This is a classic and timeless heirloom design. A rosarian tends to her English garden. Her dusty blue satin gown is accented with clusters of precious antique beads. The fairy tale border is dripping with roses, gems, and lush, velvet-brown ribbons. It is pure garden romanticism. Designer Note:... Read more
In the garden at dusk is where you find the "Lady of the Mist". Se is usually surrounedd by many petaled mossy roses. The petals are crushed beneath her feet and ther heavy scent is thick in the air. The crickets sweet symphony accompanies the sound of her rustling satin gown. You can... Read more
Stitched on 28 count Lambswool Linen with DMC floss, Classic Color Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 81W x 109H. This pattern also includes a design for a bookmark which is not shown on the cover.
Model stitched on 32 count Antique White Jobelan with DMC, Kreinik Metallic Very Fine #4 Braid, Mill Hill Beads & Treasures. Stitch count: 100W x 182H.
Model stitched on white or off-white 32 Ct. Belfast linen with Needlepoint Silk, Caron Collection Waterlilies, Gloriana Stranded Silk, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid
Also required but not listed are Thread Gatherer Silken Pearl 012 Vintage Browns,... Read more
Models stitched on 25 Ct. Natural linen (3 1/4"x27 3/4")
Models stitched on 28 Ct. Cream or Mushroom Lugana or 14 Ct. Sesame Aida (3'x 25 1/2") Stitch count on this is 54x356. All stitched using DMC floss.
According to Greek mythology, muses are the ageless spirits who inspire and watch over us as we create. What better place for muses to reside than a cool, green topiary garden? At the entrance to Nora Corbett's classical retreat, ancient urns drip with moss, wrought-iron gates beckon visitors... Read more
Stitched on 32 count Amsterdam Blue Linen (bleached dyed in half) with DMC floss, DMC Pearl Cotton White and Mill Hill Beads. The stitch count is 117W x 110H.
Note from the designer - "This wonderful English sampler has to be an original inspired composition by a very clever young girl with a singular artistic vision! Potbellied cherubs fly trumpeting alongside a doughy, asexual Adam and Eve, beneath whom perch an enormous plumed Bird of Paradise on a... Read more
In the upper register of this finely stitched English sampler there is featured an unusual vignette of Adam and Eve beneath the tree of life (with a menacing black faced serpent) flanked by mirror image brick cottages, followed by a pious verse:
There is so much going on in this fascinating English sampler that it's hard to know where to begin looking. Apart from the somewhat conventional Adam and Eve at the top center, adorable flying cherubs flank them and the apple tree, bearing gold rings and sprays of flowers. The verse is as... Read more
Model stitched on 18 Ct. Lambswool linen using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 30x59. Cut Size: 11" x 14". Buttons from Just Another Button Company.
Models stitched on 30 Ct. Colonial Pumpkin over-dyed linen and 30 Ct. Carved Pumpkin over-dyed linen using DMC floss and buttons from Just Another Button Co. Fabric options are listed as suggestions to complete patterns. Maximum stitch count: 27w x 68h. Design Size: 2" x 5" (floss listing is for all the carrots)
It's Spring Time - that means freshly cut flowers, birdhouses, and leisurely days spent in the garden. Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Rose Lugana with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 112H.
Model stitched over one thread on 25 Ct. White Dublin linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 350W x 529H. Finished Size: 14" x 21"
Please use 1 strand of floss or 2 depending on your coverage preference. You may also use the tent stitch or full crosses depending on your preference.
This is a large project that will offer many hours of stitching pleasure!
"I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than cherries." Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Putty Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Valdani Vintage Hues Sampler Collection. Stitch count: 137W x 108H. Finihsed Size: 10" x 8"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks (or all DMC 3777, 733, 934/935, 3822, 610, 905, 471, 356, 522, 746). Stitch count is 145W x 176H.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Also required for the chenille trim, but not listed above Lady Dot Creates Thundercloud. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Also required for the chenille trim, but not listed above Lady Dot Creates Thundercloud. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3".
Model stitched over 2 on 32 Ct. Baby's Breath by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art threads(Green Tea Leaf not listed). Fabric cut 18" x 27". Stitch counts and finished sizes vary.
Model is stitched on 32 count Dirty Belfast linen using Classic colorworks threads with DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 44 x 45. Shown finished in a Heart in Hand Needleart Heartware tart.
"If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden." Model stitched two over one on 16 Ct. Country French Latte using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 121W x 154H. Design Size: 7.6" x 9.6". Color Chart.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Willow Green linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks and Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 704, 766, 899, 469, 722, 433, white, 310). Stitch Count: 33H x 81W. Finished size: 2 1/8" x 5 1/8".
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Flax Linen or 28 Ct. Lambswool or Cafe Mocha Linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 187W x 124H. Design Size: 13 1/4" x 8 3/4".