My Holly Jolly Santa is decking the halls with boughs of holly while singing a Christmas classic song. Doesn't he look great next to my "Sweet Santa? Change your floss color for the desired complexion color.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vellum from Picture This Plus using Anchor,... Read more
My Honest Abe Lincoln pillow features his famous stovepipe hat, some tiny burst of fireworks, and a reference to his belief in "freedom for all." He looks great when perched alongside my George and Martha Washington pillows. Induces full pillow construction how-to's.
This primitive sampler with a funny modern theme that would be great for beginner stitchers, both kids and adults. -- Who's that flirting with Rudolph Reindeer? Mrs. Claus found an antique sampler in her attic that commemorates Rudolph's engagement. She let me borrow the sampler, so I updated it,... Read more
Celtic Garden is the first design in a series of Celtic inspired knot work designs. It consists of mainly cross stitch, with a few specialty stitches added for some extra impact and fun. Specialty stitch diagrams are included.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric from Sassy's Fabric using Hand Dyed Fibers with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 225 x 225.
Celtic Wings is the second design in a series of Celtic inspired knot work designs. It consists of mainly cross stitch, with a few specialty stitches added for some extra impact and fun. Specialty stitch diagrams are included.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric from Sassy's Fabric... Read more
Celtic Snow is the fourth in the seasonal Celtic designs, and has been a long time coming. 4 years on the drawing board before I finally decided I liked it, much to the dismay of my mother! The colours are meant to evoke the feeling of a snowy winter night, the moonlight glinting off freshly fallen... Read more
Hearts, hearts and more hearts, wistful romantic colours of pinks and mauves, and lots of bling.
Model is stitched on 36 count Brownie Sundae linen using Drangonflylotus threads. Dinky Dyes and DMC option listed. dmc4260 is needed as well; we dont carry, and swarovski beads are needed as well. Mill Hill beads option listed. Stitch count is 133 x 133.
Another beautiful Scottish reproduction sampler. I'm very taken with the house that she used in her sampler. These whitewashed stone cottages appear all over Scotland and Ireland. However, one of the unique things about this house is the blue roof. Being curious, I Googled blue slate in... Read more
I have found throughout the years that my beliefs strongly affect my actions. I believe that most other drivers on the road will pay attention to the center line painted on the road and will stay on their side of it. I also believe that there are idiots among us, so I keep a sharp eye on the... Read more
The latest member of the Faire series...Vineyard Faire!
The model was stitched 32 ct. Pistachio Frappe by Grace Notes Fabrics, with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch count is 103 x 66.
Note from the designer: Inspired by an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book and motifs from an antique pattern booklet, this monochromatic set includes three pieces (a mini sampler, berry, and needle book). A prior class/retreat piece, and now a general release, the wood tray shown in the... Read more
Note from the designer: A stunning reproduction, with unusual alphabet placement and a garden teeming with birds and lovely floral motifs; a charted adaptation for the lower portion only is also included. Other than a small number of eyelets, everything is standard cross stitches
Note from the designer: Based on a silk gauze antique embroidery in my collection, this plump, pampered cat is adapted for linen and finished as a drum - although easily framed up or finished as you like.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 36ct Shiloh from Needle & Flax (comparable to DMC 422)... Read more
How about a quick stitch for your fans of patriotic and Americana projects? This little pin pillow and berry are stitched in two shades of blue, and then accented with hand-dyed star buttons, included in the chartpak. There are lots of options for fabric selection, threads, and... Read more
This year Matilda is dressed up as a Nutcracker. Inspired from my childhood Christmas Eve memories where my sister and I danced to the Nutcracker Suite at my grandparents' home.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct Picture This Plus Vellum. Stitch Count: 52 x 66.
A Patriotic Sampler Snack in our favorite patriotic colors. Flags, Sheep and Houses . . . Oh My! An original and fun sampler design celebrating patriotism.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct Pistachio Frappe. Stitch Count: 143w x 130h.
This is the 5th design in the "Home Is . . ."Series. This design celebrates "home" with a mother and daughter waiting at the seashore for the husband/father to return from work at sea.
The model was stitched on 28 Count Evenweave (light blue). Stitch Count: 151w x 125h.
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.
This pattern from Hands On Designs is the first part of a 4 part series of seasonal thoughts. The design says "Gather Blessings" and features a house, a flower, and a buzzing bee!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x42.
This pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart features three unique flower designs.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Saltbush linen from Fox and Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 121W x 65H.
I love the various looks you can achieve by simply switching the color palette of a pattern, and I really can't decided which of these two is my favorite! The Indigo version was stitched on 56 count linen and it's miniature size is absolutly charming! Finished as a pillow, it has been trimmed in... Read more
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.
This design from Hearstring Samplery features the saying "Home is Where Your is."
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 36ct Graham Cracker by Graham Cracker Fabrics, using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC conversion provided. Stitch count: 110 x 45.
These goofy birds are sure to put you in a good mood. This muster of peacocks find their inspiration from a 1918 magazine article discussing using textile motifs to decorate ceramic wares. So, historically accurate but aesthetically questionable. They finish up at a stitch count of 195 x 153... Read more
Stitch the nine motifs (69 x 69) individually, or stitch them together with the borders to create one Jolly Green Giant sampler (267 x 267). It's shown stitched with four variegated colors of Threadworx arranged in a gradient. Stitch counts/color numbers for the four colors darkest first are:... Read more
A skipjack boat used for oyster harvesting in the Chesapeake Bay. The sails are adorned with quilt block motifs. A traditional alphabet and numbers are in the background.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct using Forbidden Fiber Co not listed (101, 212, 217, 224, 302, 411, 601, 605). Stitch count is 154 x 91.
This refreshing design depicts a field mouse hanging onto a strawberry plant. Standard DMC colors are used and it is sized to fit easily into standard sized frames when finished. The model shown was stitched on 14ct polka-dot beige aida. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols.
The Zodiac Capricorn with a creative teal gradient. The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is easily finished in standard sized frames. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 64w x 81h.