"How to be a mean mother. Never allow treats instead of a real meal. Know where her kids are, who they are with. Make kids work...laundry, dishes, more chores. Insist on the truth. Produce sensible teens. What the world needs are more mean mothers...and fathers too!" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 101W x 160H.
"Praise your children & they will bloom." Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Tea linen (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 35W x 122H. Shown with a tiny ladybug button from Just Another Button Company.
This cross stitch pattern from Monticello Stitches features a heart with floral design and the saying "For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted me the desires of my heart"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Count Cream linen. Stitch Count: 200 x 200, Design Area 11.11" x 11.11".
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC Etoile and 6 strand floss. Stitch Count: 80x156. Designed by Anna Gutova from the artwork of Mila Goncharova.
"When a baby is born so is a grandmother!" Room for baby's name, date of birth, and grandmother's name! Includes a yellow duck button. Stitch Count: 101W x 131H. Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC & Anchor floss.
Model stitched on 32ct. English Rose linen using DMC floss, Caron Collection Waterlilies (Confetti, Fir), Kreinik #8 Braid (829), and Mill Hill Beads (02016-need 2, 03021, 42011). Stitch count: 304w x 206h.
"Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Angels guard me through the night & keep me safe 'til morning light." Model stitched on 40 count Antique Cotton Linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 104W x 144H. (DMC alternates are 3777 310 3012 831 535)
"Thank heaven for little boys!" Model stitched on 14 Ct Summer Khaki Aida or 28 Ct. Summer Khaki Lugana with Sullivans or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 124W x 100H. Alternate skin colors are provided for Asian, African American, and Latino.
This sweet pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features a cute mouse family with a child swinging on a tree.
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. vintage mocha linen using DMC and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 86w x 66h and finished size is 5.38" x 4.13".
"The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow for children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow. So quiet down, cobwebs, dust go to sleep. I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126W x 114H.
Model stitched on 14 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 131x207. Finished sizes: 9.36" x 14.79".