Note from the designer: This collection rose out of a challenge - to create an updated family tree design. And so I have one traditional "tree", as well as a design inspired by a log cabin quilt. (This could easily be a biscornu top, and could include a sibling group, names of stitching... Read more
"Night walked down the sky with the moon in her hand"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. "Shrinking Violet" linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 256W x 151H. Finished size: 13" x 8".
All three of the designs are included and are based around dogwood blossoms and Bobwhite Quail. Horizontal design says "I sing of books, of blossoms, birds and bowers - of April, May, of June and July flowers."
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Skyfall linen from... Read more
This design celebrates camping! Whether you prefer tents or campers, a lodge or a sleeping bag under the stars, there's something here for you. "I heard the mountain wind conversing with the trees"!
The model is stitched on 40 count "Light Mocha" linen from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 226 wide x 191 high.
"The sun shines when I'm with you." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Cyprus Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Inc Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes. Stitch Count: 165W x 82H. Design Size: 8" x 4". Trimmed with Algae Chenille and backed with Blue Fescue Velveteen from Lady Dot Creates.
"The color of Springtime is in the flowers, the color of Winter is in the imagination." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Flagstone Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 228W x 163H. Design Size: 11" x 8".
Coordinating Zappy Dots Needle Nanny has been discontinued.
"Love warms the heart" Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Fawn from Lakeside Linens using DMC floss. Stitch Count for each 105W x 77H. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an Autumn scene with leaves, horse and carriage and the saying "Go sit upon the lofty hill and turn your eyes around. Where waving weeds and waters wild do hymn and Autumn sound."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Count Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 172W x 163H.
Break out the sunscreen and head to the garden! I brought in some flowers and garden plants, as well as a few animal companions to celebrate the joys of gardening. So far we haven't shared our lettuce with the rabbits, but I expect they'll find it one of these days.
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