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
Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more
This beautiful design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a cozy red house in the center, white picket fence, and gorgeous lace and floral border.
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Cream & Sugar linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 175H. Finished size is 8.75 in wide X 8.75 in high.
This mourning sampler design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a bent over tree with hanging tree branches and the words "Remember me when this you see."
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 96H. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 6 in high.
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
This sampler is an adaptation from a sampler in my collection. This chart contains the pattern for the scissor fob shown along with all finishing instructions.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 204w x 76h. Finished size is 11.33" x 4.22". Finished Size of Pinkeep: 5"w x 3.50"h.
This sweet little Series is an addition to my Animal Crackers Crumb Series.
Stacy Nash's Animal Cracker Crumb series featuring a cute bear at the circus!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 47 x 46 (Rufus) and 27 x 121 (Banner). Finished sizes are 2.75" x 2.75" and 1" x 3.5"
This pattern was inspired by three stunning tiles that I purchased last year from a gift shop in Lisbon, Portugal. It also features a new color to the Gentle Art thread line that they created in collaboration for this pattern!
Stitched over two threads on 32ct White Clay by Fox and... Read more
This design is one of 12 in the Feathered Friends Collaboration. 12 designers created a birdhouse-inspired design for each month of the year. As you can see, mine is for March! I was so thrilled to include a little robin surrounded by some pretty dogwoods (one of my favorite flowers, for sure).
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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!
Note from the designer: I really wanted to showcase all sorts of new life with this piece, and it was such fun to work on all the animals! I also divided it (loosely) into 4 habitats, so with a little bit of finagling (each band contains some element that extends past the top into the next one) you... Read more
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
Flock to the Sea features a family of flamingos enjoying a day at the beach.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Ct Modena using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. I chose to finish the design as a drum, but it would also be adorable framed. Stitch count is 149 W x 61 H. Finished size is 8.28" x 3.39".
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".
The Peace Sampler is a sweet little sampler featuring flowers, doves and an alphabet.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Olde Massachusetts linen from the Primitive Hare using Weeks Dye Works threads. It was finished in a frame from Hobby Lobby. Stitch count is 103 W x 84 H. Finished size is 5.15" x 4.2".
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring cool pink Flamingos!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct French Lace line by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 49 x 75 and 59 x 77. Finished sizes are 3.06" x 4.69" and 3.69" x 4.81".
Cross stitch pattern from The Nebby Needle featuring a biscornu with sheep!
The model was stitched on 32 ct Stormy Night using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is approx. 50 x 50 per side. Finished size per side is 3" x 3"
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.
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
Sometimes referred to as the "Queen of the Night," night-blooming cereus is a type of cactus that only blooms at dusk, sometimes for only a single night. A perfect flower for a Night Garden themed design! This is my contribution to the collaboration of 20 designers all using the same four... Read more
I have always loved spring in the South. But there is something special about a Pink Dogwood in spring with its gorgeous blush of pink and green as it begins leafing out. My inspiration for this original sampler was a stately, southern home between twin pink dogwoods. What better way to picture... Read more
Thistles stand out against the late spring and summer grasses. This exquisite biscornu features a delicate arrangement of thistles, with their bright pinky purple blooms and curling green leaves woven through the intricate design. Inspired by the resilience of the thistle, this piece evokes a sense... Read more
I love springtime and the lush, vibrant carpet of color in the Texas countryside. The centerpiece in this charming pillow is the Texas Bluebonnet surrounded by Indian Paintbrush and Mexican Hat flowers with cute little butterflies swooping in to check things out. There are 2 word options within this... Read more
I created this design while reflecting on the truly special friendships that I have made within this community. It celebrates the beauty of friendship. I feel that the delicate pink flowers symbolize relationships that grow and flourish over time. This piece is a lovely reminder that true... Read more