This is the 2024 Modern Folk Embroidery Stitch-a-long (SAL), a 10-month, 10-part booklet containing all the pattern parts and info to join in on this SAL. The design is centred around the concept of time passing. It features 2 colours, has only full crosses, and can be worked on any material. Both... Read more
"We stitch for relaxation, we stitch for fun, we stitch together or sometimes alone...we should always enjoy the stitch. "
Stitched on 32 count Angel Wing Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie, with DMC threads. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Witch Face Green, and a Trinket Box from 141 Design Company. Stitch count 103 x 55 and 47 x 36
When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring a Christmas sampler with trees and three accompany patterns with gnomes and candles!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Yuletide by Fabric by Stephanie with Gloriana silks, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie with Soie D'Alger... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by blueberries!
Model was stitched on 40 count Oaken by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC conversions have been provided. Stitch count is 133w x 96h.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by strawberries!
Model was stitched on 40 count Legacy by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. DMC conversions have been provided. Stitch count is 133w x 96h.
Cross stitch pattern from Blueberry Ridge Designs featuring a sampler with a house surrounded by pears!
Model is stitched on 40 count Milk and Honey using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic colorworks threads. DMC conversions listed. Stitch count is 133 x 96.
Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring a sampler with hearts!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Cream Belfast linen using DMC Floss, Krenik, Caron Waterlilles, and Mill Hill beads. Au Ver Soie conversion listed. Stitch count is 84 x 247.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a lovely pattern with the phrase "No such thing as too many scissors"
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Oaken by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads.
Stitch Counts:
For The Love Of Floss 109... Read more
Another beautiful Scottish reproduction sampler. I'm very taken with the house that she used in her sampler. These whitewashed stone cottages appear all over Scotland and Ireland. However, one of the unique things about this house is the blue roof. Being curious, I Googled blue slate in... Read more
A Marjorie Massey pattern featuring a festive chart with multiple options to choose from! Choose from French and English, as well as four center medallions. Perfect for Christmas!
Pattern is stitched on 35 or 32 ct fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 126 x 196.
Sampler House is house 5 of 9 of my The Houses on Wisteria Lane Series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Faun by Picture this Plus, fabric suggestion is listed, using one strand of floss over two linen Weeks Dye works, Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 97 x 87.... Read more
Come Stitch in my Garden is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart using DMC threads and is worked on one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 135w x 136h.
Cross Stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring an original sampler with the phrase "In my father's house there are many mansions"!
The model was stitched on 36 count Dolly Madison linen from Needle and Flax, using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Threads used are DMC. Stitch count: 134 w X 162 h.
"Down in the valley, the valley so low. Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Roses are red love, violets are blue. Angels in heaven, know I love you."
The model is stitched on 36 count Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside Linens, using 1 strand of floss. Threads used are DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 150w X 155h
Note from the designer: "Count the days with a design which can be stitched three ways! Create the calendar (perhaps stitch a bit each day throughout the month), a December drum, or a berry for the big day!"
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Tycho linen from Picture This Plus using... Read more
Germaine Villeret stitched her large colorful sampler in 1925. The colors are as beautiful front as back. You can stitch it in either Soie d'Alger, 1003 silk or DMC. Stitch count is 308 x 320.
About the Sampler: Given the few clues provided, a scattering of initials and a year only, it is impossible to know more about the stitcher of this lovely sampler with its motifs of delicately arching floral stems, oval leafed cartouche, paired birds and potted florals. The motifs themselves are... Read more
Hello Spring - A festive book from Teresa Kogut with 8 new designs!
Cottage Bouquet: stitched on 18 count Vintage Mocha using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 199 x 198. Finished Size is 11.06 in wide X 11 in high.
Cottage House: stitched on 36 count... Read more
Note from Designer: While working on these patterns, I also focused on the emotions that fill a stitcher's heart and thoughts that fill the brain when he/she picks up
a fabric and threads. As a result, these 7 patterns carry the essence of those emotions.
This reproduction sampler from Little Robin Designs features a vintage look, a great addition to any sampler collection
This design is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens with AVAS and NPI silks. Stitch Count: 254 x 261. Finished size: 12.7" x 13".
A period reproduction sampler from the Netherlands. IAB 1817 is a gorgeously framed sampler featuring several vases. The centre one features a lush bouquet of roses and all over the sampler you'll find tiny birds hidden in the roses and the border.