Step back in time with Valerie, our latest cross-stitch design that exudes vintage elegance and sophistication. Valerie is dressed in a radiant scarlet gown, adorned with intricate floral accents and delicate lace details, perfectly capturing the charm of a bygone era. Her stylish wide-brimmed hat,... Read more
This is part Five of the Fragments in time 2025 Christmas Edition. It features an adorable gingerbread house!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. They will stitch just fine on a lower count fabric!! A fat eighth is needed for doing... Read more
"Merry Chickmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Our little hens love to roost in many a strange place, but this girl is in the Christmas Spirit!
Stitched one strand of floss over two threads on stained Osnaburg or your choice of 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 64 x 70. Finished size is approx. 3.5" x 5.5" framed.
"Feeding The Bees" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A primitive design beekeeper taking care of her hive with the phrase "Pardon the weeds, I'm feeding the bees".
Model shown stitched on 32ct linen with DMC floss. Stitch count: 163 w x 119 h. Finished size: 10.19" x 7.44".
"Merry Olde Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A vintage-looking primitive design featuring the phrase "Merry Olde Christmas".
Stitched on 30 ct. natural brown linen with DMC threads, one strand over two threads. Stitch count is 87 x 87. Finished size is 5.8" x 5.8".
"Bobbin Along" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet Springy stitch! When the red red robin goes bob-bob-bobbin' along, (you're welcome!)
Stitched on 40 ct. linen using one strand of thread over two threads of linen. Stitch count is 160 x 51 and the finished size is 8.5" x 4".
"Tomato Season" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little lady is trying to figure out just HOW such a 'Ginormous' tomato has grown in her garden? Perhaps Mr. Crow knows?
Stitched on 32 ct linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 144 x 134. Finished size is 9" x 8.38".
"Owl O'Ween" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. What could be more fun than witnessing these two characters out for a night on the Town? (or perhaps they're on their way to a masquerade party?) Either way, they are sure to end up with lots of treats in their... Read more
"Merriest Yuletide" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This design tugs at my holiday-loving heartstrings. A cozy farmhouse, white picket fences, garlands of greens and a bough of holly, not to mention a towering tannenbaum and the wording Merriest Yuletide ~ 1830 December.... Read more
This pattern book by Twin Peak Primitives contains eight different vintage Christmas designs. Perfect to add to your holiday pillow collection!
Stitched on 32 count fabric; either 32 count Vintage Country Mocha or 32 count Straw from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch counts are listed and vary. Finished size vary.
Bring a touch of prehistoric whimsy to your stitching with this Quaker-style Stegosaurus from Darling & Whimsy Designs!
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Macchiato evenweave from The Sewing Shop, using Cottage Garden Floss (DMC alternatives provided). Stitch count is 47w x 47h.
Quirky Quaker Pterodactyl
Take your stitching to prehistoric heights with this whimsical Quaker-style Pterodactyl design from Darling and Whimsy Designs!
Stitch Count: 45w x 45h
Model Stitched On: 2 over 2 on Macchiato Evenweave from The Sewing Shop
Threads Used: Cottage Garden Floss (DMC... Read more
Make a splash with this whimsical whale-playful, charming, and full of Quaker-style detail!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Cottage Garden floss. Stitch Count: 75w x 118h. Finished size is 4.69 in wide X 7.38 in high.
Designer's Note: Use any fabric and floss colors you love-make it your own and have fun!
This cross stitch pattern by Reflets De Soie is a recreation of a sampler by Marguerite Leduc, who had originally embroidered her antique marquoir in fir green, an unusual color for the time period. It has been presented here in a softer blue and the simple geometric frieze has been replaced with a... Read more
This design from Tempting Tangles features a gorgeous geometric design of purples and blues!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White Jobelan using Dinky Dye threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 75. Finished size is 4.69" x 4.69".
This design from Tempting Tangles features a gorgeous green geometric design!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White Jobelan using Dinky Dye threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 75. Finished size is 4.69" x 4.69".
Part of a "Welcome Sign" series this one is all about the chilly but festive season of Winter! Complete with bows, holly, snowflakes,stars, bells, and candles; this project is a warm way to greet guests during the frosty months! Spring, Summer and Autumn designs are also available in this... Read more
Beautiful design by Mille Fleur featuring an intricate border (worked in specialty stitches), a bird, and lots of flowers. Stitched on 32 count fabric. Stitch Count: 220W x 220H. Finished size is 15.71 in wide X 15.71 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Finally A Farmgirl featuring a Swedish Dala horse for Christmas!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 70w x 73h. Finished size is 3.89" x 4.06".
The "Faith: Hebrews 11:1" pattern from Happiness Is HeartMade is designed around the popular and encouraging Bible verse "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." It includes a little bird watching over its nest, symbolizing its faith in what... Read more
The models were stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast, Zweigart linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 15 x 175 for each ribbon. (suggested cut size - 19" x 15"). Finished size is 1" x 11".
Note: You may need 2 skeins of 3799 and Ecru if stitching all of the designs.
The popular Etchings series continues with an autumnal offering. Harvest Etchings features a rich palette of colors that gives the season its identity. Playful elements create a whimsical scene.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye works Floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 121 x 65 and the finished size is 7.56" x 4.06".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "And the dust returns to the earth as it was and the spirit returns to god who gave it. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death mourning"!
Sleepy Hollow Sampler draws on the spirit of Washington Irving's 1820 classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Whether you are drawn to the spooky allure of the Headless Horseman, the gentle romance of Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel, or the historical richness of the Hudson River... Read more
Step into the golden glow of fall with an enchanting new cross stitch pattern, Welcome To The Patch, where heartstrings and harvests entwine! Matilda embarks on a delightful new adventure with Murray-the dapper, country-hearted farmer mouse who has swept her off her paws.
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with flowers!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using Classic Colorwork Bella Soie, Gloriana, and Au Ver a Soie threads. Stitch Count is 289 x 199. Finished size is 16.05 x 11.05 inches on 36 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a house the shape of a ghost!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 62 x 62 and the finished size is 4.43" x 4.43".
Cross stitch pattern from The Mindful Needle featuring a sweet little kitty watching the full moon rise on Halloween. The moon is worked entirely in blackwork.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using Sullivans thread. DMC equivalents are provided. Stitch count is 77 W x 77 H. Finished size is 4.81 in wide X 4.81 in high.
In my explorations of old embroidery books, I came across a number of rug designs in a book from 1880. While they were intended as inspiration for woven carpet patterns, I realized that a blackwork design could also show off the dynamic beauty of the geometry.
"An Alphabet Duo - Elizabeth Roach & Sarah Zane" is from NeedleWorkPress. It is based on two antique samplers.
From NeedleWorkPress: "When we noticed the design and color similarities shared by these samplers, we thought it would be fun to present them in one booklet...... Read more