Halloween cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a large blue pumpkin covered in ghosts, spiders, and bats with the words "Stay Spooky".
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 67 x 57. Finished size: 4.79" x 4.07".
Cross stitch pattern from Cherry Hill Stitchery featuring beautiful flowers with the phrase "Freshly picked"!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Raw Natural Belfast linen using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 66 x 75.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring the phrase "I Stitch Therefore I Am"!
Pattern is stitched on Moda Rock Pool Toweling Sea Glass Red using Weeks Dye Works #12 Pearl cotton (Sally's Sunshine, Ocean, Watermelon Punch, and Kohl - Not listed). Stitch count is 205 x 110.
I just love the way she turned out! Mary is the second sampler in the Samplings in Color, where I take a very simple little sampler and give her a makeover, although the sampler is a reproduction, and the colors are in keeping with the original. She would look great on a neutral linen as well.... Read more
No explanation needed... except of course that it is the second pillow on toweling, and they are a fun stitch, and I love the result. Give it a try!
Pattern is stitched on Moda Rock Pool Toweling Sea Glass Red using Weeks Dye Works, #12 Pearl cotton. Stitch count is 176 x 86. Finish into a 12 x 8 pillow form and stuff with a 13 x 9 pillow form. Stitched with 1 strand over 2 threads.
Caroline College 1823 is a stunning sampler from the collection of Myriam Riley, who also stitched the sampler. I can't tell you how much I love this one. The organic border had me hook line and sinker. I have been a bad influence on Myriam as she now owns a number of samplers.
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.
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Black Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 81W X 93H. Printed on heavy cardstock, this 8.5" x 8.5" leaflet features a full-color chart, DMC floss codes, fabric suggestion, and backstitch details.
Vintage Love pays homage to the yesteryears of young love.
The undeniable nostalgia of innocence, naivety, and idealism
is deeply woven into the lyrics "The Maker said take her and
love her forever, take care of her for life." This line draws
from the song my husband chose to play me... Read more
Note from designer: The motifs of this design represent the many beautiful creatures and natural wonders my husband and I find along out walks in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. "In every walk with nature, one received far more than he seeks. - John Muir"
Note from designer: This design interweaves mysticism and faith, focusing on a holistic approach to compassion for humankind. The Jewish prayer, Mi Shebeirach, is centered around healing and positive change. Whether someone is facing physical, emotional or spiritual challenges, it is a plea to the... Read more
"May your stash be ever plentiful, may your needle be forever sharp, may your skein of floss be eternally full". "I'm a cross stitcher, I paint with thread".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Hazelwood from Fiber on a Whim using Treenway Silks with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches features a fun play on the song "Up on the House Top" but with chickens; "Up on the Coop Top, Cluck! Cluck! Cluck!".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch Count 70 x 71. Finished size is 3.89 in wide X 3.94 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches featuring bigfoot with lots of books with the phrases "Knowledge is power" and "Let's get lost together". This chart includes both designs. Included is an alternate chart w/ dog motif & I (heart emoji) dogs backstitch for the book.
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches featuring the word "faith" in Hebrew!
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count is 70 x 71. Finished size is 3.89 in wide X 3.94 in high.