Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler with a house!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 154 x 126.
Note: To achieve the variegated look of Endive with DMC use 3364/3363. For Pea Pod use DMC 732/733.
"She appears like a light in the darkest of nights. Her golden tail and amber scales radiate like the sun. Bare of the battle armor, she is clad with nothing but ropes of the rare South Sea pearls, and glowing against her bronze skin, golden treasures befitting a royalty. A tribute to the... Read more
"Not so long ago, a fairy princess was born - a charming and youthful one. Though she grew up in a gloomy castle where walls were her bounds, that didn't prevent her from becoming a fine lady.
Pinks and periwinkles were her dearest, symbolizing serenity and tenderness. Her radiant aura shone... Read more
"We all know that this free-spirited princess needs nothing more than what she has:
a great kingdom, a loving father, and a beautiful heart.
When she met Aladdin, she became the inspiration for him to become the responsible owner of the magic lamp.
She may not have owned the lamp in the story,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring 3 Christmas stockings!
1) Deer In The Meadow stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino by R & R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 46 x 74.
2) Merry Christmas is stitched on 30 ct... Read more
I'm always inspired by designs with large areas of solid stitching and spent some time trying to figure out a way to use those areas in a new way. I had the idea of cookie cutters and how fun it would be to "cut out" cookie cutter shapes of solidly stitched areas of some of my older... Read more
Years and years ago, I designed a piece called Pennsylvania Pinwheel. It was a Carriage House samplings design and a few months ago I saw a photo of it on someone's blog and loved the motion I saw in the design. I just had to recreate that feeling!
The sampler version of this design is... Read more
"Yet not as I will, but as you will." This humble cross stitch can comfort anyone searching for the quiet serenity that prayer and meditation can bring. Share a sense of inner calm with this intricate design in cool tones of blue, lavender and green, featuring praying hands surrounded by an... Read more
Our wintery and fun Santa and Snowman Christmas Stocking in counted cross stitch will be a favorite for kids and adults alike in your decor. Features Santa giving a scarf to an adorable snowman. Perfect for a mantel in a snowy climate. Santa's bag of toys lying in the snow while a cardinal is... Read more
This unique, elegant and sophisticated white counted cross stitch features Santa visiting his woodland friends in the north in a winter wonderland. This beautiful stocking is done in soft blues, whites and reds. A wintery stocking for a baby's first Christmas or anyone who appreciates the special... Read more
I loved this classic fall design so much that I asked my model stitcher to stitch it in two different colors! The front cover photo (above) is the model in rust using Belle Soie Silk Floss, while the back cover model (below) is a deep dark chocolate color using Threadworx.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen Stitch Count: 70H x 69W.
I just love the mix of gothic and party colors in this beautiful bird!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Silver Lining linen by Seraphim Fabrics; suggested fabric listed using Threadworx and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 83W x 89H
Fifth in the Air Mail series, welcome the gorgeous Ocellated Turkey! What a show-stopper! I could hardly believe this blue turkey was real, and then couldn't chart him fast enough. The Ocellated Turkey can be found in the Yucatan peninsula, as well as Belize and Guatemala.
This little cheery fellow had to be the December bird! I love his jaunty little pose! He's so adorable with his slightly blue back and his bright red face. To seal the deal, he was sitting on some pine boughs!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Baby's Breath linen by Seraphim Fabrics using Threadworx and DMC floss. Stitch Count is 87 X 82
This includes the pattern for the main piece and the banner.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Lugana in Light Taupe and 28 count Black Perforated Paper in Black, listed is Midnight Black Perforated Paper 14 count, using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for Main Piece 107 x 143, each letter for the banner 7 x 12.
"I will bless the Lord at all times" - stitched on 32 ct Cream and Sugar Lugana by Fiber on a Whim with Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count: 40 x 68.
"For God so loved the world He sent His only Son" stitched on 35 Ct. Putty linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss.... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Clay/Barn Grey linen using Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 245 x 421.
"Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy... Read more
The third in a series (after "Mary Barton's Work" & "Among the Roses"), this addition to the flock represents a visitor local to my area, with some unusual coloring from the original Victorian stitcher. Adapted from an antique original in my collection.
This design from New York Dreamer says "Cross Stitching Forever, Housework Whenever!"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colourworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 140x140. NOTE: design is shown on a custom bobbin frame which is not included.
This design is a companion to my fall release, "Troublemakers". It's hard to get too angry at these rascally rabbits, because they're so darned cute.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. "Country French Cafe Mocha" with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61 w x 59 h. Trim: "Jack" ric rac by Lady Dot Creates
Chart includes large design and pin pillow. This set is part of my "Fresh Picked" series.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. "Vintage Maritime White" by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC converions. Stitch Count: 149 w x 91 h. Trim: "Sizzle" pom pom by Lady Dot Creates.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring a beehive inspired stitching box!
Pattern is stitched on 2 pieces of 40 ct Olde Massachusetts using Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Stitch counts are 113 x 65 for roof, base and sides. Finished Sizes are approx. 9 x 14 cm, 8 x 14 cm, 7.5 x 14 cm.