Note from the designer: I don't know about you, but my social media feeds are full of interesting animals and the Shoebill Stork is one of my favorites. I particularly love the way they seem to "glare" at you, so they were perfect for a spooky season stitch!
Note from the designer: This is the third in the seasonal quail lineup, featuring the Mountain Quail (with the very distinctive feather crest) and stylized manzanita. Although the birds are reclusive in nature, they can shine in your stitching!
The model is stitched on 40 count linen, using... Read more
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by an early dog walk, when we saw a group of pigeons staring intently into a puddle. This pigeon is deep in contemplation of life's mysteries (and his own reflection). But to keep things lighthearted, he is surrounded by lovely spring flowers and has... Read more
Note from the designer: This is a companion piece to Forest Home, and celebrates the amazing plants and animals of the grassland prairie. I had such fun with this colorful design, and included some of my favorite characters as well. I hope you can find something familiar from your home.
This piece celebrates many of the pollination heroes in world. There are native bees, of course, as well as birds, insects and mammals who are doing the essential work of pollinating the natural world. So let's give a little appreciation to some of the many creatures who keep our world full of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a quail in the winter!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Cedar Plank from Lakeside Linens using Silk N Colors, Dinky Dyes, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 119 x 119.
All three of the designs are included and are based around dogwood blossoms and Bobwhite Quail. Horizontal design says "I sing of books, of blossoms, birds and bowers - of April, May, of June and July flowers."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Skyfall linen from... Read more
Note from the designer: This was inspired by the traditional sampler motif of the "berry bowl" but I've filled my basket with birds and eggs! The bowl itself is more like a woven nest, to continue the theme (and give stitchers a chance to play with variegated floss).
"Love warms the heart" Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Fawn from Lakeside Linens using DMC floss. Stitch Count for each 105W x 77H. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Did you know that a group of cardinals is called a "radiance?" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! I couldn't decide which version I liked best so I included both.
The model is stitched on 40 count linen using Weeks Dye Works,... Read more
For this designer: As the year winds down you can celebrate resilience and new beginnings with a winter phoenix. The chart also includes two optional text blocks - "A Life Born of Fire" and "You Have Seen My Descent, Now Witness My Rising."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Mallow Linen using Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 111W x 115H. Design Size: 6" x 6". Trimmed with Nilla Lace and Vanilla Chenilled and backed with Cucumber Velveteen from Lady Dots Creates.