Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more
I especially love several specific things about this one: the beautiful verse from Deuteronomy (Thank You, Lord for your many blessings), the way the windows look real thanks to the variegated floss (thanks, Weeks Dye Works!), the changeability of the main accent color to match one's decor (the... Read more
This is a lovely Quaker design stitched in two colors of floss. I believe we can all relate to these sentiments on what stitching means to us. I encourage stitchers to choose their favorite colors and make it their own.
Her name is Lottie O' Stash, an Irish lass. She really enjoyed collecting, which a good number of us can relate to. Her tombstone reads: "She started a lot and finished a few. She had many a plan before to heaven she flew".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 179w x 121h. Finished size is 8.95" x 6.05".
Bright and cheerful, A Really Good Day is a design that aims to cheer you up when you are feeling down and bring a smile to your face whenever you see it. It is a simple and fun design to stitch, and my hope is that it will add a little happiness to each and every day.
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring the Christmas phrase "Go tell it on the mountain over the hills, everywhere"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Winter Wren from Fox and Rabbit using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threeads. Stitch count is 126w x 88h. Finished size is 7" x 4.89".
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Some day soon we all will be together"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 95 x 133. Finished size is 5 1/4" x 7 1/4".
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
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a phrase celebrating mothers everywhere! "A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend!"
This pattern is stitched on 28 ct Mushroom using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 113 x 68.
Mistletoe Manor Sampler and Smalls are stitched on 36 count Linen one strand of Valdani floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 217 x 185h. Finished size is 12.06 in wide X 10.28 in high.
The pillow small stitch count is 104w x 60h and is trimmed in Dance Shoe Red Vintage Colors of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a lovely wedding announcement sampler with the phrase "Two hearts, one love"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Icelandic Gray using DMC, Threadworx, Creek Colors (DMC 415), and Glissengloss Rainbow Bleding thread. Stitch count is 136 x 105.
Cross stitch pattern from Finally A Farmgirl Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "Love me when I least deserve it because that's when i really need it"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 Almond Milk by Grace Notes fabric using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 220w x 130h.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a patriotic woman and the phrase "I stand with liberty"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Patriot's Brew from R & R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 83w x 79h.
Note from the designer: "I grew up in a house that was cozily situated in the midst of lots of trees. I would spend many happy hours "in the forest" - exploring, walking, and just enjoying nature. When I moved out and got married, we built a house on a treeless plot of land, and one day... Read more
Continuing the series of "valentines" for other seasons, here is a pair of otters enjoying the sea together. The quote was inspired by, of all things, Bram Stoker's Dracula - "I am longing to be with you, and by the sea, where we can talk together freely and build our castles in the... Read more
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28ct Aqua Blue Light Linen with Requires 12 colors of Sulky Petites, 1 color of Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid, and 4 colors of Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 118w X 99h. Design Area: 8-3/8"w X 7"h.
Spring means gardens and flowers and vibrant colors in everyone's yard! This design is meant to capture that wonderful look!
Both our sampler and pincushion are stitched on 40-Count Thornfield from Needle & Flax using Needlepoint Silks.
The sampler version has a Stitch Count of: 99... Read more
"Down in the valley, the valley so low. Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Roses are red love, violets are blue. Angels in heaven, know I love you."
The model is stitched on 36 count Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside Linens, using 1 strand of floss. Threads used are DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 150w X 155h
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a row of kids with the phrase "In life we all will stumble and find it hard to stand. Make the journey easier by walking hand in hand"!
Stitched on 18ct Aida using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Dmc conversion for overdyed threads provided. Stitch count: 212 x 94.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the phrase "Family is everything EST 2020"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 167 x 60 each. Finished size: 12" x 4.5".
The Patriotic Typeface Series by It's Sew Emma includes three Americana emblems of the Land you Love. Stitched on Chalkboard Black 14 Count Aida, images of Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty and the Bald Eagle paired with quotes about the USA make an unmistakable statement of how your heart beats true for the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring the phrase "Thankful for everything" stitched on a beautiful bag!
Bag is stitched on the Burlap Mad for Plaid Bag by Its Sew Emma using Weeks Dye Works and DMC perl threads. The stitch count for the bag is 30 x 75 and the Fob is... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Most wonderful"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural Tea Bag Wabi-Sabi Linen from Kitten Stitcher or Flax from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 155 x 71.
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernest featuring the first in a Halloween mystery series! This installment features the phrase "'Twas all Hallows eve"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Charcoal Dyed Effect linen from Fabric Flair. Stitch count for the entire pattern is 169w x 169h.
Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring the phrase "Glory glory Halleluia"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 82. Finished with Vintage Chenille from Lady Dot creates and Just Another Buttons.
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernest featuring the first in a Halloween mystery series! This installment features the phrase "'Twas all Hallows eve" and a jolly pumpkin!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Charcoal Dyed Effect linen from Fabric Flair. Stitch count for the entire pattern is 169w x 169h.
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernest featuring the third in a Halloween mystery series! This installment features the phrase "'Twas all Hallows eve" and spunky skeletons!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Charcoal Dyed Effect linen from Fabric Flair. Stitch count for the entire pattern is 169w x 169h.