"The night shimmers with candlelight, each flame dancing atop the ofrendas. The air is rich with the sweet, citrus scent of marigolds drifting through the stillness. Then she appears-La Catrina-cloaked in black, her gown alive with vivid colors and floral embroidery. Her ruffled satin dress... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring a beautiful geometric design with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen from Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 97 x 97. Finished size is 5.39" x 5.39".
A colorful bouquet of flowers stitches up quickly in six shades of Classic Colorworks Cotton threads. This one comes in at 97 x 97 stitch count square and was stitched on 28 count hand-dyed Prairie linen by Picture This Plus.
"This design depicts the muted, darkened colors of the early evening. Lights are shining on the pathways already, and the swans swim calmly on the ponds. You can recreate this mood in stitching this design with a multitude of different threads and beads - cross stitches and Special... Read more
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Sprite Cashel linen by Picture This Plus with Dinky Dyes Silks, Sullivans floss, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 194W x 195H. Design Size: 14" x 14"
This stunning pattern is rapidly becoming one of Martina's best selling designs. The details are wonderful... from the Egyptian cats, to the palm trees and pyramids... you won't want to miss this one!
Model stitched on 32 Ct linen fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies,... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring beautiful green geometric designs. Stitch this whether it is your birth month or your favorite color!
Stitched on 40 count Silver Moon using Silk N Color or Classic Colorworks or DMC threads. Stitch Count is 90 x 90. Finished size is 4.5 x 4.5 for 40 count.
Mermaids are believed to be lucky charms. This mandala illustrates how everything is a cycle of growth, learning, and evolution, tying life's setbacks and victories into the seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. In addition to, being in many skin tones, the design sends a meaningful message... Read more
By popular demand, we bring to you a companion piece to the Garden of Zig. You couldn't get enough of these funky angular flora, so I made more. Use the five shades of Cottage Garden Threads colors or select your own. It's not your grandmother's rose garden. The model was stitched on 32 count... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. white or off-white Belfast linen with DMC floss, Caron Waterlillies, Caron Wildflowers, Dinkey Dye Silk Perle, Gloriana Silk threads and Petit Perle Princess, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid and Petite Silk Lame Braid.
Also required but not listed are Delica Beads and Swarovski Cyrstals. Stitch Count: 348 x 348.
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me designs featuring a patriotic mandala design!
Model stitched on 28 ct. dirty lugana with DMC floss and Kreinik very fine braids. Stitch Count: 125W x 125H. Finished Size: 8 7/8" x 8 7/8" Designed by Pamela Kellogg
A cross stitch pattern from Chatelaine Designs featuring scenery from the North Pole - Northern lights and various arctic animals!
The pattern is stitched on the Aida or linen of your choice using DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies Silk threads, Caron Impressions, Dinky Dyes Silk, Dinky Dyes... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. white or off white Belfast linen with Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Needlepoint Inc Silk, Dinky Dye Silks, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid.
Also required but not listed are Delica Beads, and Swarovski Crystals. Stitch Count: 105x105
Model stitched on white or off-white 32 Ct. Belfast linen with Needlepoint Silk, Caron Collection Waterlilies, Gloriana Stranded Silk, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid
Also required but not listed are Thread Gatherer Silken Pearl 012 Vintage Browns,... Read more
From the Birthstone Quaker series by From the Heart comes this offering for October featuring the birthstone Tourmaline with an array of colors that the reflect from this gemstone.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Silver Moon linen using Silk N' Colors with Gentle Arts and DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 90w x 90h. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.5".
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.
From the Birthstone Quaker series by From the Heart comes this offering for August done in tones of green and the large center motif appears to have a birdcage style motif in the center surrounded by vines and swirls.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Silver Moon using Silk 'N Colors thread with Gentle Arts and DMC conversion. Stitch count 90w x 90h. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.5".
I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen in the color of your choice using DMC, Gloriana Silk, Thread Gatherer, Caron Waterlilies, Dinky Dyes, and Rainbow Gallery threads.
Also required but not listed are Anchor Marlitt threads, Delica beads, and Swarovski crystals. Stitch count is 316 x 316.
A granny square inspired design featuring 41 different motifs using 17 DMC colors. All full stitches. Final stitch count is 109w x 125h when all motifs are stitched together. Stitched on 14 Ct Sage Green.
An addition to the Bouquet Collection of designs, Spice stitch count at 149w x 149h. All full stitches in 12 DMC autumn spice colors. Stitched on 14 ct Cream Aida. Motifs can also be pulled out to use on other stitchy projects!
A garden full of sunflower motifs, inspired by the beloved granny square. Charted with 17 DMC hues over 41 motifs that can be stitched together as shown or pulled apart to use in a wide variety of projects. Stitched on 14 ct Chalkboard Black Aida. Finished stitch count 105w x 121h.
Waking Life is the partner of Resting Life. As relaxed and serene as the colours in Resting Life were, the colours in Waking Life are bright, vibrant and full of life. You might say, as different as night and day. ;) As most of you know, the symmetry and flow of mandalas has a special appeal to me,... Read more
Tulipa is the 7th release in the Floral Mandala Collection.
Model stitched on 28ct Antique White Jobelan by Wichelt Imports (Recommend 1/4 yard). Requires 17 colors of Dinky-Dyes hand-dyed silk floss, 6 colors of Sullivans Floss, and 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads. DMC and Anchor comparables provided. Stitch Count: 198w X 196h
Fall Sunshine is the first in a seasonal series of smalls featuring mandalas. Fall Sunshine is stitched in gorgeous jewel-toned over-dyed flosses. As always, I provide a DMC conversion in the chart as well. This design was previously released in the fall issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher... Read more