Paulette notes, "I love seeing all the charcuterie board ideas online, so I thought it would be fun to come up with a Halloween- themed one in cross stitch, complete with groupings of little spooky motifs. We have eyeballs, spiders, bats, stars, crows, candy corn, pumpkins, and ghosts - all... Read more
From Paulette: "I really don't know what to say about this design other than.. why not? It's almost Halloween! And mummies are probably the most misunderstood creature of the season. Maybe he'll make an appearance in Halloween Moon, when that one gets designed."
This is the third installment in the larger moon series, and was previously an exclusive for Country Sampler. This sampler has quite a few stitches in it! It features the customary hare, but this time with a curious fox looking up at it. The design has a bit of a Christmas tone to it, but truly... Read more
Note from designer: This is a companion to Spring Moon, and I'm currently working on a few other moon companions. I love jack rabbits, so tall and gangly and heathered! I hope you enjoy this version with its tall cayenne-bricked house and red poppies.
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This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features a rabbit jumping over a house with the Spring moon in the background.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Baked Clay by Fox & Rabbit with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 169H. Finished size: 8" x 9.38".
Note from the designer: This was originally designed for the Attic retreat last year, and it is one of my favorite fall samplers I've done. The mushrooms in the urn on the left make me happy! The verse is from Jane Austen, and reads "There is nothing like staying home for real comfort." I... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 152W x 333H. Finished size is 8.44 in wide X 18.5 in high.
This is the second in the seasons pincushion series, and I think my favorite part about this chart is the Bible verse: Proverbs 31:21 - "She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet." I think that is just the loveliest verse!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Almond Bluff linen by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 56W x 90H. Finished Size: 3.5" x 5".
Note from the designer: "This little Yuletide design can be finished as a pincushion or an ornament. The little colonial woman is holding a pineapple, which is a symbol of hospitality. Inside the chart is a portion of a poem by E.E. Cummings that inspired the design: "Little tree, little... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Colonial Brown linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, DMC, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 178W x 99H. Finished size: 9.8" x 5.5"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Beeswax from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 169W x 97H. Design size is 9 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Hazelwood by Fiber On a Whim with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 159W x 71H. Finished size: 8.8" x 3.94".
This was a fun Thanskgiving-inspired piece to design, as it combined a little patriotism and the reminder to be grateful for our country and God's blessings on her. The verse reads "I give to this beloved land my grateful heart and willing hand."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Virginia Beach Brew by R&R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 132W x 97H. Finished size: 7.3" x 5.3"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Oatmeal by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 165W x 119H. Finished size: 9.16" x 6.6"
Both models were stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Counts: Bird - 54W x 54H, Acorn - 19W x 19H.
This design features a little white cottage with a hinged wooden door, swirling chimney smoke, and a little black crow sitting atop one of the autumn stems that are growing on either side of the house.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 97w x 66h.
Model stitched one over two on 35 Ct. Parchment linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 154W x 79H. Finished size: 8.8" x 4.5".
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Tundra linen with 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Crescent Colours floss. Stitch Count: 125W x 99H.
Celebrate Halloween with this ghoulishly good sign from Plum Street Samplers featuring the phrase "Ghoul Tidings To You" with a witch being pulled on a sled by two black cats.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 133W x 89H and the finished size is 9.5" x 6.36"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 67W x 65H. Design shown finished in a 4.75" min tart pan tin.
"Every Good and Perfect Gift is From Above". Model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 182W x 164H.