"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 campfire with the phrase "Crisp cool air, moonlit night, warm bonfire, stars so bright, dancing flames, ancient lore, embers glowing, make a smore"!
Stitched on 'Hamlet' 18ct Aida by Under the Sea Fabrics, with DMC threads. Stitch count: 73 x 189.
A whimsical and fun cross stitch pattern for Halloween! White floss on white fabric = ghostly stitching! Model stitched on 14 count white Aida cross stitch fabric and stitched in DMC blanc (white). Feel free to substitute colors and fabrics to your taste. Stitch Count is 71 High by 105 Wide. Will... Read more
The Remember Me Tree was designed for the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild and thus features a collection of animals and traditional sampler motifs from the Delaware area. I loved the tree design so much I created a sampler to accompany it for the general release!
"Or course I talk to myself when I stitch. Sometimes I need expert advice"! Absolutely - frequently need expert advice - and where better to get it from than - ME.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 101 x 105.
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
An original sampler inspired by Mary Shelleys gothic novel, Frankenstein. It was released in the 2022 Halloween Box for GaRon Stitchery and is frankly a must stitch.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 18 ct Aida in Spellbound by Under the Sea Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180W x 252H.
One of my most popular releases of the past year, this was originally designed for a retreat.
The design is published as full-sized 8 page booklet, and includes the charts and finishing directions for four smalls. The original was worked on #32 R & R Linen (French Vanilla).
This design uses the same cat shape as I used in my Cat & Mouse design a long time ago! This cat, however, is all dressed up for Halloween!
This design is stitched on 40-Count Ancient Ruin from Fox & Rabbit using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads of linen. Cross stitch is used throughout with the exception of one French Knot. Stitch count: 131x145.
Cross stitch pattern from Scattered Seed Samplers featuring two autumn squirrels with the phrase "Harvest of plenty"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha Edinburgh using DMC threads. Sampler stitch count is 164 x 97 and the Pinkeep stitch count is 27 x 39.
This 10 page booklet includes a lovely small Welcome sampler, several "BE
CREATIVE!" ideas, a extra small alphabet and numbers if you want to add your initials and the year. "Whoever makes a garden has oh so many friends! The story of moments the dew when daylight ends."
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring the phrase "Mince Pies And Mulled Wine"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Classic Colorworks threads.
Stitch counts:
-Mince Pies 59 x 49
-Holly, Mistletoes, Ivy 70 x 49
-Christmas Crackers and Pudding 69 x 49
-Carols and Candlelight 60 x 49
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a bird with the phrase "My heart remembers hope when the winter bird sings"!
Model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC Threads.
Additional material suggested Warm... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this wonderful quote from Charles Dickens, author of "A Christmas Carol." "I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year"
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique Ivory Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 117w x 83h.
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring Santa's sleigh with all of the reindeer names, and another with Santa's sleigh that says "Dash away all!"
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct tea dyed aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 111 x 64 and 115 x 27.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a fishing pole catching a fish with the phrase "You are my greatest catch"!
The model was stitched on 18 Ct. Cappuccino Aida by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions threads. Stitch count is 114 x 109.
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a home with the phrase "Let all you do be done in love"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 Count Legacy Linen by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts Threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch count: 95w x 128h.