Symmetry and puzzles tickle something deep down in my brain. Manipulating motifs into symmetrical designs is akin to puzzles and I truly enjoy the challenge of doing these type of designs. From the dancing ghosts to the flying bats and the perching crows, this design was as fun to design as it is to... Read more
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.
There's a moment with our favorite super-powered character and her over-protective guardian, when a compromise is arrived at. Her resigned sigh, "halfway happy" at the end of the scene echo how I imagine we will all feel on that day when the final season is released. So so happy to be... Read more
This Betsy McCullough design features a black pick up truck loaded with a jack-o-lantern black cat cauldron, spellbook & broom. It says "Happy Halloween" at the top.
The model was stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 109W x 87H. Finished size: 7.8" x 6.2".
"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
Twelve Month of Christmas is a collection entirely dedicated to Santa Claus who will accompany you for the next 12 months.
In the pattern you will also find the frame to create this collection as a classic sampler, as you like, you can create a picture using the frame or 12 pillows.... Read more
In 1903, Louise Sornasse stitched this magnificent sampler in Antwerp, Belgium. It is filled with alphabets, darning work, border motifs, and open hemstitch work, all executed in the refined style taught in Belgian convent schools of the early 20th century.
Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring a Halloween graveyard with spooky witches flying over!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Dark Cobblestone fabric using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 131 x 213 and 85 x 26. Finished sizes are 7.2" x 11.61" and 4.72" x 1.57".
Winter Rests is the next in the series that started with Summer Blooms and Autumn Gathers. It has beautiful poinsettias, snowflakes, and wintery colours.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished size: approx 8.1" x 6.9".
This Christian cross stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs features the saying, "The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still" with a floral background.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. jobelan Lambswool "Lugana" using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 92w x 92h. Finished size is 6.57 x 6.57 inches.
This simple pattern by My Big Toe Designs features the word "Joy" surrounded by a floral border.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Country French linen, "Cafe Mocha" using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 99w x 59. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 3.69 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a lovely vase of beautiful flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Oatmeal from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 122w x 153h. Finished size is 6.8" x 8.5".
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a reproduction sampler with a bird!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Silks and one NPI silk. Stitch Count: 145 x 118. Finished Size: 7 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches.
Note from the Designer: If this pigeon looks familiar, it is! This pigeon is the same as my Air Mail March pattern, only more fantastic. I was playing around with a button that shifts the hue of my floss colors in my design program and accidentally created the orange and red pigeons you see in this... Read more
Previously an exclusive for Expo some years ago, I've had so many requests to re-release this little pin-pillow featuring a quote from French writer Collette. It's also very easy to customise to your cat's colour.
Model stitched on 37-ct "Corn Tassel" by Legacy Linen... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring the words "Cross stitch linen aida needles threads sew hoops samplers pins count twice stitch once"!
Model stitched on 36 count Sandcastle by Fox and Rabbit and 18 count perforated paper using Gloriana silk floss and The... Read more
A biscornu is a small octagonal pincushion. They are really fun to make and highly addictive! This cute strawberry themed biscornu features a gingham style underside. It's a lovely quick make and a great small portable project. Biscornus are stitched in two pieces, front and back, and then the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a fall home ready for Halloween!
This little house is still in production and will be ready for Marketplace. It is the next release in the My Father's House Collection. Stitched on 28 count Wichelt French Cafe Linen with DMC floss and The... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a fun geometric design!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Raw Natural Belfast using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 84 x 36. Finished size is 5.25" x 2.25".
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three tropical bird ornaments!
Stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast linen with DMC, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
This cross stitch pattern from Puntini Puntini featuring a Christmas themed design with the phrase "Dear Santa, the cookies are good, I wanted to be sure".
Stitched on 28 ct fabric with DMC floss, 2 strands over 2 linen threads. Stitch count 51 x 66 and the finished size is 3.64" x 4.71".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique reproduction of a sampler from the "Wesleynn School".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 167 x 162. Finished size is 8.35" x 8.1".
A few days before Christmas, one snowy night in the Edwardian Era. A lovely grandmother was reading Christmas stories to her four granddaughters. The nicely decorated Christmas tree standing behind them. While Grandma's crystal-clear melodious voice read the story, the air in the room was filled... Read more
Two old witches chat at their most popular cafe before their evening flights and witch dance. Their main topic of conversation is the spectacle they will create with their costumes and the dance they will perform around the bonfire that night. The cafe owner serves them the cafe's special treat,... Read more
Note from the designer: This collection rose out of a challenge - to create an updated family tree design. And so I have one traditional "tree", as well as a design inspired by a log cabin quilt. (This could easily be a biscornu top, and could include a sibling group, names of stitching... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from JEDxStitch featuring moths climbing a mountain!
The model is stitched on 40 count "Brick" linen by Fiber on a Whim using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. The model was stitched using 16 DMC cotton floss and 1 Roxy Floss Co. overdyed cotton floss. A... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Quaker design with birds and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC and Pirate & Robin floss. Stitch count is 137 x 165. Finished size on 28 ct fabric is 9.79" x... Read more
Inspired by the red and white petunias that my mama used to plant in the summer, this design celebrates America in flowers. Perfectly patriotic colors and a peeks of white lattice in the borders remind us of those lazy, hazy days spent on the porch in the good ol' summertime.
The July Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is Heartmade. This month's design has a patriotic Cat celebrating Independence Day, surrounded by fireworks, stars, hearts, and flowers. A bell hangs from its tail, and the American flag flies overhead. (There is... Read more
The Scottie Dog Mom cross stitch design is part of the Dog Days Series by Happiness Is HeartMade. This love-filled design has Scottie Dog, a Scottish Terrier, surrounded by flowers, hearts, and butterflies.
Pattern is stitched on Zweigart Rustico or Charles Craft Fiddlers Cloth in Oatmeal, in 16 or... Read more
The Scottie Dog Dad cross stitch design is part of the Dog Days Series by Happiness Is HeartMade. This love-filled design has Scottie Dog, a Scottish Terrier, surrounded by flowers, hearts, and butterflies.
Pattern is stitched on Zweigart Rustico or Charles Craft Fiddlers Cloth in Oatmeal, in 16 or... Read more
Nestled among rolling hills and golden fields, Sweet Seasons: Autumn captures the cozy magic of fall. Charming homes sit atop a harvest-kissed landscape, where plump pumpkins and whimsical mushrooms dot the countryside. A soft gray sky stretches above, with a luminous full moon casting its gentle... Read more
From the Birthstone Quaker series by From the Heart comes this offering for August done in tones of green and the large center motif appears to have a birdcage style motif in the center surrounded by vines and swirls.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Silver Moon using Silk 'N Colors thread with Gentle Arts and DMC conversion. Stitch count 90w x 90h. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.5".
Introducing the Garden Variety series - a fresh and fruity celebration of summer! Start stitching today with limes, cherries, watermelon, and lemons, each designed to complement the fruit salad Quaker perfectly! Bright, bold, and bursting with charm - these little samplers are the sweetest way to... Read more