One of the earliest signs of spring are daffodils shooting up from the ground. When I see them, I know that the cold and darkness of winter is nearly behind me and beautiful flowers of all types and colors are on their way. Upon seeing a field of daffodils on an early spring walk one day, I knew... Read more
My lace design series are all patterns that have been inspired by old pieces of lace. A number of stitchers have shared with me their wish for a design in this series that would be a little smaller than many of the others, and so the idea for Lovely Lace was born.
After releasing my cross stitch pattern 324 (which was stitched with 324 different colors of DMC) last year, I began stitching a new version featuring the same colors but with various types of stitches. Initially something I was creating just for myself, it soon became apparent that there was great... Read more
I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring the phrase "Scatter blessings"!
Pattern is stitched on 20 ct Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads and buttons from Just Another Button Company with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 33 x 119. Finished size is 3 1/3" x 12".
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a spool celebrating the state of Virginia!
Stitched on 28 count Light Taupe Lugana using DMC threads. Stitch count is 46 x 44. Finished size is 3.29 in wide X 3.14 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Works By ABC featuring all of the important dreidel rules for Hanukkah!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Latte Country French Linen using Threadworx threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 62 x 94. Finished size is 3.88" x 5.88".
Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring a collection of Christmas Santa Claus! Translation: Aunt Berenice's Enchanting Santa Claus Collection.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 239w x 255h. Finished size is 13.28" x 14.17".
Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring four small purple designs!
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using BeStitchMe thread with DMC conversion(Bog conversion not listed). Stitch count is 53w x 53h each. Finished size is 3.25" x 3.25" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring three adorable Christmas ornaments!
Stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 54 x 54 each. Finished size is 3.38 squared.
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a Christmas project bag with the word jingle!
The pattern is stitched on Mad For Plaid mini bag - Berry using #5 perl cotton in Weeks Dye Works and DMC along with buttons from Just Another Button Company. DMC Pearl Size 5 Conversion for Collards is 3051. Stitch count is 22 x 42. The bags finished size is 6.5" x 9".
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring tulips and a heart!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antique White Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 79w x 189h. Finished size is 4.4" x 10.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Wildflower Stitching featuring a cardinal with the phrase "Winter's Blessing"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dwarf from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 150 x 125. Finished size is 7.5" x 6.25".
Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring a wreath of beautiful flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using BeStitchMe threads. No DMC conversion for BeStitchMe threads Long Neck Dinosaur, Into The Woods, and Pot of Gold. Stitch count is 95w x 95h. Finished size is 5 7/8" x 5 7/8".
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a beautiful sampler reproduction!
The sampler was executed with cross stitches laid over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be worked on... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a sampler with the phrase "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer"!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 145w x 145h. Finished size is 9.06 x 9.06 for 16 count fabric.