This year, in particular, my heart does go out with longing for the spring, and renewal, and joy. So this design celebrate a favorite flower (lily of the valley), and a bird with a softly variegated border.
The model is stitched on 40 count "Weathered Shingle" linen from R&R Reproductions. Stitch count is 191 wide x 128 high.
Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring the phrase "Always be in our hearts" with a red cardinal! The stitch count is 130 x 130.
Model stitched on 28 ct. White Lugana using DMC thread. Also required DMC 3892.
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a snowman with the phrase "You melt my heart"!
Model stitched on 32 ct. hand dyed linen by Southern Stitchers Co. using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks thread.
Stitch count is 80w x 106h.
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring four Valentine's Day themed small designs!
Pattern is stitched on Two different fabrics: 30 count Red Pear from Weeks Dye Works and 30 count Mariner's Map from Access Commodities. Using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 39 x 39 each.
Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a mouse with a heart balloon!
Model stitched on 28 ct. Grace Notes Fabrics Amanda Lugana using Cosmo threads with a DMC floss conversion listed. Stitch count is 51 x 66.
Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches Designs featuring hearts and a flower making a circle around the phrase "Be someones sunshine when the skies are gray"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct using Besititchme silks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 121 x 125.
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring flowers with the verse "And ye shall seek me and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 or 16 ct Aida on the color of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 83w x 55h.
Cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring an adorable Christmas ornament with hearts!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Metallic Gold Charles Craft Aida using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 30 x 30 four times. Finished size is 2" x 2.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring adorable Valentines pillows with the phrase "Be my Valentine"!
Patterns are stitched on 35 ct Smokey Blue Linen and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts:
Be My Valentine 116 x 48
Love 79 x 30
Cupid's Bow 45 x 47
Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring a sampler with hearts!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Cream Belfast linen using DMC Floss, Krenik, Caron Waterlilles, and Mill Hill beads. Au Ver Soie conversion listed. Stitch count is 84 x 247.
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring three hearts with the phrases "Home is where the love is", "Follow the path of your" and "Be with those who help you grow"
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC floss.
Stitch count is 63w x 63h each.
Needlepoint pattern from Needle Delights Originals featuring plenty of adorable hearts!
Model is stitched on 18 count Eggshell mono canvas using Caron Watercolours, Waterlillies, Soie Cristal, Planet Earth, DMC Cotton Pearl, Rainbow gallery, and THreadworx threads. Stitch count is 180 x 228