>Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing with her round blue diagrams called blue roses. Her dress is a myriad of blue patterns that gleam like china. It is said that she gifted a friend a delft blue and white vase. She carried a lantern at night to attend to the sick and wounded. The same... Read more
This ornate counted cross stitch still life includes a bouquet of roses, lilies, and lilac in Oriental porcelain, detailed with water lilies and koi. Savor the beauty of the blossoms and dream of the Far East as you stitch this lavish floral. It's worked on 18 count beige Aida with sumptuous shades... Read more
This mini forty-eight-page book is packed with mega information on all the key sashiko basics! Best-selling author Sylvia Pippen shares everything from a bit of history and applications for sashiko to the necessary supplies, how to mark the designs, and stitching techniques. Even learn how to create... Read more
Celebrate the beauty of Japan with this set of four postage stamps from Cute Embroidery by Kate. Featuring designs of Mount Fuji, The Lucky Cat, the Lotus Flower, and the Tory Gate.
Each stamp is stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. For each stamp the stitch... Read more
The best guide to the Japanese embroidery style of sashiko and boro stitching you will ever own, this handy pocket guide will help you perfectly execute these two timeless sewing techniques. Featuring overviews on the history of boro and sashiko stitching -- plus detailed sections on tools, marking... Read more
Feel the serenity of a lotus water garden as you stitch this Asian Bellpull pair. You may want to relax and take your time stitching this beautiful scene. Each bell pull measures 63 stitches wide by 250 stitches long. If stitched in 14 count each would measure 4.5" wide by 17.75" long. Design stitched on 14 Count Lite Oatmeal Aida.
Cross stitch kit from Riolis featuring an asian cat, symbolizing luck and fortune! Kit includes 14 count white Aida Zweigart fabric, stranded cotton threads (11 colors), needle, instructions and color chart. 6" x 7".
Create this elegant geisha with lustrous thread in this Gold Collection counted cross stitch design. As beautiful as the arts in which she is trained, the geisha stands as a living ornament. Gold metallic thread adds luster to the rich palette of colors worked on 18 count ivory Aida. -- Finished Size: 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) -- Designer: Dimensions.
This is the latest in what I refer to as my "repeating motif" series. The same motif is stitched over and over, but, with a planned placement of colors within those motifs, an image of cherry blossom trees on a spring day emerges.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32 count white Jobelan using 7 Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 96 x 64
Cross stitch pattern by Joan Elliott featuring a beautiful Japanese Geisha!
Model stitched on 28 count "fields of green" lugana from Polstitches Designs. Stitch on 14 count aida or 28 count evenweave in the color of your choice. Stitch count: 171w x 229h. Finished size: 12" x 16"
It's the Year of the Rabbit, and this sweet design is perfect to show off your Japanese prints every year! This easy applique quilt can be made with machine applique or hand applique.
Finished sizes:
Baby (45" x 45")
Lap/Crib (56" x 67")
Cross stitch kit from Riolis featuring pink cherry blossoms and the chinese character for spring! This package contains 15 count cocoa Zweigart Aida fabric, Safil wool/acrylic yarn in nine colors, one needle, instructions and color chart. Design: Spring. Finished size: 7.75x7.75 inches.
Beautiful shades of blue are used in our design of a still life in the classic blue and white china of Willow Ware and Royal Copenhagen. This cool toned piece would look striking in any kitchen or dining room. We even added the flower arrangement so that you will have cut flowers every day.
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Oriental Beauty, this Geisha dressed in a sweeping kimono, playing her three stringed lute under Japanese lanterns. A style reminiscent of treasured Oriental designs. A unique heirloom to treasure and to be admired for many years to come. Stitch Count 112w X 224h, finished size on 14-ct 8" X 16". Model stitched on 14 Count Black Aida.
Timeless shades of blue and white adorn this Willow Ware china still life. Originally created in 18th century England, the Blue Willow pattern has become one of the most popular china patterns in the world. Gracing the tables of British Aristocrats to every day Americans. Makes a great accent piece... Read more
Take a trip to the Orient! Enjoy this counted cross stitch design by Kooler Design studio and Nancy Rossi. Enjoy all the flavor and serenity of the Orient with this wonderfully detailed sampler. Stitch Count 140w X 224h, Finished Size on 14-ct, 10" X 16". Design stitched on 14 Count Black Aida.
Pattern by Mirabillia featuring a beautiful woman draped in a layered colorful gown.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Waterlily linen with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 204 x 232. Finished size: 12.75" x 14.5".
Diamond painting kit from Diamond Dotz featuring wild heron birds dancing with the sun!
Using the Diamond Dotz stylus, simply pick up a facet and place it onto the sticky design surface. Your design is created with Diamond-like facets that shimmer in the light.
This cross stitch kit contains 14 count evenweave cotton fabric, woolen and acrylic yarn in thirteen different colors, one color chart and one needle. Design: Bonsai Pine Wish Of Longevity Being. Finished Size: 17 3/4" x 13 3/4".
Model stitched on cream, off-white, black, or a place rose 32 Ct. Belfast linen with Needlepoint Silk, Caron Collection Waterlilies, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Gloriana Stranded Silk, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Stitch Count: 279W x 279H. Finished Size: 18" x 18".
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Pattern by Joan Elliot featuring a beautiful Japanese woman in a purple traditional outfit.
Stitched on 28 Ct. Jobelan fabric with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 170 x 226 and the finished size is 12.14" x 16.14".
"Be as the dragonfly, soar on your dreams. Be as the water, reflect beauty. Be as the seasons, open to change. Be as the wind, refresh your spirit. Be as teh blossom, open to joy." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Platinum Cashel linen with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 169x225.
Pattern by Joan Elliot featuring a beautiful Japanese woman dressed in traditional clothing in the snow.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Snowy Mountain Lugana by PolStitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 168W x 225H. Finished size: 12" x 16".