Shades of Red is the third in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is all cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Model is stitched on 40 count Raffia Cream Linen using Classic Colorworks, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249
Shades of Orange is the fifth in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is all cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Honey Nut by Sassy's Fabbys using Classic Colorworks Silks or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Green is the seventh in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Chrysalis from Picture This Plus using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Olive is the eighth in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Regency using Classic Colorworks or Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Iris is the seventh in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. This one has been a long time coming, I designed it way back in 2011 when I was working on the others in the floral series, but I'm just finally getting around to releasing it. Because... Read more
Peacock Mandala is the first in a series of themed mandala designs. These are just as detailed and intricate as my larger designs, but with a smaller finished size for those who don't like big projects. I fell in love with these colours while stitching it, they're just so bright, vibrant and fun!
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Shades of Turquoise is the eleventh in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because this design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Icon from Picture This Plus using Gloriana, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
You know how much I like diagonals. It was inevitable this would happen someday. This actually started as a stocking, but I figured there would be those who didn't care about stockings but wanted to stitch it as a sampler, so I took the liberty of getting ahead of the request. :)
"Olde Mustarde Moone" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A quiet sampler, this one depicts a beloved home at twilight when old-man moon is just coming for a visit. I love the mellow-ness of this design, a little 'out of the box' for me, but I love it still and hope... Read more
I have found throughout the years that my beliefs strongly affect my actions. I believe that most other drivers on the road will pay attention to the center line painted on the road and will stay on their side of it. I also believe that there are idiots among us, so I keep a sharp eye on the... Read more
I created Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep using a motif from an antique Scottish sampler in my collection, Margaret Campbell 1848. The Angus Trees on each side of her house caught my attention right away. These trees were just made to be turned into a scissors case. I did take a small liberty with the... Read more
This romantic sampler pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features the phrase "Bid me to love and I will a loving heart to thee" with a spot for the couple's names and wedding year!
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. natural linen using DMC, Gentle Arts, and NPI threads. Stitch count is 88w x 197h and finished size is 5.5" x 12.31".
Two reproduction samplers that are a collaboration between NeedleWorkPress and GigiR Designs. Note from designers: "We are happy to join together again to bring you this duo of samplers, linked together by their sweet verses. Stitch one, or both, or use them as inspiration to create your own... Read more
Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress "Jane Bowen her Sampler aged 13 1837. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."
The Model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct.... Read more
Reproduction sampler from NeedleWorkPress - "The greatest blessing of our God, what mortals can explain. He gives the blossom and the bud and gives us timely rain."
The model was stitched over 2 threads (with some lettering over one thread) on 46 Ct. Cocoa linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gloriana and AVAS silk floss. Stitch Count: 317x507. Finished size: 13.8" x 22".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring Adam and Eve in a sampler!
The antique was stitched on slightly unevenweave linen, close in color to Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 116 x 165. Finished size on 32 Ct is 7.25" x 10.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler completed by 10 year old Hannah Smith in 1838 with the phrase "Defer not till to morrow to be wise. To morrows sun to thee may never rise. Be humble learn thy self to scan. Know pride was never made for man."
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a sampler with the phrase "Life, He lives long that lives well and time misspent is not lived but lost"!
Model is stitched on 36 count Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 126 x 162
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a lovely reproduction sampler with the phrase "All you my friends who now expect to see a piece of marking thus perform by me cast but a smile on this my mean endeavor i'll strive to mend and be obedient ever"
This alphabet design from New York Dreamer features flowers and the saying "A bloom c daisy e flowers g h ice cream j kite m n o pots q rain spring time u v w x y z."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Kenneth from Grace Notes Fabric with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count; 134 x 180. Finished size: 8.375" x 11.25"
I love the sort of "chocolate box" feel of this little sampler. It's got an old fashioned feel and come on, that row of stars is so fun! It would be simple to personalize this design with different hair color for you and your sweetie. I chose a deep frame for the model to emphasize the... Read more
This sampler is a unique and colorful German sampler. It contains picturesque scenes typical of German samplers.
The model was stitched on Tabbycat "Cockleshell" with Weeks Dye Works floss. DMC equivalents are included. The design is stiched in cross stitch over 2. Stitch count: 259 (w) x 252 (h)
This sampler is an adaption from the Harmon Museum in Lebanon Ohio. Lydia stitched her sampler on linen with wool floss. She was 11 years old at the time.
The model was stitched Linen with Gentle Arts Wool threads. Stitch count: 125 (w) x 145 (h).
This design is exclusive for the Nashville show for 2 months. This is a quick stitch with shades of blue, green, and rust accomplished in cross stitch over 2.
Stitched on Cedar River "Maple Bar" 40 ct. with 100/3 silks. Stitch count: 149 (w) x 202 (h). Finished size is 7 1/2" x 10 1/8".