Part 1 of a 4 part mystery sampler. Model stitched two over two using 32 Ct. Mirage for Large Cover and 32 Ct. Oaken Linen for Drum Cover using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC floss.
Pattern recommends using Kreinik #8 Metallic Braid in 032 to stitch the stars. Stitch count for this... Read more
"When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs & whispers 'tis near Halloween." Sampler stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 90W x 145H.
"Halloween Foursome" stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 73H... Read more
New Halloween Rules Series! Seventh and Eighth patterns in the 12 pattern series. Individual models stitched on 28 Ct. Amber Linen with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss Stitch Count for individual designs is 85W x 33H. Button embellishments included.
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New Halloween Rules Series! Ninth and tenth patterns in the 12 pattern series. Individual models stitched on 28 Ct. Amber Linen with Classic Color Works, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for individual designs is 85W x 33H. Button embellishments included.
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Models stitched over two on 32 Ct. Dirty linen. The pattern features three designs: a Pocket design, a Tag design, and a large framed canvas design, all stitched on 18-count brown Mono Canvas.
Both pocket and Tag designs are stitched with Dinky Dyes Silk and Needlepoint Inc Silk or Gentle... Read more
"Fairies come out on Halloween night, to frolic and dance in the bright moonlight."
Models stitched on 30 Ct. Pumpkin linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch Count for Fairies Halloween Dance: 96H x 166W. Design Size: 6" x 11". Uses Five 5 yard skeins... Read more
The house was never empty-only misunderstood. Its windows glowed softly at dusk, not with menace, but with patience. Candlelight moved from room to room like a heartbeat, steady and deliberate, as if the house itself were breathing. Those who hurried past said it was cursed. Those who lingered knew... Read more
"Boo Berries" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. One little Ghost in a fun trio of spooky-sweet pals to add to your Halloween decorating!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen or osnaburg using DMC threads. Stitch count is 39 x 62. Finished size is approximately 3" x 3.75".
"Pumpkin Playtime" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. These two have been friends for a very long time ~ they love to play in the pumpkin patch! A small, quick-to-stitch little design ~ sweet & not too spooky!
Stitched on stained Osnaburg or your choice of 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 99 x 56. Finished size is approx. 5.5" x 3".
"Halloween Queen" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Sweet faced pumpkin girl with a graveyard on her dress ~ It's SO GOOD to be the QUEEN!
Model stitched on 18 ct. tea stained Aida. Stitch count is 112 x 137. Finished size is 6.22" x 7.61".
This one turned out so cute we had to insert a few more pictures! "The old black cat by the pumpkin sat"
The models are stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha linen from Zweigart, using 1 strand of floss, over 2 linen threads.
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Sleepy Hollow Sampler draws on the spirit of Washington Irving's 1820 classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Whether you are drawn to the spooky allure of the Headless Horseman, the gentle romance of Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel, or the historical richness of the Hudson River... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring a spooky trio of small Halloween patterns including an owl, a crow, and a ghost holding a black cat!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 56 x 54. Finished size is approx 3.5 x 3.2 inches
The next in the Cats of the Month series, September and October! September features an orange striped cat ready to start school. October features a black and gray cat with some spooky friends.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Romy's Creations threads with DMC conversion. Stitch counts are 60 x 60 and the finished sizes are 3.75" x 3.75".
Note from the designer: I had so much fun with this design! The bubbles coming up out of the cauldron were fun to see when I got the model back from the stitcher - I don't always know if my ideas will work or not! This one is a little companion piece to my other mini moons.
This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "Halloween Greeting"! This is a reprint.
Stitched on 30 count 18th Century Sea Glass by R&R Reproductions using weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 115 x 83 for Sampler, 70 x 44 for Pincushion, and 75 x 48 for Pumpkin Pincushion.
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring two kids dressed in costumes for Halloween!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Stormy Night using Gentle Art and DMC threads. Stitch counts are 59 x 88 and 61 x 92. Finished sizes are 2.95" x 4.4" and 3.05" x 4.6".
"Despite the dreary weather today, this teenage witch is having fun with gardening! She loves the seemingly harmless yet carnivorous plants that are all over the place, with pots and seeds scattered everywhere. Oh, and let's not forget, those big pumpkins are almost ready for Halloween."
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My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Black Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 81W X 93H. Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 8.5" leaflet features a full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.