"O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
"Let Freedom Ring." Model stitched on 36 ct. Liberty Gathering Gray by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71x69. Shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.
A trio of skunks is stacked up in this cute little design by Plum Street Samplers.
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 54W x 90H. Finished Size: 3'w x 5"h.
Tomatoes are growing on the vine in this Plum Street Sampler design. Shown finished as a pincushion.
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Cafe au Lait with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMc floss. Stitch Count: 57W x 68H. Finished Size: 3.17w x 3.78h.
A beautiful red brick house adorns the center of this design. The bottom has a row of American flags, but a white rabbit seems to have stolen one and a red fox is in hot pursuit!
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 123W x 109H.
This is the second in the seasons pincushion series, and I think my favorite part about this chart is the Bible verse: Proverbs 31:21 - "She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet." I think that is just the loveliest verse!
This design features a little white cottage with a hinged wooden door, swirling chimney smoke, and a little black crow sitting atop one of the autumn stems that are growing on either side of the house.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 97w x 66h.
"Welcome Home" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Winter Brew linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 106W x 113H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Virginia Beach Brew by R&R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 97W x 89H. Finished size: 5.3" x 5".
I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. Model stitched over two on 36 Ct Liberty Gathering Gray by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 113x147.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 114H.
I fell in love with the vases in the antique version of Ellen's sampler, and decided to incorporate them into this design. Who says a vase has to be filled? The little hunter on the antique sampler shows him with his hunting dog, but Miss Pilkington has her little cottage dog as her loyal... Read more
This little design features a tiny frog hoping to go unnoticed under his shady spot; don't all our stitching frogs tend to go unnoticed until we're pretty far into our projects? Ha!
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha with Classic Colorworks floss.... Read more
Note from the designer: This is the next sampler in my Rhode Island sampler-inspired series, and it was a joy to design because I chose to work with a palette that was not the usual Halloween flavor sometimes associated with Salem. No orange was used anywhere in the piece! The top of the sampler... Read more
This was a fun Thanskgiving-inspired piece to design, as it combined a little patriotism and the reminder to be grateful for our country and God's blessings on her. The verse reads "I give to this beloved land my grateful heart and willing hand."
Note from the designer: In my everlasting love for all things General Washington, here we have his beloved war horse, Nelson. This is a companion to "Blueskin" (his more beautiful but skittish horse), which was released in 2018. While my version of Blueskin was designed with George's... Read more
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features two dogs in sweaters and a coffee cup!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Oatmeal by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss, Weks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 157W x 65H. Finished size: 8.7" x 3.6"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 161W x 182H. Finished size: 9" x 10 1/8".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Country mocha linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC floss, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 87W x 72H. Finished size: 5" x 4".
Model stitched one over two on 35 Ct. Parchment linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 154W x 79H. Finished size: 8.8" x 4.5".
This pattern by Plum Street Samplers features a sweet couple standing on a hill by a tall red house with the quote "I belong with you".
Model stitched over 2 threads on your choice of 36 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch Count: 139W x 120H. Finished size: 7 3/4" x 6 1/2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Colonial Brown linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, DMC, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 178W x 99H. Finished size: 9.8" x 5.5"
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring imagery and a quote from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, "He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman's daughter. So far we are equal".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Nantucket Brew using Weeks Dye Works DMC floss, and Classic Colorworks. Using 1... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 123W x 127H.
Model stitched on 35 Count Lucky Penny using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC. Stitch Count: 130W x 121H. Finished size is 7.43 in wide X 6.91 in high.
"Jingle Jingle." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Buttercream Linen by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 134W x 77H.
Two "mean" dogs are featured in this design with the saying "Meanie Weenies."
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Hemingway by Needle & Flax with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 67H. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h.
This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
This little pincushion is part of a set of four little seasonal designs. It features a little autumn dame and her reindeer companion, which will be the theme throughout the series. I have such a fondness for the deer I see everywhere in Pennsylvania, despite the fact that they enjoy visiting my... Read more