This sampler brings together two of my favorite themes: stitching and music. It is full of motifs such as thread spools, "loudspeaker" flowers, and hoops with music notes. It reads: "I wanna rock and roll all night and cross stitch every day"
This original sampler from Hands To Work features a house, flowers, and "The glow of one warm though is to me worth more than money."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Creme Brulee by R&R Reproductions with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 135W x 103H. Finished size: 6.75" x 5.15"
Model stitched on a 17 x 21 inch piece of 28ct. Antique White Cashel linen using DMC. Stitch count: 154w x 214h. Size of finished design: 11 x 15 inches.
"Live Simply that Others May Simply Live." A sampler in the style of the Quaker samplers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Stitched with a single color of dark floss (Gentle Arts: Blueberry, Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers: Konini, or DMC #930/#3740). Stitch Count: 108W x 170H.
The model was stitched on 30 count Old Salem Linen by The Primitive Hare using DMC thread. The stitch count is 69 x 70.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring the phrase "I believe in Santa"!
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring the patriotic phrase "America land that I love. Red white and blue. Liberty for all. We the people"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Touch of Gray using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 83 x 130. Finished size is 5.93" x 9.29".
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring four summer small that say "Shellabrate", "I can sea clearly now", "My time out chair" and "Relax, stay a whale"!
Patterns are stitched on 14 ct Aida using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads.
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring a list of summer goals, which includes: Take a bike ride, back yard camping, go to a fair, summer stitching, plant a patio garden, read a trashy novel, press flowers in a book and visit a farmers market!
"Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees tonight is Halloween."
Model stitched on 32 count Lambswool linen using 2 over 2 with DMC and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 90w x 74h. Finished size is approximately 5 1/2" x 5".
Peace on Earth was originally designed for the Black Needle Society's Nice List Box 2023.
Peace on Earth s stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 128w x 160h. The finished size will be: 7.11 in wide X 8.89 in high.
This was originally designed as an advent piece in 2023 for Simone of Atelier Soed Idee. Simone finished hers as a drum and instructions are included to finish the drum as well.
Warm Winter Wishes is stitched on 36 count Tin Roof linen by Weeks Dye Works, one strand of floss over two linen... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely home with the phrase "Friendship blooms between saltbox neighbors"!
Friendships Blooms is stitched on 36 count Cappuccino linen by Fiber on a Whim, one strand of floss over two linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count is 121 x 97. Finished size is 6.72 in wide X 5.39 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a couple at Christmas and says "May there be peace in your home and joy in your heart this Christmas"!
The model is stitched on 36 Count Baklava by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 105 x 188.
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring the phrase "Stitching mends the soul"!
The pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 109 x 90. Finished size is 6" x 5"
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring the phrase "In nature nothing exists alone"!
The pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 60 x 60. Finished size is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
"Adorn your heart, adorn your mind with knowledge of the sweetest king." Models stitched on 36 Ct. Hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colors floss. Stitch counts: Sampler - 220W x 167H, Pincushion - 61W x 69H.
Note from the designer: "Like pumpkin and spice, Christmas and July just go together! This patriotic design is a nod to our freedom as an American and the freedom offered to us in Christ. The verse reads: "God bless this land from hill to sea, Christ be the gift to set us free."... Read more
A fun cross stitch pattern for Halloween! Model stitched on 14 count white Aida cross stitch fabric and stitched in DMC #310 (black). Feel free to substitute colors and fabrics to your taste. Stitch Count is 114 High by 137 Wide. Will measure approx.10 inches high by 8.25 inches wide if stitched on 14 count fabric. All stitches are cross stitch.
Queen of the Needle, a lovely pattern for lovers of cross stitch. Model stitched on 14 count white Aida cross stitch fabric and stitched in DMC #3799 (dark gray) and #3852 (gold). Feel free to substitute colors and fabrics to your taste. Stitch Count is 132 Wide by 67 High. Will measure approx.... Read more
Stabby, a humorous and fun cross stitch design for cross stitch lovers. Model stitched on 14 count white Aida cross stitch fabric and stitched in DMC floss: dark gray (#3799) and red (#321). Feel free to substitute colors and fabrics to your taste. Stitch Count is 120 Wide by 110 High. Will measure... Read more
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me" is from a poem by Emily Bronte. Some designs just flow onto the page like a painting and this is one of them. Fall = Bliss!
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Natural Linen from Wichelt using Gloriana threads with DMC and Weeks Dye Works conversions. Stitch count is 160 x 72.
The idea for this design came from one of my grandmother's sayings. When we would be heading out the door without our hats and mittens, she would politely remind us to "wear your woolies!" The finished piece will be the highlight of any Holiday decor.
Model stitched two over two on 36 Ct. Aztec Red from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 97 x 109.
This mourning sampler design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a bent over tree with hanging tree branches and the words "Remember me when this you see."
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 96H. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 6 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring the phrase "Espresso yourself, Stay grounded. Better latte than never, Take life one cup at a time, Take time to smell the coffee"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 Count Vintage Stormy Clouds with DMC Floss. Stitch count is 120 x 120.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "Thou, before whose face the children's angels stand grant me a helpless child the grace that thy angelic band. May watch my ways and guard my bed and minister to me till I in death shall bow my head and... Read more
Note from the designer: Growing up in the maritimes, I often heard this ancient rhyme that has been used by sailors and fisher folk. Use this as a rule of thumb for weather forecasting (even if you are not near the sea)!
"Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in morning, sailors... Read more
Channel your inner basic witch while stitching this brewtiful pattern. No resting witch face required!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 ct Sonatina by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 80W x 120H.