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.
Perched beneath a canopy of a flowering tree, this wise owl vows to watch over the Night Garden where flowers whisper, stars glow, and needles stitch dreams by the light of moonbeams. This is my owl-ficial contribution for the XStitch-the-Rainbow's Night Garden Collaboration using the ThreadworX... Read more about Night Owl - Cross Stitch Pattern
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring a Christmas peacock with silver bells on its tail!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct linen using Forbidden Fiber Co. & DMC floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch Count is 79 x 76. Finished size is 5" x 4.75"
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 Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a dolphin and egret with the phrase "I search the constellations for the tiny grains of sand. Where the song of the ocean meets the salty piece of land"
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! Stitch Count: 119 x 193.
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
"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
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring an owl named Oona!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Eureka from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 122 x 103.
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
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring adorable peacocks!
Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Antique Ivory and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch counts:
Sewing Box 135 x 137
Scissor Fob 28 x 28
Needle Booklet Cover 58 x 63
Pin Cushion 35 x 44