This cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles features five small red boats (the Dinghy, the Canoe, the Jon Boat, the Runabout, and the Skiff). Inspired by antique Sumatran weaving motifs.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Cafe au Lait by Fiber on a Whim with Gloriana Silk Floss. Stitch count is 197 x 175.
A symmetrical bouquet of brightly colored wildflowers will make a lovely cushion or framed piece. Stitched in four shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss on 32 count linen. Stitch count is 111 x 111.
Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more
These goofy birds are sure to put you in a good mood. This muster of peacocks find their inspiration from a 1918 magazine article discussing using textile motifs to decorate ceramic wares. So, historically accurate but aesthetically questionable. They finish up at a stitch count of 195 x 153... Read more
This playful geometric design will have your needle twisting and turning around the dots and crosses. It's based on a traditional Indian design style called Rangoli or Kolam.
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Gray by Weeks Dye Works using DMC threads. Pattern includes the stitching chart only,... Read more
This is a perfect little design to show off a special floss and fabric color combo. Stitched in Sulky 12 wt. Petites Blendable color #4067 Merlot Blush on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen, this color combination reminded me of strawberries. With only 2516 total stitches.
Interlocking circles ring the cheery hearts in this special piece stitched with four shades of Cottage Garden Threads on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen. The CGT colors are part of the Hearts for Pam color set. Pattern includes the stitching chart only, but as you can see it is a good size... Read more
By popular demand, we bring to you a companion piece to the Garden of Zig. You couldn't get enough of these funky angular flora, so I made more. Use the five shades of Cottage Garden Threads colors or select your own. It's not your grandmother's rose garden. The model was stitched on 32 count... Read more
It's never a bad time to visit the beach. Pop into one of the colorful beach huts to change into your stitching outfit. Use nine shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss and 32 count Touch of Peach Wichelt linen to build your sandcastles, palms, and assorted ocean critters. Stitch count is 89w x 123h.
Delicate indeed when stitched in the colors shown, a subtle shade (#1130) of ThreadworX cotton floss on 40 count Cocoa linen by Fiber on a Whim. It's a bit tough to photograph, but is lovely in person. Stitchers can also choose to liven up the palette or use a multitude of colors to create their... Read more
Navigate the ins and outs as the paths weave about in this four-sided Celtic Design. It's stitched in Valdani Cotton 6-ply Embroidery Floss on Weeks Dye Works 32 count Baby's Breath linen. The design stitch count is 115 x 115 stitches square.
Also required but not listed is Valdani 6 ply Marine.
Have you been nautical or nice this year? Either or both, I present to you the Seas & Greetings sampler. It features three ships rigged for the holidays and answers that burning question of how the narwhal came to have a wreath on her tusk. There are several spots for personalization with initials... Read more
Can you not help but smile when the box of ornaments is pulled from the attic? You open this collection of memories and enjoy each's unique shape and colors as you place them on the tree. This chart shows a variety of different decorations laid out and waiting to be hung.
This small symmetrical design uses three shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss to create a flowering feathery mandala. It's shown on forty count hand-dyed linen and finished into a delicate pillow using Lady Dot Creates pom pom trim. Pom Pom color is Vintage.
Model stitched on 40 count fabric using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 75w x 75h. Design Size: 3.75" x 3.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring a beautiful geometric design with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen from Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 97 x 97. Finished size is 5.39" x 5.39".
This monochromatic sampler features fanciful birds and flowers, along with numbers and the alphabet.
It was stitched with 1 ply of Gloriana silk floss in Iris over two threads stitched on 40 count linen. Stitch count is 97 x 153 and has 5142 cross stitches. Finished size is 4.85" x 7.65".
These bold but delicate roses climb a square trellis, showcasing one of Treenway Silks 65 Roses floss collection: Night Owl. It was stitched with 1 ply over 2 threads stitched on 36 count Dust Bunny linen by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 89 x 89. Finished size is 4.94" x 4.94".
Model stitched on 32 count Light Sand Belfast Linen with Carrie's Threads (Antique Gold, Blue Dreams-2, Boysenberry, Cajun Coffee-2, Country Blue, Double Fudge Brownie-3, Masquerade, Mud Pie-3, Navy, Rosewood-2, Thanksgiving, Valley Green). The stitch count is 198W x 262H.
Model stitched over two using 36 Ct. Slate linen by Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie (www.stephsfabbys.com) Using Gentle Arts Threads. Stitch count 115x115
(NOTE: if stitched on 14 Ct. would require 5 skeins of floss)
Museum textile archives are a veritable treasure trove of fascinating cultural tidbits, but not often in a form that is accessible or useful to the people that would most appreciate them. in 2017 I brought you an original sampler featuring Sumatran dragons and other Indonesian motifs from dozens of... Read more
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Sprite by Picture This Plus using Fiberlicious Silk Main model: Opal Galaxy Bright insert: Neverland (requires two 40 meter skeins) The brighter version was done on 32 Ct. Gossamer linen. Stitch count 115x115
Squirrels of Sumatra stitched on 36 Ct. Veldt Linen using Gloriana. Stitch count: 303 x 216. Design Size: 17" x 12.25". Bonus pattern Squirrel's Garden uses Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: Squirrel's garden is 73W x 68H. Design Size: 4.5" x 4.25".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Mystic linen by Picture This Plus with Kreinik #4 Braid, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 57x57. Finished size: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4".
Large Model is stitched over two on 32 Ct. Sand and Small Model is stitched over two on 32 Ct. Doubloon, both by Picture this Plus, using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count for Large is 141x141. Stitch count for Small is 51x51. Approximate size for large is 9x9 & for small 3x3.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Belfast using 3 six-yard, 12-ply skeins of Gloriana Silk "Thistle Purple." Stitch Count: 115W x 115H. Design Size: 7.25" x 7.25"
Large model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Dusty Road and small model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Haunted from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Large Model: 129x129. Design Size: 8.25" x 8.25". Stitch Count for Small Model: 57x57. Design Size: 4.25" x 4.25"
"Wash Your Hands" Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Aspen Linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 87W x 57H. Design Size: 6" x 6".
Note: The DMC conversions for Weeks Dye Works Boysenberry and Plum are listed as DMC 3886 and DMC 3888, respectively. Both threads are discontinued. We suggest DMC 3685 and 3740.