Some said she climbed up on a ladder made of wishes. Others believed she was
placed there by magic stirred gently in a black kettle below, where scraps of paper and soft promises swirled together. The truth, as always, was simpler: she went where she felt understood.
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a large bird perched in a tree over a town.
This design is stitched on 40-Count Thornfield from Needle and Flax with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 145 x 130 and the finished size is 7.25" x 6.5".
I love the idea of featuring cute animals as gingerbread cookies for the holiday season. I wanted to create a gingerbread cookie in the shape of a jumping bunny. Gingerbread is made with honey and all I wanted to do was create a cute jumping gingerbread honey bunny.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a beautiful large bluebird flying over an Inn with tall flowers.
Model stitched on 36 count Ballet Slippers and Seaweed by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works,and DMC floss. The stitch count is 217 x 241 and the finished size is 12.06" x 13.39".
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a red fox and a surround of bleeding heart flowers.
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a raven king holding a stitched heart on a spool of thread with the word "love". Includes three designs, the main design, a smaller hand with a heart, and a basket of hearts.
In a lovely meadow, a kaleidoscope of butterflies join Miss Bunny for a delicious treat of sweet blue flowers! An uppercase alphabet adorns the meadow in pretty shades of green and blue. Frame this delightful design or make a precious pin-pillow for displaying in any home-decor vignette. Also makes... Read more about Butterfly Meadow Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cat Tarot V: Wheel of Fortune is the tenth chart in our ongoing Cat Tarot series, reimagining the timeless symbolism of the tarot through a feline lens. This richly detailed design blends mysticism, motion, and destiny with the quiet confidence only cats possess.
We are delighted to present this exquisite reproduction of a Norfolk sampler, originally completed on 14 December 1802 by Barbery Butcher, when she was just nine years old. Worked with remarkable diligence and charm, the original sampler is filled with a rich array of motifs contained within a... Read more about Barbery Butcher 1802 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts & Stitchery featuring a reindeer and bird decorating a Christmas tree!
Model was stitched on 36 count Old Linen using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. DMC Conversion listed. Stitch count is 71 x 51. Finished size is 3.9 x 2.8 inches.
Putting up those Christmas decorations goes a lot quicker when you can place eight ornaments at once. Friendly Ollie Octopus has his holiday mittens on and is ready to help.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 111 x 111 with a finished size of 6.94" square.
For this year's Holiday Card I went back to my Montana roots with a bison. And the cozy sweater was such fun to stitch! The border is all seasonal greens, berries and pine cones, making this a quick winter stitch of a beloved western icon.
Are you ready to step into the winter woods and explore a fun new finishing technique as well? This design is packed with woodland motifs in a seasonal palette but can be kept out on display all winter long.
Let winter's charm shine through with this heartwarming pattern! Framed like a stained glass window, two bright red cardinals perch among holly branches, bringing a splash of color to the snowy season. With rich jewel tones and timeless beauty, this design adds a festive glow to your winter... Read more about Stained Glass Winter Cardinal - Christmas Pattern
The whole storybook gang has arrived! Inspired by the beloved children's tale Henny Penny, this collection includes six separate cross stitch designs in one chart, featuring the unforgettable characters who join Henny Penny on her rather frantic adventure.
Bring a touch of prehistoric whimsy to your stitching with this Quaker-style Stegosaurus from Darling & Whimsy Designs!
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Macchiato evenweave from The Sewing Shop, using Cottage Garden Floss (DMC alternatives provided). Stitch count is 47w x 47h.
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 about Quirky Quaker Pterodactyl - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring man riding a giant squirrel, going to gather acorns!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 92 x 90. Finished size is 4.6" x 4.5".
"Turkey Soup" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This Tom better be careful where he perches ~ I wouldn't want to see him take a dunk!!!
Stitched on stained Osnaburg or your choice of 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 46 x 66. Finished size is 2.56" x 3.67".
The "Beekeeping Crows" design from Happiness Is HeartMade is a set of 3 patterns. The first design has two crows perched on either side of a beehive with several bees buzzing above. They are surrounded by a field of sunflowers, and there are sunflower bands at the top and bottom of the... Read more about Beekeeping Crows - Cross Stitch Pattern
This year's addition to the annual Matilda Christmas seriesReindeer Matilda! Matilda has been called by Santa for some extra help this Christmas Eve. She is ready for the task and excited to be part of this very special night. If you are interested in past Matilda Christmas adventures, we can add to... Read more about Reindeer Matilda - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
Bird & Berry Tart is a companion design to Oak & Acorn Tart. It is a summery design full of strawberries.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 75 x 75. Finished size: approx 4.2" x 4.2".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a sweet summer barn with bright colors and floral motifs.
Summer Quilt Barn is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Coloworks, and Gentle Arts threads (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 115w x 96h and the finished size is 6.39" x 5.33".
Fisherman's Friends is packed to the gunnels with a disparate troupe of characters all with one thought in mind - to have fun in, on or beside the sea.
The "October Dog" design has Dog sitting under a tree branch with autumn leaves, and a crow perched on the branch above. Pumpkins and acorns surround Dog, along with hearts and other decorations.
Two models were stitched of this design - one as small horizontal pillow, stitched on a #25 linen over one thread and the second on a #36 linen over two threads. Did you spot the alphabet hidden among the pumpkins?
This nautical cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo features a sailor Walrus holding a fishing pole with a fresh catch and the words "Walrus and Fish".
Model stitched on 32 count natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 93 x 97. Finished size is 5.81" x 6.06".
The monthly series continues with October & November.October's little guy is standing on a pumpkin colored hill while a couple of ravens pass overhead.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 63 x 78. Finished size is 3.5" x 4.33".
This little design features a tiny frog hoping to go unnoticed under his shady spot; don't all our stitching frogs tend to go unnoticed until we're pretty far into our projects? Ha!
Note from the Designer: I didn't just want to add animal figures into this book, I also wanted to remark on a few classic symbols that are integrated with Autumn. The result excited me as an Autumn lover!
Patterns are stitched on 16/32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads.
Note from the designer: This is a companion piece to Forest Home, and celebrates the amazing plants and animals of the grassland prairie. I had such fun with this colorful design, and included some of my favorite characters as well. I hope you can find something familiar from your home.
Pumpkin Pals celebrates the unlikely friendship between a Blue Bird and a Hedgehog united by their love of gourds. Surrounded by an autumn leaf garland, our pals stand watch over a wheelbarrow full of their favorite fall fruit. The friendship celebrated in this cross-stitch piece will remind... Read more about Pumpkin Pals - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a new mystery series with plant and animals in a fantastical greenhouse!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Nessie from Picture This Plus using DMC or Anchor threads. Stitch count is 181w x 181h for the entire piece. Finished size is 11.5" x 11.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring an adorable sheep with a quilt patterned blanket!
Model was stitched on 32ct.Light Mocha' Belfast linen by Zweigart using DMC and The Gentle Art Simply Wool Chalk'. Stitch count is 67w x 88h stitches. Finished size is 4 w x 3 h inches approx.
Suggested Threads also requires 2 skeins of Gentle Arts Simply Wool floss in Chalk.