The Monthly Mini Village series consists of 12 designs that will be released consecutively for 12 months. These are monthly samplers that are not intended to be stitched as one large piece, therefore I will not be providing info to do that. Rather, they are meant to be displayed one at a time,... Read more
Go back to school with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet's fourth book. Spelling Bee includes complete instructions for 100 letter, number, punctuation and picture blocks in two sizes (6" and 12") PLUS 18 quilt projects. There are 193 pages of full color instructions, beautiful photos and general schoolhouse fun. Spiral bound.
Stitch count all together (135 x 40), Chalkboard (43 x 40), Pencil (45 x 59), Notebook Paper (43 x 40). Stitched on 28 count Light Taupe Lugana using DMC floss.
Model stitched on over 2 on 32 count linen Tumbleweed by Wichelt using Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count: 93w x 93h. Finished size is 5.81" x 5.81".
The fish in this design form a tessellation, which is a repeating pattern with no gaps (think about the prints of the artist M.C. Escher). Even under water, my geometric math brain influences my cross stitch designs!
Model stitched on 32 count Rain Country French linen from Wichelt using... Read more
On the back of this framed antique, was found a very aged handwritten note: "This Sampler was worked by Mary Coleby of Kelvedon, Essex when Eleven years of age at Ackworth School Yorkshire. Born 1792 - married in 1814 to Edward Gripper of Layer Breton Hall, Essex - had thirteen children - died... Read more
Mary Garrett stitched her fine sampler at Claverton school in 1854 at age fifteen. It is a remarkable piece of needlework, incorporating five different alphabets all stitched meticulously over two on 72 count linen. More history is included on the chart.
These new designs in Stitch Card Set J by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co. will ring your school bell! The back to school-inspired stitches include an apple, globe, schoolhouse and rotary telephone, and they are darling for decorating pencil pouches, teacher gifts and bookmarks.
It's September and time to go back to school! Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Includes a ruler shaped charm. Stitch count is 61W x 39H.
It's September and that means it's time to go back to school! Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Light Mocha Cashel Linen. Using Gentle Arts, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 49W x 49.
"I'm old school and I like to hear people say Merry Christmas". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 80x80. Shown with snowflake buttons. Finished size is 5 in wide X 5 in high.
Haunted schoolhouse, vampire, skeleton, ghost, witch, and more!
Stitch Count: 100W x 95H. Finished Size: 7.14" x 6.8" Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Spooky Hollow evenweave by Fabric Flair with DMc floss and Classic Colorworks floss.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works Floss. Stitch Count: 48W x 50H. Finished size: 3" x 3".
Sled designs were stitched on white perforated paper and the picture model was stitched on 14/28 Ct Twilight by Picture this plus using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Kreinik #4 braid, DMC and Mill Hill Beads.
Mini Sled Stitch count 17x31. Design Size: 2" x 3" Medium Sled... Read more