What could be more welcoming come spring than a little spray of colorful flowers? This cross stitch design is based on a 19th century Berlin work pattern found in a museum archives and is finished using a hoop frame.
Model stitched on 32 count Cafe Mocha Country French Linen using 2 DMC... Read more
In my constant researching about lace, including how it was created and how it was used over time, I am often encountering images of lace fans in museum collections, typically from the 18th and 19th centuries. I decided it was time to add a lace fan to my lace series of cross stitch designs!... Read more
While I enjoy looking all around me in the world (such as carpets and wall decor), for cross stitch design inspiration, sometimes I just need to remember to look up. When I did one day, I was looking at a beautiful stained glass ceiling. The geometry appealed to me and I knew a pattern inspired by... Read more
What could be the finale for a series of cross stitch patterns that feature lots and lots of different colors? A design created using all 482 solid colors of DMC! There are a total of 482 different motifs, each stitched with a different color.
Model stitched on 36 count Antique White... Read more
Inspired by a common Amish quilt pattern and with colors based off of one such quilt in a museum, this cross stitch design can be finished as a miniature quilt, as the model was using a stand from Ackfeld Manufacturing.
Model stitched on 32 count Navy Zweigart linen using 23 DMC threads. Stitch count is 108 x 108. Finished size is 6.75" x 6.75".
In 2024, I released my 324 cross stitch pattern. I followed that up with 324: The Sequel, which used the same DMC colors, but involved all different types of stitches. In 2025, I released 365: A Year in Stitches cross stitch pattern. Given the excitement and enthusiasm I saw in the cross stitch... Read more
I have sometimes found inspiration for a new cross stitch design when looking at quilt patterns and that was certainly the case when I spotted a 2-toned Mariner's Compass block at a quilt show. This design lends itself to any two colors that appeal to the stitcher.