A Christmas themed cross stitch pattern inspired by the Ribbons and Stars quilt by Fig Tree.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Carolina Salt from Charles Craft using DMC threads and Buon Natale Moda fabric. Stitch count is 71 x 71. Finished sizes are 5 1/8" x 5 1/8" for 14 ct and 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" for 16 ct.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Dark Cobblestone using Dinky Dyes, Needlepoint Inc. Silks and Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors. Stitch count 87x171. Design Size: 5" x 11".
Note: fabric on pattern calls for 32 Ct. Dark Cobblestone Belfast, we don't have this fabric so thought the Lugana was a great substitute) Also needed but not included in the list is 6) 4mm Cream Buttons.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a beautiful sun or moon!
Moon stitched on 'Sapphire' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim.
Sun stitched on 'Cornflower' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim.
Stitch count is 77 x 77. Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 30 Ct. Mocha Linen using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC 3364, 221, 310, 829, 3362). Stitch Count: 70 X 61. Design Size: 4.5" x 4.25"
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a beautiful angel inside a starry frame! Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Cornsilk linen with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 170x169. Finished size: 11" x 11 1/2".
Amish quilts have always fascinated me - I am quite taken with their simplistic beauty, their stunning use of solid color fabrics, and their history. In 2024, I was fortunate to see an exhibit of such quilts at a museum. There was an amazing Broken Star quilt right at the entrance that just drew me... Read more