"Sepia Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This sweet and simple sampler design inspired by vintage designs.
Stitched on 30ct Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works using two strands of floss over two threads of linen, using all DMC threads. Stitch count is 82 x 121. Finished size is approx. 5.4" x 8".
"Halloween Queen" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Sweet faced pumpkin girl with a graveyard on her dress ~ It's SO GOOD to be the QUEEN!
Model stitched on 18 ct. tea stained Aida. Stitch count is 112 x 137. Finished size is 6.22" x 7.61".
"Merriest Yuletide" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This design tugs at my holiday-loving heartstrings. A cozy farmhouse, white picket fences, garlands of greens and a bough of holly, not to mention a towering tannenbaum and the wording Merriest Yuletide ~ 1830 December.... Read more
Reprint of a previously discontinued pattern. "Tis the night of Halloween when witches can be seen. With her broom, she will be seen sweeping cobwebs from the sky." Sweeping Cobwebs Model stitch count is 145x91. Model stitched as a sampler stitch count 81x81 Model stitched as ornaments 36x23 each. All stitched using DMC floss.
"Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen & Rudolf." Model stitched on 35 Ct. Mocha by Weeks Dye Works and using Needlepoint Silk threads over two. (DMC alternates are 310 822) Pom Pom trim by Dames of the Needle was used for finishing. Stitch count 55x127
Part 3 in the 12 part Jingles series. Can be stitched as single ornaments or put together as one large sampler. Individual model stitched on 30 Ct. Portobello linen or (30 Count Portobello Linen) with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 45W x 45H. Finished size: 3" x 3". If stitching all 12... Read more
"For years, this enchanted bloom is kept in the west tower. As each petal drops, so does the hope for finding that spell-breaking one true love.
Barely even friends, unexpectedly, in that romantic dance, a fair lady dressed in gold eventually captures the once stone-hard heart of the beast.... Read more
"Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword. His truth is marching on." Model stitched on 28 count Vintage Buttercream linen from Lakeside Linens using DMC. Stitch count: 107W x 171H.
"February brings hearts ornate and reveals if Winter leaves early or late." Models stitched on 32 count Lambswool using DMC. Stitch count for February Sampler: 90W x 144H. Stitch count for bonus sampler: 81W x 81H. Book# 160
Cross stitch pattern from Country Cottage Needleworks featuring a village preparing for St. Patrick's day!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Beautiful Beige using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 125 x 45. Finished size is 7.81" x 2.81".
Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring two cardinals around beautiful Christmas flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 89 x 89 pincushion - 39 x 37 scissor fob. Finished sizes are 4.84" X 4.84" pincushion - 1.96" X 2.20" scissor fob.
Embrace the magic of winter with Sweet Seasons: Winter! This charming cross-stitch pattern captures a serene snowy landscape, where quaint homes nestle on rolling white hills beneath a starry sky and a glowing crescent moon. Evergreen trees stand tall, dusted with frost, while a little bird perches... Read more
The rain makes the leaves dance, the hedgehogs point their nose, the mushrooms come out of the ground. This young lady likes walks under a yellow umbrella, paths covered with leaves, and the little things that do good in the heart.
Stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 09w x 90h. Finished size is 14.3 cm x 14.3 cm.
"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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Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.
Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring a cute autumnal wreath with pumpkins that says "Fall".
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Raw Natural Linen by Zweigart with Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion provided). The stitch count is 42 x 41 and the finished size is 2.63" x 2.56".
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a sweet owl with gentle colors!
Flora is stitched on 32 ct Dirty Linen by Zweigart with Roxy Floss Co. and a Full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 101w x 157h. Finished size is 6.5" x 10".
This patriotic pattern is perfect for those who want to celebrate Independence with two cute furry friends! These two bunnies are wearing American flag hats with laurels.
Stitched on one big cut of Old Salem linen 30 ct. (2 patterns are included, 1 cut of fabric fits both). Stitch count is 95 x 116. Finished size is 16.87cm x 20.68cm
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a reproduction sampler with a bird!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Silks and one NPI silk. Stitch Count: 145 x 118. Finished Size: 7 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring various black cats celebrating Halloween!
Model stitched on 36 count fabric using Dinky Dyes floss. "PURR" pins stitched on 18 count perforated paper.
Stitch counts:
Meow O ween: 159w x 31h; 8.83 in wide X... Read more
Next in the buttoned-up' series is this holiday design straight from the classic Christmas song. Bright and cheerful colors with some running backstitch/blackwork details are accented with the included hand-dyed buttons. Stitch the pin pillow, the berry or both - and Merry Christmas!
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring a cardinal in winter on a pine cone!
Pattern is stitched on Prim 25 count Lugana by Lori Holt using DMC floss.
Stitch count is 66 x 95. Finished size is 25 count Lugana (over two): 5 3/8" x 7 5/8".
This pattern from JBW Designs features a beautiful floral alphabet worked in two shades of blue.
The model was stitched over 1 threads on 36 Ct. Antique White Edinburgh linen with Classic Colorworks Morning Glory and DMC #3747. Stitch Count: 239W x 77H
Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more
Note from designer: & Stripes is a collaboration with Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers. This chart includes the ampersand AND my Stripes chart. We each designed half of the ampersand.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring tall flowers and harvest friends! Stitch along with the Harvest Tiny Town, or stitch it solo!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with adorable blue birds. This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
This cross stitch design from Heart in Hand Needlearts features a row of houses with sunflowers and beehives.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Old Stationary by Seraphim with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 176w x 30H. Finished size: 11" x... Read more
This Plum Street Sampler design features a house by the shore, whales, crabs and "How great the blessing and vast the art, to live on little with a thankful heart."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Hogbristle from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 307 x 207.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a mouse offering a candy corn treat to a crow perched atop a pumpkin!
Model stitched on 28 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 81 x 55.
A beginner friendly cross stitch pattern of an illustrated number 31 (for the Halloween date) and a small jack-o-lantern detail. The color palette on this design is versatile. Use the 3 DMC color palette included, or use your favorite floss.
Stitched on your choice of fabric. Stitch count... Read more
The models were stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast, Zweigart linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 15 x 175 for each ribbon. (suggested cut size - 19" x 15"). Finished size is 1" x 11".
Note: You may need 2 skeins of 3799 and Ecru if stitching all of the designs.