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
In 1894, in the small town of Pouance, there lived a young girl named Lea
Letourneur. Unlike many embroiderers of her time, who endlessly repeated their neat red alphabets, Lea dreamed of light, of flowers, and of birds. Stitch by stitch, her needle traced an alphabet bursting with life, bordered by... Read more about Lea Letourneur 1894 - Cross Stitch Pattern
In the gentle days of early autumn, Victorine Hommet gathered onto her sampler everything that seems to tell of the simple happiness of home: brightly coloured birds, leafy branches, flowers and, at the heart of the design, a generous basket overflowing with fruit.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Star Sapphire linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads & Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 207x63. Design Size: 13" x 4".
Note: The fabric size listed is with a 2-inch border.
To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. China Pearl linen or 14 Ct. China Pearl Aida with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Mill Hill Beads, and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 60W X 109H. Finished Size: 4.3W x 7.8H
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.
Here we find an alphabet intertwined with irises, religious symbols with singular shapes, and a border of stylized roses that seems to whisper the elegance of days gone by.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 400 x 411 and the finished size is 20" x 20.55".
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a lovely sampler stitched in one color!
Stitched on 36 and 56 count fabrics using Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 138 x 138. Finished size for 36 count is 7.67" x 7.67". Finished size for 56 count is 4.93" x 4.93".
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 about A French Summer Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring a cardinal with a french horn and the word "December"!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Natural Belfast linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 93 x 117. Finished size is 5.8" x 7.3".
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 151x107. Shown embellished with buttons.
Pattern by Filigram featuring a rose design with beautiful stitched flowers.
Model stitched on Cobblestone, Light Blue, or Dark undyed fabric of your choice with Gentle Art Sampler Threads or Gentle Arts Simply Wool threads. Stitch Count: 113W x 112H and the finished size is 8.07" x 8" on 28 ct. linen.
Cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs featuring a French Country style turkey!
Model is stitched on fabric of your choice using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss with DMC conversion and Gentle Arts conversion. Stitch count is 46 X 74 Finished size 2.88 in wide X 4.63 in high.
A delicate rosette with touches of antique blue and garnet red, inspired by the refined porcelains of
the Court of Versailles.
Model is stitched on 14ct Antique White Aida fabric by Zweigart, using Au Ver Soie Soie d' Alger floss with DMC conversion.
The stitch count is 71 x 71.
finished size is 5.07 in wide X 5.07 in high.
Following Le Panier de Mathilde, Maison Choisel continues to offer designs inspired by the rich world of the Biedermeier period. We are pleased to present Fleurs de Paris: a vibrant, colour-rich design with a moderate, accessible size.
This leaflet includes designs for Germany, France and Ireland.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Brown Perforated Paper using DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count is approx. 30w x 69h each. Finished size is approx. 2.1" x 4.9" each.
Four French Cats is a whimsical biscornu cross stitch design featuring four delightfully expressive cats, playful numbers, and romantic floral accents inspired by classic French style. Each side of the biscornu tells its own little story, coming together in a beautifully textured, heirloom-style... Read more about Four French Cats - Cross Stitch Pattern
Les Petites Floralies is French for a little flower show. The daintiness of over one is irresistible to me and it is a breeze when stitching on 28 count. Of course, these flowers would look amazing stitched over 2 as well. Taken from an antique sampler, these floral fragments are sure to delight... Read more about Petites Floralies - Cross Stitch Pattern
In 1857, little Mariette let her needle wander like a gentle breath. From her diligent hands was born a sampler full of delicacy, touched with softness and grace. Its floral border, rich with varied motifs, still seems to whisper the secrets of her young stitcher's heart.
Stitched on 40 count linen. The stitch count is 300 x 217 and the finished size is 15" x 10.85".
Previously an exclusive for Expo some years ago, I've had so many requests to re-release this little pin-pillow featuring a quote from French writer Collette. It's also very easy to customise to your cat's colour.
From the French Country Collection. A beautiful Christmas stocking composed of an alphabet and Christmas motifs. A full alphabet is provided so you can replace the word Noel with a name.
The booklet is 8 1/2" H x 5" W and contains 10 pages, with full color pictures of each design.
There are eight baby samplers in the collection, made up of tiny motifs such as teddy bears, rocking horses, elephants, baby carriages, a stork, etc. An alphabet and number chart is... Read more about French Baby Samplers - Cross Stitch Pattern
Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion!
The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... Read more about Vintage Paris Pin Cushion - Cross Stitch Pattern
The model in blue was stitched on a #36 Antique White linen with one ply of floss over two threads. The stitch count is: 72 W x 68 H, and the finished size is approximately 4" round. It was mounted inside a metal clock from Hobby Lobby. The fiber used was a Weeks Dye Works in Periwinkle.
... Read more about A-Round France - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a baggage tag to take on your trip to Paris and a baggage tag that says "I heart travel" with an airplane!
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Sky Blue Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 34 x 31. Finished size: 2.43" x 2.21". Luggage tags not included.
Cross stitch pattern from Nora Corbett featuring an elegant lady in a pink gown standing in front of a huge red rose.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Natural Brown linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 105 x 133. Finished size: 6.56 8.31
This cross stitch pattern is worked in one color and features a lacy border, two swans at the top and a vase with flowers in the center.
Pattern is stitched on 36ct Ancient Blue Linen using Au Ver a Soie Soie de Paris, or Soie d'Alger thread (listed). Stitch count: 257 x 349. Finished size is 14.3" x 19.4".
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Blue Whisper Belfast linen over two or 28 count Christmas Red linen over one thread with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 111W x 60H. Finished size: 7" x 3 3/4" (over two) and 3.96 x 2 1/2 (over one)
Model stitched on either 32 count over two threads or 28 count over one with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Arts, or Classic Colorworks threads, Stitch Count: 58 x 68.
Finished sizes:
32 count:
3.7 x 4.25 with wording (over two)
3 x 3.6 without wording (over two)
28 count: 1.71 x 1.78 without lettering (over one)
Eiffel Tower stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast. Stitch Count: 38W x 70. Finished size: 2.3" x 4.4" with alphabet and 2.4" x 4.4" with crowns.
Scissors Fob stitched over 1 threads on 28 Ct. Antique White linen. Stitch Count: 25W x 21H. Finished size: .9" x 3/4". Both designs use DMC floss.
Stitched on a 28 count Graziano Linen Milan White done over 2 threads with stitch count of 69x62. Or the stitch count is 65x62 on a 28 count Antique White Cashel Linen done over 1. Stitched with Weeks Dye Works floss. Finished size: 4.92 x 4.43 (over 2) and 2.32 x 2.21 (over 1).