"Farmhouse Sweet Farmhouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Note from the designer: "This design is very personal to me, as I've included our beloved farmhouse, our gentle sheep Esther & Bobby, our black walnut trees, some cedar trees and our old rickety picket... Read more
"Folk Bird Needlebook" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little robin-bird on the cover, open up the book and her eggs will help you hold your needles!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct linen using DMC threads. You will also need one piece of 5" x 5"... Read more
Try as we might, we cannot find another sampler to compare with this one by Sarah Brignell. It is a sampler unto itself: truly an original piece of folk art. The tiny central cartouche with the densely stitched scene floats like a little world unto itself in the midst of the exuberant garden of... Read more
Bring a touch of prehistoric whimsy to your stitching with this Quaker-style Stegosaurus from Darling & Whimsy Designs!
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Macchiato evenweave from The Sewing Shop, using Cottage Garden Floss (DMC alternatives provided). Stitch count is 47w x 47h.
Quirky Quaker Pterodactyl
Take your stitching to prehistoric heights with this whimsical Quaker-style Pterodactyl design from Darling and Whimsy Designs!
Stitch Count: 45w x 45h
Model Stitched On: 2 over 2 on Macchiato Evenweave from The Sewing Shop
Threads Used: Cottage Garden Floss (DMC... Read more
Make a splash with this whimsical whale-playful, charming, and full of Quaker-style detail!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Cottage Garden floss. Stitch Count: 75w x 118h. Finished size is 4.69 in wide X 7.38 in high.
Designer's Note: Use any fabric and floss colors you love-make it your own and have fun!
This cross stitch pattern by Reflets De Soie is a recreation of a sampler by Marguerite Leduc, who had originally embroidered her antique marquoir in fir green, an unusual color for the time period. It has been presented here in a softer blue and the simple geometric frieze has been replaced with a... Read more
Part of a "Welcome Sign" series this one is all about the chilly but festive season of Winter! Complete with bows, holly, snowflakes,stars, bells, and candles; this project is a warm way to greet guests during the frosty months! Spring, Summer and Autumn designs are also available in this... Read more
The Scottie September Dog cross stitch design is part of the Dog Days Series by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Scottie Dog sitting outside on a sunny day, surrounded by sunflowers and hearts, enjoying the final days of summer. Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Finally A Farmgirl featuring a Swedish Dala horse for Christmas!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 70w x 73h. Finished size is 3.89" x 4.06".
The "Faith: Hebrews 11:1" pattern from Happiness Is HeartMade is designed around the popular and encouraging Bible verse "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." It includes a little bird watching over its nest, symbolizing its faith in what... 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.
I fell in love with the vases in the antique version of Ellen's sampler, and decided to incorporate them into this design. Who says a vase has to be filled? The little hunter on the antique sampler shows him with his hunting dog, but Miss Pilkington has her little cottage dog as her loyal... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cozy Cottontail featuring a lovely day at the beach near a nautical lighthouse!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 111 x 90. Finished size is 6.17 in wide X 5 in high.
Sleepy Hollow Sampler draws on the spirit of Washington Irving's 1820 classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Whether you are drawn to the spooky allure of the Headless Horseman, the gentle romance of Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel, or the historical richness of the Hudson River... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with flowers!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using Classic Colorwork Bella Soie, Gloriana, and Au Ver a Soie threads. Stitch Count is 289 x 199. Finished size is 16.05 x 11.05 inches on 36 count fabric.
A simple charting of Isaiah 58:6-11, the powerful words inspire a life devoted to Justice for those in need. This chart's profits benefit a particular charity: A21 is a global organization dedicated to rescuing and restoring the lives of human trafficking victims.
10th in the Feed Sack series! Finishing instructions are included.
Pattern is stitched on 32-count linen using DMC floss with Needlepoint Silk Conversions. Stitch count is 101 wide x 132 high, finished size is 6.31" x 8.25".
Cross stitch pattern from The Mindful Needle featuring a sweet little kitty watching the full moon rise on Halloween. The moon is worked entirely in blackwork.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using Sullivans thread. DMC equivalents are provided. Stitch count is 77 W x 77 H. Finished size is 4.81 in wide X 4.81 in high.
Symmetry and puzzles tickle something deep down in my brain. Manipulating motifs into symmetrical designs is akin to puzzles and I truly enjoy the challenge of doing these type of designs. From the dancing ghosts to the flying bats and the perching crows, this design was as fun to design as it is to... Read more
In my explorations of old embroidery books, I came across a number of rug designs in a book from 1880. While they were intended as inspiration for woven carpet patterns, I realized that a blackwork design could also show off the dynamic beauty of the geometry.
"An Alphabet Duo - Elizabeth Roach & Sarah Zane" is from NeedleWorkPress. It is based on two antique samplers.
From NeedleWorkPress: "When we noticed the design and color similarities shared by these samplers, we thought it would be fun to present them in one booklet...... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a sweet summer barn with bright colors and floral motifs.
Summer Quilt Barn is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Coloworks, and Gentle Arts threads (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 115w x 96h and the finished size is 6.39" x 5.33".
Tommy's Pumpkin Patch is a companion design to Hazel's Blackberry Burrow It has a squirrel named Tommy, who lives in a pumpkin house in a pumpkin patch.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 163 x 98. Finished Size: approx 9.06" x 5.44" each.
Straw-stuffed and strumming a tune beneath the harvest moon, Scarecrow Serenade brings cozy charm to any autumn display. It's a whimsical stitch that sings with fall spirit!
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Grey Spinel linen from Fiber on A Whim using Weeks Dye Works and DMC with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 79W x 96H. Finished size is 4.94 in wide X 6 in high.
A fun green pattern with the phrase, "When I count my blessings, I count you twice".
Stitched on 28 count Goassamer Cashel Linen by Picture this Plus. Requires 9 colors of Dinky-Dyes Silk Floss, 6 colors of Mill Hill Beads, and 1 color of Sullivans/DMC or Anchor for attaching... Read more
Join three ghostly friends on a crisp autumn evening as they travel from the forest to town delivering a Halloween greeting! This piece uses a small color palette and I just love how the vibrant oranges pop!
Model stitched on both a moody dark fabric as well as a lighter neutral, both... Read more
While HFLM has been known for doing larger trees in the past, I thought it was a good time to make a smaller, ornament version for the holiday season. These quick stitches are perfect for gifting and adding some handmade love to your Christmas Tree. A step-by-step finishing tutorial is available on... Read more
The long awaited Santa's Night Tree is now available! Santa sails through the night sky with his reindeer delivering Christmas magic in this classic HFLM tree!
Stitched with Weeks Dye Works threads on recommended 36 ct Sapphire linen from Fiber on a Whim. Stitch Count: 152 x 151 and the finished size is 8.44" x 8.39".
Did you know that collective nouns are also known as nouns of assembly? When combined with some spooky Halloween favorites, this is the result and there is a lot happening here! In addition to the large piece surrounded by the graveyard fencing, each of the seven bats, ghosts, and more can be... Read more