For this designer: I really wanted to capture one of my favorite seasonal blooms in a biscornu format. There's a lot of stitching in this, but the results came out just the way I'd hoped and I love the dramatic effect.
The model is stitched on 32 count linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic... Read more
Did you know that a group of cardinals is called a "radiance?" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! I couldn't decide which version I liked best so I included both.
The model is stitched on 40 count linen using Weeks Dye Works,... Read more
This darling design evokes the charm and warmth of a cozy winter sweater The mottled linen background embraces a tiny forest of evergreens, stylized flowers and a mixed-border pattern for a vintage wintry feeling. A humble prim house is nestled below the bare branches of a stately hardwood tree,... Read more
This was a fun Thanskgiving-inspired piece to design, as it combined a little patriotism and the reminder to be grateful for our country and God's blessings on her. The verse reads "I give to this beloved land my grateful heart and willing hand."
This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring four gorgeous Christmas ornaments!
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Touch of Gray using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 61 x 61 each and 173 x 229 for full design. Finished Size for each is 3.81 in wide X 3.81 in high and for full design it is 10.81 in wide X 14.31 in high.
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
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a Halloween bag with the word Boo!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plain mini bag Pumpkin using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Perl thread and buttons from Just Another Button Company. DMC Perl conversion for Week's Sweet Potato is #301. Stitch count is 23 x 33 and the finished size is 1.64" x 2.36" on 14 count.
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!
Tom Turkey is flirting with a local lady by offering up some berries as a little gift. This cross stitch pattern is quite versatile and will fit in your decor any time of the year, not just at Thanksgiving.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Heartland by Picture This Plus using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 186 x 96.
Hester's Easter Jumper is stitched on 36 count Milk Coffee by xJu Designs, fabric suggestion is listed, using Weeks Dye Work, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 135w x 134h.
Betsy's Easter Basket is chart 3 in my Betsy's Holiday Baskets Series.
Betsy's Easter Basket is stitched on 36 count Old Mushroom Linen by xJu Designs, fabric suggestion listed, using Weeks Dyw Work, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count is 103 x 104. Trimmed in mini... Read more
Lovely Quaker snowman cross stitch pattern. Shows a snowman in two shades of blue wearing a top hat and surrounded by snowflakes gently falling all around.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 71 x 101.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring dogs counting down the days till Christmas!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Boston from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabric using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Full DMC conversion included. Stitch counts vary (Largest 83 x 41).
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring Christmas sweet petites with baked goods!!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Pecan Shortbread from Access Commodities using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 39w x 39h each.
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernest featuring the second in a Christmas mystery series! This installment features Santa Claus getting ready for Christmas!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Touch of Grey Linen using Cosmo threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count for the entire series is 169w x 169h.
This Christmas, get out of the kitchen and start stitching up a batch of Cookie Cutter Ornaments! Enjoy the sweeter side of Christmas without a single mixing bowl. This set of 12 cross stitch designs is decorated with many delectable things about the holiday, and they all finish in a circle shape... Read more