Note from the Designer: This was my first time working with the Valdani 6-strand embroidery floss and I love the way it shows off the subtle variegation in the birds and flowers. The design features several colors of coneflower and a trio of songbirds who enjoy them.
Small ornamental purses have been part of European fashion since the early nineteenth century: evolving from practical reticules into decorative objects that reflected personal taste and craftsmanship. During the late Victorian and Gilded Age periods, most purses retained traditional silhouettes,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique sampler reproduction. Ellen's sampler brings to life a variety of flora and fauna that an 11-year-old might have observed in her surroundings back in 1870. You will delight in stitching the birds, dogs, and deer that join the plants,... Read more
A garden in all it's glory! Blooms reaching for the sky. The oasis is filled with clever creatures of the earth and the sky. It is a stitcher's joy to create every element with needle and thread.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 180 x 72 and the finished size is 11.25" x 4.5".
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring two sampler charts, Spotless Innocence and Folk Floral Heart Ornament.
Spotless Innocence is stitched on 40 ct. Oaken by Picture this Plus with DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 196 x 262 and the... Read more
Here is a garden you can enjoy all year round! The inspiration for this design comes from some of the wonderful flowers (and a butterfly) native to Florida.
The model is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Cottage Garden Threads (DMC conversion... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a cute snowman with a large bird standing a holly branch.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Stormy Cloud with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 100 and the finished size is 6.63" x 6.25".
The small, plump, ground-dwelling quail is often identified by its distinctive head plume. They prefer running to flying. Due to their tendency to mate for life, they symbolize loyalty and devotion. The 2026 Quail Sampler joins my growing collection of monochromatic bird samplers.
Spring Awakens is the final chart in my seasonal series. This design has all the spring feels, with lots of flowers, a bunny, birdhouses, and rubber boots!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished size: approx 8" x 6.9".
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.
The model is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the finished size is 3.55" x... Read more
Welcome to the coop. The Hen House Collection is a charming quartet of cross stitch charts featuring cozy chicken homes, cheerful florals, and a flock full of personality. Each design feels right at home in a farmhouse, cottage, or stitch room and is perfect for finishing as small pillows, shelf... Read more
This pattern by Primitive Hare features fancy royal cats.
Stitched on 1 big cut of 30 ct Old Salem linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, DMC and Krienik floss. Stitch count is 179 x 130. Finished size is 11.9" x 8.67".
Cross stitch pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery featuring a lovely winter village at night!
Patterns stitched on 28 count or 32 count Blue Moon linen from BeStitchMe using DMC. Stitch count is 95 x 150 stitches. Finished size on 28 Ct is 6.8" x 10.7". Finished size on 32 Ct is 5.9" x 9.4".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a beautiful spring garden with birds.
The model is stitched on 36 ct. Baked Clay linen by Fox and Rabbit with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 106 x 111 and the finished size is 5.9" x 6.2".
This sweet little Pinkeep is a collaboration of a handful of little antique samplers in my collection. I took my favorite bits of each one for this design. The biggest berry basket ever, swans, butterflies, llamas, bees and 2 little squirrels, one holding scissors and the other a spool of thread.
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This design by Tiny Modernist features a cute bunny gentleman with a top hat and spring flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Gandalf Lugana by Grace Notes Fabrics with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 72 x 72 and the finished size is 4.5" x 4.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring an antique reproduction design of a beautiful bird with a pear fruit from 1910.
Models stitched on 36 count Cactus Wren by Fox and Rabbit using DMC floss. The Bird has a stitch count of 90 x 120 with a finished size of 5" x 6.67". The Pear has a stitch count of 98 x 114 with a finished size of 5.44" x 6.33".
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
Gone Fishing by Ink Circles features a cute kitty scuba diver... Read more
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a sampler themed stocking patter originally designed in 2004.
The stocking was just stitched on 40-Count Thornfield Linen from Needle and Flax using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count for the stocking is 172 x 447. Finished size is 8 1/2" x 22 1/4". Stitch count for the sampler is 83 x 446. Finished size is 4 1/8" x 22 1/4".
The fifth design in my Blueberry Ridge Gardens Series. This section has a cute nesting bird, a fox and a wheelbarrow full of flowers. Just one more to come in the series!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 120 x 120. Finished size: approx 6" x 6".
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a peaceful pattern with bramble-y borders and all kinds of stuff growing there. Look for the tiny surprises like scissors, birds, a little dog, and more!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 211 x 140 and the finished size is 10.55" x 7".
The 5th of the WordyBird series is flying in to remind us that love is sweet! These two chickadees and their friendly bee pals are gathered amongst the flowers that bloom in the month of May.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cafe Au Lait by Grace Notes fabrics with DMC floss. The stitch count is 117 x 71 and the finished size is 7.3" x 4.4".
Inspired by the amazing variety of the Oregon coast, here are a diverse cast of characters enjoying s'mores on the beach!
The model is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 101 x 80 and the... Read more
This cross stitch pattern from LuHu stitches features four cute bunnies running a circle with flowers.
Bunnies Round the Rosy is stitched on 28 count Fiber on a Whim Cobalt Linen using DMC's Six Strand Cotton Floss. These sweet bunnies have a stitch count of 118 wide by 116 high. Stitched with two strands of floss over two the finished size will measure approximately 8.5 x 8.25.
At Fox and Flower Co., an adorable fox runs a tiny flower stand, sharing flowers one bouquet at a time.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 130 x 75. Finished size: approx 7.2" x 4.2".
Cross Stitch Kit from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a pretty bird trying to steal some strawberries. Kit includes 36 count linen, backing fabric, threads, trim, and charm to finish the pinkeep as shown. Needle and filling are not included.
Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a cute chubby bear standing under a tree.
Stitched on 36 ct. Bear by Needle and Flax with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 59 x 60 and the finished size is 3.28" x 3.33".
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".
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.
It was stitched in a quiet house where words were scarce and time moved
slowly, measured not in hours but in repetitions-the return of spring, the
fading of color, the steady hum of afternoons. Each letter was sewn not to
teach language, but to hold it still, the way you might press flowers
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Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a nature inspired sampler design. This is the companion piece to Teresa Kogut's No Distance Too Far pattern. Can be stitched together as one continuous horizontal piece or separately.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Maple Bar linen by... Read more
Four French Cats is a whimsical biscornu cross stitch design featuring four delightfully expressive cats, playful numbers, and romantic floral accents inspired by classic French style. Each side of the biscornu tells its own little story, coming together in a beautifully textured, heirloom-style... Read more
Welcome to the coop. The Hen House Collection is a charming quartet of cross stitch charts featuring cozy chicken homes, cheerful florals, and a flock full of personality. Each design feels right at home in a farmhouse, cottage, or stitch room and is perfect for finishing as small pillows, shelf... Read more