Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a campfire with the phrase "Crisp cool air, moonlit night, warm bonfire, stars so bright, dancing flames, ancient lore, embers glowing, make a smore"!
Stitched on 'Hamlet' 18ct Aida by Under the Sea Fabrics, with DMC threads. Stitch count: 73 x 189.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a row of kids with the phrase "In life we all will stumble and find it hard to stand. Make the journey easier by walking hand in hand"!
Stitched on 18ct Aida using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Dmc conversion for overdyed threads provided. Stitch count: 212 x 94.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a butterfly flying by a flower with the phrase "The butterfly is proof that you, in darkness, can be transformed too"!
Stitched on 'Sea Mist' 18ct Aida by Barefoot Needleart using Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch count: 122 x 135
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
Fabric is 40 count Flax by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 90 x 127. This piece will fit in a 5 by 7 frame, if the rabbet is shallow enough.
This pattern from Stacy Nash features three nautical pinkeep designs.
Patterns are stitched on 46 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Whale 145 x 112
Ship 77 x 73
Compass 68 x 65
Designer's Note: In late 2022, seemingly out of nowhere, I started seeing a family of cardinals in our yard. Soon after, I learned about the legend of the cardinal and how cardinals are loved ones visiting after they have passed on. My husband and I experienced three significant losses in our... Read more
Designer's Note: In October 2022, I became a mom to a beautiful baby girl and now she is quickly growing into an independent toddler who is inquisitive, charming, and sassy! My darling daughter has taught me how to have unconditional love for another person and inspires me to seek out joy in the... Read more
Models stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count - Truck: 70 x 198. Design Size: 5" x 7". Monthly: 42 x 98. Design Size: 3" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring birds and flowers on the scale in this May themed weigh in!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss, DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 84 x 98. Finished size: 6" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring two bunnies and the word "Rabbits"!!
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 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".
It is a 'Two Ways' design: a single design (chart) with two colorways (color keys). The use of two different fabric colors (as well as different thread colors) gives the design a dramatically different look. Two (gray or beige) birdies are surrounded by colorful wildflowers.
Model is stitched on 16 count Regency or Black Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 123 x 75
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Dwarf from Picture This Plus and Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 142w x 50h each.
Note from Designer: While working on these patterns, I also focused on the emotions that fill a stitcher's heart and thoughts that fill the brain when he/she picks up
a fabric and threads. As a result, these 7 patterns carry the essence of those emotions.
This is the latest in what I refer to as my "repeating motif" series. The same motif is stitched over and over, but, with a planned placement of colors within those motifs, an image of cherry blossom trees on a spring day emerges.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32 count white Jobelan using 7 Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 96 x 64
"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
The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part seven and features a plant.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Country French Golden Needle linen from Wichelt with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works... 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.
You might be familiar with this piece from the Little Sampler Series. Susans Little Sampler has the colorful moth and some of the small motifs. This is the full reproduction of the antique. There are thread conversions in Needlepoint Inc. Silk, Classic Colorworks hand dyed cotton threads, and DMC. Stitch count 284 wide by 286 high.
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".
Note from the designer: "The history of Hungarian embroidery goes back thousands of years. Early in its history, Hungarian weaving and embroidery was primarily a male profession. However, it was soon joined by women creating beautiful textiles for their clothing and their homes. Although the... Read more
This design from Glendon Place features a basket with colorful Easter eggs and flowers.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Opalescent Lugana with Sulky 12 Wt Cotton Petites, Mill Hill Beads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 145H. Finished size: 12" x 10 1/4"
Part 5 of the 12 part My Garden Journal series. "In springtime love is carried on the breeze". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 125W x 74H. Design Size: 8" x 5".
Each of the designs are perfect to stitch... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a cute little whale and snow covered trees.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Polar Plunge from Fabrics By Stephanie with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size approximately 3.25" x 3.25".
Note from designer: Bill & I stopped in Iceland on our way home from teaching in The Netherlands - I still remember watching these lightning fast birds hop from rock to rock! It was so much fun, it seemed like they were having a great party!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size is 3.19" x 3.25".