This adorable design will be a TREAT (and NO trick) to stitch for Halloween! I started with the crow on the jack-o-lantern and the words Trick or Treat and then realized how fun it would be to continue the rhyme and see what spooky scenes I could create for it.
This cross stitch pattern from Monticello Stitches features a floral sampler with the phrase "When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, thou has taught me to say it is well with my soul"!
The model was stitched on 36 count Legacy linen by Edinburgh. Stitch count: 312 x 268, Finished size: 17.28"x 14.72"
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a rolling pin with the phrase "Grandma's kitchen. Seasoned with love"!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct. Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 156 x 54. Finished size is... Read more
A soft and feminine sampler celebrating the written letter.
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 177 x 213. Finished size is 11.06" x 13.31".
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!
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring the phrase "Surely it is God who saves me"!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 117 x 87. Finished size is 5 7/8" x 4 3/8"
This Plum Street Sampler design features lots of colorful flowers and the saying "I have gathered your heart to mine."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 98W x 170H. Finished Size: 5.44w x 9.44h.
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a pink farm and cow with the phrase "Strawberry milk comes from pink cows"!
The model is stitched on 36 count linen using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 82 X 77. Finished size is 4.56 in wide X 4.28 in high.
Introducing a "quilt to cross-stitch" design. The quilt/applique pattern was designed by Julie Porter of Farmhouse Cottons. Julie is a true friend from across the miles. I fell in love with Julie's Witch, Winifred, from the moment I saw her.
Pattern is stitched on 32 Count fabric. Stitch count is 265 x 193. Finished size is 18.93" x 13.79".
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a church at Christmas and the phrase "O' come let us adore him Christ the Lord"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dark Cobblestone Lugana by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 198 x 134. Finished size is 12.38 in wide X 8.38 in high.
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features a bookcase with plants and books with the phrase "A house is not a home without books and plants"!
Stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast Zweigart linen with DMC threads. Stitch Count is 83W x 123H. Finished size is 5.19 in wide X 7.69 in high.
I am finishing up the tombstone series with May thy Needles Rest in Peace #5. I am paying homage to one of our favorite places. Ellen Ess is where the series concludes, at least for now. Thank you all for embracing this quirky series the way you have.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count: 112 x 143. Finished size is 5.6 x 7.15.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Let the world know all people should be wherever they go equal and free. Rosa Parks"!
Stitched on 18 ct fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 74 x 160. Finished Size:
4 1/8" x 9".
This is a sweet circular designs with a floral/leaf border and "Home Sweet Home" in the center.
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Cream & Sugar linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 47W x 47H. Finished size is 2.35 in wide X 2.35 in high.
Celebrate the Heartland with this design of rolling hills filled with abundant grain. It was inspired by my nieces when they found themselves lost one day in the middle of Illinois farm country. It's a little bit Grant Wood and a little bit Whimsy!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax linen... Read more
Inspired by a watercolor painting of pink roses, I had to try to recreate the look in cross stitch. With the help of sweetly variegated floss colors, I hope I achieved something close! My absolute favorite color combo is teal, peachy pink, and soft light gold with pops of white. And this precious... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring flowers and the phrase "Yesterday I was cleaver so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Pewter from Wichelt using Dinky Dye Silks and DMC threads with full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 114 x 147. Finished size is 8" x 10.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "...and suddenly you just know it's time to start something new and trust in the magic of beginnings"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 65w x 104h. Finished size is 5" x 7".
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".
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.
I'm from the swamps of Louisiana and I can eat five pounds of boiled crawfish in one sitting! Go ahead and stitch this up while you wait for crawfish season to come back around.
Stitched on 32ct linen using threads from DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 81 x 64. Finished size is 5.1" x 4".
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring a Christmas village with the phrase "and to all a good night"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Oatmeal from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 113 x 108. Finished size is 6.25" x 6".
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring the phrase "Scatter blessings"!
Pattern is stitched on 20 ct Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads and buttons from Just Another Button Company with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 33 x 119. Finished size is 3 1/3" x 12".
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a beachy vibe with the phrase "At the beach we forget to count the days"!
Stitched on 28 count fabric using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending threads. Stitch count is 258 x 83. Finished Size is 18.5 x 6.
Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring the verse "Call unto me and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3"!
The pattern is stitched on 14 or 16 ct fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 86w x 58h. Finished size is 6.14" x 4.14" on 14 count.
"When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars"
...but when the sun is out, don't sit there scrolling endlessly through cross stitch charts, go and have some fun. Stitching can wait. However, should you happen to find yourself stuck indoors for any reason,... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the phrase "Home is where we are together"!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. linen, Affogato from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch Count: 67w x 67h. Finished size is 4.19 in wide X 4.19 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the bible verse "She seeks wool and flax and works willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13"!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 137w x 236h. Finished size is 8.56 in wide X 14.75 in high.
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the bible verse "A Friend Loves at All Times. Proverbs 17:17"!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen with The Gentle Arts thread. Stitch Count: 86w x 58h. Finished size is 6.14 in wide X 4.14... Read more
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 The Proper Stitcher featuring a woman and her Christmas sheep!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 70 x 70. Finished size is 4 3/8" x 4 3/8".
Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a Christmas nativity phrase "O come let us adore him"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 98 x 70. Finished size approx 7" x 5".
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Samplar featuring a sampler with an Irish prayer: "May those who love you, love you and those who don't, may God turn there heart and if he can not, turn their ankle so you will know them by their limp"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 207 x 167. Finished size is 12.94" x 10.44".
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "Halloween Greeting"! This is a reprint.
Stitched on 30 count 18th Century Sea Glass by R&R Reproductions using weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 115 x 83 for Sampler, 70 x 44 for Pincushion, and 75 x 48 for Pumpkin Pincushion.