piece features cheerful florals and traditional geometric motifs stitched in soft, warm tones - a look that... Read more about Grateful - Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Pattern