You can almost smell the fragrant orange blossoms on this design! Using a unique palette of soft orange and lavender, this verse from Nehemiah is displayed both boldly and gently. The blooms are dancing joyfully around the words, paired with the citrus fruits for a special color balance.
Inspired by a watercolor painting of pink roses, I had to try to recreate the look in cross stitch. With the help of sweetly variegated floss colors, I hope I achieved something close! My absolute favorite color combo is teal, peachy pink, and soft light gold with pops of white. And this precious... Read more
XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the bible verse "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26"!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Wichelt linen, Icelandic Beige with Weeks Dye Works thread.... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cocoa using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Southern Fried floss. Stitch count is 199 x 201.
Recommended Southern Fried Floss:Bay Leaf and Spiced Cider
This design from New York Dreamer says "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, will bear much fruit." The design also features a church and vines.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country Mocha Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 158x158.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures he leadeth me beside the still waters."!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 176w x 185h.
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring flowers with the verse "And ye shall seek me and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 or 16 ct Aida on the color of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 83w x 55h.
"Be still my soul. The hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord. When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still my soul when change and tears are past. All safe and blessed we shall meet at last."
This timeless prayer, framed with dainty blossom borders, reflects the desire that everyone has for the health and happiness of their family. The bible sentiment of 'The Lord Bless Thee & Keep Thee' from Numbers 6:24 is a heartfelt statement of support and blessing for a loved one. The intricate... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring the scripture "Fear not for I am with you / Be not dismayed for I am your God. Isaiah 41:10". Stitch count 103w x 107h.
Note from the designer: The Lord is our shelter, just like an umbrella shields us from the rain and storms, and we can find refuge under His strength.
"I will bless the Lord at all times. Psalm 34:1" Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 71H. Finished size: 5"x5"
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the bible verse "My word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 ct. linen, Grey from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler Thread. Stitch Count: 58W x 86H. This pattern is a companion design to MBT-150 Griefs and Sorrows and MBT-206 Be of Good Courage.
Note from the designer - "So many unusual and enigmatic features were left by Ann Carbutt on her sampler, made when she was sixteen years old, very likely in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The surname "Carbutt" is first found in Cheshire after the... Read more
"I am the vine, ye are the branches. John 15:5" "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me. Philippipans 4:13" "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105" "Love One Another. Romans 13:8" Models stitched on 14 Ct. Ecru... Read more
The ornate border of this powerful verse from Revelation 7:12 is a formal and suitable adaptation of this scripture of thanksgiving. "Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen." This design will inspire and be a lovely... Read more
Beloved for its comfort and enlightenment, it's the inspiration for this beautiful treasure! "The Lord is my shepherd..." is stitched in the form of the cross and the corners are filled with divine images of the shepherd, his sheep and an awe-inspiring cloud-filled sky. This Counted... Read more
"Bee strong & courageous, do not bee afraid, do not be discouraged for the Lord, your God, will be with you wherever you go. Josh 1:4." Model stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 101W x 140H
Part 4 of an 8 part series. Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count for each part is 170 x 100, the entire sampler is 810 x 170.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Vintage Smokey White Cashel using DMC floss, Glissengloss and Mill Hill Beads. Also required, but not listed above Small Angel Star Button #SB240S from Stoney Creek. Stitch Count: 95W x 210H. Design Size: 8 3/4" x 15"
"Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 58W x86H.
"John 3:16-18 For God so loveth the world that he hath given his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent not his son into the world that he should condemn the world but that the would through him might be saved. He that believeth in... Read more
"Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God. Stand firm, with the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Stormy Gray Jobelan with Weeks Dye... Read more
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Ivory Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 92W x 92H.
"Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Lentil by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75W x 97H.
"My Soul will rejoice in the Lord." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. hand dyed Thyme Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 69W x 69H.
"The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of our God endures forever." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 137W x 236H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 14 3/4".
"The Lord, your God, goes with you. He will never leave you or forsake you." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 92W x 92H.
"Shout for joy to the Lord all the earth. Psalm 100:1." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Ivory Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 71H.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation. Psalm 27:1." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Ivory Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss and shown with a button from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 71W x 71H. Finished size: 5" x 5".
"I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6". Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. Ivory Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 71H. Finished size: 5" x 5".
"Blessed are the poor in spirit fo theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for riteousness for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful for they... Read more
"Guard me from all evil things under the shadow of your wings. Psalm 17:8" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Jobelan using The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 135 x 69. Design Size: 8" x 4".
"Love is Patient, Love is Kind, it does not envy nor boast. It is not proud. Love is not rude, it is self-seeking.....". This gorgeous new design was stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Chantilly Linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads (100 yards of Black Raspberry Jam and 15 yards of Weathered Barn). Stitch Count: 239W x 395H.
"Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy. Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God. The Lord had heard my cry for mercy, the Lord accepts my prayer. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord for His... Read more
Fifth in the popular "Building Blocks" series. "For by grace we are saved through faith, not of ourselves, it is a gift of God. We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. The Lord will give grace and glory. But where sin abounded,... Read more
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint - Isaiah 40:31". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with Crescent Colours floss. Stitch Count: 96W x 131H.
"For this child I prayed, and the Lord has answered". For this child could easily be stitched for a parent with twins or triplets. Just eliminate one of the boxes with a saying, and add another childs name.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linen using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 129w x 198h. Design Size: 8" x 12".