This page from an Antique Pattern Album made in Germany contains common motifs used in Bristol samplers and English day schools. These pattern booklets from France, England and Germany were published widely and used for embellishing samplers. The motifs on this particular page appear on The Amelia... Read more
This chart is so very special to me that I wasn't sure if I would ever release it. It was designed by my youngest daughter when she was just 10yrs old. My sweet girl was going through a very tough time in her life and when she showed me her design it brought me to tears because I knew that she was... Read more
Every year, March 17th. St. Patrick's Day, heralds another year of drinking, shenanigans, and green-colored everything. I'm personally looking forward to curling up on my couch and chugging down a large Shamrock Shake from McDonald's in one disgusting but impressive gulp.
Note from the designer: This sweet little verse comes from an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book, dated from the early 1880's. Combined with motifs and pattern bands from my collection of little books' of the same time period, the pin pillow and berries make a sweet trio of smalls. Shown... Read more
This design from Erica Michaels features the saying "Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there." Pattern also included for a matching berry.
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A collaboration piece with Twin Peak Primitive. Includes Sampler, George and Martha pin cushions, and Martha Washington drum.
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Jobelan Lambswool and 14ct Jobelan Lambswool(Drum). Stitch Counts are 114W x 192H (Sampler), 63W x 78H (Pin Cushion), 152W x 71H... Read more
This is the first design in the Gathering Series. It kicks off with my favorite season - Autumn. More will be coming this year.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct Hogbristle using Classic Colorworks floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 129 x 89. Finished size is 6.45" x 4.45".
"For years, this enchanted bloom is kept in the west tower. As each petal drops, so does the hope for finding that spell-breaking one true love.
Barely even friends, unexpectedly, in that romantic dance, a fair lady dressed in gold eventually captures the once stone-hard heart of the beast.... Read more
The Oak & Acorn Tart is a cute small finished in a tart tin, full of autumnal flora and fauna.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric using a variety of thread threads. Trimmed with Lady Dot Creates pom pom in Russet. Stitch Count: 77 x 76. Finished Size: approx 4.3" x 4.2".
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features a calendar of all the months!
Stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Zweigart (40 ct for the scissor fobs) with DMC. Selection of fabrics depends on project choice. Stitch Count is 91W x 145H (31W x 37H each month with his... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a bird flying with a strawberry!
Models stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake by Legacy Linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Pin Mattress: 105w x 67h - 5.68" x 3.62"
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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.
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely beanstalks based on Robin's quilting design!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Ivy Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Cosmo threads or DMC. Stitch count is 96 wide x 95 high. Finished size is 3.43 in wide X 3.39 in high.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Let the world know all people should be wherever they go equal and free. Rosa Parks"!
Stitched on 18 ct fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 74 x 160. Finished Size:
4 1/8" x 9".
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Sent from heaven's brightest star what a miricle you are"!
Stitched on 'Sapphire' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 76. Finished Size: 5" x 4 1/4".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring beautiful spring tulips!
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".
Flock to the Sea features a family of flamingos enjoying a day at the beach.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Ct Modena using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. I chose to finish the design as a drum, but it would also be adorable framed. Stitch count is 149 W x 61 H. Finished size is 8.28" x 3.39".
Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion!
The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... 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".
This small symmetrical design uses three shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss to create a flowering feathery mandala. It's shown on forty count hand-dyed linen and finished into a delicate pillow using Lady Dot Creates pom pom trim. Pom Pom color is Vintage.
Model stitched on 40 count fabric using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 75w x 75h. Design Size: 3.75" x 3.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a sampler with the phrase "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer"!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 145w x 145h. Finished size is 9.06 x 9.06 for 16 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a winter squirrel and a snowman friend!
The pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Blue Whisper Cashel using DMC floss with Stoney Creek buttons. Stitch count is 133w x 95h. Finished size on 28 ct is 9.5" x 6.75"
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a Valentine's book containing 7 designs. Each pattern has BW and Color charts inside. decorations!
All patterns are stitched on either 16 or 32 ct Beige using DMC 816. Each pattern uses either 1 or 2 skeins of floss. Stitch counts and finished sizes vary.
Note from the designer: As you can see from the photo of the cover sheet, I've only stitched the stocking. The sampler version image was created in my designing software. I wanted to include a sampler version to give stitchers another option for stitching this design. I LOVE anything Quaker and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring six petite designs inspired by Dutch imagery.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Maple Bar by Cedar River Linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Ship - 52 x 51; 2.6" x... Read more
Spring Trinkets is the cutest little spring montage, which I charted using some gorgeous artwork we licensed for our Spring Mingle event. Ruslana Lubenets did the original drawings, and I arranged this little sampler to my liking. Ever stitched some strawberry cream cheese toast or a purple avocado?... Read more
Ring-tailed lemurs can't help but make you smile! This is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches, the fourth pattern in our Endangered Species Club.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. The stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
This cross stitch pattern from LuHu stitches features a sweet little songbird perched on a branch with the bible verse Psalm "For he satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness".
Stitched on 28 count Not Another Sampler by Be Stitch Me with Gentle Arts,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a cute pillow design to welcome Winter! Part of the Hello Seasons pattern series, each chart sold separately for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
The model was stitched on 36 ct. linen with Sulky Thread floss (DMC conversion... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring a gingerbread house with extra frosting and the words "I'm Dreaming of a white Christmas with extra frosting".
Pattern is stitched on rose aida using DMC floss. The stitch count is 83 x 68 with a finished size of 5.93" x 4.86".
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring stockings and gingerbread men with the words "Naughty List Survivor".
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. White using DMC floss. The stitch count is 72 x 57 and the finished size is 5.14" x 4.07". Optional Mill Hill Rainbow Black seed bead.
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring a mermaid holding a garland with the words "Seas and Greetings".
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct. Pistachio aida using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Rainbow Gallery threads. The stitch count is 97 x 97 and the finished size is 6.06" x 6.06". Also recommended is the Mill Hill charm 12172.
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a lovely sampler with an autumn crow and pumpkin!
Pattern is stitched on 14 or 16 ct Aida in the color of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 84w x 84h. Finished size on 14/28 ct is 6" x 6".
Winter Quilt barn is the first in my seasonal Quilt Barns series. It was originally designed as an advent piece in 2023 for Pastime Pieces.
Winter Quilt Barn is stitched on 36 count Tin Roof linen by Weeks Dye Works, one strand of floss over two linen threads using Weeks Dye Works and... Read more