What makes this design royal? It was inspired by a soup bowl from an 18th century dinner service created for an empress. The geometry was just so intriguing to me and I was determined to figure out how to translate it thread and fabric. This design uses cross stitch, backstitch, and smyrna crosses.
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Shalom is the Hebrew word for "peace" and is often used in greeting for both a hello and goodbye. Both charts - the English version and the Hebrew version - are included.
At first glance, perhaps what you see in this picture is the word "shalom" with some geometrical design... Read more
With this release here at Needlework Marketplace, the seasonal biscornu stack series is complete - all four seasons are now available. They were designed using the same stitch count.
Model stitched on 30 count Weeks linen in Golden using Weeks Carolina Cecil (2 skeins needed)
Stitch counts: large 64 x 64, medium 46 x 46, small 32 x 32
(a top and a bottom for each size)
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring an owl named Oona!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Eureka from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 122 x 103.
A spooky addition to our Halloween collection! Our model was stitched on 35-count Carrot linen from Weeks Dye Works using DMC. Stitch count: 56 wide x 121 high
This design was suggested by shop owner Marilyn after seeing our sampler Christmas Time! Our skating Santa can be stitched with the word "Joy" on his sack, or "Toys" since we include charting for both. Our model was stitched on 40-count Hemingway from Needle & Flax using DMC. Finishing instructions are included. Stitch count: 172 wide by 418 high.
Adapted from a sweet antique sampler in my collection, "On Kindness" is a quick stitch, perfect to celebrate a friendship. The border includes forget-me-nots for rememberance and anemones for gratitude.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32-count "Platinum" by Zweigart, using 5... Read more
A set of 2 antique reproductions and 2 original designs, based on tiny antique fragments sourced from Pennsylvania by an unnamed stitcher. This set is designed to honor her and all unnamed stitchers.
Models stitched on 32-count 'Russian Caramel' by Number12StitchCo (a very warm neutral -... Read more
Autumn Garden at Cranberry Manor is the next seasonal garden design that started with Summer Garden at Cranberry Manor, my Nashville 2023 exclusive. Autumn brings such warm colours and cozy feelings. I love the sweet cat on the Autumn berry tree in this piece. Watch for the Winter and Spring... Read more
Betsy's Halloween Basket is the first in my holiday series, Betsy's Holiday Baskets Series. This series is a companion series to my Betsy's Patchwork Baskets. Each chart will be themed on a different holiday. Betsy's Halloween Basket has spooky flowers and pumpkins, with my usual vintage feel.
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Peacock Manor was originally published in the June 2023 edition of Just Cross Stitch magazine. It takes inspiration from my love of traditional samplers. It features my usual quilt motifs and whimsical, primitive feel. It's also inspired by warm summer days and the peacocks add another touch of... Read more
This chart is the first in a new series. I have adapted the four seasons charts from the Elizabeth Barton antique sampler in my collection. Each season features the beautiful basket and a section of the beautiful border in lovely seasonal palettes. There is a small pinkeep graph included with each... Read more
This sampler is a reproduction of the Eliza Brown sampler. The stitch count is 141 by 254 high with the over one verse. Or you can leave out the verse and it is 141 wide by 224 high. The sampler is stitched with Gloriana Silks that closely follow the antique with its ghost letters and lighter... Read more
You might be familiar with this piece from the Little Sampler Series. Susans Little Sampler has the colorful moth and some of the small motifs. This is the full reproduction of the antique. There are thread conversions in Needlepoint Inc. Silk, Classic Colorworks hand dyed cotton threads, and DMC. Stitch count 284 wide by 286 high.
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features 3 Christmas crafting friends, two snowmen and Santa Claus!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 128 x 122. Finished size: 9.14" x 8.71".
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features a bear Christmas tree ornament! Paw charm included!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 58 x 98. Finished size: 4.14" x 7.00".
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features a spooky alphabet and Dracula!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 56 x 60. Finished size: 4.00" x 4.29".
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring two squirrels sharing acorns!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC and Romy's Floss (Three fairies green, Brown sugar and Cassandra's dream). Stitch Count: 51 x 58. Finished size: 3.64" x 4.14".
This modern take on the traditional German-style Vierlanden sampler replaces clouds for crowns on the alphabet section and adds a tiny landscape. Bright colors throughout the original motifs make for a cheery and fresh unusual piece.
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Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more
This is the first of a set of small stockings which are sure to appeal to your customers who love samplers. The design was inspired by the beautiful red samplers stitched by young girls in Bristol, England.
Two models were stitched: the larger on #37 Legacy Linen; (Corn Tassel) and the... Read more
Inspired by the designs which can often be found on Scandinavian sweaters, this little stocking includes a church, borders, etc.
Two models were stitched: one on 36ct over two threads, and the smaller one on 28ct linen by Wichelt. The larger model was finished with a Lady Dot Creates Pom... Read more
A sweet little sampler stitched in 1908. (This antique sampler was the inspiration for the Bluebirds of Happiness sampler.) It would make a lovely companion to that piece. Stitched on #36 Edinburgh linen (Cream). It has a lovely zig zag border, graceful lettering, and it has such visual appeal as... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Reflets De Soie featuring a sampler with different vases of flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Au Ver a Soie with DMC Conversion. Also required but not listed for Au Ver a Soie option: 95 and 607. Stitch count is 249 x 236.
Small model was stitched on 14ct. Fiddler's Cloth with 3 strands of DMC. Large model was stitched on 7ct. Klostern with 6 strands of DMC.
The 7ct model uses 10 skeins of DMC 310 thread, the 14 ct model uses 4 skeins of DMC 310 thread. Stitch count is 61 x 103.
Cross stitch pattern from Rebel Stitcher featuring a reproduction of an antique British Victorian sampler.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40ct. Verdal in the colorway Twila by Grace Notes Fabric Charted in AlmondMnMs Studio silks. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 150 x 160.