Now you can celebrate all four seasons in one design! This house features a snowman and falling snowflakes, Spring flowers, an American flag for the 4th of July, and Autumn leaves blowing in the breeze. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen with The Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 73W x 123H. Design Size: 5" x 8"
Models stitched over two threads on 32 count linen using DMC thread. Stitch count: "Plan Ahead" - 157W x 38H; "Keep it Simple" - 160W x 38H; "Measure Twice" - 113W x 70H; "The Witch is In" - 59W x 41H. Book #130
Welcome to the Counting House -- where you can count perfect white sheep till you fall peacefully asleep. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Smokey Pearl linen with Crescent Colours (Khaki Mocha, Roasted Chestnut), Weeks Dye Works (Molasses, Collards) and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 135W x 81H.
The framed design and needlecase/scissor fob are stitched on 30 ct Mink linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk floss. (DMC alternates are 918/356 3031/3787) The hanging pin kep design is stitched on 28 ct Sand Castle using Thread Gatherer's Silk n Colors and DMC floss. Stitched... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Linen of your choice with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 110H. Design Size: 5" x 7"
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Bluebell Hand Dyed Jobelan using DMC or Anchor floss. Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Also required, but not listed above, Mill Hill Beads (2) #12290 and (1) #02075. Stitch Count: 98w x 116h. Design Size: 7" x 8"
To celebrate Brenda's, from the amazing Flosstube Brenda and the Serial Starter, 60th birthday, Karen designed this original sampler based on Brenda's house.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 259w x 315h.
Elizabeth Campbell is a adaptation of a reproduction sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count White Clay linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 301w x 155h.
Acorn Manor is an original sampler. "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree"
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Mayflower linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 305w X 324h.
"Homeplace at Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A scrolling vine of berries and leaves dangle above the most primitive two-story home you would ever wish to live in. The chimney holds a tiny tannenbaum and is that Santa's magic key there on the roof? This... Read more
"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
This design features a little white cottage with a hinged wooden door, swirling chimney smoke, and a little black crow sitting atop one of the autumn stems that are growing on either side of the house.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 97w x 66h.
"Folk House" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. An antique vintage house where a woman sweeps the floor with her two kittens keeping her company.
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with one strand over two. Stitch count 118 x 136.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a Christmas song phrase "Silent Night"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 49 x 45. Finished size approx 3.5" round.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Heritage linen from Picture This Plus with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 116W x 84H. Finished size: 6 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Haven linen by Picture This Plus with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 268x108. Design Size: 20" x 8"
"I have a kitchen because it came with the house!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x91. Finished size: 4" x 5 1/2"
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a sampler with the verse "To tell the savior all my wants, how pleasing is the task. Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!
I've selected my favorite parts of an antique sampler in my collection and combined them to create this smaller adaptation. My favorite part is that thick border at the bottom!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170 wide x 104 high
This design from Heartstring Samplery features three patterns for customizable odes to home.
The models were stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss. A DMC conversion is provided. Stitch count: 113x154 or 113x123
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Up in the Attic linen from Fox and Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 247x215
Turn up the sunshine with this sunny stitch! You Are My Sunshine by It's Sew Emma is a perfect piece to stitch whether you're traveling or staycationing this season. It is easy breezy and brings all the summer vibes without the sunscreen! The cross stitch is designed to stitched on 14 count... Read more
This pattern was stitched on 40 ct. Old Stationary by Seraphim Fabrics. This piece is part of a greater series, the first being Joy Be Thine, now this one and one still in teaching circulation Stitches Be Sweet, there will be another teaching piece in this set called Count Be Correct with a short saying with it like the others. Finished Size 8 x 9 3/4" on 40 ct Stitch Count 163 x 195.
Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring an original sampler that started with the quote. The quote was built on, using traditional sampler motifs and decorative border designs, making this into a band sampler! "What is a home without a sampler"
Note from designer "I have known since I started this Cottage series that my Summer design, the third in the series, would be based on beach cottages. The pretty blues and turquoises make me think of the Gulf of Mexico and the bright coral colors are the perfect contrast!"
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 95 .
Fall Cottages brings us to the last Cottage in this series and uses the warm browns and golds of late autumn, when the bright colors are almost gone. The squirrels are racing to fill up their bellies and nests with acorns and other goodies to help them get through the winter.
Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more