For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. -Ephesians 2:10
How about a gigantic tulip to stitch while you rejoice in the beautiful spring season?! And a fun phrase to remind you to grow in grace wherever God has... Read more
Cross stitch Snappers pattern from Bent Creek featuring lovely fall leafs with the phrase "November twirls"!
These cute monthly designs are what Bent Creek is known for. Can be stitched individually or all together. Model stitched over 2 on 32 ct Country French Cafe Mocha using... Read more
"April Showers" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count of 45W x 79H.
"Spring Wreath" was stitched on 30 count Old Mill Java R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler... Read more
I love the various looks you can achieve by simply switching the color palette of a pattern, and I really can't decided which of these two is my favorite! The Indigo version was stitched on 56 count linen and it's miniature size is absolutly charming! Finished as a pillow, it has been trimmed in... Read more
The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!
Spring House is stitched on two different color pieces of linen and framed together as one. If you choose to do the same it is imperative that you choose the same count fabric for both. Alternatively, the entire piece could be stitched on a single piece of fabric.
Note from the designer - Meant to be hung in a prominent place in your house so that there are no more excuses by family members for improper use of special snips.
The model was stitched 1 over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Dirt Track by Fox and Rabbit with Black Licorice floss from The Gentle Art.... Read more
This is a perfect little design to show off a special floss and fabric color combo. Stitched in Sulky 12 wt. Petites Blendable color #4067 Merlot Blush on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen, this color combination reminded me of strawberries. With only 2516 total stitches.
This pattern from JBW Designs features a tree full of colorful birds.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. French Vanilla from R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 107H
Note from designer: Renee's French Alphabet has been adapted from an antique sampler with beautifully formed graceful letters. The original sampler was worked in wool, and did not contain the letters : J and W, which would have been common in France at the time it was stitched. I have added... Read more
This pattern was stitched on 36 ct Dead Sea Scroll by Seraphim Fabrics. Finished Size: 7.75" x 7.75" and Stitch Count: 140 x 140. This piece was stitched with silk threads, introducing the stitcher also to some Silk Lame by Rainbow Gallery.
Note from designer: Love is the third offering in my Birds of Color Series and this one focuses on the color red. What bird better represents the color red than the cardinal and his lovely female counterpart? As with other colors, the color red represents several different meanings including anger,... Read more
Note from designer: I am happy to introduce the second in my prayer flag series, Hopeful Heart. This is stitched using Cottage Garden Threads. These threads paired perfectly with Fabric Flair's Vintage Ephemera Damask fabric to create a layered look to the design. A DMC conversion is also provided.
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Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS.
Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874.
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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.
I'm always inspired by designs with large areas of solid stitching and spent some time trying to figure out a way to use those areas in a new way. I had the idea of cookie cutters and how fun it would be to "cut out" cookie cutter shapes of solidly stitched areas of some of my older... Read more
I'm always inspired by designs with large areas of solid stitching and spent some time trying to figure out a way to use those areas in a new way. I had the idea of cookie cutters and how fun it would be to "cut out" cookie cutter shapes of solidly stitched areas of some of my older... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a beach pattern!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct silk gauze using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 72 x 148. Finished size is 1.8" x 3.7".
Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring animals in the summertime!
Model stitched over two threads of a 32 count linen of your choice using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Color Works, and DMC. Stitch count 81 x 81. Comes with charms.
Cross Stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler with animals and a house!
Model is stitched on your choice of fabric, suggested fabric listed, using Gentle art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 183 x 237. Finished size on 32 Ct is 11.4" x 14.8".
Nutcracker Trio has been revealed!!
Stitched on 32ct Beautiful Beige linen with DMC or Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count 55 x 52.
The Country Cottage Ornaments - Pastel Collection consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. The designs each have... Read more
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
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a government building with the phrase "Carpenters Hall Philadelphia. The first step towards independence"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Blue Ice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 219 x 199. Finished Size is 13.7 x 12.44.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring spools with patriotic American themes!
Pattern is stitched on 37 ct Russian tea cake, 38 ct Wayfarer's Cloak, and 45 ct woven Sedge from Legacy Linens using the Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch counts are 51 x 133, 67 x 67, 174 x 16. Finished sizes are 3.63" x 9.5", 4.79" x 4.79", 12.43" x 1.14".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring the phrase "Consider the raven, they do not sow or reap, they have no barn yet god feeds them. you are more valuable than birds"!
Model is stitched on 40 count Bees Knees by Serphim Fabrics using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 146 x 194.