The story goes that Cockayne is a land of plenty where hard times didn't exist. It was a fictional utopia, a parody of Paradise where idleness and gluttony were the name of the game. Houses were made of barley sugar and cakes, the streets were paved with pastry and everything in the shops was free.
Pattern is stitched using the fabric and floss of your choice. Stitch count is 257 x 292.
A garden full of sunflower motifs, inspired by the beloved granny square. Charted with 17 DMC hues over 41 motifs that can be stitched together as shown or pulled apart to use in a wide variety of projects. Stitched on 14 ct Chalkboard Black Aida. Finished stitch count 105w x 121h.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring a companion piece to my Summer Kaleidoscope design. It was inspired by traditional Dutch and Scandinavian borders.
Stitch count is 383w x 383h.
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Cross stitch pattern from JEDxStitch featuring moths climbing a mountain!
The model is stitched on 40 count "Brick" linen by Fiber on a Whim using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. The model was stitched using 16 DMC cotton floss and 1 Roxy Floss Co. overdyed cotton floss. A... Read more
A granny square inspired design featuring 41 different motifs using 19 sweet and herby DMC colors. All full stitches. Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Brown Aida. Final stitch count is 105w x 121h when all motifs are stitched together.
Floral motifs inspired by joy and happiness in this full stitch 149wx149h stitch count bouquet design. Stitch as pictured or pull individual motifs from the design for other garden-themed projects! Charted with 10 DMC colors. Stitched on 14 ct White Aida.
A granny square motif design inspired by the colors of the violet. Final stitch count is 105w x 121h. 41 different motifs. All full stitches. Stitched on 14 ct Light Blue Aida.
Cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring a lovely geometric lace pattern!
Model stitched on 32ct. Wheat Belfast Linen by Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana Hand-dyed silk. Stitch Count is 89w x 89h stitches. Finished size is 5.5 w x 5.5 h inches approx.
The ideal project for zoning out and finding calm in the repetition. Stitch this assortment of abstract tiles in multi-color or monotone, all the tiles or just a portion. Whatever way brings you joy.
Stitched on: Full color - 20 count Tiramisu aida by Under the Sea Fabrics. Monotone - 27 count Vintage Country Mocha linda evenweave by Zweigart. Stitch count: 131 wide x 132 high
I began exploring English Cameo glass after a visit to a museum where I saw some extraordinary examples of this art form. Inevitably, when I find something like this that interests me, I turn it into a cross stitch pattern.
Models stitched on 32 count Blueberry Pie from Grace Notes Fabrics using DMC threads. Stitch count: 100 x 101.
I found an interesting square design in a centuries-old pattern book, where it seemed like the square would have been rotated around and used four times. However, it was unclear which corner would have been in the middle and which would have been on the outer edge. After playing with it for a bit,... Read more
The inspiration for these four little biscornus was a piece of cotton fabric that was being used to make a project bag. I loved the geometric design and bold color scheme and knew I needed to create a cross stitch pattern from it.
Model stitched on 32 ct Christmas Red Belfast linen and Black Belfast linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: each biscornu is 39 x 39.
Amish quilts have always fascinated me - I am quite taken with their simplistic beauty, their stunning use of solid color fabrics, and their history. In 2024, I was fortunate to see an exhibit of such quilts at a museum. There was an amazing Broken Star quilt right at the entrance that just drew me... Read more
I enjoy doing color experiments in my designs and this pattern is the result of one. Using the highly variegated Weeks Dye Works Bethlehem with one coordinating DMC for each circle, it is so fun to see how a solid color brings out the different shades that make up the variegated thread.
I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more