Celtic Snow is the fourth in the seasonal Celtic designs, and has been a long time coming. 4 years on the drawing board before I finally decided I liked it, much to the dismay of my mother! The colours are meant to evoke the feeling of a snowy winter night, the moonlight glinting off freshly fallen... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring a big blue snowflake!
Pattern uses 28 count fabric, with Dinky Dye Threads and a Metallic Thread used as well. DMC Option listed. Also Needs the Following beads: Miyuki 11-55002 and 11-4482. Shaped Beads: 7x4mm IrisDuo, 5x8mm ZoliDuo Right, 5x8mm ZoliDuo Left, and 14mm Dome Bead.
Stitch count is 50w x 50h
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring a big red sparkler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct fabric using Dinky Dyes and Rainbow Gallery threads with DMC conversion. Beads from Potomac Beads not listed: Miyuki 11-55127(180), Miyuki 11-402-15150(132), 7x3mm StormDuo(16), 3x6mm DropDuo(8), and 14mm Dome Bead(1). Stitch count is 50w x 50h
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring a big purple sparkler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct fabric using Dinky Dyes and Rainbow Gallery threads with DMC conversion. Beads from Potomac Beads not listed:Miyuki 11-131-01610(172), Miyuki 11-55011(20), 5x16 Hole Dagger(8), 2x4mm O Bead(12), 14mm Dome Bead(1). Stitch count is 50w x 50h
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring a big blue sparkler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct fabric using Dinky Dyes and Rainbow Gallery threads with DMC conversion. Beads from Potomac Beads not listed: 11-55002(227), 11-4555(84), 5x8mm DiamonDuo(4), 4x6mm DiamonDuo Mini(8), and 12mm Dome Bead(1). Stitch count is 50w x 50h
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring a big beautiful sparkler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct fabric using Dinky Dyes and Rainbow Gallery threads with DMC conversion. Beads from Potomac Beads not listed: Miyuki 11-55127(248), Miyuki 11-131-28101(64), 10x4mm Ava Bead(8), 6mm DiscoDuo(4), and 14mm Dome Bead(1). Stitch count is 50w x 50h
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring a big purple sparkler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct fabric using Dinky Dyes and Rainbow Gallery threads with DMC conversion. Beads from Potomac Beads not listed: Miyuki 11-131-01610(336), Miyuki 11-402-15726(56), 7x4mm IrisDuo(*), 6mm Tango Bead(8), 12mm Dome Bead(1). Stitch count is 50w x 50h
Celtic Garden is the first design in a series of Celtic inspired knot work designs. It consists of mainly cross stitch, with a few specialty stitches added for some extra impact and fun. Specialty stitch diagrams are included.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric from Sassy's Fabric using Hand Dyed Fibers with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 225 x 225.
Celtic Wings is the second design in a series of Celtic inspired knot work designs. It consists of mainly cross stitch, with a few specialty stitches added for some extra impact and fun. Specialty stitch diagrams are included.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric from Sassy's Fabric... Read more
Hearts Entwined was originally dreamed up while planning my own wedding sampler. I have included instructions for modifying the design to be used as a wedding or anniversary sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Light Examplar using Gloriana and Needlepoint Silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 177 x 273.
Forget Me Not is the first in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. The design uses full cross stitch only, and is suitable for aida if you choose.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Magnolia from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Forget Me Not is the second in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. The design uses full cross stitch only, and is suitable for aida if you choose.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Magnolia from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana or DMC threads. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Daisy is the third in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is entirely full cross stitch, any type of fabric can be used.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia using Crescent Colours Belle Soie or DMC threads. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
The Antique Lace pattern by Northern Expressions Needleworks is an elegant, intricate cross-stitch design that combines vintage-inspired elements with a timeless aesthetic. This pattern is characterized by its delicate detailing and rich, classic motifs.
In typical Northern Expressions Needleworks... Read more
The Antique Lace Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needleworks is a highly detailed, beautiful, and intricate design that captures the delicate elegance of vintage lacework. Its combination of lace bands, soft color palette, and 18 intricate specialty stitches makes it a challenging yet... Read more
My Mother's Garden 2 is a follow up piece to my first design ever. The original was done as a tribute to my mom, as is this one. The verse, written by me, still chokes her up to this day!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Crescent Cream from the bright colourway or 40 ct Parchment from Weeks... Read more
Rose is the fifth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is all full cross stitches, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Marigold is the sixth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because all full cross stitch is used, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Tulip is the fourth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is all full cross stitches, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Hearts, hearts and more hearts, wistful romantic colours of pinks and mauves, and lots of bling.
Model is stitched on 36 count Brownie Sundae linen using Drangonflylotus threads. Dinky Dyes and DMC option listed. dmc4260 is needed as well; we dont carry, and swarovski beads are needed as well. Mill Hill beads option listed. Stitch count is 133 x 133.
Shades of Gold is the first in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design uses cross stitch only, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct French Vanilla Linen from Sassy's Fabbys using Gloriana, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 250 x 250.
Northern Expressions Needlework's "Spanish Diamonds" design is a beautiful, intricate needlework pattern that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The Spanish Diamonds design uses special stitches to create texture, depth, and visual interest. There are 40 different Specialty... Read more
Shades of Wine is the second in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design uses only cross stitch, any fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Alabaster linen using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Red is the third in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is all cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Model is stitched on 40 count Raffia Cream Linen using Classic Colorworks, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249
Shades of Orange is the fifth in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is all cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Honey Nut by Sassy's Fabbys using Classic Colorworks Silks or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Green is the seventh in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Chrysalis from Picture This Plus using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Olive is the eighth in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Regency using Classic Colorworks or Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
A funky and unusual yearly band sampler has sort of become a tradition now, but after two years of diagonals, it was time for something new, and Esther's Waves was born.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Honey Amber from Hand Dyed Fabrics using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 173 x 319.
Iris is the seventh in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. This one has been a long time coming, I designed it way back in 2011 when I was working on the others in the floral series, but I'm just finally getting around to releasing it. Because... Read more
I get a lot of requests to do smaller designs. I do try, but often the designs grow with my imagination. However, on occasion I force myself to behave! Sweet Hearts is a fun little monochrome design done mostly in cross stitch with a few little Rhodes stitches thrown in for some texture.
Peacock Mandala is the first in a series of themed mandala designs. These are just as detailed and intricate as my larger designs, but with a smaller finished size for those who don't like big projects. I fell in love with these colours while stitching it, they're just so bright, vibrant and fun!
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"I've seen lots of different patriotic themed and stylized flag designs, but for this series I wanted to
really stay as true as I could to the actual flags they symbolize, while adding texture and sparkle to
reflect my own style."
Model stitched on Picture This Plus fabric with Dinky Dyes silks. Stitch count: 182 x 93
Shades of Turquoise is the eleventh in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because this design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Icon from Picture This Plus using Gloriana, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
I've seen lots of different patriotic themed and stylized flag designs, but for this series I wanted to really stay as true as I could to the actual flags they symbolize, while adding texture and sparkle to reflect my own style. Floss used is from Dinky Dyes and floss packs can be purchased from... Read more
Waking Life is the partner of Resting Life. As relaxed and serene as the colours in Resting Life were, the colours in Waking Life are bright, vibrant and full of life. You might say, as different as night and day. ;) As most of you know, the symmetry and flow of mandalas has a special appeal to me,... Read more
It's been a while since I did a design that is all cross stitch. No beads, no specialty stitches, just relax and stitch. Tapestry in Teal was an idea that grew, and grew, to extreme proportions, but I loved the border I'd laid out so much I had to keep going. It's big, but it's only... Read more
You know how much I like diagonals. It was inevitable this would happen someday. This actually started as a stocking, but I figured there would be those who didn't care about stockings but wanted to stitch it as a sampler, so I took the liberty of getting ahead of the request. :)
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring the month of January!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast linen using Soie D'Alger and DMC threads. Also needs beads we do not carry but substitute could be Mill Hill 2099 beads.
Stitch count is 100w x 100h
Cross stitch pattern from Northern Expressions Needlework featuring the month of June!
Model uses 32 count Raw Belfast with Soie D'Alger threads. DMC option listed. Also needed are 3mm Swarovski Crystal Perals Round "Cream" and Miyuki Delica DB0203. Mill Hill option listed.
Stitch count is 100w x 100h