This little kit takes me back to childhood when the neighbor girls and I would pick all of their Mom's Forget Me Nots. Kit contains linen, thread, velvet, and ribbon.
"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly... Read more about Louisa Dodd 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue... Read more about Mary Ann Robey 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts
must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana and NPI threads. Stitch count is 164 x 167. Finished size is 9.3" x 9.6".
This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Buttercream using Gloriana and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 162 x 152. Finished size is 11.6" x 10.9".
The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on... Read more about Sarah Ann Kiddy 1860 - Cross Stitch Pattern
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson 1830-1886. Fourth in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 196 x 196. Finished size is 11" x 11".
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
"One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care" Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910. This piece is charted for cross stitch but instructions for a variety of stitches are included to stitch the bee skep and flowers.
Straw-stuffed and strumming a tune beneath the harvest moon, Scarecrow Serenade brings cozy charm to any autumn display. It's a whimsical stitch that sings with fall spirit!
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Grey Spinel linen from Fiber on A Whim using Weeks Dye Works and DMC with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 79W x 96H. Finished size is 4.94 in wide X 6 in high.
This pattern celebrates friendship through a harmonious mix of seasonal birds and flowers, each carefully chosen to reflect the changing rhythms of the year; it captures the joy of connection and creativity - where shared moments, like stitches, come together to form something warm, meaningful, and... Read more about Friendship Blossoms - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Touch of Yellow linen with DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Chart comes with tiny blue flower beads and white pearls. Stitch Count: 52W x 52H. Design Size: 4" x 4". Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Rit Dyed Evening Blue Evenweave that was also Coffee/Tea Dyed using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 70x98. Design Size: 5" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives featuring the month March with a very floral farmhouse!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC threads. Stitch Count: 126 X 84. Finished size: 9" x 6". Button Stitch count 45 x 42, 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching with the Housewives featuring the month April with a very floral farmhouse!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC threads. Stitch Count: 126 X 84. Finished size: 9" x 6". Button Stitch count 47 x 48, 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Sitching With The Housewives with two designs - 1 has a green barn, flowers and the word "May" and the second smaller design has flowers and says "Bloom."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Counts: 126 x 84 and 43 x 48. Finished sizes: 9.6" and 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Sitching With The Housewives with two designs - 1 has a green barn, flowers and the word "June" and the second smaller design has berries and says "Strawberry."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Counts: 126 x 84 and 43 x 48. Finished sizes: 9.6" and 3.5" diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Sitching With The Housewives featuring flowers with the phrase "Honey bee garden"!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Denim Effect Fabric Flair with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 279 x 60. Finished size: 20" and 4.29".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring patriotic flowers, an American flag and the phrase "God Bless America"!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 125 x 140. Finished size: 9" and 10".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the word "Daisies"!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size: 12.5" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a home decorated for valentines day with roses and the phrase "Wild rose lane"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a home covered with daffodils!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6"x 6".
We are close to finishing out the Blooming Roots series with Daisy Drive.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
The Good Old Days series features three small cross stitch patterns for each month! For May the patterns are themed with spring flowers and an adorable house.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss.
The Good Old Days series features three small cross stitch patterns for each month! For June the patterns are themed with strawberries and an adorable house.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss.
Hydrangea Hill is the August monthly pattern for the Blooming Roots Series by Stitching with the Housewives.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
Sunflower Street is the September monthly pattern for the Blooming Roots Series by Stitching with the Housewives.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
The monthly Word Swap series has finished but we will continue to sprinkle in Word Swaps throughout the year! This new one is "Vintage". They are the perfect 'Little Black Dress' to add to stitcher's displays.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring three geese in spring showers with tulips.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch counts is 156 x 83. Finished size is 11" x 6".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a mother rabbit pushing her baby bunny in a wheel barrow full of spring flowers!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch counts is 98 x 67. Finished size is 7" x 5".