The story goes that Cockayne is a land of plenty where hard times didn't exist. It was a fictional utopia, a parody of Paradise where idleness and gluttony were the name of the game. Houses were made of barley sugar and cakes, the streets were paved with pastry and everything in the shops was free.
Pattern is stitched using the fabric and floss of your choice. Stitch count is 257 x 292.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely sampler! "Birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The soul that rises with us, our life's star, hath had elsewhere it's setting and cometh from afar...trailing clouds of glory do we come from God who is our home"
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a beautiful sampler with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 134 x 134. Finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
In the Stitchers Village series there are 6 different patterns, each design is sold separately, the first 3 will be available during the Marketplace, the next 3 patterns will be put on sale in October.
The model was stitched on 32ct Hand Dyed Linen by Mani di Donna "burnt sand" using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 70 X 73.
In the Stitchers Village series there are 6 different patterns, each design is sold separately, the first 3 will be available during the Marketplace, the next 3 patterns will be put on sale in October.
The model was stitched on 32ct Hand Dyed Linen by Mani di Donna "burnt sand" using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 70 X 73.
Dear Stitchers, I am so happy to introduce you to this new project, born from my friendship with a designer that I love, Cassandra of "Fairy Wool in the Wood"! We thought of something that could go well together, but at the same time was personal and in our style, in short, we tried to be... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the phrases "Tidings of comfort and joy", "Glory to the newborn king", "O come let us adore him", and "All is calm, all is bright"
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct. Weeks Dye Works linen, Parchment using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 36 x 46, w and h depends on orientation for each pattern.
The models are stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha linen. Stitch with one ply of thread over 2 linen threads.
Stitch counts:
One square: 53 wide by 56 high
Two squares: 109 wide by 56 high
Three squares: 165 wide by 56 high
This model is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower linen from Fox and Rabbit. You can stitch this sampler in either Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works overdyed cottons, or DMC. Stitch count is 198 x 194.
Model is stitched on 36 count Flannel Flower Linen from Fox and Rabbit
with Weeks Dye Works Hand Over Dyed Cotton Threads. The mini cushion is trimmed with Ballerina Chenille from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count is 200 x 82 (House), 165 x 57 (Flowers), and 54 x 54 (Mini).
A total of 10 colors of Sullivans floss, 7 colors of Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame' Braid, and 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads were used in the model. Stitched on 28ct Spice Cashel Linen by Picture This Plus (1/6 yard - 18" X 18"). Stitch Count: 168w X 128h. Design Area: 12" X 9-1/8".
Also required but not listed is Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame Braid SP128.
This design is stitched in two different versions:
Color Version - Stitched in 4 colors of Dinky-Dyes Silk Floss and 3 colors of Mill Hill Beads on 28ct Ivory Jobelan by Wichelt Imports.
Monochromatic Version - Stitched all in 1 color of Dinky-Dyes Silk Floss and 3 different colors of... Read more
This design from Glendon Place features a brightly wrap gift box with the top ajar. Words of encouragement are flowing from the box including "Prosperity", "Peace", "Goodwill", "Happiness" and "Hope."
Stitched with 5 colors of Rainbow Gallery thread,... Read more
This Halloween piece features a collection of friendly ghosts floating through a moody garden! Although I chose to frame this piece it would also make a fantastic pin drum.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 155 x 68. Finished size is 8.61" x 3.78".
I've selected my favorite parts of an antique sampler in my collection and combined them to create this smaller adaptation. My favorite part is that thick border at the bottom!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170 wide x 104 high
Did you notice the striped ribbon banding running behind the "patches" on this piece? That is my favorite feature! I choose all of my favorite DMC thread colors to work the spools and suggest that you do the same, personalizing it to you! An alphabet is included so you can stitch your own... Read more
By popular demand, we bring to you a companion piece to the Garden of Zig. You couldn't get enough of these funky angular flora, so I made more. Use the five shades of Cottage Garden Threads colors or select your own. It's not your grandmother's rose garden. The model was stitched on 32 count... Read more