The Antique Lace pattern by Northern Expressions Needleworks is an elegant, intricate cross-stitch design that combines vintage-inspired elements with a timeless aesthetic. This pattern is characterized by its delicate detailing and rich, classic motifs.
In typical Northern Expressions Needleworks... Read more
The Antique Lace Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needleworks is a highly detailed, beautiful, and intricate design that captures the delicate elegance of vintage lacework. Its combination of lace bands, soft color palette, and 18 intricate specialty stitches makes it a challenging yet... Read more
Hearts, hearts and more hearts, wistful romantic colours of pinks and mauves, and lots of bling.
Model is stitched on 36 count Brownie Sundae linen using Drangonflylotus threads. Dinky Dyes and DMC option listed. dmc4260 is needed as well; we dont carry, and swarovski beads are needed as well. Mill Hill beads option listed. Stitch count is 133 x 133.
A funky and unusual yearly band sampler has sort of become a tradition now, but after two years of diagonals, it was time for something new, and Esther's Waves was born.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Honey Amber from Hand Dyed Fabrics using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 173 x 319.
Waking Life is the partner of Resting Life. As relaxed and serene as the colours in Resting Life were, the colours in Waking Life are bright, vibrant and full of life. You might say, as different as night and day. ;) As most of you know, the symmetry and flow of mandalas has a special appeal to me,... Read more
A granny square inspired design featuring 41 different motifs using 17 DMC colors. All full stitches. Final stitch count is 109w x 125h when all motifs are stitched together. Stitched on 14 Ct Sage Green.
A granny square inspired design featuring 41 different motifs using 19 sweet and herby DMC colors. All full stitches. Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Brown Aida. Final stitch count is 105w x 121h when all motifs are stitched together.
A garden full of sunflower motifs, inspired by the beloved granny square. Charted with 17 DMC hues over 41 motifs that can be stitched together as shown or pulled apart to use in a wide variety of projects. Stitched on 14 ct Chalkboard Black Aida. Finished stitch count 105w x 121h.
A granny square motif design inspired by the colors of the violet. Final stitch count is 105w x 121h. 41 different motifs. All full stitches. Stitched on 14 ct Light Blue Aida.
This pattern was inspired by three stunning tiles that I purchased last year from a gift shop in Lisbon, Portugal. It also features a new color to the Gentle Art thread line that they created in collaboration for this pattern!
Stitched over two threads on 32ct White Clay by Fox and... Read more
A happy mix of harvest floral and plump pumpkins. Too bad cross stitch isn't scratch n' sniff! The bright autumn colors dance in a symmetrical square in Petite Pumpkin Potpourri. The rich brown Nutmeg by Atomic Ranch Fabrics is a wonderful background for this seasonal decor piece.
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring a lovely autumn themed biscornu
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Smokey Pearl Belfast Linen by Zweigart using Pirate and Robin "Hearth". Stitch count is 57 x 57. Finished size is 4.25" x 4.19".
I began exploring English Cameo glass after a visit to a museum where I saw some extraordinary examples of this art form. Inevitably, when I find something like this that interests me, I turn it into a cross stitch pattern.
Models stitched on 32 count Blueberry Pie from Grace Notes Fabrics using DMC threads. Stitch count: 100 x 101.
I found an interesting square design in a centuries-old pattern book, where it seemed like the square would have been rotated around and used four times. However, it was unclear which corner would have been in the middle and which would have been on the outer edge. After playing with it for a bit,... Read more
The inspiration for these four little biscornus was a piece of cotton fabric that was being used to make a project bag. I loved the geometric design and bold color scheme and knew I needed to create a cross stitch pattern from it.
Model stitched on 32 ct Christmas Red Belfast linen and Black Belfast linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: each biscornu is 39 x 39.
Amish quilts have always fascinated me - I am quite taken with their simplistic beauty, their stunning use of solid color fabrics, and their history. In 2024, I was fortunate to see an exhibit of such quilts at a museum. There was an amazing Broken Star quilt right at the entrance that just drew me... Read more
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.
After releasing my cross stitch pattern 324 (which was stitched with 324 different colors of DMC) last year, I began stitching a new version featuring the same colors but with various types of stitches. Initially something I was creating just for myself, it soon became apparent that there was great... Read more
These three little designs were inspired by the motifs and colors found in some fun cotton fabric that was used for a project bag. I love geometrical designs and the color palette really caught my eye! That said, with only five colors, it is easy to substitute in a different color palette for a... 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 loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
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
"Sing Joy" , next in my Christmas bauble series, is a design that celebrates the heart of the holiday season-music, happiness, and togetherness. Stitched in a rich gold on deep red fabric, it features a variety of different motifs. It's a great reminder to lift your voice and your spirit in... Read more
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