I had so much fun researching the Lightning Bug to learn more about its evening dance & what they're attracted to (nightshade plants). Did you know fireflies live all over North America but they don't all light up?
Note from the Designer: This was my first time working with the Valdani 6-strand embroidery floss and I love the way it shows off the subtle variegation in the birds and flowers. The design features several colors of coneflower and a trio of songbirds who enjoy them.
As you walk admire all the handmade goods at the farmer's market, a frigid breeze picks up, making you shiver. But don't worry! There's a crochet shop right across the way!
Model stitched on 16 count French Country Rain Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 59 x 67 and the finished size is 3.7" x 4.2".
As the sun sets and the air turns even more frigid, you hurry towards the cabin. The coziness within spills out as warm light over the darkening snow and ice. Hurry! Coziness and friendship are within!
Model stitched on 16 count Pink Sand Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 35 x 70 and the finished size is 2.2" x 4.4".
Cross stitch pattern from The Snowflower Diaries featuring a cute heart shaped design with red flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha linen using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 107 x 111. Finished size is 6.69" x 6.94".
The Garden at Rosewood Hollow is a sampler inspired by a forgotten English manor garden, filled with winding paths, beautiful flowers, and small creatures, who inhabit a garden that is waiting to be rediscovered.
Perched on a woodland branch, this striking crow gazes out under the glow of a golden full moon, a dramatic and mysterious addition to the Year In The Woods II series.
The Chipmunk is here! This lively little creature stands amid poppy flowers and acorns, celebrating the warmth and charm of the season, a delightful new addition to A Year In The Woods II series.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a cute pin keep design with butterflies fluttering around flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Cactus Wren from Fox and Rabbit with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 52 x 46 and the finished size is 2.89" x 2.56".
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a geometric fall design with acorns, flowers and leafs!
Stitched on 40 ct. Natural with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 103 x 147 and the finished size is 5.15" x 7.35".
This design features a bright yellow canary sitting on a holly branch. The background incorporates some diagonal patterned bands and quaker-like motifs. I wanted this piece to be very bright and cheerful. A perfect stitch for summer!
Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 102 x 142 and the pocket has a stitch count of 39 x 35. The finished size is 5" x 8".
This design was a challenge by my fabulous friend Kim, who said I needed to create a "gobble bobble" . Once she challenged me, I knew I had to build the design around the turkey itself. It's my way of adding a little whimsy to the season, alongside all the traditions that come with it.... Read more about Gobble Bauble - Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Pattern
His feathers are windswept, but his little hat is still professionally straight. The pigeon lands and hops along your windowsill. He's carrying a bright envelope in his beak- And it's addressed to you! You've got mail!
Model stitched on 16 count Sea Spray by Wichelt with DMC floss. The stitch count is 86 x 107 and the finished size is 5.4" x 6.7".
Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring the phrase "There is one in every bunch" with ducklings by a pond.
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct. Zweigart Stormy Clouds with DMC and Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 94 x 94 and the finished size is 5.22" x 5.22".
This cuddly creature is perched peacefully on a gumtree branch. It pairs beautifully with part 2, the Sugar Glider, who also rests on a gumtree branch, making them a sweet duo in your stitching journey through the Australian treetops.
Note from the Designer: "Inspired by current events, this design explores the facets of the most famous single celled organism- Algae. Stitched in 18ct Castefells by Laura's fabric with Green with Envy floss by Pirate Robin. But this design would be a great stash buster for any leftover... Read more about Reflections of Algae - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a sweet blue house with birds flying over head and the word "Hope".
Pattern stitched on 40 count Gallow's Hill by Needle and Flax with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 105 x 74 and the finished size is 5 1/4" x 3 3/4".
I'm so excited to introduce a new series just in time for Halloween! Meeting the Boo Buddies, a mischievous group of kiddos on an adventure during the best time of year, Halloween! Candy is everywhere, magic and mystery abounds, and we all get to pretend to be something we've always dreamed... Read more about Boo Buddies: Trick or Teeth - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
I'm so excited to introduce a new series just in time for Halloween! Meeting the Boo Buddies, a mischievous group of kiddos on an adventure during the best time of year, Halloween! Candy is everywhere, magic and mystery abounds, and we all get to pretend to be something we've always dreamed... Read more about Boo Buddies: Bloom and Doom - Halloween Cross Stitch
This cross stitch pattern from Pigeon Coop features a geometric rendition of the green prairies and endless skies found in North America's Great Plains.
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Oatmeal colored Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 71 x 66. Finished size is 5.07" x 4.71".