Decorating the tree has always been one of my favorite Christmas moments - pulling out ornaments that remind me of long-ago holidays, and of cherished family members and friends. I hope this little piece brings you some Christmas cheer and happy memories too.
Get the kids smiling this Halloween with a spooky Skull Garden! The packet includes 3 versions for one nice price! How about putting the Skulls in Pots on little drawstring treat bags? And for the Skulls Behind The Fence, you don't have to do all five in a row...how about just three or four? Lots of... Read more
This set of two spacious Halloween Pumpkin Treat Bags are great for teacher, hairdresser, caregiver, bus driver, maid, or for that special trick-or-treater. One has a bright color palette and the other a more primitive, but the palettes are interchangeable.
This easy Halloween cross stitch pattern is from my "Goode Witch's Pet Collection" Series. It's a monster tarantula spider on a witch hand. Look at that perfect manicure; that must mean she's a goode witch! Extra lettering included to add to outside of the design plus layout... Read more
This design from Glendon Place features a brightly wrap gift box with the top ajar. Words of encouragement are flowing from the box including "Prosperity", "Peace", "Goodwill", "Happiness" and "Hope."
Stitched with 5 colors of Rainbow Gallery thread,... Read more
Bell joins the whole line-up of Block Party charts this month! This former class piece gives us a peek into the North Pole workshop as the bell ringers practice their carols.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct Antique White Cashel with DMC floss. Stitch Count: side panel 34 x 232, top & bottom (2 pieces) 58 x 58.
This Halloween piece features a collection of friendly ghosts floating through a moody garden! Although I chose to frame this piece it would also make a fantastic pin drum.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 155 x 68. Finished size is 8.61" x 3.78".
Two patterns are included in this chart pack (one for the sampler and one for the tree) featuring Pipers Piping who represent the eleventh day of Christmas. We're getting close to the end of our carol! I wanted to keep this piece very joyful and tie in features we've seen in the previous... Read more
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Black Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 81W X 93H. Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 8.5" leaflet features a full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.
A Cow, Pig and Sheep Christmas Tree Ornaments! Three wonderful ornament designs in counted cross stitch. Great stitched on perforated paper, plastic canvas, or their matching wood blanks. All three designs stitch counts are within 40x40 stitches.
A cat sees strange things while staring out of the window. In this spooky Halloween scene, the (un)dead are rising. Muted color chart for easy readability. Pattern leaflet size: 8.5 x 11 inches. Pattern is stitched on 18 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 87w x 87h.
A cat sees strange things while staring out of the window. In this ocean scene, a ship is engulfed by a kraken. Muted color chart for easy readability. Pattern leaflet size: 8.5 x 11 inches.
Pattern is stitched on 18 count White Aida using DMC threads.
Stitch count is 87w x 87h.
This colorful design from The Needle's Notion featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus in the kitchen cooking up Christmas treats!
Patterns are stitched on 28 ct Natural Cashel using DMC, Kreinik, and Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Christmas Kitchen 136 x 113
Santa 52 x 87
Mrs. Claus 56 x 87
My primitive Turkey Love cross stitch pattern is quite versatile and will fit in your decor any time of the year, not just at Thanksgiving. The optional "Turkey Love" lettering is included, in case you wish to add it under the turkey graphic.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Lambswool... Read more
You know how much I like diagonals. It was inevitable this would happen someday. This actually started as a stocking, but I figured there would be those who didn't care about stockings but wanted to stitch it as a sampler, so I took the liberty of getting ahead of the request. :)
When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
Moonlight Garden was previously released via a Halloween subscription box, but is now fully available. This chart depicts a sweet pumpkin lady watering her candy corn garden by moonlight. Stitch count is 52 x 59 stitches. Model was stitched on 20 ct aida Old Gold by Fiber on a Whim. The called for threads are a combination of Classic Colorworks, the Gentle Arts and DMC.
This cross stitch pattern shows a lovely young witch with a long ponytail sitting and reading a book to her adorable little black kitten. Second design in my "The Magic of Books" series.
Pattern is stitched on 14 count White using DMC threads. Stitch count is 70 x 88.
This year Matilda is dressed up as a Nutcracker. Inspired from my childhood Christmas Eve memories where my sister and I danced to the Nutcracker Suite at my grandparents' home.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct Picture This Plus Vellum. Stitch Count: 52 x 66.
It's the first snow of the year-just in time for the big town Christmas Eve celebration! Skaters are flying around the small pond, while the horses are pulling the sleighs
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Nocturne from Picture this Plus, using Weeks and Gentle Arts threads, Kreinik and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 251 x 229.
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring 3 Christmas stockings!
1) Deer In The Meadow stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino by R & R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 46 x 74.
2) Merry Christmas is stitched on 30 ct... Read more
This design uses the same cat shape as I used in my Cat & Mouse design a long time ago! This cat, however, is all dressed up for Halloween!
This design is stitched on 40-Count Ancient Ruin from Fox & Rabbit using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads of linen. Cross stitch is used throughout with the exception of one French Knot. Stitch count: 131x145.
Even kittens love Christmas! This Kooler ornaments set is purrrrfect for the cat lover or cat in your life! Linda Gillum, our wildlife expert, has captured the curiosity of kittens at Christmas! These can be made as ornaments of course, canning jar lids, gift tags, and invitations; the list is... Read more