"Once more the ancient feast returns, And the bright hearth domestic burns
with Yuletide's added blaze; So, too, may all your joys increase
Midst floods of mem'ry, love, and peace, and dreams of Halcyon Days. - HP Lovecraft 1890-1937"
The story goes that Cockayne is a land of plenty where hard times didn't exist. It was a fictional utopia, a parody of Paradise where idleness and gluttony were the name of the game. Houses were made of barley sugar and cakes, the streets were paved with pastry and everything in the shops was free.
Pattern is stitched using the fabric and floss of your choice. Stitch count is 257 x 292.
A selection of specialty stitches will add variety and interest to this sampler in counted cross-stitch. Stitched on sea foam green Aida cloth, this design will pop out at you when you stitch it.
Stitch count 198w X 140h. Finished size on 14-ct fabric 14-1/8" X 10"
. Model stitched on 14 Count Beige Aida Fabric.
A full stitch, Stitch count is 101w x 101h design inspired by the first dusting of snow sprinkled in a garden, not quite covering what is left of the green. Stitched with 6 colors of DMC floss. Stitched on 14 count Gray Aida. Finished size is 7.21" square.
Pennance Lite is the perfect "something to do" while you mull over all the naughty little things you've been up to recently.
It won't require you to prostrate yourself on the floor and wail a lot, unless you've dropped your needle; it has a built in frog repellent so you... Read more
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.
In my constant researching about lace, including how it was created and how it was used over time, I am often encountering images of lace fans in museum collections, typically from the 18th and 19th centuries. I decided it was time to add a lace fan to my lace series of cross stitch designs!
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A bright, almost neon color palette is featured in this ladybug cross stitch design. This design looks lovely on darker fabrics so it appears more vaporwave.
Model is stitched on 16 ct Chalkboard Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 61w x 56h. Finished size is 3.81 in wide X 3.5 in high.
Fetch your needle, be quick
There is stitching to do
This fine beauty might take you a while
It's so pleasant to stitch
Guaranteed to bewitch
It's a sampler with charm and great style
Soliloquy in Stitch is the Long Dog equivalent of "talking to... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Sweetheart Tree featuring a lovely geometric design with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Lambswool linen using DMC and Threadworx thread and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 63 x 63. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.5".
Traditional Quaker medallions bloom atop flower stems in this beautiful spring pattern that includes an oversized "Bloom" pillow to compliment framed piece. Includes two pattern designs.
Blooming Quakers is stitched on 36 ct. Dolomite linen by Fiber on a Whim with Classic... Read more
Quirky Quaker Pterodactyl
Take your stitching to prehistoric heights with this whimsical Quaker-style Pterodactyl design from Darling and Whimsy Designs!
Stitch Count: 45w x 45h
Model Stitched On: 2 over 2 on Macchiato Evenweave from The Sewing Shop
Threads Used: Cottage Garden Floss (DMC... Read more
Note from the designer: I created Grateful Thankful Blessed to share the gratitude I have in my heart for all of the support I have received for you the wonderful Stitcher.
Stitched on 40 count Straw by Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 113 x 82. Finished size is 5.65 in wide X 4.1 in high.
Symmetry and puzzles tickle something deep down in my brain. Manipulating motifs into symmetrical designs is akin to puzzles and I truly enjoy the challenge of doing these type of designs. From the dancing ghosts to the flying bats and the perching crows, this design was as fun to design as it is to... Read more
In my explorations of old embroidery books, I came across a number of rug designs in a book from 1880. While they were intended as inspiration for woven carpet patterns, I realized that a blackwork design could also show off the dynamic beauty of the geometry.
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
While HFLM has been known for doing larger trees in the past, I thought it was a good time to make a smaller, ornament version for the holiday season. These quick stitches are perfect for gifting and adding some handmade love to your Christmas Tree. A step-by-step finishing tutorial is available on... Read more
This is one of four new cross stitched sigils created to help manifest good things this year.
This was stitched with Silk 'N Colors Mossy Cauldron silk (two skeins of 5 yard 12-ply floss required)and stitched on 32 count fabric. Stitch count is 117 x 117 and has 5549 cross stitches. Finished size is 7.31" x 7.31".
This is one of four new cross stitched sigils created to help manifest good things this year.
This was stitched with Silk 'N Colors Frosted Auburn silk (two skeins of 5 yard 12-ply floss required) and stitched on 32 count fabric. Stitch count is 117 x 117 and has 5849 cross stitches. Finished size is a 7.5" square.
Welcome to my Winter Wonderland, where the world is blanketed in delicate snowflakes in shades of blue, rather than white, and the pines stand quiet watch over the world. My fabulous finisher, Maria Kutzner, finished this as a fun scissor pocket, but it would be equally adorable as a little pillow.
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Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun geometric design!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Raw Natural Belfast using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 84 x 36. Finished size is 5.25" x 2.25".
A pretty pink petal addition to the Garden Tales finishing at 140w x 168h. Charted with 7 DMC colors in pinks and greens with a few touches of yellow. Lots of motifs that could be pulled for smaller projects as well.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Pale Yellow Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 140w x 168h. Finished size is 10" x 12".
Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring a nine patch with beautiful spring flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Aida using BeStitchMe threads - Leshy, Pot of Gold, Sweet Pea, Dark Knight, Mac & Cheese, Pumpkin, Sunfire, Flutter, Dinosaur, Fire, and Grass (not listed). Stitch count is 89w x 89h. Finished size is 6.36" x 6.36".
The Sarah's Alphabet Garden Square cross stitch pattern is a square floral design surrounded by an alphabet style border. It also has 3 Celtic knot work designs included in the central section of the pattern.This pattern was inspired by a German needlework chart from the 1800s.
I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this 1st in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles.
The models were stitched on 32 ct Flax Belfast & 18 ct white perforated paper with Classic Colorworks... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring a geometric design with birds!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 137 x 137. Finished size is 9.25" x 9.25".
I enjoy doing color experiments in my designs and this pattern is the result of one. Using the highly variegated Weeks Dye Works Bethlehem with one coordinating DMC for each circle, it is so fun to see how a solid color brings out the different shades that make up the variegated thread.
Model stitched on Black Belfast 32 count linen using DMC threads. This is used to create this striking design, reminiscent of a stained-glass window. Stitch Count: 115 x 115. Design Size: 7.19" x 7.19"
Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring a wreath of beautiful flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using BeStitchMe threads. No DMC conversion for BeStitchMe threads Long Neck Dinosaur, Into The Woods, and Pot of Gold. Stitch count is 95w x 95h. Finished size is 5 7/8" x 5 7/8".