One of the earliest signs of spring are daffodils shooting up from the ground. When I see them, I know that the cold and darkness of winter is nearly behind me and beautiful flowers of all types and colors are on their way. Upon seeing a field of daffodils on an early spring walk one day, I knew... Read more
My lace design series are all patterns that have been inspired by old pieces of lace. A number of stitchers have shared with me their wish for a design in this series that would be a little smaller than many of the others, and so the idea for Lovely Lace was born.
After releasing my cross stitch pattern 324 (which was stitched with 324 different colors of DMC) last year, I began stitching a new version featuring the same colors but with various types of stitches. Initially something I was creating just for myself, it soon became apparent that there was great... Read more
I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
This circular design from Heart in Hand Needlearts features beautiful Dogwoods and is shown finished in a cream Heartware bowl.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki using Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 45 x 45. Finished size is 2.7" x 2.7".
Fanciful Flowers celebrates the spring season with a vibrant color palette and one of my favorite subject matter; flowers!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 147 wide x 133 high. Finished size is 7.35 in wide X 6.65 in high.
This piece turned out just as beautifully as I'd envisioned it in my head, late one night trying to fall asleep, which (trust me) doesn't always happen! This is such a bold statement piece due to both the heavy Quaker style alphabet and the eye catching dimensional motif which is stitched on a... Read more
I can picture these flash-card like finishes sitting on top of stacks of fabric or hanging from the knob of a thread cabinet! I love the contrast of the black and white, but each of these 8 includes chart packs could be stitched in with whatever... Read more
This pillow pair uses the same floral banding on each to embellish spring sentiments stitched on vibrant fabrics! The floral bands have been frayed at the edges to give them a tattered or vintage look, and the top and bottom of each band has been sewn into the seam of the pillow. The contrast of the... Read more
A fun little pincushion-sized stitch for those that find themselves equally drawn to the old and the new. A companion piece to the much larger "Rock & Roll Sampler"
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 92 x 46. Finished size is 5.11" x 2.56".
This sampler brings together two of my favorite themes: stitching and music. It is full of motifs such as thread spools, "loudspeaker" flowers, and hoops with music notes. It reads: "I wanna rock and roll all night and cross stitch every day"
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring a geometric design with birds!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 137 x 137. Finished size is 9.25" x 9.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring a beautiful geometric design with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen from Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 97 x 97. Finished size is 5.39" x 5.39".
Note from the designer: This tiny petite sampler was acquired at an estate sale in Michigan. The simplicity of the piece is the charming "as Hannah stitched her sampler in 1822 at the Faringdon Subscription School near Oxford, England."
Over two model was stitched over 1 thread on... Read more
This beautiful pattern from JBW Designs features birds, flowers and the saying "Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Desert Taipan from Fox & Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 186 x 108. Finished size is 10.4" x 6"
Note from the designer: Combining antique motifs, borders and alphabet fonts is one of my favorites to design.
This is a monochromatic design that can be stitched on any fabric with any one color of floss. The blue model was stitched on 36 Ct. Mayflower from Fox & Rabbit with Belle Soie... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring two Christmas dots for February!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. (Will also need Roxy Floss Co. Butterscotch thread). Stitch count is 31 x 31 each. Finished size is 1.72 x 1.72 each
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring two Christmas dots for March!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. (Will also need Roxy Floss Co. Butterscotch thread). Stitch count is 31 x 31 each. Finished size is 1.72 x 1.72 each
This is the 3rd in "Be" series, which started with Joy Be Thine, Needle Be True and now this one. The pattern includes a set of smalls also.
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Stitched on 36 ct. or 40 ct. Old Stationary by Seraphim Fabrics by Laurie - but as ever any count you love ro sampler fabric you love will... Read more
What started as a fun autumnal theme, took over and we did Christmas themed pincushions and now some Spring themed only cross stitch pincushions. Enjoy!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 69 x 50. Finished size is 3.75 x 2.75.
What started as a fun autumnal theme, took over and we did Christmas themed pincushions and now some Spring themed only cross stitch pincushions. Enjoy!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Hand dyed Floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 69 x 50. Finished size is 3.75 x 2.75.
I've been wanting to do a small sampler with an antique look and finally did it!
The sampler is stitched on 40-Count Sapphire linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count is 77 x 63. Finished size is 3.85" x 3.15".
I was invited to join the XStitch the Rainbow team and design a piece using the Night Garden palette. Each designer was assigned the same ThreadworX colors and a maximum size piece to design. And this is what I designed!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Wheat from Fiber on a Whim using Threadworx threads. Stitch count is 59 x 60. Finished size is 2.95" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a lovely sampler!
The model was stitched on 40 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 125 x 142. Finished size is 6.25 in wide X 7.1 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a lovely sampler!
The model was stitched on 36ct Fiber on a Whim Milk and Honey using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 153 x 254. Finished size is 8.5 in wide X 14.11 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a shamrock with the phrase "Be ye loyal"!
The model was stitched on 36 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 63 x 62. Finished size is 3.5 in wide X 3.44 in high.
A cute portrait of a fawn pug and a black pug looking at a half of an avocado. Will they make their favorite thing to eat or just gobble up the avocado?! Stylized chips and colorful strip designs.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using Finca Floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 83 x 73. Finished size is 4.61 in wide X 4.06 in high.
Bunny stand up girl in carrot dress. She is so happy it is springtime in the garden.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Riviera Coral linen using Color and Cotton floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 35 x 88. Finished size is 2.5 in wide X 6.29 in high.
A bright lemon with the phrase "Squeeze the Day" in the center. This is a pun design inspired by the motto, "Seize the day."
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Aerial from Picture This Plus using Colour and Cotton and DMC threads. Stitch count is 73 x 54. Finished size is 4.7" x 3.5".
A lovely text-based cross stitch design featuring classic red and green Christmas colors. The gift Bag instructions included with the chart.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 72 x 106. Finished size is 4" x 5.9".
This is a holiday themed gingerbread cookie shaped like an angel and decorated with white and pink icing.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Basalt Splash with White Dots lugana using Sillivans threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 39 x 43. Finished size is 2.44" x 2.69".
A yellow goldfinch bird is perched on a frozen water fountain. There is a teal victorian era home and evergreen tree. This design was inspired by the architecture of Cape May, New Jersey.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Snow on Aqua from Fabric Flair with Ellana threads or DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 105 x 0102. Finished size is 6.6" x 6.4".