Iris is the seventh in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. This one has been a long time coming, I designed it way back in 2011 when I was working on the others in the floral series, but I'm just finally getting around to releasing it. Because... Read more
I get a lot of requests to do smaller designs. I do try, but often the designs grow with my imagination. However, on occasion I force myself to behave! Sweet Hearts is a fun little monochrome design done mostly in cross stitch with a few little Rhodes stitches thrown in for some texture.
Peacock Mandala is the first in a series of themed mandala designs. These are just as detailed and intricate as my larger designs, but with a smaller finished size for those who don't like big projects. I fell in love with these colours while stitching it, they're just so bright, vibrant and fun!
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Shades of Turquoise is the eleventh in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because this design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Icon from Picture This Plus using Gloriana, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
I've seen lots of different patriotic themed and stylized flag designs, but for this series I wanted to really stay as true as I could to the actual flags they symbolize, while adding texture and sparkle to reflect my own style. Floss used is from Dinky Dyes and floss packs can be purchased from... Read more
You know how much I like diagonals. It was inevitable this would happen someday. This actually started as a stocking, but I figured there would be those who didn't care about stockings but wanted to stitch it as a sampler, so I took the liberty of getting ahead of the request. :)
Model stitched on 32 Ct. natural linen 2 over 2 with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 133x186. Also required, but not listed above: white Silk Paris Au Ver a Soie and 5 old glass beads gold.
A tiny bird sitting on a tall branch cheerfully sings a Song of the Forest. More birds, a squirrel, a chipmunk, rabbits, fish, and deer can also be spotted in this dimensional wreath design. The finished piece is felt-backed and edged with buttonhole stitch. Wreath pattern, stitch guide, and... Read more
Warm fuzzies of all shapes and sizes can be found in this Needle's Notion design featuring a mischievous kitty playing with a ball of yarn. The unique border is created with rows of running stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Lambswool Linen from Wichelt using DMC embroidery floss,... Read more
"Autumn Beauty" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. These colors just say Autumn to me, a small but charming floral motif to stitch
~ perfect for a pin keep or scissor fob, or frame in a special dainty frame.
Model stitched on stained Osnaburg OR, any 36ct linen. Stitched with DMC floss, stitch count is 51w x 65h finished size approximately 3" x 4".
"Witch Hazel" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Another of my gLittlesh, Witch Hazel is sure to charm your Halloween display this year!
Stitched on stained Osnaburg or your choice of 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 43 x 86. Finished size is approx. 3" x 4.5".
"Turkey Soup" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This Tom better be careful where he perches ~ I wouldn't want to see him take a dunk!!!
Stitched on stained Osnaburg or your choice of 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 46 x 66. Finished size is 2.56" x 3.67".
"Witches in the Air by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Features the phrase "There are Witches in the Air Everywhere" with a spooky haunted house and witches in every window.
Model stitched on 30 count Old Farmhouse Linen from Notforgotten Farm
stitched using 1... Read more
"Salem Village" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Featuring a design with the motifs of 2 black iron urns, bittersweet vines, moon & stars,trees, a wagon, pumpkins, 8 houses, and the verse "1692 - Keep them in your memory".
"Mrs. Prunella Squashbottom" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Happily married to the honorable Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom, Prunella spends her time raising her beloved geese, baking pies, working in the gardens and keeping their stately saltbox home exceptionally neat &... Read more
"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".
"Cedar Waxwing" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Cedar Waxwings are a beautiful little bird that love to eat oranges. I designed this quick stitch with clove-studded orange pomanders in mind, and finished the project into a balsam-filled pillow, smells like Christmas!... Read more
"The Sowing Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. The verse reads, "My linen is my soil, my needle is my plow, my threads are my seeds, and my words do I sow".
Model shown stitched on 30 ct. Tin Roof linen from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts threads one strand over two. Stitch count is 99 x 113. Finished size is 6.6" x 7.53".
"Holly" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A beautiful lady dressed in her white Holiday Finery, birch tree, potted holly vines & peaceful dove.
Model shown stitched on 32 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 106 x 132. Finished size is 6.63" x 8.25".
"Halloween Sweet Bag" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A wonderfully-festive bag to hold your sweet treats! or you can display dried, or Halloween inspired candy canes lie the ones shown!! I added beautiful trims to this bag, for just a little bit of fun
"Melancholy" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Don't you love him? we have many fox-friends here at the farmalthough they are cunning, we still love them!
Stitched on 32 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 137 x 85 and the finished size is 8.56" x 5.31".
"Giving Thanks" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A plump tom-turkey is being offered a tasty ear of corn by his top-hatted mistress, giving her thanks for his friendship.
Stitched on 32 ct linen using one strand of DMC floss over 2 threads of linen. Stitch count is 95 x 91. Finished size is 5.94" x 5.69".
"Homeplace at Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A scrolling vine of berries and leaves dangle above the most primitive two-story home you would ever wish to live in. The chimney holds a tiny tannenbaum and is that Santa's magic key there on the roof? This... Read more
"Uncharted Linen" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A young lass walking along the edge of the sea ~ her hand reaching out for her beloved (heart) with a sewing basket, whale, compass, oar, anchor, star & sailing vessel, above read the words: "My Needle is my Compass ~... Read more
"Basket of Jacks" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This basket-ful of Jacks is sure to bring a smile to your face, each Jack has his own personality!
Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 89 x 131. Finished size is 4.94" x 7.28".
"Matilda Hornbuckle" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Offering you my little miss "Matilda Hornbuckle", and what a sweet tiny pumpkin-witch she is! Always happy to help with the sweeping of the barn or the weeding of the gardens.
"Olde Mustarde Moone" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A quiet sampler, this one depicts a beloved home at twilight when old-man moon is just coming for a visit. I love the mellow-ness of this design, a little 'out of the box' for me, but I love it still and hope... Read more
"A Happy Life" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A quick little stitch with lots of meaning, "Very little is needed to make a happy life".
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with DMC threads , two over two. Stitch count is 93 x 61 and the finished size is 5" x 7".
"My Needle is Sharp" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. My Scissors are sharp and My Hands Swift", motifs include a basket of flowers and date. Also included on the graph is a specialty stitch: Eyelet Stitch.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen one strand over two using DMC threads. Stitch count is 125 x 52. Finished size is 7.81" x 3.25".
"Woodland Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Santa & an owl, red reindeer, brown bunny, potted oak tree with acorns, berry-tipped Christmas trees, quirky squirrels gathering acorns, a potted poinsettia plant, snowballs and the date 1857!!!
"Olde Witche Mary" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A garden inspired design with the verse "Olde Witche Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Garden Grow?".
Stitched on 30 ct. linen using one strand over two. Stitch count is 135 x 136. Finished size is 9" x 9.07".
"Folk Heart Strawberry Pinkeep" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A 6" long and approx. 11" in circumference, this pinkeep will be the STAR of your sewing basket! Use it to hold your pins and needles, or pile a bunch of them into a big bowl for display.
"Bee Keeper" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little lady wearing a beehive for a skirt, standing under a bower of vines & bees. Underneath her feet read the words: Clover, Honey, Smoke, Sweet, Beeswax, Hive.
Stitched on 32 ct. vintage linen using DMC... Read more
"Christmas Donkey" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Oh how busy this little guy looks, hauling in the Christmas trees and 'dashing' through the snow.
Stitched on 30 ct. linen 1 strand over 2 using DMC threads. Stitch count is 96 x 47. Finished size is 6.4" x 3.13".