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 pattern from Plum Street Samplers features a church, sheep and "Jesus loves me, this I know."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Boardwalk by Colour and Cotton with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 142W x 150H. Finished size:... 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
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R Reproductions for the model on the front. The alternate fabric would be 36 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens both using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 54x90.
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
I love Pilgrims, can you tell? This lumbar pin pillow features a little Pilgrim couple celebrating the festivities outside their bright red home - which I'm sure is the talk of the town, being so red and all! They've welcomed in their friends with that eternal symbol of hospitality, the... Read more
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"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Hazelwood by Fiber On a Whim with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 159W x 71H. Finished size: 8.8" x 3.94".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. American Chestnut linen with Classic Colorworks fl oss, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 57W x 92H.
"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.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Beeswax by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, DMC & Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 137W x 148H.
"Judge not, that ye not be judged." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 223x91.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Winter Brew by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 227W x 189H.
"A Yuletide Welcome to Thee." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 333W x 172H.
"Here in the ruft and autumn bower the Knobby Gourd and bitter flower. We merry make and sing Hooray!to our friend Jack on his birthday!" Model stitched on 35 Ct. Abecedarian linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
Models stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for each design: 43W x 43H.
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 design features a row of tiny houses (and one dog house) lined up under a dove, a symbol of peace - being closely followed by our national bird. The verse on the top is from 2 Corinthians 3:17. What I love most about this design is that each home is linked to the next with a continuous welcome... Read more
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!
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works Floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 126H. Finished size: 5" x 7".
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".
Both models were stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Counts: Bird - 54W x 54H, Acorn - 19W x 19H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 158 x 63. Finished size is 8.78 in wide X 3.5 in high.
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 over two threads on 36 Ct. Olde Towne Blend by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks and Week Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 122x81.
"Land of the free". All three stockings were stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue using Weeks Dye Works floss. Each stocking is 49x124 including the outline, which serves only as a cutting guide and is not stitched.
This Plum Street Sampler design features friends and flowers at the top and then "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, i could walk in my garden forever."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96w x 168H. Finished Size: 5.33w x 9.33h.
I've had numerous requests for ducks in the "Stack Series," so I decided to give mallards a try. And let me tell you, these little beauties are incredibly hard to duplicate in such a tiny space with needle and thread! I could not believe how many different patterns there are on a single... Read more