Wake up snakes and bite a biscuit! I first heard this phrase from Teresa Lass, a stitcher who was sharing some funny western sayings from her family. With some further research I discovered that it was a commonly-used phrase by a "cookie" - a wagon train cook. Cowboy slang is an interesting... Read more about Good Western Morning - Cross Stitch Pattern
Not Lost is a collaborative pattern between Lindy Stitches and Rachel Grant, who did the original watercolor art. I tried to recreate her beautiful, vivid colors. The minute I saw this piece on Instagram, I knew I'd be emailing her because it moved me, comforted me, and reminded me that indeed, I'm... Read more about Not Lost - Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern from LuHu stitches features sweet pink birds standing in a field of flowers.
A Flock of Sunshine is stitched on 20 count Raw Natural Cork Linen using DMC's Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Organic Wool Thread (includes regular DMC conversion). With a stitch count of... Read more about A Flock of Sunshine - Cross Stitch Pattern
Mary and Meribah Chandler Sisters Samplers - New Jersey and Massachusetts Bay Colony Connections circa 1810.
Mary's Verse: "Tho' griefs unnumbered throng thee round, Still in thy God confide, Whose finge marks the seas their bound, And curbs the headlong tide."
Little Alice, An Original Design - Taken from Alice Clark, 1844. I Had A Father Kind & True. Honor Alice and yourself as you stitch her lovely border surrounding your initials and year stitched.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen using Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks floss. The stitch count is 89 x 85 and the finished size is 3.87" x 3.70".
National Female Model School Sampler - Kildare Place, Dublin circa 1820
This pattern has 1 specialty stitch - the Satin Stitch. And the small alphabet at the top and the small letters at the bottom are stitched over 1 thread of linen.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen with 100/3 Au Ver a Soie silk floss. The stitch count is 96 x 147 and the finished size is 4.17" x 6.39".
The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Sarah aged 8, September 1837 and Mary aged 10, 1846. Mary Sandery Model (over one version) Graph to stitch completely over two Included in Pattern as well as Muted Color Tone Thread Legend Alternate
The Sandery Sisters Samplers - Sarah aged 8, September 1837 and Mary aged 10, 1846. Sarah Sandery Model (over two threads) Graph to stitch as antique looks over two and over one thread included in Pattern as well as Muted Color tone Thread Legend Alternate.
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Bling Designs featuring the phrase "There should be an extra day called Stitchday"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Country Mocha Linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 74 x 110. Finished size is 4.63 in wide X 6.88 in high.
Monticello 1770 is the third pattern in the Presidential Home Series. This pattern includes an original sampler design of Monticello. Pin cushions of Thomas and Martha Jefferson. Each cushion features a charming likeness of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, and his wife Martha... Read more about Monticello 1770 - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
Introducing a new monthly home series. These are small and fun to stitch bowl fillers. Stitch one or stitch all. These designs will be perfect to add to already stitched pieces for each month. They will use a color scheme matching the month/season of the year. Only small details will change from... Read more about July House - Monthly Home Series - Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern by Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a sweet bunny with an egg and a small pillow with the words "Hoppy Easter".
Includes pattern for the stand up and pillow. Both stitched on 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. The bunny stand-up has a stitch count of 54 x 82 with a finished... Read more about Hoppy Easter - Cross Stitch Pattern
Meet Astrid, the sweetest little turtle bringing spring to life. This original 360-degree pinkeep is fully stitched all around, creating a truly unique display piece for your home. It's fresh, dimensional, and unlike anything else in the room.
The pattern stitched on 32 ct. linen using Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 209 x 285. Finished size is 13.06 in wide X 17.81 in high.
Note from the designer, "We were so excited to discover this clever way to mark a sampler! Motifs are borrowed from an antique alphabet pattern book in our ephemera collection. The entire alphabet is included and can be mixed and matched to mark your initials or those of a friend."
The name and style of this sampler led us to investigate whether it was created in Spain or Mexico. Mexican sampler scholar Mayela Flores Enriquez, PhD, confirmed that although the name is Hispanic, the style of flower baskets and larger girl are not consistent with Mexican dechados (samplers). The... Read more about Encarnacion - Cross Stitch Pattern
Although we have been unable to identify our sampler maker, she definitely knew her geography. Harriet accurately listed the states and territories of the date she stitched in her sampler. Even though the antique sampler is in a tattered state, we are especially happy to preserve Harriet's legacy by... Read more about Harriet S. Jewett 1825 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring Love, part of the Virtues series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC floss. The stitch count is 82 x 55 with a finished size of 4.56" x 3.06".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring Kindness, part of the Virtues series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 85 x 55 with a finished size of 4.72" x 3.06".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a beautiful sign welcoming spring.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Milk & Honey with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. The stitch count is 95 x 95 and the finished size is 5.94" x 5.94".
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring a comfortable place in your home to stitch!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Winter White linen by Seraphim Fabrics using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (conversions included). Stitch count is 161 x 41 and the finished size is 8.9" x 2.3".
The trees are blooming and bunnies are hopping at Cottontail Cottage! They have gotten into all the Easter Bunny's eggs and spread them all over the yard so the children can find them. Can't you hear the children? The air is full of giggles and shouts of excitement as they race for the most eggs!
... Read more about Cottontail Cottage - Easter Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a ewe jumping over a large barn filled with berries.
Model stitched on 36 count Eucalyptus by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 139 x 204 and the finished size is 7.72" x 11.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with flowers! This 10-page booklet includes 1 Welcome, 1 needlebook cover and 3 extra borders or bookmarks, plus full instructions for how to stitch the 11 specialty stitches!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 197 x 147 and the finished size is 12.3" x 9.2"
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring vines with hearts surrounding the words "Perhaps you were created for such a moment as this".
Stitched on 18 ct. Tombstone from Atomic Ranch with Classic Colorworks. The stitch count is 147 x 68 and the finished size is 8.17" x 3.78".
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a cute Christmas design with Santa standing by a naughty dog and the words "He's Remaking a list, I've eaten it twice".
Stitched on 18 ct. Cornflower aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 125 and the finished size is 5.89" x 6.94".
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the inspiring sentiment "The only thing more potent than hate is love."
Stitched on 18 count Aida using Weeks Dye Works floss. Finished with Barn Door Chenille trim by Lady Dot Creates. The stitch count is 64 x 64 and the finished size is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
This pattern features a sweet woodland pairing nestled among curling strawberry plant vines and bright, juicy berries; a magical stitch for StrawberryMoonSAL!
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Celestine by Fiber on A Whim using DMC and Classic Colorworks with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 154W x 112H. Finished size is 9.63" x 7".
What could possibly be sweeter than a BIG CAKE to celebrate America's 250th birthday this year? Complete with 250 candles! (Yes, the candles are "lit" with Colonial knots!) This is a fun patriotic stitch that can be displayed for decades to come.
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a lovely white gyrfalcon and a surround of pansies and violets in shades of evening.
This design by Tiny Modernist features the words "Meet Me At The Beach" with a fun vacation beach scene.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Affogato linen with Valdani Floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 59 x 89 and the finished size is 4.21" x 6.36".
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas Designs featuring a long patriotic sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Raw Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 44 x 322. Finished size is 2.44 in wide X 17.89 in high.