I own a number of Pennsylvania-German show towels, and actually started collecting them before I ever knew I'd be moving to Pennsylvania! I found a new (to me) show towel this year, and have reproduced this really folk-arty pair of birds from it. This is the third in the series, and models and... Read more
XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
Note from the designer: I really wanted to showcase all sorts of new life with this piece, and it was such fun to work on all the animals! I also divided it (loosely) into 4 habitats, so with a little bit of finagling (each band contains some element that extends past the top into the next one) you... Read more
From The Dreamer's Collection, "The Empress" is dressed in a purple and gold gown and a crown of flowers is atop her head.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Dark Chestnut linen with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 140 x 210. Finished size: 8.75" X 13.13".
We are delighted to present to you one of two samplers worked by Maria. In 1832 at the age of 7 Maria diligently worked her primer paying tribute to her parents.
Stitched on 28 ct. linen using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch count is 220 x 210 and the finished size is 15.71" x 15".
From the Animal Alphabet Series comes an excited little otter, very happy to join her friends. Stitched on 26 count Traditional Groundcloth she has a stitch count of 65 x 65 and is stitched using DMC floss. Finished size is 5" x 5".
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a lovely sampler with an autumn crow and pumpkin!
Pattern is stitched on 14 or 16 ct Aida in the color of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 84w x 84h. Finished size on 14/28 ct is 6" x 6".
Bask in the warm glow of the holidays with this elegant design by Satsuma Street featuring a cozy couple and sparkling candles.
Stitched on 28 count Christmas Red by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch count is 107W x 68H. Finished size: 7.5" x 5" when stitched on 14 count or 28 count over two threads.
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a winter cabin with the phrase "Over the hills and everywhere"!
The pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss with one DMC floss. Stitch Count: 91 x 60. Finished size is 5" x 3 3/8"
Cross stitch kit from Vals Stuff featuring a snowman!
This kit contains everything you will need to complete the ornament (perforated paper, felt, thread for hanger, jingle bell, and ribbon), with the exception of the needle and floss. Stitch count is 50 x 80. Finished size is 2.78" x 4.44".
This amazing, unprecedented English sampler illustrates so many unique and bold elements of design, stitched in a balanced way inside a four-sided strawberry border. In all my decades of study I've never seen an antique sampler with quite this much bizarre personality.
Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a beautiful Elephant!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Faun from Picture This Plus. Stitch count is 55 x 55. Finished size is 3.93" x 3.93".
Suggested conversions are similar but not the same. Pattern calls for Brin and Nedle threads: All a Bivver, Kiss the Cod, Paddy's Day on George Street.
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.
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.
Note from the designer: "The mini kit is like our others....a nice computer image, readable chart, and six full skeins of thread to complete the design. The pattern is free with the purchase of the threads. We are recommending a tan or neutral fabric to contrast with the lightest stitching. The... Read more
Introducing the new "Fabulous House" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each design has a stitch count of 120w x 120h. Finished size 6" x 6". Each part can be stitched individually or stitch in a group design. If the entire series is stitched together, it will have a stitch count... Read more
Let Flowers Grow brings you home to a sweet cottage in a peaceful setting, surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees, happy bees, and singing birds. I can think of no better mantra for life than Let Flowers Grow.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 155 x 139. Finished size is 7.75" x 6.95".
Cross stitch pattern from Lola Crow featuring creepy Halloween creatures celebrating Christmas in the village!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct "Elephant Run" linen by Fox and Rabbit using DMC threads. 6 ornament set. Stitch count (each ornament): 52w x 52h. Finished size 2.9" x 2.9" on 36 count.
In addition to being a collector of cross stitch floss and fabrics, I also love and collect lanterns! With the beautiful starry night background of the Creationist Green evenweave by Fabric Flair, these seven lanterns display their unique individual designs, and the text from Matthew 5:16 encourages... Read more
This autumnal pattern from Needle Treasures Nooks features the next in the Garden Treasures series, acorns!
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Antique Green linen using DMC and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 73w x 73h and finished size is 4.56" x 4.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring the phrase "Hey pumpkin"!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct. Brea linen from Needle & Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 120 x 47. Finished size is 6 in wide X 2.35 in high.
Celebrate the beginning of the giving season with this intricate monochrome design featuring words from a favorite Thanksgiving hymn. This easy to kit up project will be a customer favorite.
stitched on 40 count fabric using Au Ver A Soie floss. Stitch count is 259 x 91. Finished size is 12.95" x 4.55".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a cute colorful sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct Fox & Rabbit 'Black Swan using Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 162w x 173h. Finished size is 8.1 in wide X 8.65 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "And the dust returns to the earth as it was and the spirit returns to god who gave it. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death mourning"!