Blow up your inner tube and get ready for summer. The latest in the Mr. & Mrs. series from Dirty Annie's. This cute couple is showing off their vintage swimwear at the beach. The little fish button from JABC is the perfect finishing touch.
Model was stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 53 x 52.
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Bluebell Hand Dyed Jobelan using DMC or Anchor floss. Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Also required, but not listed above, Mill Hill Beads (2) #12290 and (1) #02075. Stitch Count: 98w x 116h. Design Size: 7" x 8"
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc silk, DMC Pearl Cotton, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 34x137. Design Size: 2" x 9".
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast linen with Needlepoint Inc silk, DMC Pearl Cotton, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 34x137. Design Size: 2" x 9".
Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches featuring the phrase "If they can get along, why can't we?"
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Eucalyptus from Fox and Rabbit Aida using Bestitchme Silks, 1 Gloriana, 1 Weeks Dye Works, Accentuate & Wisper threads. Stitch count is 136 X 166. Finished size is 7.56 in wide X 9.22 in high.
This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
Make a splash into summer with the fourth installment of the pillow puns series! This pattern will shore-ly create a sunny smile on your face when you grab a needle and thread to stitch it!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Belfast Raw Natural linen by Zweigart with The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Touch of Yellow linen with DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Chart comes with tiny blue flower beads and white pearls. Stitch Count: 52W x 52H. Design Size: 4" x 4". Finishing instructions included.
Cross stitch pattern from Sitching With The Housewives featuring flowers with the phrase "Honey bee garden"!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Denim Effect Fabric Flair with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 279 x 60. Finished size: 20" and 4.29".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a red, white and blue bicycle and a patriotic train!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring patriotic flowers, an American flag and the phrase "God Bless America"!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave with Classic Colorworks or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 125 x 140. Finished size: 9" and 10".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a patriotic couple celebrating the Fourth of July next to a summer door.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a bowl of strawberries and some jam!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 97 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the August monthly weigh in filled with buzzing bees!!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Tea Dyed Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 70 x 21 and 84 x 98. Finished size: 5" x 1.5" and 6" x 7".
The Good Old Days series features three small cross stitch patterns for each month! For June the patterns are themed with strawberries and an adorable house.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss.
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring everything summer, including beach vibes, a flamingo and flowers!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Homespun by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC. Stitch Count: 88 w x 56 h. Finished size: 5.5" x 3.5".
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