Inspired by a vintage pincushion and Quaker samplers, I designed this sweet piece to celebrate my love of red thread and vintage stitching/sewing ephemera.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Cappuccino linen by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 108H x 108W. Finished size is 6.75 in wide X 6.75 in high.
This circular design feature a house with trees and sheep in the center, surrounded by a colorful floral border.
Stitched on either 14 ct. Aida or 32 ct. Evenweave with DMC threads. Stitch count is 138 x 138. Finished sizes are (14 ct.) 10" x 10" or (32 ct.) 8.75" x 8.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with garden flowers!
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 208w x 196h. Finished size is 11.5w" x 10.5h".
XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring cool pink Flamingos!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct French Lace line by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 49 x 75 and 59 x 77. Finished sizes are 3.06" x 4.69" and 3.69" x 4.81".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely, fancy sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 100w x 160h. Finished size is 5" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a rolling pin with the phrase "Grandma's kitchen. Seasoned with love"!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct. Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 156 x 54. Finished size is 9.75" x 3.38".
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a pink farm and cow with the phrase "Strawberry milk comes from pink cows"!
The model is stitched on 36 count linen using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 82 X 77. Finished size is 4.56 in wide X 4.28 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring the prayer "Give unto us O' Lord your grace for today"!
The model was stitched on 40 ct Vintage Country Mocha using The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dyes Works and DMC. Stitch count is 104 x 105. Finished size is 5.2 in wide X 5.25 in high.
I am thrilled to be a part of the XStitch the Rainbow ThreadworX Night Garden Pallette collaboration this year! We all had so much fun with the Night Garden theme and with these gorgeous floss colors. I hope you enjoy my take on a Night Garden, with flowers that bloom under the moon, giant... Read more
Autumn Gathers is the next in the series that started with Summer Blooms. It has beautiful fall flowers, pumpkins, and all the autumn feels.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Ale by Picture This Plus using a variety of thread threads. Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished Size: approx 8.1" x 6.9".
A Reproduction of a Hutterite sampler from South Dakota
The pattern was stitched on 45 count Legacy linens, color - Jersey Cream using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count: 383 high x 390 wide. Finished size: 17.02" high x 17.33" wide.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring cats for the months of May and June!
Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 57 x 58 and 58 x 58.Finished sizes are 3.56 in wide X 3.63 in high and 3.63 in wide X 3.63 in high.
Caroline College 1823 is a stunning sampler from the collection of Myriam Riley, who also stitched the sampler. I can't tell you how much I love this one. The organic border had me hook line and sinker. I have been a bad influence on Myriam as she now owns a number of samplers.
Celebrate the Heartland with this design of rolling hills filled with abundant grain. It was inspired by my nieces when they found themselves lost one day in the middle of Illinois farm country. It's a little bit Grant Wood and a little bit Whimsy!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax linen... Read more
This Baltimore-style sampler is a tribute to the bond of sisters. The quote reads:"Beside a well one does not thirst. Beside a sister one does not despair."
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 215 x 241. Finished size is 10.75" x 12.05".
This needlebook design from The Primitive Hare features everything about tea, including "Tea Thyme is Comfort." Stitched on 30 Ct. Kiss Me in Paris linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 181 x 130. Finished size is 12.07" x 8.67".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely home at night surrounded by flowers!
Midnight Posies Pin Pillow is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads with the following floss: ThreadworX Night Garden Palette. Stitch count is 60w x 60h. Finished size is 3.33 in wide X 3.33 in high.
Philippians 4:4 is quoted in this Plum Street Sampler Design. A red house, trees and birds are shown along with "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Again I say Rejoice!"
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 118W 101H. Finished Size: 6.56"w x 5.61h'.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a whole lot of Chickens!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 173 x 42. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3".
Lindsey is continuing her popular quilt series with an all new Valentine's Day Quilt! This quilt features a beautiful star motif, flowers, and hearts! To add in some extra cuteness, this quilt features three adorable new custom pins from Just Another Button Company!
Lindsey is continuing her alphabet series with this all new chart! Valentine's Day Alphabet features an all new custom designed font that is so sweet for Valentine's Day! She has added in sweet touches with hearts and love birds to tie all of her favorite motifs for this modern alphabet... Read more
This design is the start of a new series, The Heartfelt Series, which will celebrate some popular holidays. The first one is Heartfelt Valentine and it is a sweet little valentine. A tulip in a basket and a checkerboard heart in pinks and reds definitely says February and Valentine to me! It makes a... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring Valentines pears!
Models are stitched on 32 count Charlotte's Pink by Weeks Dye Works, using 1 strand of Dinky Dyes silk thread.
Stitch counts:
Birds: 50 w X 63 h
Alphabet: 50 w X 61 h
Flower Pot: 50 w X 62 h.
Finished sizes are around 3.13 in wide X 3.88 in high each.
Cross stitch pattern from Artful Offerings featuring a bird holding a needle and thread!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Gray from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count for design 1 is 90 x 90. Finished size is 5" x 5". Stitch count for design 2 is 90 x 42. Finished size is 5" x 3.5".