Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a home with lemons.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Wren Lugana from Picture This Plus using DMC threads. Main stitch count is 70 x 70. Finished size is 5" x 5". Small stitches are 40 x 40.
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a strawberry goodies with the phrase "Berry sweet. Bake it happen"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Aida of your choice using DMC thread. Stitch count is 58 x 42.
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring the phrase "Just a wee bit Irish"!
Model stitched on 14 ct. Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 60 x 60. Finished size is 4.3" x 4.3".
Note from the designer: Inspired by an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book and motifs from an antique pattern booklet, this monochromatic set includes three pieces (a mini sampler, berry, and needle book). A prior class/retreat piece, and now a general release, the wood tray shown in the... Read more
Featuring three designs for moms - "Moms, makers of all the difference", "Sometimes when I open my mouth, my mother comes out" and "Mother." Models are stitched 1 over 2 on 37ct Russian Tea Cake legacy linen from Access Commodities (comparable to DMC ecru), using Weeks Dye... Read more
Featuring a quotation about the oak tree, this design is worked in a long sampler format and finished into a huswife/sewing roll. A simple modification will let you frame it if you prefer - or separate into smalls. General finishing guidelines are included. Previously a class exclusive, this is now... Read more
Feeling witchy'? These three fun designs are all about that primary fashion accessory - the broom (showing just two models here). For inspiration, I've stitched these in three different fabric/floss combinations; there are plenty of stitching and finishing options for this Halloween theme, whether... Read more
This sweet verse reminds me of a quiet nighttime snowfall so the design is full of snowflakes with a few stars peeking out to join the little creatures amongst the trees. Stitched on 36 ct linen, a number of neutral fabrics are suitable as long as there is good contrast with the white stitches.... Read more
Note from the designer: This sweet little verse comes from an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book, dated from the early 1880's. Combined with motifs and pattern bands from my collection of little books' of the same time period, the pin pillow and berries make a sweet trio of smalls. Shown... Read more
Note from the designer: A look through antique pattern books provides quite the selection of quirky birds! These designs feature that bevy, flock, or gaggle - and illustrate two very different (and interchangeable) looks depending on your color preferences.
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These three little samplers might look familiar to some of you - My House & Country and Seeds in an Apple were some of my earliest releases and have been out of print for some time.
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Next in the buttoned-up' series is this holiday design straight from the classic Christmas song. Bright and cheerful colors with some running backstitch/blackwork details are accented with the included hand-dyed buttons. Stitch the pin pillow, the berry or both - and Merry Christmas!
Inspired by and adapted from an antique sampler, this wonderful tree is the centerpiece with its woodland creatures and classic border. I've added the verse to remind us of the season of thanksgiving, but it's a sentiment to honor all year long. The companion berry features the squirrel, and... Read more
The Christmas tree is likely one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season! This rendering is comprised of pattern bands/borders inspired by my collection of vintage pattern books. Primarily monochromatic, your options for fabric/floss combinations are plentiful. The framed piece... Read more
Next in the new series of bordered seasonal smalls are these for the winter. I always think of the peace and quiet that happens after a snowfall, and these little bits of stitching reflect that feeling. Plenty of finishing options here and great pieces to tuck into seasonal decor.
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".
This fun patriotic pattern features the words, "America, Liberty, Freedom, Justice" with two brown bears waving American flags.
Stitched on 32 ct. Lugana Ancient by Picture This Plus using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss with a stitch count of 114 x 70 and a finished size of 8.14" x 5".
Matilda loves all things sewing. Fabric and floss. Pins and needles. Old and new. There is room for everything in her sewing room and always room for more stash. This drum celebrates those who are much like Matilda and their crafts cross over from one to the other and the sky is no limit when... Read more
Weeping Tree Sampler by City Stitcher features a vintage sampler design where the letters are leaves falling off of trees with the phrase, "Here my work forever stands The labour of two busy hands."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC floss. The Stitch count is... Read more
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".
A cute little squirrel welcomes you to "the Nuthouse!" Model was stitched on 28 Ct. Riviera Country French Linen from Wichelt using DMC and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71H x 91W. Design Size: 6" x 7".
Also needed but not listed is a Mill Hill Acorn button #86166.
"1 for sorrow, 2 for mirth, 3 for a wedding, 4 for a birth, 5 for silver, 6 for gold, 7 for a secret, not to be told. 8 for heaven and 9 for hell, 10 for the devil's own sel." (NOTE: the word "sel." in the last omen means "select" or "selection".)
"While stitching threads with gentle care, I pray this humble little prayer. That with this work the world may see, the beauty in simplicity." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Natural Raw Cashel linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 185W x 71H.
"The dew upon the berry, reflects the morning sun. It glistens like a diamond, until the rabbits come." Stitched on 28 count Natural Pearl Linen with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 53W x 204H and the finished size is 3.79" x 14.57".
Note: The designer did not provide a DMC conversion for Classic Colorowrks Dulce de Leche
Model stitched on 35 count linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads: Dried Thyme, Maple Syrup, Tarnished Gold, Forest Glade, Gingersnap. Stitch count: 151 x 75 and the finished size is 8.63" x 4.29".
Pattern by Prairie Schooler featuring four fun decisions with cute sayings including, "Keep it Simple,", "Measure Twice, Cut Once", "Plan Ahead" and "The Witch is In".
Models stitched over two threads on 32 count linen using DMC thread. Stitch counts and... Read more