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Merry and its companion piece Joy, are fun, quick stitches using non-traditional colors to celebrate the Christmas season. A fun background pattern creates the perfect backdrop for the bold letters.

Stitched on 40 ct. fabric using DMC floss. Merry has a stitch count of 181 x 49 and the... Read more about Merry & Joy - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

This sampler is for all of your customers who love to stitch alphabets and who love to learn the history of a sampler. I took this as an opportunity to learn about the Hutterites and I share a bit of their interesting history in the chart as well as some details about the stitcher, Sarah. ... Read more about Sarah Hofer 1947 - Cross Stitch Pattern

My Sampler Petite line is a way for stitchers to enjoy my antique reproductions without doing the larger sampler. Antonia Pueyo showcases the larger alphabet and some of the borders, all done beautifully as a white on red sampler.

Stitched on 37 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss... Read more about Antonia Pueyo Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a heart with the phrase "Mom, So much love in the world"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 107 x 99. Finished size is 5.35" x 4.95".

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a vintage alphabet with the letters H and I!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss.

Stitch Count:
Alphabet H: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet I: 53 x 61. Finished size: 2.6 x 3

E pluribus unum - Out of many, One. This phrase can be found on the Great Seal of the United States as well as on most US currency. When I started to design this one, it originally did not include the words. I had the concept of ribbons streaming down, in different shades of reds and pinks... Read more about E Pluribus Unum - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the vintage letters P, for peace and Q, for quiet!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy from Picture This Plus and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 51 x 42 and 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a beautiful summer sky filled with hot air balloons!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cobalt from Fiber on a Whim over two threads using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC threads with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 100 x 132. Finished size: 5.0 x 6.6 in.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters R and S decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Tycho from Picture This Plus using DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Alphabet R: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet S: 60 x 61. Finished size: 3 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a beautiful crow surrounded by flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Blueberry Milkshake from Grace Notes Fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 80 x 79.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a mixed media piece made of lace and fabric. The In My Heart cross stitch design brings together traditional elements with non-traditional Valentine's colors to give you a warm, antique look if you aren't so much into the reds and pinks. ... Read more about In My Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Linen of your choice using NPI silks or with DMC variations. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Vintage Country Mocha Linen using NPI silks or DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Linen of your choice using NPI silks or DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a depiction of Florals!

Model stitched on 40 count fabric over two threads using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 227w x 216h. Finished size: 11.3 x 10.8.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring an elegant peacock!

Model stitched on 40ct Tea Set by Graham Cracker Fabrics Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 122w x 145h.

This sampler, which I have named the Sewing Box Sampler 1 because it and another were found in a sewing box, is of unknown date and origin. As you can see, there is no name or date on this sampler, and as you can see from the original, it was unfinished. Perhaps the stitcher meant to stitch her name... Read more about Sewing Box Sampler 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the phrase "The earth laughs in flowers".

Model stitched on 36ct Seafoam by Weeks Dye Works Linen. Stitch count is 161w x 166h.

This is the second set in the Samplings of Lace series. These are stitched in NPI silks, the same colors used in Seasons in Lace - Fall. Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha from Zweigert over two threads.

Stitch Count:
Autumn 1 (right pillow): 68 x 67. Finished... Read more about Samplings of Lace - Autumn - Cross Stitch Pattern

Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.

The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads.

The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using... Read more about Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet set of smalls, two pillows and a strawberry, are based on popular patterns, Seasons in Lace. The motifs are taken from those designs and expanded and changed to create smaller elements to fill your bowls or tiered trays.

The model is stitched on 36 count fabric and is charted... Read more about Samplings of Lace - Summer - Cross Stitch Pattern

A pretty floral design with a vintage, old-fashioned look, featuring the phrase "Stitch a little happiness in every day."

Model is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus. Stitched with a variety of overdyed floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 132w x 120h. Finished size: 6 x 6.6.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring three small lacy designs.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric over two threads using NPI and DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Spring 1: 65 x 70. Finished size: 3.6 x 3.9
Spring 2: 71 x 69. Finished size: 3.8 x 3.9
Spring 3: 144 x 67. Finished size: 3.7 x 8

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates two Christmas ornaments - "Family" and "Gift."

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy over 2 threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet F: 55 x 60. Finished size: 2.8 x 3
Alphabet G: Finished size: 2.9 x 2.9

Carolyn's Balloons - Spring is the third in this fun series featuring hot air balloons decorated with Quaker motifs. There is a sweet village below which changes with the seasons. Tiny butterflies and bees fill in the spaces in this delightful design.

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct using... Read more about Carolyn's Balloons - Spring - Cross Stitch Pattern

Spring Cottages is a colorful design featuring birdhouse cottages and lovely flowers.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Mayflower linen from Fox and Rabbit using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 93.

This cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a tea cup and "Zen" "Calm."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using Treenway Silks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 60 x 60.

Note from designer "I have known since I started this Cottage series that my Summer design, the third in the series, would be based on beach cottages. The pretty blues and turquoises make me think of the Gulf of Mexico and the bright coral colors are the perfect contrast!"

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 95 .

This month's Vintage Christmas Alphabet set, #6, gets us halfway through the alphabet with M, N and O!!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus using DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Alphabet M: 44 x 53. Finished size: 2.2 x 2.6
Alphabet N: 59 x 59. finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet O: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3

Continuing the celebration of the beauty that comes with diversity, I am happy to share Love is Love with you, celebrating the many marginalized communities around the world. This flag represents the LGBT Progress Pride flag, and brings awareness and love to those marginalized groups in the LGBQT ... Read more about Love Is Love - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a fun sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and Cottage Garden Threads (Jacaranda, bird bath) with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 112 x 115.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with silver bells!

Pattern is stitched on Under the Sea Fabrics 40 ct Aine or 36 ct Stonewashed using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 137 x 132.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a colorful crow sitting on a branch!

Model is stitched on 40 ct Button Box Dark linen by Mason Linens using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts threads, with DMC conversion provided. Stitch count is 80w x 80h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters T and U decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using DMC floss. Stitch count for each design is 60w x 60h. Finished size: 3 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters V and W decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet V: 59 x 60. Finished size: 3.3 x 3.3
Alphabet W: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3

Fall Cottages brings us to the last Cottage in this series and uses the warm browns and golds of late autumn, when the bright colors are almost gone. The squirrels are racing to fill up their bellies and nests with acorns and other goodies to help them get through the winter.

Pattern is... Read more about Fall Cottages - Cross Stitch Pattern

This month's Vintage Christmas Alphabet set #11 brings us to the end of the alphabet with X, Y and Z!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cedar River Linen Overcast over two threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet X: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet Y: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet Z: 57 x 60. Finished size: 2.9 x 3

Note from designer: Colors of Mexico is an adaptation/reproduction of an antique Mexican sampler. I chose colors from both the back and the front of the sampler. This is a gorgeous, colorful, fun design with such a variety of borders and motifs that it is never boring. It also has a beautiful... Read more about Colors of Mexico - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: I am happy to introduce the next in my Florigaphica 2 series, Iris. This series shows off variegated threads to their best advantage and uses a combination of Cottage Garden Threads, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts. I have also provided a conversion from the Cottage Garden... Read more about Florigraphica 2 - Iris - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: In the Pink was inspired by an NPI silk packet in a gradient colorway and a gradient set of Mason Linens The colors were so perfect together! Since the colors of the silk were so soft and delicate, the design needed to be soft and delicate, too. I love the tone on tone look of... Read more about In The Pink - Cross Stitch Pattern

Florigraphica 2 - African Daisy is the third in my Florgraphica 2 series which features Cottage Garden Threads for the flowers. Where my other designs used two colors of CGT threads for the flowers, this one uses only one, Viola. I have also provided a DMC conversion in the chart. You can also find... Read more about Florigraphica 2 - African Daisy - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fall Sunshine is the first in a seasonal series of smalls featuring mandalas. Fall Sunshine is stitched in gorgeous jewel-toned over-dyed flosses. As always, I provide a DMC conversion in the chart as well. This design was previously released in the fall issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher... Read more about Fall Sunshine - Cross Stitch Pattern

Welcome to the wonderful world of Carnival, where the colors are bright, the designs are fresh and interesting, and the stitching is fun! In Carnival, you will find a variety of borders with different, yet coordinating colors. You will find fun patterns that amaze the eye and give a true depth to... Read more about Carnival - Cross Stitch Pattern

We come to the end of the Florigraphica 2 series with Tulip, a study in reds featuring Cottage Garden Threads Red Carnation and Canna Lily. With a striking border and the beautiful red tulips, this is sure to become a favorite with your customers.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen by Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 115 x 114.

Sunflower Medley brings you bright, happy flowers and vines, a fun alphabet and an interesting border. Stitched with only 5 colors this sunny piece will make you happy no matter what time of year you stitch and display it.

Pattern is stitched on Fox and Rabbit Designs Ocean Air 40 ct. Stitch count is 88 x 143. Finished size is 4.4" x 7.15".

AK 1885 is a reproduction of an antique sampler. With this sampler, I decided to do something a little different and use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool Thread. I discovered that this is a wonderful fiber to work with. You do not need to separate the plies in this thread. Use it as it comes off the... Read more about AK 1885 - Cross Stitch Pattern

The motifs I'ved used in Gardens of Saxony are drawn from the large German antique sampler I reproduced, CRS 1713. There are so many wonderful motifs on CRS 1713 that they deserve their own (much smaller!) sampler! This also gives the stitcher a chance to stitch these wonderful designs if they feel... Read more about Gardens of Saxony - Cross Stitch Pattern