Wake up snakes and bite a biscuit! I first heard this phrase from Teresa Lass, a stitcher who was sharing some funny western sayings from her family. With some further research I discovered that it was a commonly-used phrase by a "cookie" - a wagon train cook. Cowboy slang is an interesting... Read more
Sleepy red pandas lounging in the trees. This is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches, the fifth pattern in our Endangered Species Club.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. The stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a cute pillow design to welcome Spring! Part of the Hello Seasons pattern series, each chart sold separately for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
The model was stitched on 36 ct. linen with Sulky Thread floss (DMC conversion... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a cute pillow design to welcome Summer! Part of the Hello Seasons pattern series, each chart sold separately for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
The model was stitched on 36 ct. linen with Sulky Thread floss (DMC conversion... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Autumnal months, September, October, and November! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Winter months, December, January, and February! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Summer months, June, July, and August! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each season.
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Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely bouquet of patriotic flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 131 x 90. Finished size is 6.5" x 4.5".
The Petal Collection includes patterns for three beautiful designs, each inspired by decorative tile work, antique cabinet cards, and nature. Every beautiful flower is framed in an ornamental border with overdyed threads completing the background to infuse an aged and worn look into each of these... Read more
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring Willow the beaver enjoying floating on logs in her pond. Finished as a biscornu.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count on each side is 120 x 120 with a finished size of 6.67" x 6.67".
Finny Friends by Ink Circles features a geometric design with eight fish.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Blueberry milkshake linen by Grace notes with Belle Soie floss. The stitch count is 91 x 91 and the finished size is 5" x 5".
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a beautiful geometric floral design.
This pattern is recommended to be stitched on your choice of linen with DMC floss (Cosmo conversion included). Stitch count is 93 x 93. Finished sizes depends on fabric choice.
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a sweet garden sampler design with pumpkins and the words 'Plant Kindness, Harvest Love".
Model stitched on 30 ct. linen over two using Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 97 x 97 and the finished size is 6.47" x 6.47".
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring coaster designs created using the reversible technique called "Chottie's Plaid". Commemorates the date that each state entered the union.
Stitched on 14 ct. mono canvas with overdyed perle cotton thread. Also needed 22" binding strips; 1.5" x 2" wide.
M. Seckel is a sampler brimming with floral beauty. The color inspiration was taken from the unfaded back of the sampler. The second photo shows the front.
Stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 234 x 229 and the finished size is 11.7" x 11.45".
The name and style of this sampler led us to investigate whether it was created in Spain or Mexico. Mexican sampler scholar Mayela Flores Enriquez, PhD, confirmed that although the name is Hispanic, the style of flower baskets and larger girl are not consistent with Mexican dechados (samplers). The... Read more
In adapting this sampler to be stitched over one and two threads of linen - instead of 1, 2, 3, and 4 as stitched by Mary - we endeavored to remain true to her composition while creating a more "stitchable" sampler. While the antique is framed, we decided to hemstitch our sampler. We are... Read more
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".
Fill up your cookie jar with adorable seasonal cookies! As part of the Baked Fresh Cookie Collaboration, a seasonal cookie jar series. Each season includes 5 cookie designs. For Thanksgiving, there are five fun designs including a squirrel, turkey, and more!
Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring a patriotic design with an American flag and the words "My Country Tis of Thee, Sweet land of liberty".
Stitched on 36 ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 116 x 34 and the finished size is 6.44" x 1.89".
Join these colorful Zebras, Ostriches, and Parrots on their journey of friendship as they stick together!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Lapin Loops Sunshine Days linen with Cottage Garden Threads floss. The stitch count is 66 x 66 with a finished size of 4.13" x 4.13".
Fall means Halloween and Halloween is a must! This playful sampler blends classic styling with clever, humorous verses, giving traditional Halloween a fresh and fun twist.
The pattern stitched on 32 ct. Lugana with DMC and Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 140 x 138 with a finished size of 8.75" x 8.63".
Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring a patriotic design with three small patterns that go together. One with a large American flag, one that says "America 1776" and one that says "Land of the Free".
Pattern is stitched on 32 count evenweave fabric with... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring a fun pattern with a starfish and the words "Life is at ease with an ocean breeze".
Pattern is stitched on 28 count evenweave white with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 76 x 60 and the finished size is 5.43" x 4.29".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax with 100/3 silks by Au Ver a Soie. The stitch count is 145 x 173 and the finished size is 7.25" x 8.65".
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Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Dirty Teacup by Needle and Flax with Painters Threads Soie 100/3. The stitch count is 48 x 63 and the finished size is 2.08" x 2.74".
Uncle Sam's Parade is a patriotic design that can either be stitched alone or as a companion piece to Haven of Liberty, a sampler celebrating the Semiquincentennial. I love the historic figures marching with their farm animals.
Stitched on 32 ct. Raw Flax by Zweigart using DMC floss. With a stitch count of 150 x 54 and the finished size is 10.71" x 3.86".