Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring the phrase "I plant, I weed, I tend, but in the end I fear all I am doing is feeding deer"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Wren from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 160w x 90h. Finished size is 8.89" x 5".
"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".
"Pumpkin Playtime" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. These two have been friends for a very long time ~ they love to play in the pumpkin patch! A small, quick-to-stitch little design ~ sweet & not too spooky!
Stitched on stained Osnaburg or your choice of 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 99 x 56. Finished size is approx. 5.5" x 3".
"Mary & Jack Bracelet" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. You KNOW you want to stitch this and wear it to your next gathering of 'friends'.
Stitched on 36 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 31 x 114. Finished size is 1 3/4" x 6 3/8".
"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
"Folk House" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. An antique vintage house where a woman sweeps the floor with her two kittens keeping her company.
Stitched on 30 ct. linen with one strand over two. Stitch count 118 x 136. Finished size is approx. 8" x 9".
"White Christmas" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet angel holding a feather wreath, a prancing stag, a Christmas tree & a bowl of pinecones help make this neutral-hued design perfect for any prim decor.
Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment using one strand over two with DMC threads. Stitch count 135 x 105. Finished size is approx. 4" x 6".
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.
Skinny Minis is a new monthly series by Anabella's Needleart. We began with our Skinny Minis December featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus. This month features two kids in Halloween costumes going trick or treating!
Stitched on your choice of fabric. Stitch count is 41 x 96. Finished size is 2.38" x 5.88" each design.
When I went on my first cruise in 2024, cruising caught me in its spell. I've always loved this quote from Jaques Cousteau and it holds even more meaning for me now. Since being released exclusively to the Flosstube at Sea 2025 cruisers, this chart has been given a new life by Leslie at Under... Read more
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
Beneath the storm-tossed waves and shadowed trenches, where even moonlight fears to tread, there dwells a guardian of hope - Elowen, the Light of the Deep. Elowen is the ocean's lighthouse - not built of stone, but of kindness, magic, and the quiet will to guide others safely home.
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a fall sampler with sunflowers, corn, squirrels, pumpkins and much more!
Stitched on 27 ct. light taupe with two threads over two using Color and Cotton floss (DMC conversion included) Stitch Count: 117 x 70 and the finished size is 8 5/8" x 5 1/8.
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a pumpkin with the phrase "Welcome fall"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works with a DMC Conversion. Stitch count is 149w x 52h. Finished size is 8.28 in wide X 2.89 in high.
The September Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Cat 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 using DMC... Read more
Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.
Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a modern looking Mosaic pattern with a colorful tiled background and white bubbles.
Model stitched on your choice of fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 104 x 104.
Finished size:
aida 14 - 19 x 19 cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in)
aida 16 - 17 x 17 cm (6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in)
We are delighted to present to you a stunning sampler that was completed by Maria Wales Newson in the year 1838 when she was 13 years old. There is much to delight your eye and needle in this Bobby Dazzler.
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 295 x 413. Finished size is 22.39 x 28.94 inches for 36 count.
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a Christmas themed sampler design with Doves saying "Merry Christmas".
The model was stitched on 36ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss (with DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 89 x 78 and the finished size is 4.94" x 4.33".
Note from the designer: I've had this antique reproduced since 2015, but I had always wanted to pair it with some little companion pieces before releasing it. I've finally done just that!
What drew me to this sampler was the oversize, unusual bird (I am always drawn to odd birds on... Read more
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Keslyns featuring a holiday themed moon design with snowflakes and cut houses!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count fabric using one strand of floss over two fabric thread with Au Ver a Soie floss. Stitch count is 117 x 94 and the finished size is 5.85" x 4.7".
Cross stitch patterns from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring an adorable mushroom house and a smaller mushroom design.
Large pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. With a stitch count of 102 x 120 and a finished size of 5.67" x 6.67".
This year's addition to the annual Matilda Christmas seriesReindeer Matilda! Matilda has been called by Santa for some extra help this Christmas Eve. She is ready for the task and excited to be part of this very special night. If you are interested in past Matilda Christmas adventures, we can add to... Read more
A fun piece that celebrates all the witty, wise and wonderfully witchy life mottos to live by.
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Ancient Belfast Linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 156w x 208h. Finished size on 32 ct is 9.75 in wide X 13 in high.
From the Birthstone Quaker series by From the Heart comes this offering for September done in tones of blue representing Sapphire. This Quaker design features a geometric snowflake pattern.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Silver Moon using Silk 'N Colors thread. Stitch count 90w x 90h. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.5".
This antique sampler is inspired by a french designer with Christian imagery.
The model was stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki linen from Zweigart, with 1 ply of Weeks Dye Works Hand Dyed Cottons. Stitch count is 260 x 171 with a finished size of 14.44" x 9.5".
As the weather gets cooler, it's time to bundle up and Stay Cozy! This pattern features earth-toned autumn items like leaves, soft socks, acorns, a cozy green sweater, and steaming cup of tea.
The model was stitched on 32 ct Linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 124w x 82h. Finished Size: 7.8" w x 5.1" h
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring the phrase "Everyone can build an snowman"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Light Taupe Lugana by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 108. Finished size is 7.31" wide X 6.75" high. Finished on a Snowflake Distressed Wood Frame by Paisleys and Polka Dots.
Cross stitch pattern from The Mindful Needle featuring a great design for use at retreats and stitching events. Friends Who Count includes an alphabet and numbers to stitch the event name and date. It can also be personalized as a gift for your stitching bestie.
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.