Jan Hicks Creates Cross Stitch

Note from the Designer; "Hello Summer is my last design in my Hello series, giving you a little look through a window at the seasonal beauty outside.."

Stitched on 36 ct. Linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 49 x 65 and the finished size is 2.72" x 3.61".

Note from the Designer; "Stitching Brings Quaker is another in my Sampler Petite series, taking some of the elements of my original Quaker Design "With Needle and Thread", reworking them and adding some new elements to create a new, smaller design. Stitched with a muted fall palette,... Read more about Stitching Brings Quaker - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the Designer; "My Sampler Petite series continues with Antonia Rosel. Antonia Rosel y Garcia remains one of my favorite antiques that I reproduced. The colors are so delicate in it and I loved the border. I used some of the same colors for this, and picked one of my favorite alphabets... Read more about Antonia Rosel Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rose Sonata is a romantic design, filled with rich, jewel-toned colors that make it a joy to stitch.

Stitched on 40 ct. linen with hand-dyed fibers silk or DMC floss. The stitch count is 119 x 119 and the finished size is 5.95" x 5.95".

Underwater Garden is part of the 2026 XStitch the Rainbow collaboration. Featuring a fun underwater design with fish and more!

Stitched on 40 ct. Beanstalk with the Cottage Garden Threads floss pack (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 60 x 60 and the finished size is 3" x 3".

Blue Velvet is a design for all of the blue lovers out there. It features gorgeous, bold borders alongside design elements that have the feel of old-fashioned wallpapers. This design uses only four colors of blue variegated cottons, creating a beautiful tapestry of stitching that your customers will... Read more about Blue Velvet - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Summer Meadow Sampler is bursting with flowers, bugs and birds - all of the beautiful bits of nature one can find in a summer meadow. Stitched on a "dirt-colored" fabric, this sampler will bring these beautiful parts of nature into your home.

stitched on 40 count fabric using... Read more about Summer Meadow Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

My second Valentine offering is a celebration of borders in over-dyed cotton flosses of pinks and reds. This is another quick, fun stitch to celebrate the day of love!

Model stitched on 40 count Frieze linen by Atomic Ranch using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 80 x 88. Finished size: 4 x 4.4

Winter Sunshine is a part of a series that has fun with mandala motifs acting as the "sun" in each design. Winter focuses on the whites, blues and grays of the winter season, with the swirls giving a blustery feel, blowing snowflakes through the air.

Model stitched on 40 count... Read more about Winter Sunshine - Cross Stitch Pattern

Milady's Posies is a beauty, if I do say so myself. The center "posy" is a reproduction of an antique powder compact. The flowers were stitched on silk gauze which decorates the top of the compact.

Stitched on 40 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 87. Finished size is 12.45 in wide X 4.35 in high.

Birds on the Temple is a reproduction of a sweet little antique sampler. While there is a set of initials and a year on the sampler, what really stood out to me was the birds sitting on the temple. I decided to use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool again for this one. It's such a joy to stitch with.... Read more about Birds on the Temple - Cross Stitch Pattern

Liberty Drum and Pincushion is a prim, sampler-inspired patriotic design which also honors the French aspirations of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The centerpiece of the drum design is a tree taken from my Louise Chappuis 1844 reproduction sampler, but here, it's topped by two eagles, centered... Read more about Liberty Drum and Pincushion - Cross Stitch Pattern

Let Flowers Grow brings you home to a sweet cottage in a peaceful setting, surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees, happy bees, and singing birds. I can think of no better mantra for life than Let Flowers Grow.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 155 x 139. Finished size is 7.75" x 6.95".

Note from designer: Love is the third offering in my Birds of Color Series and this one focuses on the color red. What bird better represents the color red than the cardinal and his lovely female counterpart? As with other colors, the color red represents several different meanings including anger,... Read more about Love - Birds Of Color #3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: I am happy to introduce the second in my prayer flag series, Hopeful Heart. This is stitched using Cottage Garden Threads. These threads paired perfectly with Fabric Flair's Vintage Ephemera Damask fabric to create a layered look to the design. A DMC conversion is also provided. ... Read more about Hopeful Hearts Prayer Flag - Cross Stitch Pattern

Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more about Laura Vorgensen 1853 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Arabesque is my Art Deco-ish contribution to the world of red samplers. This design started with the alphabet and it was so fun finding and developing motifs that had the same general feel. I love the slightly asymmetrical look of the mandala on the bottom left and the fan in the upper right. But... Read more about Arabesque - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a winter lace design!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric over 2 threads using NPI silk.

Stitch counts:
Winter 1 (left pillow): 69 x 90: Finished size: 3.8 x 3.9
Winter 2 (right pillow): 59 x 59. Finished size: 3.3 x 3.3
Winter 3 (strawberry): 144 x 67. Finished size: 8 x 3.7

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Linen of your choice using NPI silks or DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the word "Winter" with cute snowflake buttons!

Model stitched on the fabric of your choice. Stitch count is 127w x 55h. Finished size is 8" x 3.4".

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a beautiful meditation garden!

The model is stitched on 36 ct Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 227w x 183h. Finished size is 12.6" x 10.2".

The burgundy model is stitched on 40 ct Old Stationary by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of floss over two linen threads. The green model is stitched on 40 ct Stony Brook by Hobby House Dye Company also using one strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count is 253w x 239h and the finished size is 12.65" x 11.95".

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring pillows with branches and the words "Merry" and "Believe"!

Model stitched on 40 ct. "The Cat's Whiskers" by Tabbycat hand dyed linen using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads.

Stitch Counts:
Believe: 96 x 74. Finished size: 3.7 x 4.8
Merry: 80 x 84. Finished size: 4 x 4.2

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the first three letters of the alphabet!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet A: 53 x 53. Finished size: 2.6 x 2.6
Alphabet B: 55 x 55. Finished size: 2.8 x 2.8
Alphabet C: 54 x 60. Finished size; 2.7 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the Christmas themed letters E and D!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus using DMC thread.

Stitch count:
Alphabet D: 56 x 58. Finished size: 2.8 x 2.9
Alphabet E: 58 x 60. Finished 2.9 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the phrase "Stitching with friends is best"!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Thyme Goes By linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 129 x 138. Finished size: 7.2 x 7.7 in.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Old Stationary by Seraphim over 2 using HDF Silks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 285 x 330. Finished size: 14.2 x 16.5

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a heart with the phrase "Mom, So much love in the world"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 107 x 99. Finished size is 5.35" x 4.95".

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a vintage alphabet with the letters H and I!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss.

Stitch Count:
Alphabet H: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet I: 53 x 61. Finished size: 2.6 x 3

E pluribus unum - Out of many, One. This phrase can be found on the Great Seal of the United States as well as on most US currency. When I started to design this one, it originally did not include the words. I had the concept of ribbons streaming down, in different shades of reds and pinks... Read more about E Pluribus Unum - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the vintage letters P, for peace and Q, for quiet!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy from Picture This Plus and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 51 x 42 and 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a beautiful summer sky filled with hot air balloons!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cobalt from Fiber on a Whim over two threads using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC threads with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 100 x 132. Finished size: 5.0 x 6.6 in.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters R and S decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Tycho from Picture This Plus using DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Alphabet R: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet S: 60 x 61. Finished size: 3 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a beautiful crow surrounded by flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Blueberry Milkshake from Grace Notes Fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 80 x 79.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a mixed media piece made of lace and fabric. The In My Heart cross stitch design brings together traditional elements with non-traditional Valentine's colors to give you a warm, antique look if you aren't so much into the reds and pinks. ... Read more about In My Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Linen of your choice using NPI silks or with DMC variations. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Vintage Country Mocha Linen using NPI silks or DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Linen of your choice using NPI silks or DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a depiction of Florals!

Model stitched on 40 count fabric over two threads using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 227w x 216h. Finished size: 11.3 x 10.8.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring an elegant peacock!

Model stitched on 40ct Tea Set by Graham Cracker Fabrics Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 122w x 145h.

This sampler, which I have named the Sewing Box Sampler 1 because it and another were found in a sewing box, is of unknown date and origin. As you can see, there is no name or date on this sampler, and as you can see from the original, it was unfinished. Perhaps the stitcher meant to stitch her name... Read more about Sewing Box Sampler 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the phrase "The earth laughs in flowers".

Model stitched on 36ct Seafoam by Weeks Dye Works Linen. Stitch count is 161w x 166h.

This is the second set in the Samplings of Lace series. These are stitched in NPI silks, the same colors used in Seasons in Lace - Fall. Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha from Zweigert over two threads.

Stitch Count:
Autumn 1 (right pillow): 68 x 67. Finished... Read more about Samplings of Lace - Autumn - Cross Stitch Pattern

Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.

The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads.

The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using... Read more about Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet set of smalls, two pillows and a strawberry, are based on popular patterns, Seasons in Lace. The motifs are taken from those designs and expanded and changed to create smaller elements to fill your bowls or tiered trays.

The model is stitched on 36 count fabric and is charted... Read more about Samplings of Lace - Summer - Cross Stitch Pattern

A pretty floral design with a vintage, old-fashioned look, featuring the phrase "Stitch a little happiness in every day."

Model is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus. Stitched with a variety of overdyed floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 132w x 120h. Finished size: 6 x 6.6.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring three small lacy designs.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric over two threads using NPI and DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Spring 1: 65 x 70. Finished size: 3.6 x 3.9
Spring 2: 71 x 69. Finished size: 3.8 x 3.9
Spring 3: 144 x 67. Finished size: 3.7 x 8

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates two Christmas ornaments - "Family" and "Gift."

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy over 2 threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet F: 55 x 60. Finished size: 2.8 x 3
Alphabet G: Finished size: 2.9 x 2.9