Two patterns from Marjorie Massey - "Family Prairie Home" featuring a house with 2 large birds on top, and a cat out front. The second design features 2 birds and "You and me under the love tree."
Model stitched on 35 or 32 ct. linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 109 x 107.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Stars Hollow Blend linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 164W x 150H. Finished size: 9" x 8 1/2"
Two cross stitch patterns by Marjorie Massey. One features Quaker motifs with a bird, rabbit and watering can. The second design has Quaker motifs, and an alphabet with a rooster in the center.
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct or 32 ct Ivory linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 125 x 125. Instructions are in French.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Summer Sky evenweave with DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 85 x 50. Design Size: 6" x 4" (outside cover) & 40 x 50. Design Size: 3" x 4" (inside cover). Also required, but not listed above, 21 6mm sequins - Scarab.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Summer Sky evenweave with DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 80 x 80. Design Size: 5" x 5" (scissor case) and Stitch Count: 32 x 32. Design Size: 2" x 2" (fob x2). Also required, but not listed above, 19 6mm sequins - Scarab.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Platinum or Country Mocha Cashel linen with DMC floss, DMC Light Effects, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid and Mill Hill beads. Shown with 10 6mm Metallic Red sequins. Stitch Count: 112x112. Finished Size: 8" x 8".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen with DMC, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 313W x 212H. Finished Size: 17 3/4" x 12 1/4".
Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Opalescent Lugana with Sulky 10 Wt Cotton Thread (1035, 1051, 1076, 1078, 1115, 1119, 1175, 1180, 1222, 1252, 1307, 1812, 1815, 1830) or DMC floss, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 278W x 62H. Design Size: 20" x 5
A Valerie Pfeiffer design featuring three adorable birds sitting on a branch. Stitched over two on 28 Ct. fabric of your choice, using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 108W x 48H. Design Size: 8" x 3"
Three adorable baby owls are featured in this Valerie Pfeiffer design. The model is stitched on 28 Ct. Evenweave giving a design size of about 3 1/2" x 7 1/2".
The cutest little birds make up this cheerful chorus line! A Valerie Pfeiffer design. Model stitched on 27 Ct. linen for a finished design size of 3 1/2" x 13 1/2".
One of a series of cross stitch designs from the paintings of Valerie Pfeiffer. Approximate stitch count is 59 x 55. Approximate design size when using 27/28 count fabric: 4 1/4" x 4 1/2" (11cm x 11.5cm). Uses DMC floss.
From Valerie Pfeiffer's Chickadees collection, this adorable little guy is ready to go golfing. Model stitched on 27 Ct. Linda or 14 Ct. Aida. Finished size is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Cross stitch kit from Heritage Crafts featuring two owls seeking shelter! Kit includes 14 Ct. White Aida, floss, needle, chart and instructions. Finished size: 5.5" x 5.5".
Note from designer: Bill & I stopped in Iceland on our way home from teaching in The Netherlands - I still remember watching these lightning fast birds hop from rock to rock! It was so much fun, it seemed like they were having a great party!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size is 3.19" x 3.25".
I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this 1st in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles.
The models were stitched on 32 ct Flax Belfast & 18 ct white perforated paper with Classic Colorworks... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Homespun linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 33W x 33H. Finished size: 2" x 2". Comes with beads. Shown finished in a Heartware bowl.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 80H. Approximate finished size: 10" x 5". Comes with a wooden leaf button and 2 wool circles.
These goofy birds are sure to put you in a good mood. This muster of peacocks find their inspiration from a 1918 magazine article discussing using textile motifs to decorate ceramic wares. So, historically accurate but aesthetically questionable. They finish up at a stitch count of 195 x 153... Read more