Agnes Binnie was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on March 22, 1808, to Robert Binnie and Mary Addie. She married James Barclay on March 16, 1832, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. The couple had at least six sons and three daughters. Around 1870 they emigrated to Scotland Township in McDonough, Illinois.... Read more
This mid-eighteenth-century Scottish band sampler features many classic seventeenth-century patterns, executed in cross, eyelet, double running, counted satin, back, and queen stitches.
The virtually unfaded color was reproduced from the front of the sampler. Six pattern bands precede... Read more
This English sampler features a three-sided floral border surrounding thirteen lines of alphabets, neatly cross-stitched in several different lettering styles. Mary Wagstaff was likely born in Huyton, Lancashire in 1809, completing this sampler when she was ten years old. She passed away in... Read more
This amazing, unprecedented English sampler illustrates so many unique and bold elements of design, stitched in a balanced way inside a four-sided strawberry border. In all my decades of study I've never seen an antique sampler with quite this much bizarre personality.
Here is a dainty and colorful mid-eighteenth-century English sampler executed entirely in cross and petit point stitches making it a suitable project for any skill level.
A four-sided arcaded border of daisies and dianthus surrounds three pious verses with delicate horizontal floral bands... 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
Note from the designer: Number Six features my husband's great grandparents home. It is the only one in the series that lies outside of Central PA and is in New Jersey. We have a portrait of his great grandmother hanging in our living room. She was a quilter and we are fortunate enough to have... Read more
This sweet little Pinkeep was inspired by my flock of chickens here on our farm. And their love of treats and pumpkins.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Broomgrass linen by Needle Bling with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count 159 wide by 106 high. Finished Size is 8.83 in wide X 5.89 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the first installment of the Blooming Roots series!
The models are stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch counts are 85 x 28 and 85 x 84. Finished Sizes are 6 x 2 and 6 x 6.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the Christmas phrase "Santa Claus"!
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 approx 12.5" x 3".
In addition to being a collector of cross stitch floss and fabrics, I also love and collect lanterns! With the beautiful starry night background of the Creationist Green evenweave by Fabric Flair, these seven lanterns display their unique individual designs, and the text from Matthew 5:16 encourages... Read more
Christmas will be here before we know it! This small design features a cozy village at nighttime, with a church in the middle, perhaps sleeping and waiting for Santa! Let us all hope and pray for peace for this ol' world, both now and during the holiday season.
I love the deep colors of this design, which I do associate with autumn. And I took a bit of artistic license with the flamingo - juvenile flamingos are white and they've always felt a bit "spooky" to me. But there's nothing sinister about this design - it's just a celebration of sea life... Read more
For this design I was thinking of cool walks on the beach and a chance to enjoy autumn at the shore. The design was inspired by postcards, and are even finished that way. I understand that you could theoretically put them in the mail, but that might require more courage than I currently possess.... Read more
Stitched on 32 ct. Antique Ivory Linen by Zweigart using Pirate Robin Designs hand-dyed cotton thread in the color Dark Copper. I used this variegated floss and chose the color placement. Two 10yd. skeins are recommended if stitching with two strands.
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a bird on an autumn pumpkin!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Brea from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 74 x 73. Finished Size is 3.7 in wide X 3.65 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring Jinx and Hex, two mischievous Halloween cats! The pattern contains 2 Black Cats patterns, a scissor case and cat face.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum Linen using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Jinx- 52... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring nine Christmas ornaments with Santa Claus, gnomes. trees, and many more Christmas decorations!
Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes are:
3 Kings- 66 x... Read more
Stitch up this fun Baba Yaga hut pattern for Halloween and get into the spooky season. This pattern stitch count is 57 x 105 stitches, with 27 DMC colors and was stitched on 14 ct Aida.
Witches need to organize their essential items just like anyone else. Easy to see, easy to use! Stitch count is 123 x 70 stitches, with 30 DMC colors and was stitched on hand dyed cream linen
Cross stitch pattern from The Spanish Stitcher featuring three spooky designs with a pumpkin house that says "Trick or treat", a witch, and the phrase "Halloween"!
Stitched on 36ct Colour and Cotton, Aged Paper color using DMC floss. Stitch count: 96w x 66h; 35w x 53h; 146w x 21h.
The inspiration for these four little biscornus was a piece of cotton fabric that was being used to make a project bag. I loved the geometric design and bold color scheme and knew I needed to create a cross stitch pattern from it.
Model stitched on 32 ct Christmas Red Belfast linen and Black Belfast linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: each biscornu is 39 x 39.
"April Showers" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count of 45W x 79H.
"Spring Wreath" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler... Read more
Gather Wildflowers features three adorable little patterns for Spring! They feature a cozy cottage, flowers, and the saying "Gather Wildflowers."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count for each design: 53x52. Rick rack on model is Country Rust by Lady Dot Creates.
Someone has been shopping! A festive red car topped with gifts sits outside a darling house with a candy striped roof. This scene fits perfectly into Christmas tiny town stitching. You can also stitch a frill separately and add it to a holiday vignette!
The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!
Spring House is stitched on two different color pieces of linen and framed together as one. If you choose to do the same it is imperative that you choose the same count fabric for both. Alternatively, the entire piece could be stitched on a single piece of fabric.
When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
Two patterns are included in this chart pack. Both pillows are trimmed in "Rainy" Lady Dot Creates chenille trim. This piece was originally offered as a Hello From Liz Mathews membership exclusive and is now a general release.
Pink Fabric: 36 count "Sanguine" linen from... Read more
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
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Small Spool - #2692 Black
Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
Small Spool - #2024 Bright White
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Large Spool - #2692 Black
Large Spool - #2021 Natural White
Large Spool - #2024 Bright White
Large Spools - all colors
Small Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
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Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
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