"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"
There's some lions in my living room And they won't leave things alone They're rolling on the carpet They're roaring down my phone They've rummaged through the cupboards They've retuned my old tv And now they say they're ravenous And they're looking straight at me... Read more
"When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars"
...but when the sun is out, don't sit there scrolling endlessly through cross stitch charts, go and have some fun. Stitching can wait. However, should you happen to find yourself stuck indoors for any reason,... Read more
Long Dog's Pennance is an extremely pleasurable, if somewhat lengthy, act of self-punishment for all those wrong doings that you'd rather not talk about but which, nevertheless, weigh heavily on the mind.
It can be performed in bite sized pieces over several months or years. But, if... Read more
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
The Romans introduced the brown hare to these sceptered isles more than 2000 years ago, and this magical creature has been with us ever since. Spiritually the hare is symbolic of abundance, fertility and rebirth. It represents agility, speed, inner wisdom and, in some cultures, trickery, madness,... Read more
There's a lot for stitchers to love in this sweet Christmas design. A smiling snowman and his friend Rudolph are holding a banner that says Merry while two bright cardinals are perched nearby. Beaded snowflakes glisten around them with snow-covered trees and a cozy gingerbread house in the... Read more
"When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck by yours on Halloween." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 117 x 185 and the finished size is 8.36" x 13.21" on 28 count fabric.
Model stitched over 1 thread on 10 Ct. Christmas Red Heatherfield with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 73W x 73H. Finished size: 7.5" x 7.5". Optional Item: Black Mill Hill beads for eyes. Comes with cowbell charm.
These fun spring and Easter designs by Lizzie Kate feature Easter eggs, bunnies, flowers, and more! All designs are stitched on 28 ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Counts and finished sizes are;
Model stitched over two threads on 30 count Straw Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Color Works, And Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 65W x 43H.
This design by Lindy Stitches features 5 adorable little patterns of spring time flora and fauna, one of which reads "in spring I long to be among the trees". This design is part one of the whole set!
Model stitched on 32ct or 40ct Silver Fox Linen by Fiver on a whim using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread.
Stitch count (per square): 61 x 61.
Snack Bar cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches. These two friends are meeting at the snack bar to fuel up for the rest of winter! You'll enjoy stitching this adorable pair! Did you know brown and black bears love to munch on acorns?
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count... Read more
This fun pattern by Lindy Stitches features a majestic African Savanna Elephant surrounded by African themed flora.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon by Zweigart with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.69" x 6.69".
Note from the Designer: If this pigeon looks familiar, it is! This pigeon is the same as my Air Mail March pattern, only more fantastic. I was playing around with a button that shifts the hue of my floss colors in my design program and accidentally created the orange and red pigeons you see in this... Read more
Sleepy red pandas lounging in the trees. This is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches, the fifth pattern in our Endangered Species Club.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. The stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
The Penguin Bros. little brother he's finally made it to the party! Stitched on 14 count Mill Hill White Perforated Paper using DMC and Rainbow Gallery Splendor Silk. He has a stitch count of 56 stitches wide (wing tip to wing tip) and 63 high. The pattern includes a full alphabet to personalize this little penguin for the stitcher. Finished size is 4" x 4.5".
From the Animal Alphabet Series comes a sweet little mole, very happy to join her friends. Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth she has a stitch count of 65 x 65 and is stitched using DMC floss. Finished size is 5" x 5".
Joining Mabel is Nellie the Unicorn of the Sea! Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth she has a stitch count of 65 x 65 and is stitched using DMC floss. Finished size is 5" x 5".
From the Animal Alphabet Series comes an excited little otter, very happy to join her friends. Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth she has a stitch count of 65 x 65 and is stitched using DMC floss. Finished size is 5" x 5".
This cross stitch pattern from LuHu stitches features a cute little bunny surrounded by flowers in the sunshine.
Stitched on 32 count Sugar Cream Pie linen from Be Stitch Me using the silk of cottons floss, Cosmo. A DMC conversion is provided. This little garden has a stitch count of... Read more
Pattern by Stoney Creek featuring cute penguins playing in the snow, making a fun Christmas stocking!
Model stitched on 28 Ct. linen using DMC, Glissen Gloss, DMC Pearl Cotton #8, Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count 134 X 197 and the finished size is 9.57" x 14.07".
Also optional buttons by Stoney Creek (SB003S and 3 QTY of SB080WGM) are not listed.
Pattern by Bent Creek featuring cute woodland animals that are ready for the fall!
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Linen (color of your choice) over two using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch count: 81W x 61H. Design Size: 6" x 4" Comes with a star button.