"If solid happiness we prize within our breast this jewel lies, and they are fools who roam the world has nothing to bestow, from our own selves our joys must flow and that dear hut our home."
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 286w x 257h.
Cross stitch pattern from La D Da featuring a vintage sampler!
Stitched on 30 count Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works, using either Weeks Dye Works or DMC threads. Stitch count is 168 x 191. Finished size is 11.2 in wide X 12.73 in high.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabric by Stephanie using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 221W x 219H. Design Size: 12 1/4" x 12 1/8"
"Love Spoken Here." Stitched on 35 Count Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand Needlepoint Silk. DMC alternative: 612, 646, 869, 3032. Stitch Count: 127W x 126H.
"Count your blessings 1 by 1." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Mocha linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Silks. DMC conversions provided. Stitch Count: 93W x 60H.
Models stitched on 6" squares of fabric with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads (or DMC 310, 611, 3777, 645, 3032, 451, 500). An alphabet chart is enclosed to personalize the designs.
"Bless our home on every side, bless our door that opens wide." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Chocolate Milk line by Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie using one strand over two threads of linen. Stitched using both Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works, along with some DMC (DMC alternates for overdyes are as follows 501 841 934 3362 3777 3799) Stitch Count: 289W x 233H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Sheep's Straw linen by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 151H. Finished size: 9.77" x 8.38".
"Be kinder than necessary & love beyond measure" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Cocoa linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss (or all DMC 221, 310, 413, 831, 935, 3021, 3722, 3782, 3828). Stitch Count: 110W x 86H. Finished size: 6" x 4 3/4".
Good morning merry sunshine - why did you wake so soon? You chase all the stars away & shine away the moon". Model stitched on 35 count Brimstone Linen with Needlepoint Silk (DMC conversions are 832 3740 3829 3772 3021). The stitch count is 135W x 113H.
Model stitched on 35 count Sheep's Straw Linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Gentle Art Sampler Thread alternates given as well. DMC alternates are 310 422 434 930 831 833 739 937 642 3021 3721. The stitch count is 57W x 234H.
"I love you a bushel and a peck a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck". Model stitched on 40 count "3 Stitches Sagebrush" Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 110W x 147H.
"If All our Troubles were hung on a line, You would take yours & I would take mine." Model stitched on 35ct. Beige Linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (985). Weeks Dye Work Thread alternates are (Lodon fog, Pelican Gray, Tiger's Eye, Loden, Charcoal, Brick, and Bark). DMC alternates are 3782 3787 434 611 844 3857 936. Stitch count is 232 X 74
Model stitched on 35 count Straw Weeks Dye Works Linen with Gloriana Silk. DMC conversions are 310 502 918 221. The stitch count is 97W x 120H.
Also required, but not listed above, Gloriana Silk Floss #051.
"Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Angels guard me through the night & keep me safe 'til morning light." Model stitched on 40 count Antique Cotton Linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 104W x 144H. (DMC alternates are 3777 310 3012 831 535)
Model stitched on 36 ct Light Examplar Vintage Linen with Classic Colorworks (formerly Crescent Colours ). DMC alternates given as 327 3829 3777 3362 310. The stitch count is 148W x 109H.
Model stitched on 35 count linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads: Dried Thyme, Maple Syrup, Tarnished Gold, Forest Glade, Gingersnap. Stitch count: 151x75.
"Softly walk and wisely speak lest you harm the strong or wound the weak"
Model stitched on 36ct. Pear Linen using The Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. DMC alternative: 501, 315, 975, 407, 3011, 844, 869. Stitch count is 118W X 95H.
Model stitched on 36 count Heritage linen by Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silk (or DMC alternative: 950, 730, 833, 3023, 844, 502, 632). Stitch count: 143x143.
Cross stitch patterns from La d Da featuring the Autumn Rose Needlebook and Summer Stitcher Needlebook.
The Autumn Rose Needlebook was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 172W x 60H for front and back.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Straw linen from Weeks Dye Works with NPI Silks. Stitch Count: 149W x 173H. Finished size: 7.45' x 8.65"
Cross stitch pattern from La d Da featuring a sweet scissor mat.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Flax linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 15W x 113H. Finished size: 8 1/4" x 6 1/4". Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks (or DMC 310, 3768, 407, 434, 831, 644, 3021, 936, 3721), or Gentle Art Sampler threads (Black Crow, Old Blue Paint, Flax, Sarsparilla, Grecian Gold, Parchment, Soot, Forest Glad, Old Red Paint). Stitch Count: 58W x 126H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Wren by Picture This Plus with NPI Silk (or DMC 407, 611, 612,645, 646, 3012, 3033, 3362, 3857, 3860, 3863). Stitch Count: 119W x89H.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Wren linen by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC and Gentle Art Sampler threads (or all DMC 3782, 221, 420, 610, 3799, 730). Stitch count 158 x 169. Finished size is approx 8.78 in wide X 9.39 in high.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 57x57 each. If you want to stitch them all on one piece of fabric, and then trim, the recommended size is at least 16" x 23".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss (or all DMC 646, 310, 610, 632, 3781). Stitch Count: 149W x 138H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Inc silk (or DMC 3371, 632). Stitch Count: 164W x 158H. Finished size: 9"x9".