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Symmetry and puzzles tickle something deep down in my brain. Manipulating motifs into symmetrical designs is akin to puzzles and I truly enjoy the challenge of doing these type of designs. From the dancing ghosts to the flying bats and the perching crows, this design was as fun to design as it is to... Read more about Spooky Mandala - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

The Crazy Quilt Explosion is filled with color and fun for both cross stitchers and quilters alike!

Model stitched on 32 ct white linen using Dinky Dyes floss. Follow the charted colors, or use any color/scraps of your choice! Stitch count is 126x126.

A single-color mandala from Tempting Tangles!

Model stitched on 32 ct off white linen using DMC or Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 230 x 230.

Running With Scissors Quilters Uses Studio 180 -- V Block Trimmer Stk# UDT11 and Tucker Trimmer I Stk# UDT03. The Quilters Magic Wind Stk# UDT04 is highly recommended.

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.

Model stitched on 32 count... Read more about Woven Star in Blackwork - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Floral Geometry - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cling stamp from Stamperia featuring seashells, a circular mandala, and two textured backgrounds!