Stylized monochromatic florals are the feature in both of these statement finishes. The more traditional framed piece is worked on beautifully mottled fabric. The pillow features only the floral portion of the pattern and was stitched on low count fabric before using traditional pillow finishing... Read more about Busy Hands Happy Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring bright flowers with the phrase "Make today a happy day"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count white Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 133 x 95. Finished size is 9.5" x 6.79". It is finished on Thatched Seafoam linen from Moda Fabrics with raw edges of cross stitch exposed, then fringed..
A curious little octopus drifts through an underwater garden of swaying seaweed, tiny fish, and sparkling bubbles. With its bright colors, curled tentacles, and playful movement, it captures the gentle magic of life beneath the waves - mysterious, cheerful, and full of ocean-daydream charm. This is... Read more about Tentacles Below - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern
A quiet underwater moment is captured that is calm, cozy, and full of gentle ocean magic; curious seahorses drifting lazily through tall, dancing sea grass. This is one of my two contributions for XStitch the Rainbow's Beneath the Waves Collaboration using the Cottage Garden Threads - Beneath the... Read more about Anchored Tails - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern
Here is a garden you can enjoy all year round! The inspiration for this design comes from some of the wonderful flowers (and a butterfly) native to Florida.
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring Santa Claus holding a teddy bear and Raggedy Ann doll!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Saltbush from Fox and Rabbit using DMC and Classic Colorwork floss. Stitch count is 96 x 178. Finished size is 4.75" x 8.9".
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
National Female Model School Sampler - Kildare Place, Dublin circa 1820
This pattern has 1 specialty stitch - the Satin Stitch. And the small alphabet at the top and the small letters at the bottom are stitched over 1 thread of linen.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. linen with 100/3 Au Ver a Soie silk floss. The stitch count is 96 x 147 and the finished size is 4.17" x 6.39".
The fifth design in my Blueberry Ridge Gardens Series. This section has a cute nesting bird, a fox and a wheelbarrow full of flowers. Just one more to come in the series!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 120 x 120. Finished size: approx 6" x 6".
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a patriotic design with the American flag made up of phrases such as "All people have value", "Kindness is free", and "Love will always win".
Stitched on 18 ct. Old Gold aida with Gentle Art floss. The stitch count is 252 x 100 and the finished size is 14" x 5.56".
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a beautiful purple pansy sampler design with the words "It does me good, thou flowers of spring, Thy blossoms to behold, Thou bloom'st when birds begin to sing, in purple and in gold".
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a patriotic Christmas stocking sampler!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Hawthorne from Needle and Flax using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 169 x 455. Finished size is 8.5" x 22.75".
I have always pulled from either a Sunday School song or Scripture as my inspiration for the exclusive, and this year is no different. My hope is that if you recognize this song, it will be in your heart for the rest of the day!
Note from the designer: This one is dear to me because I designed it in the style I began my design business with. I love the feel of old samplers, and I hope this one is reflective of how The Lord has always shown me His grace.
The design is based on an antique piece in my collection from the late 1800s.
Model stitched on 36 count linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Finished as pillow with rick-rack trim. Stitch count is 89 x 57. Finished size is 5" x 3.2"
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the phrase "Stitch what you love, use your most cherished spools. These are a stitcher's favourite rules"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Country Mocha Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 131 x 114. Finished size is 7.28 in wide X 6.33 in high.
The small, plump, ground-dwelling quail is often identified by its distinctive head plume. They prefer running to flying. Due to their tendency to mate for life, they symbolize loyalty and devotion. The 2026 Quail Sampler joins my growing collection of monochromatic bird samplers.
Spring Awakens is the final chart in my seasonal series. This design has all the spring feels, with lots of flowers, a bunny, birdhouses, and rubber boots!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished size: approx 8" x 6.9".
Sea Turtle Cove is part of the XStitchTheRainbow collaboration featuring the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Lunar by Be Stitch Me with Cottage Garden Threads Beneath The Waves palette. Stitch Count: 60 x 60. Finished size: approx 3.3" x 3.3".
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring a comfortable place in your home to stitch!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Winter White linen by Seraphim Fabrics using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (conversions included). Stitch count is 161 x 41 and the finished size is 8.9" x 2.3".
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a patriotic drum with an eagle holding a flag!
Patterns are stitched on 36 Ct Mica linen from Cedar River using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown on Chantelle's 141's Drum! Stitch count is 93 x 90. Finished size is 5.17" x 5".
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
Underwater Garden is part of the 2026 XStitch the Rainbow collaboration. Featuring a fun underwater design with fish and more!
Stitched on 40 ct. Beanstalk with the Cottage Garden Threads floss pack (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 60 x 60 and the finished size is 3" x 3".
A companion design to The Postmouse's Christmas Delivery. This cute bunny is ready for Easter with his wheelbarrow full of Easter eggs and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Vintage with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 98 x 77. Finished size: approx 5.4" x 4.3".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a beautiful spring garden with birds.
The model is stitched on 36 ct. Baked Clay linen by Fox and Rabbit with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 106 x 111 and the finished size is 5.9" x 6.2".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique sampler reproduction. Ellen's sampler brings to life a variety of flora and fauna that an 11-year-old might have observed in her surroundings back in 1870. You will delight in stitching the birds, dogs, and deer that join the plants,... Read more about Ellen Franklin - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a cute snowman with a large bird standing a holly branch.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Stormy Cloud with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 100 and the finished size is 6.63" x 6.25".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring Kindness, part of the Virtues series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 85 x 55 with a finished size of 4.72" x 3.06".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a beautiful sign welcoming winter.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Milk & Honey with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 95 x 95 and the finished size is 5.94" x 5.94".
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
Each year, Leann with Forbidden Fiber Co chooses a Bible verse for me to design, and she provides a palette of her beautiful floss to accompany the piece. I had so much fun creating this blueberry pie pillow to go along with Psalm 34:8.
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a red fox and a surround of bleeding heart flowers.
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring the phrase"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world."
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 167 x 206. Finished size is 8.35" x 10.3".