One of my favorite folklore stories for the winter holidays is that of the Yule Cat. This majestic black cat finds those that have not received clothing as gifts and eats them! The moral of the story is to gift people new clothes so the Yule Cat doesn't get to them. This cross stitch pattern depicts... Read more about Yule Cat - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
"Despite the dreary weather today, this teenage witch is having fun with gardening! She loves the seemingly harmless yet carnivorous plants that are all over the place, with pots and seeds scattered everywhere. Oh, and let's not forget, those big pumpkins are almost ready for Halloween."
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My Sampler Seasons series was very popular, and the response to it blew me away! I thought I would add on to the series with some holiday versions, so the first will be Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Early Halloween by xJu Design using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 147 x 172.
A Lama, Moose and Snowman 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.
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 about Eleventh Day of Christmas Sampler and Tree - Cross Stitch
This design was originally released in the Just Cross Stitch Magazine 2018 Holiday issue. When stitched on 28 count fabric using one strand of thread over one fabric thread, the approximate size will measure 3.43" x 2.29".
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct White linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 64 W x 95 H.
Cross stitch pattern from Luminous Fiber Arts featuring a bird infront of a Christmas candle with the phrase "Merry and Bright".
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 count Sparrow Linen by Luminous Fiber Arts (Suggested Commercially Available Substitutes: PTP Doubloon or Vintage Country Mocha) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 84H x 72W.
This delightful witch is stirring up some Midnight Magic. Look closely to spot seven little bewitching creatures surrounding the witch's bubbling brew. Complete instructions are included to stitch and finish the magical 12 1/2-inch witch, her hat and book of elixirs.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Venetian Stone Linen (cut 18 x 21 inches) using DMC and Kreinik braids. Stitch count is
Gingerbread Express Christmas is a series of nine charts. Each chart stitch count is 42 x 50 stitches.
To Stitch 1 chart, you need a 1- 14-count 9 x 12 piece of fabric to stitch one chart.
The series' total stitch count is 378 x 450, so you would need a piece of fabric at least 33" x 39". Finished Size is 27 in wide X 32.14 in high for full series.
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have different stitch counts, and thus will be a variety of sizes. The fabric used for the models is Wichelt's 32 count Beautiful Beige Linen, but these... Read more about Pastel Collection 3 - Christmas Church Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
This includes the pattern for the main piece and the banner.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Lugana in Light Taupe and 28 count Black Perforated Paper in Black, listed is Midnight Black Perforated Paper 14 count, using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for Main Piece 107 x 143, each letter for the banner 7 x 12.
Who doesn't love a little Halloween whimsy? My rustic Headless Horseman pillow has become a bestseller. I used an old spelling of "horseman" that I spotted in an antique book, but you can certainly insert the E if you like. I tell you how in the pillow making instructions.
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 about Betsy's Easter Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from designer: Merry Little Christmas was in the Winter/Christmas edition of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher which sold out in weeks!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Earl Grey Wabi-Sabi Linen or Gray by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads. DMC conversion included (3888 not listed). The Bee Company button TB4PBIS not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 118.
Note from designer: This chartpack is a companion to Pennsylvania Christmas Deer, which came out a few months ago. It was one of my most popular charts of the whole year, so I thought I would release the other two sections from a Pennsylvania show towel in my collection. These are from a cutwork... Read more about Pennsylvania Christmas Two - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring Halloween creatures in costume on a pin drum!
Patterns are stitched on 36 ct Putty from Weeks Dye Works and 32 ct Raw using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch counts are 216 x 77 and 40 x 40.
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 Shepherd's Bush featuring the phrase "Thankful for everything" stitched on a beautiful bag!
Bag is stitched on the Burlap Mad for Plaid Bag by Its Sew Emma using Weeks Dye Works and DMC perl threads. The stitch count for the bag is 30 x 75 and the Fob is... Read more about Thankful Bag - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring beautiful snowflake ornaments on sleds!
Patterns are stitched on 14 ct White Perforated Paper by Mill Hill using DMC threads. For Finishing: Mini sled ornaments by Foxwood Crossings. Stitch counts are 19 x 33.