Another beautiful Scottish reproduction sampler. I'm very taken with the house that she used in her sampler. These whitewashed stone cottages appear all over Scotland and Ireland. However, one of the unique things about this house is the blue roof. Being curious, I Googled blue slate in... Read more
This design from New York Dreamer says "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, will bear much fruit." The design also features a church and vines.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country Mocha Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 158x158.
The latest member of the Faire series...Vineyard Faire!
The model was stitched 32 ct. Pistachio Frappe by Grace Notes Fabrics, with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC alternatives provided. Stitch count is 103 x 66.
This design is a companion to my fall release, "Troublemakers". It's hard to get too angry at these rascally rabbits, because they're so darned cute.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. "Country French Cafe Mocha" with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61 w x 59 h. Trim: "Jack" ric rac by Lady Dot Creates
Chart includes large design and pin pillow. This set is part of my "Fresh Picked" series.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. "Vintage Maritime White" by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC converions. Stitch Count: 149 w x 91 h. Trim: "Sizzle" pom pom by Lady Dot Creates.
Betsy's Easter Basket is chart 3 in my Betsy's Holiday Baskets Series.
Betsy's Easter Basket is stitched on 36 count Old Mushroom Linen by xJu Designs, fabric suggestion listed, using Weeks Dyw Work, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count is 103 x 104. Trimmed in mini... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a patriotic truck with the phrase "Every heart beats true".
Model stitched on 32 count Ice Blue linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss, using 2 strands of floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 74w X 66h.
Note: DMC 3881 has been discontinued. We suggest DMC 3364.
This biscornu is the companion piece to my Needle Heathen needlebook from 2023. It's made for those of us who don't really pay attention to which needle we're using or when; we just want to stitch!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Toasted Almond linen. Stitch Count: 61w x 61h each side.
This pattern from Hands On Designs is the first part of a 4 part series of seasonal thoughts. The design says "Gather Blessings" and features a house, a flower, and a buzzing bee!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x42.
When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
These goofy birds are sure to put you in a good mood. This muster of peacocks find their inspiration from a 1918 magazine article discussing using textile motifs to decorate ceramic wares. So, historically accurate but aesthetically questionable. They finish up at a stitch count of 195 x 153... Read more
This is a perfect little design to show off a special floss and fabric color combo. Stitched in Sulky 12 wt. Petites Blendable color #4067 Merlot Blush on Weeks Dye Works 30 count Sanguine linen, this color combination reminded me of strawberries. With only 2516 total stitches.
This pattern from JBW Designs features a tree full of colorful birds.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. French Vanilla from R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 107H
Note from designer: My Heart To You Is Given is a collection of seven designs , using the most universal sign for love - a heart. The designs could be used for so many occasions, including a wedding shower or a wedding gift, as a birthday gift, for a friend, for an anniversary, or as a Christmas... Read more
Soon it will be garden time and so we have another in the set of boxed pieces that fit in the shadow boxes like Christmas Box and Stitch Box. There are no specialty stitches in this pattern. Design size is a 3 05 x 4 on 32 ct. for the left sampler square with 2 smalls on the side and one long one... Read more
Sheep and stitching just seem to go together.always a fun theme to work with. This one too is set in the Stitch Box type layout. Design size is 3 1/2 x 4 on 32 ct. for the largest piece with 2 smalls on the side and one long one on the bottom, which holds the ruler on the back. The piece is stitched on 32 ct Wren by Picture This Plus. Stitch counts are 59 x 65, 31 x 31, and 28 x 95.
So fun to do these pieces, my continuing love affair with flower bouquets! Enjoy the summer blues and of course can be stitched on any count, any color that pleases the stitcher. Model is stitched on 36 ct. Up in the Attic by Fox & Rabbit comes out approx. 4 x 4". Stitched using Weeks Dye Works... Read more
Spring Quaker: Bunnies & Chicks It's hard not to feel cheerful when spring arrives. This monochromatic quaker is sure to get you in the mood for Spring. Colorful bunnies, chicks,and floral motifs fill this quaker design. The chart stitch count is 159 x 101 stitches. The framed model was stitched... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring a joyful spring scene with frolicking rabbits!
Model stitched using Roxy Floss, two strands over two, on 32 count Panettone linen by Roxy Floss Co. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 130W x 162H
Cross Stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring a sampler with flowers and the phrase "O, My love is like the melody. That's sweetly play'd in tune"!
Model stitched using The Gentle Arts thread, two strands over two, on 36 count Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works. DMC conversion included. Stitch count: 141W x 339H.
Ann Hunt inscribed the town she stitched her sampler in as Nailsea in 1805. Nailsea is a town in Somerset, England. Research does not reveal the existence of a Quaker school there, although at least one other very similar polychrome Quaker medallion sampler has been discovered stitched a year... Read more
Lydia's sampler is an example of a more decorative Quaker marking sampler containing four different alphabets, six dividing bands, and an often seen swan and birds motif, as well as a floral spray. The colors are muted as in the Quaker style, copying those found in nature. Lydia was a talented young... Read more
The initials appearing on the sampler, SI, in two places, may perhaps indicate the school where the sampler was stitched, and not the initials of the stitcher. The Suir Island Quaker School (SI) was a boarding and finishing school for girls established in 1787 in Clonmel in County Tipperary by... Read more