Ireland: Elizabeth Martin, circa 1789, a Mountmellick Irish Quaker Sampler
Guernsey: Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Guernsey, Channel Island Sampler
Wales: Sarah Williams, Holyhead, Wales 1864
Scotland: Jean Donaldson, 1826, a Scottish Sampler and Anne Phillip, Edinburgh 1818
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Every year, March 17th. St. Patrick's Day, heralds another year of drinking, shenanigans, and green-colored everything. I'm personally looking forward to curling up on my couch and chugging down a large Shamrock Shake from McDonald's in one disgusting but impressive gulp.
"Know When to Hold 'Em....Know when to Fold 'Em". Although Kenny was crooning about a poker game, the lyrics remind us that life is a story of probability. All of life is about decisions, for which outcomes are unknown. We make our best guesses that things will turn out more or less... Read more
Get ready for our Feathered Friends Nashville Collaboration at the Nashville Needlework Market! What do you get when 12 floss artists and a wooden birdhouse join forces? An adorable monthly series called 'Feathered Friends'! Partnering with Julie from Paisleys and Polkadots, we've... Read more
Model was stitched on 32 ct linen from Be Stitch me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Colour and Cotton, The Gentle Arts, Weeks and Wisper from Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 83 x 54. Finished Size: 4.6 x 3.0.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring a lovely design with spring bunnies!
Stitched on Cream Linen or Evenweave. Will also need Summer Spray from Classic Colorworks for this pattern. Finished size is 9.19 in wide X 8.25 in high for 32 count fabric. Stitch count is 147w X 132h.
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by my husband Darren's childhood trips to visit his Uncle Dean in Michigan. Based upon current photographs and my husband's guidance, we collaborated to preserve the architectural elements of his family's barn. Not only a tribute to childhood... Read more
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.
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: George Wishart Creighton was born 22 June 1856 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The words Native American (with emphasis on the capitalization of the N and A) on the sampler refer not to George's lineage but rather to a group of Protestants. We believe that the motif immediately to... Read more
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
Note from designer: The only part I left off of the reproduction is the section just below the alphabet. This sampler does have a lot of over 1 & eyelets.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Baked Clay from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch Count 140 x 240. Finished size is 7.78 in wide X 13.33 in high.
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"
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Let the world know all people should be wherever they go equal and free. Rosa Parks"!
Stitched on 18 ct fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 74 x 160. Finished Size:
4 1/8" x 9".
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Sent from heaven's brightest star what a miricle you are"!
Stitched on 'Sapphire' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 76. Finished Size: 5" x 4 1/4".
This piece was originally designed for the Spring 2024 issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine. The verse is from a song from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. The song is lilting, happy, and full of tra-la-la's!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss.... Read more
Celebrate the Heartland with this design of rolling hills filled with abundant grain. It was inspired by my nieces when they found themselves lost one day in the middle of Illinois farm country. It's a little bit Grant Wood and a little bit Whimsy!
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Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "Thou, before whose face the children's angels stand grant me a helpless child the grace that thy angelic band. May watch my ways and guard my bed and minister to me till I in death shall bow my head and... Read more
A pattern inspired by a certain little person my son! This bell pull is the perfect stitch for anyone welcoming new life or wanting to decorate a nursery (especially if it is woodland themed like ours).
"Beneath the pines, where breezes sway. A newborn comes to greet the day. The... Read more
This mourning sampler is a collaborative release with Bendy Stitchy Designs. Our models were stitched on two different fabrics (Aida vs. Linen) to showcase that the design could easily be stitched on both types of fabric.
Stitched on: 32ct linen using Dinky Dyes Silk with a DMC... Read more
Inspired by a watercolor painting of pink roses, I had to try to recreate the look in cross stitch. With the help of sweetly variegated floss colors, I hope I achieved something close! My absolute favorite color combo is teal, peachy pink, and soft light gold with pops of white. And this precious... Read more
XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
This super sweet sampler features three bright and happy flowers which are synonymous with springtime: a tulip, a daffodil, and a crocus. Along with a soft monotone grey for the letters and numbers, this design is sure to earn a spot in your cross stitch garden!
I'm certainly not the only one who had a parent or grandparent who would sing this precious song to them from time to time as a child, maybe at bedtime or when we were feeling under the weather. So this design is dedicated to my dear Daddy, who showered me with this song and many others, and taught... Read more
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by the idea of a vibrant still life, featuring a pottery vase in traditional Delftware colors, and some beautiful Rembrandt style tulips. The color scheme is fairly narrow, so it would be easy for stitchers to change to their favorite flower palette.
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Cross Stitch pattern from Thistles featuring a pincushion with birds and flowers for every season!
Pattern is stitched on Belfast Linen Summer Khaki. Stitch count is 100w x 100h top; 400w x28h border. Finished size is 7.25 x 7.25 for top and 29 x 2 for border.
In the Netherlands, autumn is usually wet and gloomy, and it is only in December that we celebrate Sinterklaas and Christmas. Now that Halloween is also celebrated here, autumn has suddenly become a lot more fun and we have cheerful October, November and December months.
After WWII, a major reconstruction took place in the destroyed Rotterdam. As a child I lived in such a neighborhood in the late 1950s. New houses, shops, schools, etc. I had a wonderful time living and going to school there, unfortunately this entire neighborhood has already been demolished due to... Read more
In this little bag the stitched ladies keep your threads ready to stitch. I love all kinds of little bags and have a lot!!
They hold my make-up, nail polish, charging cords etc. This is a lovely addition to my collection.
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Zweigart Cashel. Stitch count is 172 x 73. Finished size is 12.29 in wide X 5.21 in high.
Travelling the Illinois Hyw 1 we saw a beautiful greyish/white barn that was the inspiration for this barn. We live in a polder in the Netherlands where farmers have little stalls to sell their products. You can buy potatoes, eggs, pumpkins, strawberries, etc. Cycling in our polder I thought the... Read more
This lovely little bouquet of flowers made me think of my maternal grandmother, Eleanor. As I completed each stitch, my mind was flooded with wonderful memories of her. The center motif is based on a small antique/vintage piece in my collection.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Modena using... Read more
This trio of spring creatures is ready to hit the road!
Stitched on 36 ct Modena using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. It was finished on an oval wooden plaque from Joann Fabrics that has been stained with a walnut stain. This would be sweet for a baby or child's room! Stitch count is 72 W x 60 H. Finished size is 4" x 3.33".
"I have a garden of my own, shining with flowers of every hue; I love it dearly while alone, but I shall love it more with you"
The model was stitched on 36 ct Wheat from Fiber On A Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 113w x 123h. Finished size is 6.28 in wide X 6.83 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Nebby Needle featuring a biscornu with sheep!
The model was stitched on 36 ct Silver Fox from Fiber On A Whim using a Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 133w x 133h. Finished size is 7.39 in wide X 7.39 in high.