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Note from designer: I am happy to introduce the second in my prayer flag series, Hopeful Heart. This is stitched using Cottage Garden Threads. These threads paired perfectly with Fabric Flair's Vintage Ephemera Damask fabric to create a layered look to the design. A DMC conversion is also provided. ... Read more about Hopeful Hearts Prayer Flag - Cross Stitch Pattern

Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS. Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874. ... Read more about CRS 1713 - Part 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more about Laura Vorgensen 1853 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Arabesque is my Art Deco-ish contribution to the world of red samplers. This design started with the alphabet and it was so fun finding and developing motifs that had the same general feel. I love the slightly asymmetrical look of the mandala on the bottom left and the fan in the upper right. But... Read more about Arabesque - Cross Stitch Pattern

Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS. Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874. ... Read more about CRS 1713 - Part 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

The oak sleeps in the acorn - I saw this saying recently, and it resonated so much that I knew I had to create a design using it. Using fall colors, which shine on the teal fabric, this design creates a beautiful reminder that we all have unlimited potential inside.

Pattern is stitched on... Read more about The Mighty Oak - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Jan Hicks creates the design "CRS 1713", an antique sampler from the Saxon region of Germany. The original stitcher is known by the initials CRS. Jan has released the sampler in three parts, making the stitching process manageable. The total stitch count for all three parts is 160 x 874. ... Read more about CRS 1713 - Part 3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Rose Lejeune 1900 is a reproduction of an antique French Sampler. Rose was 12 years old when she finished stitching this sampler on June 24, 1900. She loved the color pink, and that color shines in this sampler! While the pink I chose from Cottage Garden Threads isn't quite as bright as what... Read more about Rose Lejeune 1900 - Cross Stitch Pattern

CRS 1713 is done! What a ride! Part 4 consists of fun borders and small alphabets. Part 4 is a lot smaller than the previous two parts and stitches up very quickly.

Pattern is stitched on Mason Linen Antique Button Med. Dark 46 ct. Stitch count is 160 x 193. The overall stitch count for the entire piece is 160 x 874. Finished size is 7 x 8.4 for 46 count fabric.

This is a lovely Quaker design stitched in two colors of floss. I believe we can all relate to these sentiments on what stitching means to us. I encourage stitchers to choose their favorite colors and make it their own.

Model stitched on 40 count fabric over 2 threads using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 200 x 200. Finished size: 10 x 10.

My second Valentine offering is a celebration of borders in over-dyed cotton flosses of pinks and reds. This is another quick, fun stitch to celebrate the day of love!

Model stitched on 40 count Frieze linen by Atomic Ranch using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 80 x 88. Finished size: 4 x 4.4

My new Four Letter Words series is a fun twist on what we usually think of as four letter words. This series celebrates positive words, set in small square designs in soft shades of blues, golds and greens. This series of four different words will release throughout the year, approximately once a... Read more about Four Letter Words - Give - Cross Stitch Pattern

Winter Sunshine is a part of a series that has fun with mandala motifs acting as the "sun" in each design. Winter focuses on the whites, blues and grays of the winter season, with the swirls giving a blustery feel, blowing snowflakes through the air.

Model stitched on 40 count... Read more about Winter Sunshine - Cross Stitch Pattern

Birds on the Temple is a reproduction of a sweet little antique sampler. While there is a set of initials and a year on the sampler, what really stood out to me was the birds sitting on the temple. I decided to use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool again for this one. It's such a joy to stitch with.... Read more about Birds on the Temple - Cross Stitch Pattern

Liberty Drum and Pincushion is a prim, sampler-inspired patriotic design which also honors the French aspirations of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The centerpiece of the drum design is a tree taken from my Louise Chappuis 1844 reproduction sampler, but here, it's topped by two eagles, centered... Read more about Liberty Drum and Pincushion - Cross Stitch Pattern

My Vintage ABCs of Christmas Book is a compilation inspired by my previously released Vintage Christmas Alphabet Ornament series. In the book, you will find a big design of all of the ornaments combined, named The Vintage ABCs of Christmas. The ornament designs have been modified a bit to fit the... Read more about Vintage ABCs of Christmas - Cross Stitch Book

The Kaleidoscope Sampler (With bonus chart - Firework Sampler) features mandalas, borders and alphabets in bright, fresh colors with black as the color pop. Stitched entirely in DMC, this is an easy design to kit up for your customers. The Fireworks version has some small changes to the design, as... Read more about Kaleidoscope Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Blue Velvet is a design for all of the blue lovers out there. It features gorgeous, bold borders alongside design elements that have the feel of old-fashioned wallpapers. This design uses only four colors of blue variegated cottons, creating a beautiful tapestry of stitching that your customers will... Read more about Blue Velvet - Cross Stitch Pattern

Love is the third part in my Four Letter Words series, following Give and Grow which were released earlier this year. Featuring cool greens and blues and warm golds, this series give words of encouragement in sweet, floral displays, sure to be a hit with your customers. The fourth and last part of... Read more about Four Letter Words - Love - Cross Stitch Pattern

Some days can be tough, and some days are great. On the tough days, I find I have to remind myself that I am living a wonderful life and have much for which to be grateful. Designing this piece helped me focus on the things I love about my life and the little things that make me happy and give me... Read more about Grateful for Everything - Cross Stitch Pattern

Hello Fall is the beginning of a four-part seasonal series that will be releasing over the next year. Hello Fall features the soft colors of fall against a brilliant blue "sky". These little bite-sizes squares are fast and fun to stitch, creating a wonderful small for your customers to add... Read more about Hello Fall - Cross Stitch Pattern

Four Letter Words - Hope is the last in my Four Letter Words series. The four words are Give, Grow, Love, and Hope. Each of the four designs uses the same colors. If your customers are interested in doing all four designs, I recommend they get two skeins each of Mountain Mist, Brandy, Americana,... Read more about Four Letter Words - Hope - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Hello Winter is the second of a four-part seasonal series that will be releasing over the next year. Hello Winter features white snowflakes, green pine trees and two sweet red cardinals. These little bite-sizes squares are fast and fun to stitch,

stitched on 36 ct. fabric using Weeks Dye... Read more about Hello Winter - 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".

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

This sweet design is bursting with spring color, sure to be a favorite with your customers.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 49 x 65 and the finished size is 2.72" x 3.61".

This cross stitch design will keep you busy for hours with lots of Celtic Knots! What a beautiful way to welcome guests into your home!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Antique White Quaker Cloth using Dinky Dye silks. Stitch count is 255 x 144. Finished size is 18.21" x 10.29".

Model stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast Linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 76H x 53W. Includes embellishment pack.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 94H x 61W. Comes with snowflake charms and beads.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Stone Grey Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 35H x 73W. Finished size: 2 1/4" x 4 1/2". Chart comes with pattern, finishing instructions, rainbow bronze beads, pumpkin bead, autumn bumble bead, orange felt, snap & ribbon.

Four cute little gnomes with satin stitch beards are surrounded by 4 frosty snowflakes. Each gnome has a bead nose and colorful tweed hat. A large frosted and etched bead in the center joins them together. Comes with a small nose bead and large frosted bead.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Zweigart Raw Belfast linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 41 x 41.

This is the 5th in our very popular series of square Christmas ornaments. There are 3 mice on this ornament - a gold mouse bead in the center and 2 tiny white mice with red scarves hidden in the design.

The Christmas flowers, holiday greenery and flowing bows in the border are stitched... Read more about Christmas Mice Ornament - Cross Stitch Pattern

Blooming Butterfly floats in on lace-edged floral wings of pansies and daffodils. Stitch with a DMC color palette of lavender, pink, green, yellow and white. Ice crystal beads add shimmer to the wings, while gold bronze beads accent the body and tips of the antennae. A sparkling Crystal Flower bead... Read more about Blooming Butterfly - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique Almond Belfast or 32 Ct. Gingerbread Belfast linen with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Pattern comes with the antique brass hanger for the tail, antique brass button for base, gold crystal beads, angel wings, halo sequin and printed paper banner. Stitch Count: 29H x 57W. Mouse shown sitting on the Gingerbread Garden Cube (sold separately).

Model stitched on 28ct. Thyme Hand-Dyed Jobelan using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 169w x 205h. Designed by Jim Shore. Shown with a button from Jim Shore/Mill Hill. Finished size is approx. 12.07 in wide X 14.64 in high.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss and Kreinik #8 braid. Stitch Count: 99W x 132H. Finished size: 7" x 9 3/8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss and Kreinik #8 braid. Stitch Count: 103W x 128H. Finished size: 7 1/4" x 9 1/8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss and Kreinik #8 braid. Stitch Count: 93W x 130H. Finished size: 6 5/8" x 9 1/4" Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss and Kreinik #8 braid. Stitch Count: 115W x 95H. Finished size: 8 1/8" x 6 3/4". Shown with a strawberry button from Mill Hill. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Models stitched on 14 Ct. White perforated paper with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 43W x 62H each. Finished size: 3" x 4 3/4" each. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Models stitched on 14 Ct. White perforated paper with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 54W x 56H each. Finished size: 3 3/4" x 4" each. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Models stitched on 14 Ct. White perforated paper with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 55W x 53H each. Finished size: 3 7/8" x 3 3/4" Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss and Kreinik #8 braid. Stitch Count: 117W x 116H. Finished size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4". Shown with a star flag button from Mill Hill. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Lugana with DMC floss and Kreinik #8 Braid. Stitch Count: 106W x 76H. Finished Size: 7 1/2" x 5 3/8" Designed by Pamela Kellogg.