Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring Easter chicks out on an egg hunt!
Model stitched on 40 count Saltbush by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks with Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 80w x 98h. Finished size is 4" x 4.9".
The pattern was stitched on 40 count Fox & Rabbit linen, color - Saltbush using NPI silks. Stitch count: 274 tall x 196 wide. Finished size: 13.7" x 9.8" wide.
A Reproduction of a Hutterite sampler from South Dakota
The pattern was stitched on 45 count Legacy linens, color - Jersey Cream using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count: 383 high x 390 wide. Finished size: 17.02" high x 17.33" wide.
A Reproduction of a sampler from Stanford, Dutchess, County, New York.
The pattern was stitched on 40 count Zweigart linen, color - Cafe' au Lait using NPI silks. Stitch count: 235 tall x 232 wide. Finished size: 11.75" high x 11.6" wide.
The design is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 100W X 90H (scissor case) and 130W X 115H (sampler). Finished size is 5" x 4.5" (scissor case) and 6.5" x 5.75" (sampler).
The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches. It may be stitched on linen or Aida Cloth.
Model stitched on 40 ct Linen using Soie 100/3, DMC, Weeks Dye Works, or Classic Colorworks threads (Number of skeins listed is an estimate). Stitch count is 96W X 166H. Finished size is 4.8" x 8.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "Thou, before whose face the children's angels stand grant me a helpless child the grace that thy angelic band. May watch my ways and guard my bed and minister to me till I in death shall bow my head and... Read more
This sampler is an adaptation from a sampler in my collection. This chart contains the pattern for the scissor fob shown along with all finishing instructions.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 204w x 76h. Finished size is 11.33" x 4.22". Finished Size of Pinkeep: 5"w x 3.50"h.
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Crumb Series.
Stacy Nash's Animal Cracker Crumb series featuring a cute bear at the circus!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 47 x 46 (Rufus) and 27 x 121 (Banner). Finished sizes are 2.75" x 2.75" and 1" x 3.5"
A pattern inspired by a certain little person my son! This bell pull is the perfect stitch for anyone welcoming new life or wanting to decorate a nursery (especially if it is woodland themed like ours).
"Beneath the pines, where breezes sway. A newborn comes to greet the day. The... Read more
This mourning sampler is a collaborative release with Bendy Stitchy Designs. Our models were stitched on two different fabrics (Aida vs. Linen) to showcase that the design could easily be stitched on both types of fabric.
Stitched on: 32ct linen using Dinky Dyes Silk with a DMC... Read more
This design is one of 12 in the Feathered Friends Collaboration. 12 designers created a birdhouse-inspired design for each month of the year. As you can see, mine is for March! I was so thrilled to include a little robin surrounded by some pretty dogwoods (one of my favorite flowers, for sure).
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Cross Stitch pattern from Thistles featuring a pincushion with birds and flowers for every season!
Pattern is stitched on Belfast Linen Summer Khaki. Stitch count is 100w x 100h top; 400w x28h border. Finished size is 7.25 x 7.25 for top and 29 x 2 for border.
In the Netherlands, autumn is usually wet and gloomy, and it is only in December that we celebrate Sinterklaas and Christmas. Now that Halloween is also celebrated here, autumn has suddenly become a lot more fun and we have cheerful October, November and December months.
After WWII, a major reconstruction took place in the destroyed Rotterdam. As a child I lived in such a neighborhood in the late 1950s. New houses, shops, schools, etc. I had a wonderful time living and going to school there, unfortunately this entire neighborhood has already been demolished due to... Read more
In this little bag the stitched ladies keep your threads ready to stitch. I love all kinds of little bags and have a lot!!
They hold my make-up, nail polish, charging cords etc. This is a lovely addition to my collection.
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Zweigart Cashel. Stitch count is 172 x 73. Finished size is 12.29 in wide X 5.21 in high.
Travelling the Illinois Hyw 1 we saw a beautiful greyish/white barn that was the inspiration for this barn. We live in a polder in the Netherlands where farmers have little stalls to sell their products. You can buy potatoes, eggs, pumpkins, strawberries, etc. Cycling in our polder I thought the... Read more
This lovely little bouquet of flowers made me think of my maternal grandmother, Eleanor. As I completed each stitch, my mind was flooded with wonderful memories of her. The center motif is based on a small antique/vintage piece in my collection.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Modena using... Read more
Flock to the Sea features a family of flamingos enjoying a day at the beach.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Ct Modena using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. I chose to finish the design as a drum, but it would also be adorable framed. Stitch count is 149 W x 61 H. Finished size is 8.28" x 3.39".
This trio of spring creatures is ready to hit the road!
Stitched on 36 ct Modena using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. It was finished on an oval wooden plaque from Joann Fabrics that has been stained with a walnut stain. This would be sweet for a baby or child's room! Stitch count is 72 W x 60 H. Finished size is 4" x 3.33".
The Peace Sampler is a sweet little sampler featuring flowers, doves and an alphabet.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Olde Massachusetts linen from the Primitive Hare using Weeks Dye Works threads. It was finished in a frame from Hobby Lobby. Stitch count is 103 W x 84 H. Finished size is 5.15" x 4.2".
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring cool pink Flamingos!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct French Lace line by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 49 x 75 and 59 x 77. Finished sizes are 3.06" x 4.69" and 3.69" x 4.81".
"I have a garden of my own, shining with flowers of every hue; I love it dearly while alone, but I shall love it more with you"
The model was stitched on 36 ct Wheat from Fiber On A Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 113w x 123h. Finished size is 6.28 in wide X 6.83 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Nebby Needle featuring a biscornu with sheep!
The model was stitched on 32 ct Stormy Night using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is approx. 50 x 50 per side. Finished size per side is 3" x 3"
Cross stitch pattern from The Nebby Needle featuring a biscornu with sheep!
The model was stitched on 36 ct Silver Fox from Fiber On A Whim using a Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 133w x 133h. Finished size is 7.39 in wide X 7.39 in high.
Amish quilts have always fascinated me - I am quite taken with their simplistic beauty, their stunning use of solid color fabrics, and their history. In 2024, I was fortunate to see an exhibit of such quilts at a museum. There was an amazing Broken Star quilt right at the entrance that just drew me... Read more
One of the earliest signs of spring are daffodils shooting up from the ground. When I see them, I know that the cold and darkness of winter is nearly behind me and beautiful flowers of all types and colors are on their way. Upon seeing a field of daffodils on an early spring walk one day, I knew... Read more
Irises are one of my favorite flowers. As I lean towards purples and blues in general, perhaps this is not a surprise. So, it was high time that I designed a cross stitch pattern featuring this flower. An extra bonus that I recently learned: irises are the state flower of Tennessee. How perfect then... Read more
My lace design series are all patterns that have been inspired by old pieces of lace. A number of stitchers have shared with me their wish for a design in this series that would be a little smaller than many of the others, and so the idea for Lovely Lace was born.