The Walker Sisters was the book released at the Blackbird Designs Farewell Retreat held at Dyeing to Stitch in September 2024.
Hannah Walker - Aged 6 - 1814: Stitched on 36 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 123w x 145h. Finished size is 6 7/8" x... Read more about Walker Sisters - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Gray using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 95W x 138H. Design Size: 5 7/8" x 5 7/8"
2026 marks the 250th year of the Great American Experiment. What started as a federated group of 13 colonies has grown into a nation of 50 states embodying our earliest motto: E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One). We created this pattern to honor this anniversary and the ideal of unity, which is... Read more about E Pluribus Unum - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
Visitor in the Garden brings our friendly black bird to a garden of fancifully large roses. Graphic leaves add to the modern/retro feel of this design. The Coven fabric line for Halloween has a coordinating quilt called "Visitor Among the Roses" and this cross stitch is based off that quilt... Read more about Visitor In The Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern
Rosy Dreams is a sister chart to Peony Dreams with another little home and giant flower blooming from the house. The sample stitch is shown in Indigo blues to go with the Coven collection of Halloween fabric, which also highlights indigo roses. This is a sweet smaller stitch that would look cute in... Read more about Rosy Dreams - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Oaken using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Trim is Vintage chenille by Lady Dot Creates. Stitch Count: 64w x 92h. Design Size: 4" x 6"
Number 6 in the Early American Series. Model stitched over two threads on 30 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 69x69.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 59x152. Finished Size: 3" x 9". Finishing instructions included.
From the "Flip-It Stamp" series, July is the time for picnics, watermelon, and of course a few uninvited guests! Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Light Mocha Cashel linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works Stitch Count: 47W x 47H. 3 tiny black buttons included
White glowing stars reflect over a gown of satin ribbons and brocade. The dress is stitched in soft greys and dusty blues and covered in swirling starry beads. As the lady watches the sky filled with luminous diamonds she wishes upon them all. Dreams placed on a star really can come true.
"America, God shed His grace on thee". Stitched on 16 count Natural Heatherfield with DMC floss. The stitch count is 80W x 108H. Finished size is 5 in wide X 6.75 in high.
Introducing our next abode in interesting places - Sunset on the Savannah! This piece features the majestic savannah grasslands as our vista. The sun is setting and it's time to settle down safe and sound in our high rise shelter. Featuring Silhouetted Lions, Giraffes, Elephants and a monkey... Read more about Sunset on the Savannah - Cross Stitch Pattern
Some days we tackle a long list, other days we laugh with friends or enjoy the solitude of a good book. Whatever the day calls for, we should always make it count.
Stitchers will want to add this needleworker to their Tiny Town project. Who can resist this little lady carrying her hoop with needle and thread in hand?
Stitched on 32 ct. Sleeping Bear linen by Needle & Flax with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 40 x 30 and the finished size is 2.5" x 1.88".
A companion design to The Postmouse's Christmas Delivery. This cute bunny is ready for Easter with his wheelbarrow full of Easter eggs and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Vintage with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 98 x 77. Finished size: approx 5.4" x 4.3".
America The Beautiful. This design is to celebrate our beautiful country and who can resist a big red house?
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Biscuit by Seraphim with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 196 x 152 and the finished size is 9.8" x 7.6".
A stitch for that "crabby someone" to remind them that some moods are best cured by salt air, sandy toes, and a return to the shore.
The pattern is stitched on 32ct linen using DMC and Classic Colorworks with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 120W x 80H. Finished size is 7.5" x 5".
This powerful design is a heartfelt tribute to where true strength begins - with ordinary people standing together. Especially meaningful as we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the piece reflects resilience, unity, and hope, inspired by a quote from Wael Ghonim.... Read more about The Power of the People - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
A curious little octopus drifts through an underwater garden of swaying seaweed, tiny fish, and sparkling bubbles. With its bright colors, curled tentacles, and playful movement, it captures the gentle magic of life beneath the waves - mysterious, cheerful, and full of ocean-daydream charm. This is... Read more about Tentacles Below - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring cardinals in winter with a pine cone!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Tea Dyed Monaco using DMC floss. Stitch count is 150 x 121. Finished size is 10.71" x 8.64". It is finished on Dotty Thatched Pine linen from Moda Fabrics.
Underwater Garden is part of the 2026 XStitch the Rainbow collaboration. Featuring a fun underwater design with fish and more! This pattern includes two charts, Coral Hide & Seek and Fish School.
These little pin pillows are companions to Red Bull and Odd Bird. The "Happy 250th" pillow features a three-tiered birthday cake flanked by two birds that were inspired by a motif on the main sampler. The birds are happily waving sparklers, which are worked in a long-stitch.
Winter Rests is the next in the series that started with Summer Blooms and Autumn Gathers. It has beautiful poinsettias, snowflakes, and wintery colours.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished size: approx 8.1" x 6.9".
This 14-page booklet includes a small sampler with the numbers 1776 & 2026! Insert 1776 on top left-hand and 2026 on top right-hand side of the roof, where the red, silver & blue fireworks are, and celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!! It also includes a small flag with numbers on it.
Note from the designer: Three sweet berries inspired by sampler elements from my collection, we often hear the morning dove, goldfinch, and/or nightingale or owl from morning into the night. Previously a club exclusive now available for general release, the design and color palette are classic,... Read more about Birdsong Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern
This cute design has a mouse named Hazel, who lives in a teapot house in a blackberry burrow.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 163 x 100. Finished size is 9.1" x 5.6".
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a Halloween Quaker sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 85w x 85h. Finished size is 5.31" x 5.31".
Cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring a Halloween sampler filled with ghosts, witches, black crows, and pumpkins all around a haunted house!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 265 x 207. Finished size is 16.56" x 12.94".
A lovely Christmas Blessing surrounded by holly branches and random snowflakes.
Stitched on 28 ct Star Sapphire Jobelan with Sullivans and Rainbow Gallery threads (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 194 x 167 and the finished size is 13 3/4" x 11 7/8".
This Tree of Life is bursting with color and floating metallic orbs stitched with Rainbow Gallery Sparkle Braid.
Stitched on 28 ct White Opalescent Lugana with Sullivans Threads and Rainbow Gallery Sparkle braid (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 198 x 194 and the finished size is 14 1/8" x 13 3/4".