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A hagioscope, or "squint" in architectural terms, is a small opening cut through the chancel arch or wall of a church to enable members of the congregation seated in an aisle or side chapel to obtain a better view of services taking place.

A Long Dog squint, however, is slightly... Read more about Squint - Cross Stitch Pattern

This band sampler uses traditional geometric patterns, along with a message for our times "Make Art Not War".

Model was stitched on 40ct Rustic Drab by Xjudesign with 3 Pirate Robin flosses; Marigold, Azure, Scarlet. Stitch count is 106 x 140 stitches. Finished size is 5.3" x 7".

Suggested threads are closest matched DMC.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 121H

I hope your Christmas will be Merry, Cozy, Jolly, and all of the wonderful things that Christmas can bring!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Aqua linen by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 83 x 53.

"Nothing's ever prefect but things can be just right." This band sampler is the second in a trio of band samplers from Tempting Tangles, with the first being Solitude. Each have colorful, unusual varieties of bands - some wide, some narrow.

Model stitched on 32 ct White Linen using DMC or Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 121 x 185.

Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek featuring woodsy designs with the sentiment "Welcome to my neck of the woods" and the scripture "The whole Earth is full of His glory / Isa 6:3"!

Model stitched on 28 ct. Dense Fog (not listed) using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count 159w x 126h.

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers! Mary stitched her delightful sampler with cross stitch over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be stitched on Aida, Linaida or linen.

... Read more about Mary Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring the sentiment "Joy to the world"!

Model stitched on 25 ct. Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count 43w x 43h.

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring the sentiment "Let it snow"!
Model stitched on 25 ct. Vintage Country Mocha using DMC thread. Stitch count 43w x 43h.

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitch es featuring the sentiment "Jingle all the way"!
Model stitched on 25 ct. Vintage Country Mocha using DMC thread. Stitch count 43w x 43h.

Model stitched on 32ct Mauzy Day linen by Brin and Nedle using Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch count 45w x 45h. Finished size is 2.8" x 2.8".

Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring part 12 of the Zodiac Signs series: Capricorn!

Model stitched on 32ct "Chalkboard black" linen from Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch count is 66 x 66 and the finished size is 4" x 4".

Part 4 of a four part cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring an excerpt of "A Visit from St. Nicholas".

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there

Stitch count is 143w x 234h. Supplies are listed for the entire series.

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a horse behind a festive picket fence with a barn in the background.
Model stitched on 16 ct. Aida Wooden Shoes using DMC threads. Stitch count 221w x 96h.

Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the sentiment "Keep calm and wait for snow", accompanied by a reindeer wearing a festive hat!
Model stitched on 30 ct. Linen by Eclypses's Colors using DMC thread. Stitch count is 69 x 105.

Stitched 1 over 2 on 32 count Ice Blue Linen by Fabric Flair using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 81w x 33h. Design size: 2 1/8" x 5 1/8".

"You are never too old for a snowball fight"

Model stitched on 32ct Wapo Blue using DMC floss. Stitch count 100w x 80h. Finished size: 5 x 6.25.

Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring a mice nativity!

Model stitched on 18ct using DMC floss. Stitch count is 45 x 45. Approx finished size is 2.5 x 2.5 each.

Reproduction cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers dated 1887.

The sampler has been rated as suitable for all levels of ability. The design is worked in cross stitch over one and two threads of linen and running stitch. The sampler could be stitched over 1 or 2 threads... Read more about Annie Bayliss - God Save The Queen - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring a chicken, red flowers, and a tree!
Model stitched over two threads on 32 ct. Summer Khaki linen using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count 47w x 64h. Comes with a leaf charm. Can be stitched Individually or all together in a series.

Cross stitch pattern from CM Designs featuring delightful daisies in white, yellow and pink with pops of gold and leafy greens in pine and forest.

Stitch count is 99w x 99h. All full stitches.

Model stitched on 14 ct. Light Pink Aida. Charted with DMC floss.

Cross stitch pattern from Les Petites Croix De Lucie featuring the Capricorn entry of the Zodiacal Princess series!

Model stitched on 8ct Aida form Zweigart using DMC floss. Stitch count 76w x 76h.

Cross stitch pattern from Mani di Donna featuring two country themed designs for the holidays!
Model stitched on 30 ct. Cocoa linen using Sulky Threads Cotton Petites. Stitch count 59w x 59h each.

Cross stitch pattern from Mani di Donna featuring the lyrics "Nine ladies dancing" and "Ten lords a leaping" with accompanying illustrations! Stitch count 62w x 62h each.

Cross stitch pattern from Mani di Donna featuring the lyrics "11 pipers piping" and "12 drummers drumming" with accompanying illustrations! Stitch count 62w x 62h each.

Model stitched on 11 count Happy Birthday Damask from Zweigart (not available) using DMC threads. Each motif is made to fit inside a 23 x 20 heart. The first stitched repeat 65w x 128h. Each additional repeat will be 64 x 118 due to the overlaps provided for lining up. Or you graph your background... Read more about Birthday Heirloom - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is the second part of an eleven part series. Stitch count of this part is 59w x 71h.

The Nutcracker Village series consists of 11 designs that will be released consecutively for 11 months. If the entire series is stitched together, it has a stitch count of 236w x 217h. Also, if you are... Read more about Nutcracker Village #2 - Sugar Plum's Sweet Shop - Pattern

Note from the designer:

This sampler is an adaptation of an undated and unsigned antique in my collection. I made minor changes to a few of the motifs, and I changed some of the thread colors. However, the spirit of this lovely sampler remains the same as the antique. I hope you'll... Read more about Peacocks in the Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

This little Quaker sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas.

Charts are included for three different sampler versions of various dimensions. Antique bobbins vary in size, so instructions guide you to match one of the... Read more about Quaker Sampling VI - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet little sampler can be attached to an antique wooden bobbin, framed, or made into a pillow. Perhaps you have other ideas. I hope you'll change the girl's hair, eye, and skin colors to match your own. Perhaps you might also want the change to color of her dress to your favorite color.
... Read more about Sampler Maker - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch count: 137w x 190h.

Note from the designer:

I was enchanted with Clarissa's delightful little sampler as soon as I saw it and knew I had to reproduce it. I'm so pleased with the result, and I just know you will fall in love with her just as I did.

I've... Read more about Clarissa Beaumont - 1875 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch count 94w x 100h.

Note from the designer:

I fell in love with the unique border on this diminutive antique sampler the moment I saw it. I've modified the border from the antique to bring what I loved most about it - the subtle gradation of greens - into greater... Read more about Sampler in Blue & Green - Cross Stitch Pattern

Celebrating the Festival of Lights, this cheerful pin pillow and companion berry are a quick stitch and easy to finish for offering your Hanukkah blessings. Includes hand dyed micro' buttons to embellish your stitching as you like.
Both models stitched on 36 ct. Cream Edinburg linen using Classic Colororks and DMC thread. Stitch count is 127 x 72.

Note from the designer:

We are delighted to present to you an original design. Dancing With Your Heart was inspired by a sampler in Nicola's private collection and has been designed as a small sampler that can be framed. With dancers swirling across our linen, we asked Faye Riggsbee... Read more about Dancing with Your Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design is stitched with DMC thread. Stitch Count: 173W x 144H

Four cross stitch patterns from Tiny Modernist featuring the following sentiments:
- Walking in a winter wonderland
- Snowman kisses & winter wishes
- There's snow place like home
- Shake your flakes

Model stitched on 14 count aida with DMC floss. Stitch count 71w x 71h and the finished size is 5.07" x 5.07"

Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring letters "A", "B", and "C" in the Happy Alphabet series!

Each alphabet section is 52h x 52w (finished size 3.9" x 3.9" on 14-ct) or stitched all together the entire design is 11" x 33" (on 14-ct) or... Read more about Happy Alphabet Part 1 - ABC - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 28 ct. Dirty Linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count 96w x 97h.

Model stitched on 25ct pewter lugana using DMC floss. Stitch count 39w x 39h.

Cross stitch pattern from Susanamm Cross Stitch featuring quilt number 14!

Model stitched on 16 ct. Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 160 x 160.

Model stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 148 x 84.

Model stitched on 28 Count Cappuccino Linen from Weeks Dye Works using DMC thread. Stitch count is 101 x 80. Cross stitch pattern by Susana Machado Design featuring a trio of meuhing cows.

The model was stitched on a Zweigart linen overdyed to the shade of Crme Brulee by Tabby Cat Linens using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie silks. Stitch Count: 294 x 277.

Also required but not listed is Soie 100.3 thread 705.

28ct: Design: 21.00" x 19.79" Fabric: 27.00"... Read more about Sophia Doggett 1804 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design features four busy bunnies helping each other to dot the letter 'i's with bright red hearts! Two of the bunny rabbits have re-purposed an antique key to help them with this endeavor and their efforts have resulted in complete success! Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind is a beloved verse that... Read more about Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 14 ct. Aida Zweigart using DMC thread. Stitch count 122w x 85h.

Model stitched on 14 ct. Aida Zweigart using DMC thread. Stitch count 60w x 82h and the finished size is 4.29" x 5.86".

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives. Stitch count is 202w x 252h! Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Zweigart Brittney Lugana with DMC floss. Finished Size is 14.43 in wide X 18 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring the scripture "Fear not for I am with you / Be not dismayed for I am your God. Isaiah 41:10". Stitch count 103w x 107h.

Note from the designer: The Lord is our shelter, just like an umbrella shields us from the rain and storms, and we can find refuge under His strength.