I used to make a lot more jams and jellies than I do these days. But the full bloom of summer always makes me think about making preserves. Summer Jam is my little tribute to those summer days. All the bowls and baskets of fruit, the steamy kitchen as the jam cooks, and the beautiful little... Read more
The Shepherd's Year is a new series beginning with June & July. Sweet little sheep are enjoying the view of each month in the year under a green arbor and atop a little hill. The series will be released two at a time, the next being August & September.
The Shepherd's Year is a new series beginning with June & July. Sweet little sheep are enjoying the view of each month in the year under a green arbor and atop a little hill. The series will be released two at a time, the next being August & September.
The parade of sweet sheep continues with August & September. August's sheep is enjoying the plentiful sunshine and green meadows. The series will be released two at a time, the next being October & November.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Winter Moon linen by Zweigart using Classic... Read more
The monthly series continues with October & November.October's little guy is standing on a pumpkin colored hill while a couple of ravens pass overhead.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 63 x 78. Finished size is 3.5" x 4.33".
This design is a modern design in the style of Traditional Samplers. It celebrates Spring because that is where Australia is headed next! There are deer, birds, bunnies, butterflies, a dog and cat enjoying the new fruits and flowers of the season.
Sampler Model is stitched on 18 count Bush Scrub fabric by Paddock Lane Designs. Stitch count 160x90.
This design is a modern design in the style of Traditional Samplers. It celebrates Spring because that is where Australia is headed next! There are deer, birds, bunnies, butterflies, a dog and cat enjoying the new fruits and flowers of the season.
The smalls are stitched on 32 count Bush Scrub linen fabric by Paddock Lane Designs. Stitch counts 50x50, 59x39 and 60x70
This design is a companion to my fall release, "Troublemakers". It's hard to get too angry at these rascally rabbits, because they're so darned cute.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. "Country French Cafe Mocha" with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61 w x 59 h. Trim: "Jack" ric rac by Lady Dot Creates
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring the night of Samhain, the festival marking the start of the winter season on the night of October 31st!
Model stitched on 30 count cream linen, chart recommends the same when recreating. DMC threads used. Stitch count 50 x 50.
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring four summer small that say "Shellabrate", "I can sea clearly now", "My time out chair" and "Relax, stay a whale"!
Patterns are stitched on 14 ct Aida using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads.
"March". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 94W x 63H. Finished size is approximately 6" x 4 1/8".
This pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery features a primitive basket with flowers.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture This Plus with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. A conversion to DMC is included. Stitch Count: 103W x 104H.
Two Marjorie Massey designs featuring sheep and "When Winter comes again, wear your woolens."
Model stitched on 35 ct. linen (or 32 ct. using 2 strands of floss) using DMC thread. Stitch count is 153 x 87.
Country Snowflakes II by Marjorie Massey features 9 cross stitch snowflake patterns filled with reindeer, "Merry Xmas", trees, snowflakes, reindeer, "Joyeux Noel", Poinsettias, & a stitcher!"
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct or 32 ct linen using DMC floss of your choice. Stitch count is 69 x 82.
Prairie Winter cross stitch pattern from Marjorie Massey featuring 6 different charts for the center design - 2 different Winter Motifs, Snowflakes, Angels, Reindeer & "Merry Xmas."
Model stitched on 32 ct. Zweigart Country Mocha linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 141 x 197.
Wish You a Merry Christmas by Marjorie Massey features 3 patterns - "Merry Winter" with Santa Claus, "Winter" with deer and "Winter Stitching". Instructions in French.
Pattern is stitched on 35 or 32 ct tea colored linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 55 x 143.
It's the first snow of the year-just in time for the big town Christmas Eve celebration! Skaters are flying around the small pond, while the horses are pulling the sleighs
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Nocturne from Picture this Plus, using Weeks and Gentle Arts threads, Kreinik and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 251 x 229.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Counts: Goodness and Thanks - 79W x 79H. Bitter Crow's Cushion - 35W x 35H.
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers is a companion piece to Penny Autumn. A white house is surrounded by pink flowers, a tree, and a fox.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 113W x 89H. Finished size: 6.7" x 5"
This little pincushion is part of a set of four little seasonal designs. It features a little autumn dame and her reindeer companion, which will be the theme throughout the series. I have such a fondness for the deer I see everywhere in Pennsylvania, despite the fact that they enjoy visiting my... Read more
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features patterns for 4 houses: "Warm Spring", "Hot Summer", "Cozy Autumn" and "Chilly Winter."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for each season is 78 x 54, except Winter which is 78 x 56.