Paulette notes, "I love seeing all the charcuterie board ideas online, so I thought it would be fun to come up with a Halloween- themed one in cross stitch, complete with groupings of little spooky motifs. We have eyeballs, spiders, bats, stars, crows, candy corn, pumpkins, and ghosts - all... Read more
This little design features a tiny frog hoping to go unnoticed under his shady spot; don't all our stitching frogs tend to go unnoticed until we're pretty far into our projects? Ha!
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha with Classic Colorworks floss.... Read more
From Paulette: "I really don't know what to say about this design other than.. why not? It's almost Halloween! And mummies are probably the most misunderstood creature of the season. Maybe he'll make an appearance in Halloween Moon, when that one gets designed."
This is the third installment in the larger moon series, and was previously an exclusive for Country Sampler. This sampler has quite a few stitches in it! It features the customary hare, but this time with a curious fox looking up at it. The design has a bit of a Christmas tone to it, but truly... Read more
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Winter Brew by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 227W x 189H.
Note from designer: This is a companion to Spring Moon, and I'm currently working on a few other moon companions. I love jack rabbits, so tall and gangly and heathered! I hope you enjoy this version with its tall cayenne-bricked house and red poppies.
The model was stitched over 2 threads... Read more
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features a rabbit jumping over a house with the Spring moon in the background.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Baked Clay by Fox & Rabbit with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 169H. Finished size: 8" x 9.38".
Note from the designer: "Aren't cardinals just the sweetest little songbirds? They are beautiful no matter the season, and the females are my very favorites. Even as a child, I remember thinking their soft brown feathers were the most beautiful color. When I designed this, I couldn't decide if I... Read more
These little pin pillows are companions to Red Bull and Odd Bird. The "Happy 250th" pillow features a three-tiered birthday cake flanked by two birds that were inspired by a motif on the main sampler. The birds are happily waving sparklers, which are worked in a long-stitch.
"Gather with grateful hearts" Model stitched 1 over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Graham Cracker by Graham Cracker Fabrics (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 196W x 149H. Finished size: 11" x 8 1/4".
This sampler design features a gardener watering her tomato vine, surrounded by all the letters of the alphabet.
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 129W x 109H. Finished Size: 7.17w x 6.06h.
This patriotic design from Plum Street Samplers features a waterfront town with houses, sailboats, a lighthouse and the saying "This land we love so vast and free, we honor those who cared for thee. God bless the US of A."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Old Amana by Farmgirl Dry... Read more
Note from the designer: "I've had so much fun designing these "moon rabbits," so I figured I'd come up with a quick stitch for the holiday fun. If your customer doesn't want this design to be strictly for Christmas, the holly can easily be omitted, as well as the candy canes. (By the... Read more
Note from the designer: Summer is here! I'm in love love love with flamingos (doesn't Heart in Hand do the best ones?), and the chicks' huge feet make me laugh! Google them and smile!
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, The... Read more
Note from the designer: This was originally designed for the Attic retreat last year, and it is one of my favorite fall samplers I've done. The mushrooms in the urn on the left make me happy! The verse is from Jane Austen, and reads "There is nothing like staying home for real comfort." I... Read more
This design from Plum Street Samplers features a tall red barn with the word "Stars" on the side. A companion piece from Shakespeare's Peddler features "Stripes."
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Graham Cracker linen by Graham Cracker Fabrics; suggested fabric listed, with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 110w x 110H.
I love Pilgrims, can you tell? This lumbar pin pillow features a little Pilgrim couple celebrating the festivities outside their bright red home - which I'm sure is the talk of the town, being so red and all! They've welcomed in their friends with that eternal symbol of hospitality, the... Read more
"May goodness and mercy follow thee." Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Hogbristle from Fox and Rabbit Designs using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks, and Week Dye Works. Stitch Count: 285W x 178H. Design Size: 16" x 10"
"Welcome Home" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Winter Brew linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 106W x 113H.
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features a church, sheep and "Jesus loves me, this I know."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Boardwalk by Colour and Cotton with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 142W x 150H. Finished size:... Read more
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features two dogs in sweaters and a coffee cup!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Oatmeal by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss, Weks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 157W x 65H. Finished size: 8.7" x 3.6"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 152W x 333H. Finished size is 8.44 in wide X 18.5 in high.
"Judge not, that ye not be judged." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 223x91. Finished size is 12.39 in wide X 5.06 in high.
"You're a grand old flag." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H.
"Jingle Jingle." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Buttercream Linen by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 134W x 77H.
I fell in love with the vases in the antique version of Ellen's sampler, and decided to incorporate them into this design. Who says a vase has to be filled? The little hunter on the antique sampler shows him with his hunting dog, but Miss Pilkington has her little cottage dog as her loyal... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Plum Street Samplers featuring dancing Halloween skeletons!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Snickelway by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 54w x 90h.
Note from the designer: "This design was formerly a shop exclusive, but has been reformatted to include instructions for stitching both the Vintage and the Black versions in one chart. The two charts were not originally interchangeable because although most of the colors and symbols were the... Read more
This Plum Street Sampler design features a brick house and flowers at the top and at the bottom, "This is the day that the Lord hath made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss, Weeks Dye... Read more
"We will always remember." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Eucalyptus by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 114H. Finished size: 7 3/4" x 6 1/3"
Note from the designer: Maybe it's just me, but I think those little tiny jumping spiders are the stinking cutest things ever! Do I want one on me? No. Do I want one for a pet? No. Are they super cute on other people's Instagram feeds? Yes. Anyway, in the spirit of all things creepy and October-y, I... Read more
This is the second in the seasons pincushion series, and I think my favorite part about this chart is the Bible verse: Proverbs 31:21 - "She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet." I think that is just the loveliest verse!
Note from the designer: "Like pumpkin and spice, Christmas and July just go together! This patriotic design is a nod to our freedom as an American and the freedom offered to us in Christ. The verse reads: "God bless this land from hill to sea, Christ be the gift to set us free."... Read more