"1824 Folk Rabbit" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. What a cute little guy! bringing you a touch of Spring inn his pack-basket. Very folky and quick to stitch too!
Stitched on 36 ct. linen with 1 strand over two using DMC floss. Stitch count is 52 x 88. Finished size 2 3/4" x 5".
To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.
This 14-page booklet includes five extra borders and two lovely welcome designs! The specialty stitches have large easy to ready instructions. There are Be Creative! Ideas scattered throughout the booklet.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 316 x 177. Finished size is 19.75" x 11.06".
Following the release of Mount Vernon 1761 comes the second in the continuing Patriotic Homes Series collaboration with Twin Peak Primitive. Peacefield 1788 depicts the home of John and Abigail Adams at Penn's Hill and Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This collection features the Peacefield 1788... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little switches sweetly as it sews".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 166 x 303. Finished size is 8.3" x 15.15".
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring a vintage sewing machine!
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Fall Leaf Linen by Zweigart using 2 strands over 2. Stitch Count Pillow: 45 x 57. Stitch Count Fob: 19 x 24. Finished sizes are 2.8 x 3.6 and 1.2 x 1.5.
I'm obsessed with Santa ornaments in cute shapes: moons, stars, circles or squares. I decided to try designing my own version and Santa Claus as a square turned out so cute that I had to make a Mrs. Claus and Frosty to keep him company on the Christmas tree!
Blow up your inner tube and get ready for summer. The latest in the Mr. & Mrs. series from Dirty Annie's. This cute couple is showing off their vintage swimwear at the beach. The little fish button from JABC is the perfect finishing touch.
Model was stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 53 x 52.
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "La Plage a" (At The Beach) with a European beach scene including beach chair, anchor, seagull, and more!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 188 x 182.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Flax Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Shown with buttons (four 1/4", one 1/2", six 3/8"). Stitch Count: 235W x 89H. Finished size: 14.7" x 5.6" on 32 count (over 2 threads)
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler from Martha Evans with the phrase "Learn to know Christ. Thou needst no more obtain not knowing him. All knowledge else is vain"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Hemingway from Needle and Flax using AVAS 100.3 silks with DMC conversions available. Stitch count is 260 x 258 and the finished size is 13" x 12.9".
Take a walk down memory lane. This depiction of an old-town antique shop will surely bring you a bit of nostalgia for days gone by at Grandmother's house. Stitch count 196w X 151h. Finished size on 14 ct is 14" X 10-3/4". Model stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Design by Jorja Hernandez.
Cross Stitch Nation by Heartstring Samplery features a row of vintage inspired people with the phrase "I belong to the cross stitch nation." written above.
Model stitched on your choice of 32 ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC Conversion included). Stitch Count: 200W x 83H. Finished Size: 13" x 6".
Pattern by Jardin Prive featuring an antique inspired sampler design that is part 3 of a 3 part series. This design can be stitched alone or with the other 2 parts.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Cream Newcastle linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for this pattern is 192W x 104H... Read more
"Let no revenge inflame our hearts. No anger tease our minds. But let us act a Christian's part, towards God and all Mankind. 1811."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "Linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works, with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 378W x 434H. Finished size: 19" x 21 3/4".
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Tresor d'Automne" (Autumn Treasure) with harvest mushrooms, nuts, berries, acorns, and more!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 194 x 184.
John and Abigail by Plum Street Samplers features a patriotic design with a large house an American flag on the side with John and Abigail standing off to the side.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 122W x 74H and the finished size is 6.78" x 4.11".
Pattern by Chessie and Me featuring a vintage inspired design with the quote, "Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 82 x 147. Finished Size: 6" x 10".
An old black Singer sewing machine brings back memories of mom patiently trying to teach me how to sew! Chart comes with gold scissor and thimble charms. Stitch Count: 86H x 120W.
"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn" Elizabeth Lawrence 1644-1720. Second in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 187 x 178. Finished size is 11.7" x 11.2".
This sampler has no name on it so I lovlingly, refer to it as the Black Cat sampler. I believe the original was crafted in England. There are two sets of initials on the sampler but I have not been able to determine if they are that of the stitchers.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pecan Butter from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 79 x 116. Finished size is 4" x 6".
This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".
The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on... Read more
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
"If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk in my garden forever." Alfred Lord Tennyson 1809-1892. A sweet little sampler to stitch for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring vintage geometric design!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct linen fabric using using Needlepoint Incorporated (NPI) floss. Stitch count is 75 X 75. Finished size is 5.36 in wide X 5.36 in high.
nspired by an 1874 antique, this adaptation sampler has been beautifully reproduced in collaboration with Cherry Hill Stitchery. Bright florals, elegant birds, and a radiant central motif create a cheerful and timeless heirloom piece.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Treenway... Read more
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
... Read more
Pattern by MTV Designs featuring a cute purse and sewing set with flowers, berries, and birds.
Stitched on 32 ct. Linen with Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Also requires Mill Hill Beads 10038 Caspian Blue and finishing info detailed with step-by-step photos and a QR code to direct to the video.