Number Three is the home of my great-great grandmother. She became one of my stitching inspirations when I found a little snippet of linen with the tiniest cross stitches when I was a girl. How did she ever see to stitch them? It is tucked under the model in the image.
Number Four features my great grandmother's home. She was a quilter, hence the quilts laying over the fence in the design. I am lucky to have one of her quilts, which I cherish. The model is lying on one of her hand-stitched squares in the image.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial... Read more
Note from the designer: Number Five is an elegant Victorian brick house on the banks of the Susquehanna River. My great, great aunt & uncle resided here. My uncle was a composer and they met while they were both attending the Boston Conservatory of Music. My aunt was from a wealthy family, so... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the word "Daisies"!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size: 12.5" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the July monthly weigh in filled with garden tomatoes!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 70 x 21 and 84 x 98. Finished size: 5" x 1.5" and 6" x 7".
Note from the designer: "I grew up in a house that was cozily situated in the midst of lots of trees. I would spend many happy hours "in the forest" - exploring, walking, and just enjoying nature. When I moved out and got married, we built a house on a treeless plot of land, and one day... Read more
A sweet bunny and soft lamb look up in reverence at the beautiful cross in this tender Easter design. Featuring the Bible verse Matthew 28:6, He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.
The model was stitched on 32 ct Mary Lugana by Grace Notes Fabrics using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 59w x 94h.
Bunny Thieves is a typical bunny family who loves to invade and eat the goodies in your garden you worked so hard to provide for them. Ok.maybe you didn't plant your garden for them but they don't know that!
These cute lil' thievin' bunnies will warm your heart. They are stitching on 14... Read more
This sweet design was worked on 36ct linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. I have provided DMC/Sullivan's substitutions for the over-dyed floss. Stitch count: 60 W x 88 H
The model is stitched on 16 Count Zweigart Aida Smokey Pearl as 2 over 1. There are 32 different colors on the pattern and all called for DMC. 1 skein requires for all colors. Stitch count is 177 x 129. Finished Size is 11.1 x 8.1.
I began exploring English Cameo glass after a visit to a museum where I saw some extraordinary examples of this art form. Inevitably, when I find something like this that interests me, I turn it into a cross stitch pattern.
Models stitched on 32 count Blueberry Pie from Grace Notes Fabrics using DMC threads. Stitch count: 100 x 101.
There is nothing quite like Texas in the Spring. Our family makes a point of going out into the fields of Bluebonnets every spring to take pictures and bask in the beauty of wildflowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Chantilly linen by Color and Cotton using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch Count 130 x 80.
Betsy's Easter Basket is chart 3 in my Betsy's Holiday Baskets Series.
Betsy's Easter Basket is stitched on 36 count Old Mushroom Linen by xJu Designs, fabric suggestion listed, using Weeks Dyw Work, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count is 103 x 104. Trimmed in mini... Read more
Interlocking circles ring the cheery hearts in this special piece stitched with four shades of Cottage Garden Threads on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen. The CGT colors are part of the Hearts for Pam color set. Pattern includes the stitching chart only, but as you can see it is a good size... Read more
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features a bear Christmas tree ornament! Paw charm included!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 58 x 98. Finished size: 4.14" x 7.00".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. "beige" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works usong Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 287W x 295H. Finished size 16" x 16.5".
This design from Glendon Place features a cornucopia overflowing with fruits and vegetables.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. China Pearl Jobelan with Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame, DMC floss, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 262W x 159H. Finished size: 18 5/8" x 11 1/4"
Model stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is approximately 50 x 57. Finished size is 3 3/4" x 4 1/2". Designed by Peter Underhill.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring the Birthday themed pattern from the Plaid All Year series! Make sure that someone in your house is recognized on their special day - perfect for the kiddos & grandkiddos!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 53 x 51.
"A lovely Gathering - Sampler Block, Barn Quilt Pinwheel, Flag Fob & a Pumpkin Patch Pincushion. Finished as a sewing set." Stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast with DMC threads. Stitch counts vary, a fat 1/8th of linen will be plenty.
Note from designer: The front cover is... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring tall flowers and harvest friends! Stitch along with the Harvest Tiny Town, or stitch it solo!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a assortment of pumpkins and the quote, "In search of the perfect pumpkin"!
The stitch count is 154wx63h. The Approximate finished design is
9.75 x 4.25 inches
There are several specialty stitches: Rhodes Stitch-Double Leviathan-Plaited Cross stitch-Smyrna Cross stitch - closed Herringbone and the Satin Stitch.
Note from the designer - Meant to be hung in a prominent place in your house so that there are no more excuses by family members for improper use of special snips.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Dirt Track by Fox and Rabbit with 1 over 2 threads using Black Licorice floss from The Gentle... Read more
Step back into simpler times with Stitch Cards Set O by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet Co. Featuring traditional primitive motifs such as sheep, birds, flowers, and houses, pull from centuries of inspiration with these darling designs!
Models stitched on 25 count Prim Lugana using DMC floss. Stitch count is 36w x 36h each and the finished size is 2.88" x 2.88".
Get ready to put on your Sunday best! Four adorable motifs will bring back memories of Grandma's starched doilies, beaded clasp-purses and church hats. After stitching these lovely cards, you will want to set the table for tea or head out for brunch in your finest just like she did. The Bee in My... Read more
The abundance of fall is beautifully shown in the Fall Harvest cross stitch by It's Sew Emma. Gourds, pumpkins, apples, and corn have been gathered and are ready to decorate your home or table in a basket of plenty brimming with bounty.
Stitched on 14 ct. Aida with DMC floss. Finished size: 8" x 6.5" Stitch count: 112w x 90h