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).
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a Christmas bird wishing you "Glad Tidings"!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Black Swan from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 107 x 143. Finished size is 5 1/3" x 7 1/4".
Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more about Peace On Earth - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
At midnight, under a silvery moon, Merlin opens his starry eyes and starts to speak. Our newest owl has a flat seamed bottom and wire feet that help him perch on any flat surface. Stitch him on 32 CT Weeks Tin Roof Linen with a combination of DMC and Weeks overdyed floss, plus accents of silver... Read more about Merlin the Midnight Owl - Limited Edition Ornament
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring Decembers Air Mail, the Northern Cardinal!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Count Silver Moon linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 73 wide x 85 tall. Finished Size is 4.5" x 5.3".
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.
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."
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have different stitch counts, and thus will be a variety of sizes. The fabric used for the models is Wichelt's 32 count Beautiful Beige Linen, but these... Read more about Pastel Collection 5 - Christmas Bird - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring an adorable flamingo!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Gold from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 99 x 90.
Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a beautiful Elephant!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Faun from Picture This Plus. Stitch count is 55 x 55. Finished size is 3.93" x 3.93".
Suggested conversions are similar but not the same. Pattern calls for Brin and Nedle threads: All a Bivver, Kiss the Cod, Paddy's Day on George Street.
The Quilted Scarecrow Cross Stitch pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet is the companion piece to her Quilted Scarecrow Quilt Pattern. This Scarecrow is just as charming as the pieced one! Even more stitched details including a plaid shirt, pinstriped overalls and a checkered hat make him extra... Read more about The Quilted Scarecrow - Cross Stitch Pattern
Air Mail June is #7 in the series, featuring the Silver-Throated Tanager. This bird won a beauty contest on my Instagram account! Those purples and yellows are so fun to stitch!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Count Silver Moon linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch Count: 73 wide x 85 tall
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a crow pulling a sleigh full of Christmas presents with their mouse friend!
Model stitched on 28 count, Friendship Greene, Fabrics by Stephane. Stitch count: 170 x 60. Finished Size is 12.14 in wide X 4.29 in high. Model stitched with DMC floss. 1 tiny snowflake from the White Wedding Sprinkles Pack by Just Another Button Company
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with birds!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Oaken by Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 118 x 100.
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Elegance Ltd featuring a colorful Thanksgiving turkey!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 37 x 58. Finished size: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4.
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring three chickens on a farm!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cafe au Lait by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 140 x 70.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast linen with Dinky Dyes and Needlepoint Silks. Contains specialty stitches. Stitch Count: 81w x 209H.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28ct Aqua Blue Light Linen with Requires 12 colors of Sulky Petites, 1 color of Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid, and 4 colors of Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 118w X 99h. Design Area: 8-3/8"w X 7"h.
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 about Fowl Mood - Cross Stitch Pattern
Get ready to stitch up some tail feathers in the Chicken Club! Designed by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co., these cute chickens are ready to fly the coop right into your needlework. You'll cross stitch a whole coop of happy chickens all year long! Each month we will release a new pattern in the... Read more about Chicken Club #1 - Cornelius - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Henrietta Chicken Club #12 Cross Stitch Pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams, and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on durable 8.5" x 11" cardstock. The cross stitch is designed to work on 25-count cloth and finished size is 4.75" x 6.5"... Read more about Chicken Club #12 - Henrietta - Cross Stitch Pattern
Owl Terrace, this is a companion pattern to Cardinal Way.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct evenweave Autumn Sun by Barefoot Needleart using Classic Colorworks, DMC, Weeks Dye works, and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 74W x 155H
"This design depicts the muted, darkened colors of the early evening. Lights are shining on the pathways already, and the swans swim calmly on the ponds. You can recreate this mood in stitching this design with a multitude of different threads and beads - cross stitches and Special... Read more about Evening in the Park - Cross Stitch Pattern