The birds have gathered for a grand meeting on a starry night, hosted by the Peacock and featuring a variety of exotic birds which are individually listed in the chart.
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Navy Blue Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 275w x 244h. Finished size on 32 ct is 17.19 in wide X 15.25 in high.
This beautifully embellished star features a collection of traditional Quaker motifs stitched in shades of green, with a classic Christmas greeting in the center.
Stitched with DMC thread on 36 ct "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 140 x 136 and the finished size is 7.78" x 7.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring three Halloween stakes with a star, black cat and candy!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count fabric using Weeks Dye Works floss. ?
Stitch count and finished size:
Quilt Block - 38 x 38; 2.38" x 2.38"
Cat - 38 x 42; 2.38" x 2.63"
Spooky Sweets - 43 x 43; 2.69" x 2.69"
In my explorations of old embroidery books, I came across a number of rug designs in a book from 1880. While they were intended as inspiration for woven carpet patterns, I realized that a blackwork design could also show off the dynamic beauty of the geometry.