Cross stitch pattern from Waxing Moon Designs featuring the phrase "Wintertime is a lovely sight. The sky so blue and the snow so white"!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Morris Blue linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 164w x 197h. Finished size is 10.75" x 13".
Cross stitch pattern from La D Da featuring a vintage sampler!
Stitched on 30 count Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works, using either Weeks Dye Works or DMC threads. Stitch count is 168 x 191. Finished size is 11.2 in wide X 12.73 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Bramble linen from Picture this Plus using Belle Soie and Gloriana silks with DMC conversions. Stitch counts are 79 x 197, 55 x 73, 41 x 63, and 29 x 43. Finished sizes are 4.4" x 11", 3" x 4", 2.25" x 3.5", 1.6" x 2.4".
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Elegance featuring a lovely sampler with bunnies!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Cornsilk from Weeks Dye Works using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads with full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 45 x 62. Finished size is 3" x 4.13".
A Scottish reproduction sampler with an especially delightful Scotsman in the lower left-hand corner. His jumping over the roof of his blue slate roofed cottage just captivated me. I decided that in addition to the red and green tartan kilt I needed to approximate the Frasier tartan. The Frasier... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands To Work featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "This is the day the Lord hath made . Rejoice and be glad in it"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 164 x 184. Finished size is 8.2 in wide X 9.2 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC and NPI conversion. Stitch count is 126 x 137. Finished size is 7" x 7.61".
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a lovely sampler!
Stitched on 36 count fabric using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. DMC conversion listed. Stitch count is 82 x 120. Finished size is 4.56 in wide X 6.67. in high
The Sarah's Alphabet Garden Square cross stitch pattern is a square floral design surrounded by an alphabet style border. It also has 3 Celtic knot work designs included in the central section of the pattern.This pattern was inspired by a German needlework chart from the 1800s.
A wonderfully rare Queen Stitch motif sampler from 1779! The only stitches that are not Queen Stitch are the Cross Stitch over Two initials, Crown, and date.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch count is 234 x 251. Finished size is 11.7" x 12.55".
Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring a lovely seaside sampler!
Stitched on 32 count Vintage Smokey White Belfast using DMC threads.Stitch counts are Sampler: 73w x 96h and Cottage: 64w x 64h
Finished sizes (32 ct. over 2) Sampler: 4.5 x 6 and Cottage: 4 x 4
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a lovely quaker style sampler with the phrase "This work I do to remember you"!
Pattern is stitched on 35 ct Chestnut from Weeks Dye Works using Roxy Floss Co flosses with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 152 x 137. Finished size is 8.44" x 7.61".
Note from the Designer: I just love finding and reproducing old samplers. This piece is an adaptation of an old, unfinished sampler belonging to Faye Hall. Faye has worked with me for many years. She loves old samplers as much as I do. We are always on the look out for another treasure. By loaning... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring a little sampler of a little girl in a garden! Title translates to "Stories of Blue Days and Flower Baskets"
Stitched on 35 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 275w x 140h. Finished size is
It's Christmas in July at Anabella's and just in time for you to begin thinking about holiday stitching and gift giving! Can you believe it's just 6 months away?
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count 100 x 100. Finished size is 6.79" x 6.57".
The Witchery Stitchery Cross Stitch Booklet contains 4 new Halloween themed designs by Anabella's Needleart.
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida or 32 ct linen by Zweigart using DMC Cotton Embroidery Floss.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Large chart - 100 x 100; 6.25" x 6.25"
3 Smalls charts - 52 x 52; 3.25" x 3.25"
"A is for Ark with Noah and Wife, To care for God's creatures and start a new life." Model was stitched on 25 Ct. Zweigart un-bleached linen over two threads with DMC floss. Stitch count 145H x 180W. Design Size: 12" x 15"
Hearts Entwined was originally dreamed up while planning my own wedding sampler. I have included instructions for modifying the design to be used as a wedding or anniversary sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Light Examplar using Gloriana and Needlepoint Silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 177 x 273.
Forget Me Not is the second in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. The design uses full cross stitch only, and is suitable for aida if you choose.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Magnolia from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana or DMC threads. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Daisy is the third in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is entirely full cross stitch, any type of fabric can be used.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia using Crescent Colours Belle Soie or DMC threads. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
The Antique Lace Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needleworks is a highly detailed, beautiful, and intricate design that captures the delicate elegance of vintage lacework. Its combination of lace bands, soft color palette, and 18 intricate specialty stitches makes it a challenging yet... Read more
My Mother's Garden 2 is a follow up piece to my first design ever. The original was done as a tribute to my mom, as is this one. The verse, written by me, still chokes her up to this day!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Crescent Cream from the bright colourway or 40 ct Parchment from Weeks... Read more
Rose is the fifth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is all full cross stitches, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Tulip is the fourth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is all full cross stitches, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
"This design is a combination of cross stitch and many specialty stitches, with stitch diagrams and instructions provided for all stitches."
Model stitched on 32 count Bisque from Lakeside Linens, using Soie d'Alger silks. Dinky Dyes and DMC conversions are also provided. Stitch count is 144w x 288h.
Shades of Gold is the first in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design uses cross stitch only, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct French Vanilla Linen from Sassy's Fabbys using Gloriana, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 250 x 250.
Northern Expressions Needlework's "Spanish Diamonds" design is a beautiful, intricate needlework pattern that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The Spanish Diamonds design uses special stitches to create texture, depth, and visual interest. There are 40 different Specialty... Read more
Shades of Wine is the second in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design uses only cross stitch, any fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Alabaster linen using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.