It's a cold, snowy winter afternoon. Snow, which has fallen for several days, has filled the backyard of the house which borders the forest. To keep the forest animals from going hungry, Brenda has left food beneath the Winter Rose, which bloomed despite the heavy snowfall and cold. She's also hung... Read more
The Monthly Mini Village series consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. These are monthly samplers that are not intended to be stitched as one large piece, therefore I will not be providing info to do that. Rather, they are meant to be displayed one at a time,... Read more
Back to where it all began for CM Designs! A new Snowballz friend is rolling in! Sammy Snowbottom finishes at 80w x 80h. All full stitches with back stitch detailing. Charted with DMC and one Kreinik blending filament for some sparkle.
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Cream and Sugar from... Read more
This one turned out so cute we had to insert a few more pictures! "The old black cat by the pumpkin sat"
The models are stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha linen from Zweigart, using 1 strand of floss, over 2 linen threads.
Stitch counts and finished size:
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Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts And Stitchery featuring a spooky Halloween witch!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 108 x 106. Finished size is 6" x 5.9"
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler with a house!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 154 x 126.
Note: To achieve the variegated look of Endive with DMC use 3364/3363. For Pea Pod use DMC 732/733.
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a fun Halloween themed pattern with a witch pulling a wagon of pumpkins towards her house that is shaped like a boot!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dunes by Fiber on a Whim using Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and DMC threads (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 166w x 116h. Finished size is 8.3" x 5.8".
Cross stitch pattern for a pinkeep from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring chickens and chicks. Stitched on 36 count Dames of the Needle "Mad Hatter's Tea Towel" with Weeks Dye Works threads.
Finished Size: 9 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" high
Stitch Count: 173 wide by 173 high
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a fall sampler with sunflowers, corn, squirrels, pumpkins and much more!
Stitched on 27 ct. light taupe with two threads over two using Color and Cotton floss (DMC conversion included) Stitch Count: 117 x 70 and the finished size is 8 5/8" x 5 1/8.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Ancient Linen using DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 100W x 130H. Design Size: 5" x 6 1/2".
Note: DMC 3865 or white can be used for DMC Conversion.
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Lambswool using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 114H x 90W. Finished Size: 9" x 5 5/8"
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. Models stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with DMC floss. Sampler stitch count: 153H x 70W. Winter Foursome Stitch count: 74H x 72W. Individual ornaments Stitch count: 30H x 34W. Finished size is 9.56 in wide X 4.38 in high, 4.63 in wide X 4.5 in high, and 1.88 in wide X 2.13 in high.
The Monthly Mini Village series consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. Each chart has a stitch count of 125w x 45h. Finished size is 7.81" x 2.81". These are monthly samplers that are not intended to be stitched as one large piece, therefore I will not be... Read more
This Spring inspired design from The Drawn Thread features a lovely brown and red bird perched on a branch.
Stitched on 32 count Pearl Gray using Dinky Dye, Gentle Art, or DMC threads. Stitch Count: 52x52. Finished size is 9 x 9.
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely springtime flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Kiwi Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks dye Works threads. Stitch count is 106 wide x 106 high. Finished size is 7.57 in wide X 7.57 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a winter fox with a cup of warm cocoa!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 97 x 152 (Blizzard) and 24 x 49 (Needlebook). Finished sizes are 5.5" x 8.5" (Blizzard) and 2" x 3.5".
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a winter cabin with the phrase "Go, Tell It On The Mountain"!
The pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss with one DMC floss. Stitch Count: 91 x 60. Finished size is 5" x 3 3/8"
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a winter cabin with the phrase "Over the hills and everywhere"!
The pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss with one DMC floss. Stitch Count: 91 x 60. Finished size is 5" x 3 3/8"
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Fall Sampling is the 3rd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
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My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 67 x 66 each. Finished size is 4.19" x 4.13".
The second in the series of designs which remind me of old-fashioned glass ornaments. These can easily be stitched over one and finished using the 4" scalloped wooden discs.
Model stitched over one on 28 ct. antique white cashel linen with DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 76 and the finished size is 2.9" x 2.7".
Cross stitch pattern from Cuore E Batticuore featuring six people celebrating the 4th of July! Translation: Six Characters Looking for the 4th of July!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 60w x 90h.
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for fall!
Stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works linen stitched with DMC floss, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
Celebrate the warmth of autumn gatherings with Fall Is: Gather, part of the Fall Is collaborative series by Dirty Annie's Southern Style, Textilly Crafts, and The Stitchin' Kitten. This charming design features a pilgrim couple holding their harvest bounty, framed by colorful fall leaves and the... Read more
Note from the designer: This is the third in the seasonal quail lineup, featuring the Mountain Quail (with the very distinctive feather crest) and stylized manzanita. Although the birds are reclusive in nature, they can shine in your stitching!
The model is stitched on 40 count linen, using... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Christmas sampler design with the word "Noel".
Pattern is stitched on your choice of cream fabric with DMC, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and ThreadworX floss. Stitch count is 180 x 150. Finished size on 28 count is 12.86" x 10.71".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the phrase "Thankful" flanked by Autumnal trees!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 175 x 42. Finished size is 12.5" x 3".