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.
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring the phrase "I'm here for the boos"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 62 x 62 and the finished size is 4.43" x 4.43".
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a candy corn house!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 62 x 62 and the finished size is 4.43" x 4.43".
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a house in the shape of Frankenstein's head!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 62 x 62. Finished size is 4.43" x 4.43".
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a house the shape of a ghost!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Vintage Country Mocha Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 62 x 62 and the finished size is 4.43" x 4.43".
Model is stitched on 14ct. Aida over 1 square using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending thread. Design stitch count is 178w x 111h, finished size approximately 12.75" x 8" on 14ct.
Note: Also required but not listed are six 6mm gold jingle bells. It is also adorned with 2 small cream simple buttons, 1 tri-color holly button and 1 small two tone holly button.
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with flowers!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC or Classic Colorwork,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.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring a cat for the months October and September!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Romy's Creations threads with DMC conversion. Stitch counts are 60 x 60 and the finished sizes are 3.75" x 3.75".
Full stitch, backstiching and Algerian Eyelet stitch in a 84w x 84h piece featuring colors of the sea. Recommended threads are silks from BeStitchMe but listed are the DMC Conversion.
Design stitched on Water Nymph aida also from BeStitchMe. Stitch count is 84 x 84. Finished size for 14 Count is 6" x 6".
"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
Bird & Berry Tart is a companion design to Oak & Acorn Tart. It is a summery design full of strawberries.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 75 x 75. Finished size: approx 4.2" x 4.2".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely sampler pattern with the phrase "Serenity and Peace is all She Needs" with cute needlework imagery!
Serenity is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Weeks Dye... 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".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a sweet summer barn with bright colors and floral motifs.
Strawberry Pinkeep and Scissor Fob are stitched on 36 count Legacy linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Weeks Dye Works,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring lovely birds and beautiful flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Caramel Macchiato using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 137w x 180h. Finished size is 7.6"x 10".
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a reproduction sampler with a bird!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Silks and one NPI silk. Stitch Count: 145 x 118. Finished Size: 7 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches.
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Valdani threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 133 x 133. Finished size is 9" x 9".
Previously an exclusive for Expo some years ago, I've had so many requests to re-release this little pin-pillow featuring a quote from French writer Collette. It's also very easy to customise to your cat's colour.
Model stitched on 37-ct "Corn Tassel" by Legacy Linen... Read more
The Scottie August Dog cross stitch design is part of the Dog Days Series by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Scottie Dog, a Scottish Terrier, enjoying a slice of summer watermelon on a picnic table. The design also includes a picnic basket, ladybugs, hearts, and flowers.
A biscornu is a small octagonal pincushion. They are really fun to make and highly addictive! This cute strawberry themed biscornu features a gingham style underside. It's a lovely quick make and a great small portable project. Biscornus are stitched in two pieces, front and back, and then the... Read more
Two old witches chat at their most popular cafe before their evening flights and witch dance. Their main topic of conversation is the spectacle they will create with their costumes and the dance they will perform around the bonfire that night. The cafe owner serves them the cafe's special treat,... Read more
This old-world-inspired Christmas tapestry design works nicely as a bookmark for your favorite holiday reads! Classic reds, greens, and golds are displayed in an almost full-coverage layout of a trio of star motifs. This could also be finished as an ornament!
Inspired by the red and white petunias that my mama used to plant in the summer, this design celebrates America in flowers. Perfectly patriotic colors and a peeks of white lattice in the borders remind us of those lazy, hazy days spent on the porch in the good ol' summertime.
Cross stitch pattern from JEDxStitch featuring moths climbing a mountain!
The model is stitched on 40 count "Brick" linen by Fiber on a Whim using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. The model was stitched using 16 DMC cotton floss and 1 Roxy Floss Co. overdyed cotton floss. A... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique Christmas sampler design with the word "Noel".
Pattern is stitched on your choice of cream fabric with DMC, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and ThreadworX floss. Stitch count is 180 x 150. Finished size on 28 count is 12.86" x 10.71".