Violets And Sunshine Sentiments Cross Stitch Patterns

O Holy Night is second only to O Come Emmanuel on my very long list of favorite Christmas carols. The soaring melody never fails to thrill my soul and neither does its message of hope. I think it is fair to say that we live in a weary world that is in need of some rejoicing. I hope you find this... Read more about O Holy Night - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

I love Christmas carols, and Silent Night is one of my all-time favorites. Something about the song has always evoked a scene in my imagination of a cabin in the snow-covered mountains surrounded by woods, and enveloped in silence. The air is crisp and clean, the stars are twinkling in the deep... Read more about Silent Night - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! So the angels sang to the shepherds 2000 years ago, and so we still sing today. Gloria is the third pattern in our Christmas carol smalls series, and is our take on Angels We Have Heard on High.

This pattern is executed mostly in cross... Read more about Gloria - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This little sampler has a decidedly Halloween feel to it, but with a hopeful twist. (Because that's the way we roll here at Violet & Sunshine.)

The model was stitched on 40 count. Using the called for over-dyed cotton floss(Au Ver Soie 530 and 236 not listed.). The model is finished as... Read more about O Death - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

This little pin keep was inspired by traditional Quaker motifs. The words are a reminder of what we stand for as citizens and what so many people have died for.

The model was stitched on 40 Count Patriot's Brew hand-dyed linen by R & R Reproductions using the called for over-dyed threads. Stitch Count: 76w X 94h. Finished size is 3.25" x 4.15" for 40 count fabric.

Like many Americans of a certain age, I grew up pledging allegiance to the US flag and to the republic for which it stands. Over the decades, the popularity of the pledge has waxed and wained. Still, the principle that we stand for "liberty and justice for all" is worth remembering. And so... Read more about With Liberty - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Communication is never an easy thing whether between friends, family, or (maybe especially) people on the internet. A few years ago, our children's youth group came up with these rules for communication among members. Within a solid community, no question is out of bounds, listening is crucial,... Read more about House Rules II - Cross Stitch Pattern

All of my life I have associated the phrase "sweet land of liberty" with a romantic view of the family farm. (I grew up in the midwest on a farm, though not as a farmer, so maybe that's why.) This pattern is a nod to that association.

The model was stitched on 40-count Americana... Read more about Sweet Land Of Liberty - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: I created this little pin pillow to celebrate my husband's birthday in March. I think the sentiment says it all!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using DMC, Au Ver A Soie Silk, or Overdyed threads. Stitch count: 83w X 50h. Finished size is 4.61" x 2.78".