This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
Note from the designer: Maybe it's just me, but I think those little tiny jumping spiders are the stinking cutest things ever! Do I want one on me? No. Do I want one for a pet? No. Are they super cute on other people's Instagram feeds? Yes. Anyway, in the spirit of all things creepy and October-y, I... Read more about Jump Clump - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
In collaboration with Romy's Creations who designed part 1, "Hedgehog and Squirrel"
Stitched on 32 count Belfast linen vintage country mocha by Zweigart. Pillow is stitched on 40 count Handpainted Newcastle Moody Green by Puntini Puntini.
Stitch Count: Fox 53x53 (finished size... Read more about Grow Your Own Way Part 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern
This leaflet sized pattern includes an alphabet and numbers for personalizing. It is a fun fast stitch, that can grace your wall all year around! "Good deeds create love in every season"!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Antique White using DMC floss. Stitch count is 136 X 136 stitches.
Kicking off a new series " Going to..." So many possibilities! Of course, stitching has to be first! Our delightful stitcher is in a hurry, because her friends are already having the best time! Run rabbit, run!
Pattern is stitched on 40 Count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art. Stitch count is 134 x 97.
A large sampler inspired by Berlin woolwork and other antique sampler motifs. It contains a quote from the Bible, various animal motifs and floral ornaments. An alphabet chart is added for personalization. "He will alson send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground and the food that comes... Read more about The Blessing Sampler - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Black Aids with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 73W x 71H. Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 8.5" leaflet features a full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.
Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 11" leaflet features an extra large full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.
Models are stitched on 28 ct linen in Nordic Blue by Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 142 W x 142 H.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an original sampler of dogs!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct. Baked Clay linen from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 188 x 109.
"Please understand I am only taking new friend requests from dogs." "I'm just my dog's treat dealer" "Dogtrovert - A person who prefers spending time with dogs rather than people."
This colorful William III English needlework vignette is executed entirely in gros and petit point stitches (cross stitch over one and two threads of linen). It depicts a large gros point fruiting tree above a scene with very finely stitched petit point leaves, flowers, and two animals, the larger... Read more about Needlework Panel of a Fruit Tree With Two Animals- Pattern
Number Three is the home of my great-great grandmother. She became one of my stitching inspirations when I found a little snippet of linen with the tiniest cross stitches when I was a girl. How did she ever see to stitch them? It is tucked under the model in the image.
Number Four features my great grandmother's home. She was a quilter, hence the quilts laying over the fence in the design. I am lucky to have one of her quilts, which I cherish. The model is lying on one of her hand-stitched squares in the image.
Note from the designer: Number Five is an elegant Victorian brick house on the banks of the Susquehanna River. My great, great aunt & uncle resided here. My uncle was a composer and they met while they were both attending the Boston Conservatory of Music. My aunt was from a wealthy family, so... Read more about Fragments in Time 2024 - Number Five - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the designer: Number Six features my husband's great grandparents home. It is the only one in the series that lies outside of Central PA and is in New Jersey. We have a portrait of his great grandmother hanging in our living room. She was a quilter and we are fortunate enough to have... Read more about Fragments in Time 2024 - Number Six - Cross Stitch Pattern
Thanksgiving is my family's favorite holiday, but it seems as though it has become the kick-off to the Christmas season lately. Ok, this year is even worse, the Christmas trees are already up in shops! This needlework set takes back this particularly American holiday and celebrates the... Read more about Bountiful Thanksgiving - Cross Stitch Pattern
Creep into Halloween with the next installment of my Pillow Puns series, Halloween Puns II. These smalls are the perfect addition to add a touch of eerie charm to your Halloween decor. "Creep it real" "Bone to be wild"
Stitched on 32ct Raw Natural Linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 60W x 60H each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a stash of craft supplies, "It's not clutter, it's cross stitch"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 98 x 67. Finished size approx 7" x 4.79"