Celtic Garden is the first design in a series of Celtic inspired knot work designs. It consists of mainly cross stitch, with a few specialty stitches added for some extra impact and fun. Specialty stitch diagrams are included.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric from Sassy's Fabric using Hand Dyed Fibers with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 225 x 225.
"Mrs. Prunella Squashbottom" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Happily married to the honorable Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom, Prunella spends her time raising her beloved geese, baking pies, working in the gardens and keeping their stately saltbox home exceptionally neat &... Read more
"Ah Tis Spring" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Sweet little rabbit-girl dressed in her Sunday best dress, out picking tulips & carrots to welcome the SPRING!
Model shown stitched on 18 ct Aida cloth using DMC threads. Stitch count 90 x 142. Finished size is approx. 5" x 8".
"Usefullness" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A dapperly-dressed lady out for a stroll in her garden, but she grows 'different' things! Like spools of thread & tomato pincushions! Above her head the words read: "Of Female Arts in Useful-ness, the Needle far... Read more
"Tomato Season" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little lady is trying to figure out just HOW such a 'Ginormous' tomato has grown in her garden? Perhaps Mr. Crow knows?
Stitched on 32 ct linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 144 x 134. Finished size is 9" x 8.38".
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a sampler with the phrase "Please bless these seeds I sow. Keep them safe in the ground below until the rain comes tumbling down"!
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Antique White Cashel Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: 180 x 151. Finished Size: 10.8 x 12.9.
This design is inspired by Nathaniel Hawthrone's short story "Rappaccini's Daughter" in which Dr. Rappaccini cultivates a beautiful but deadly garden filled with wonderous plants. Inspired by this story, I "gathered" plants from my own life and experience and put them together with... Read more
I am thrilled to be a part of the XStitch the Rainbow ThreadworX Night Garden Pallette collaboration this year! We all had so much fun with the Night Garden theme and with these gorgeous floss colors. I hope you enjoy my take on a Night Garden, with flowers that bloom under the moon, giant... Read more
This design from By The Bay Needleart features a cute little bunny surrounded by colorful pink flowers.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Barnwood linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 128x98. Finished size: 9 1/2" x 7". Shown with a button from Just Another Button Company.
Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring a beautiful lady in a floral dress holding a banner that says "love" surrounded by the alphabet. With an optional design for a rose garden border!
Stitched on 18ct Aida Wheat from Fiber On A Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count is 81 x 117. Finished size is 4.5" x 6.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring the silly phrases "You grow girl", "Gardening is dirt cheap", "Crazy plant lady" and "Sometimes I wet my plants"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Lemon Chiffon Aida using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 53... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tralala featuring a snowman in his winter garden!
The pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads with DMC. Stitch count is 71 x 106. Finished size on 16 ct is 4.44 in wide X 6.44 in high
Cross stitch pattern from Boulder Valley Stitching featuring a list of important garden rules!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Aurifloss threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 126 x 185. Finished size is 7.88" x 11.56".