All curled up under leafy branches and tiny blossoms, this shy little friend is just too adorable. This adorable Hedgehog is the newest addition to A Year In The Woods II.
These two patriotic peacocks should prove to be popular this year and beyond as we celebrate America's birthday! The rich blues and reds really pop on this piece.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Agua Fresca linen by Grace Notes with DMC floss. The stitch count is 117 x 72 and the finished size is 7.3" x 4.5".
Note from the Designer: This was my first time working with the Valdani 6-strand embroidery floss and I love the way it shows off the subtle variegation in the birds and flowers. The design features several colors of coneflower and a trio of songbirds who enjoy them.
A beautiful rooster and his darling hen are here to help us celebrate the apple harvest of September. This design is complete with sunflowers for the season and a sweet white barn on their farm. This is the designer's favorite of the series!
This old-world looking pattern by Plum Street Samplers features a fine gentleman (maybe Santa Claus?) leaving footprints in the snow followed by a flock of cardinals.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Cappuccino by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 95 and the finished size is 5.89" x 5.28".
This Tree of Life is bursting with color and floating metallic orbs stitched with Rainbow Gallery Sparkle Braid.
Stitched on 28 ct White Opalescent Lugana with Sullivans Threads and Rainbow Gallery Sparkle braid (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 198 x 194 and the finished size is 14 1/8" x 13 3/4".
This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo features a cute nine patch with spring animals playing in the flowers!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Natural linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 157 x 157. Finished size is 9.64" x 9.64".
For the summer season, the "trunk town" is hopping. Many of the tree cavities that a woodpecker creates are utilized by other animals throughout the year. This shows some of these creatures in a fun format, along with native plants and vines.
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a red fox and a surround of bleeding heart flowers.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a an adorable bunny rabbit in a field of flowers with buzzing bees over a beehive.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Sandcastle linen from Grace Notes using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 89 x 54 and the finished size is 4.45" x 2.7".
This piece captures the winter magic in the woods. Falling snow and one brilliant cardinal taking off into the winter air. Did you spot the little treehouse behind him?
Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 102 x 142 and the pocket has a stitch count of 39 x 35. The finished size is 5" x 8".
I had so much fun researching the Lightning Bug to learn more about its evening dance & what they're attracted to (nightshade plants). Did you know fireflies live all over North America but they don't all light up?
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a lovely white gyrfalcon and a surround of pansies and violets in shades of evening.
The Chipmunk is here! This lively little creature stands amid poppy flowers and acorns, celebrating the warmth and charm of the season, a delightful new addition to A Year In The Woods II series.
Here is a garden you can enjoy all year round! The inspiration for this design comes from some of the wonderful flowers (and a butterfly) native to Florida.
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring an antique sampler reproduction. Ellen's sampler brings to life a variety of flora and fauna that an 11-year-old might have observed in her surroundings back in 1870. You will delight in stitching the birds, dogs, and deer that join the plants,... Read more about Ellen Franklin - Cross Stitch Pattern
Set in a quiet woodland scene, this curious red panda sits gracefully on a tree branch as soft snowflakes fall around him A delightful new addition to A Year In The Woods II series.
For this year's Holiday Card I went back to my Montana roots with a bison. And the cozy sweater was such fun to stitch! The border is all seasonal greens, berries and pine cones, making this a quick winter stitch of a beloved western icon.
These may look a bit familiar; they were a club exclusive a few years ago and now widely available, and I've definitely had requests for them. What's not to love? A tomato pin cushion, a favorite pair of scissors, and even a thimble - Pins & Needles, Measure & Cut, Count & Stitch - all accented with... Read more about Stitcher's Garden Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern
Perched on a woodland branch, this striking crow gazes out under the glow of a golden full moon, a dramatic and mysterious addition to the Year In The Woods II series.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring an adorable goose with birds, honeybees, strawberries, and a banner that reads "Sweet".
Model stitched on 28 count black Monaco with Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the finished size is approx. 5" x 7".
The Turkey is here! This gentle turkey hen wanders through the autumn woods, surrounded by falling leaves and the warm, earthy tones of the season. A cozy and rustic addition to the Year In The Woods II series.
In this series of three horizontal strips, the third of which covers the months of September to December, I invite you to discover their activities throughout the year and share in their daily lives month after month.
Pattern was stitched on 32 ct Antique White Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 270 x 50. Finished size is 16 7/8 " x 3 1/8 ".
This drum finish shows the busy community of life in a spring tree stump, and features a number of families welcoming new life into the world from their tree stump homes.
Trilliums are a unique flower found in the area I live, the PNW. I was inspired to create a forest floor scene with trilliums as the centerpiece. I added some beetles which are loosely based on beetles native to the PNW. This pattern was so much fun to stitch with its bright colors and variety of... Read more about Trillium Forest - Cross Stitch Pattern
A trio of smalls, the stitch count and materials are the same for all three patterns.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Delaware Crossing by Needle & Flax using Weeks Dye Works (conversions included). Stitch count is 45 x 65 and the finished size is 2.5" x 3.6".
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring a sweet blue house with birds flying over head and the word "Hope".
Pattern stitched on 40 count Gallow's Hill by Needle and Flax with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 105 x 74 and the finished size is 5 1/4" x 3 3/4".
Spring Awakens is the final chart in my seasonal series. This design has all the spring feels, with lots of flowers, a bunny, birdhouses, and rubber boots!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished size: approx 8" x 6.9".
Introducing our next abode in interesting places - Sunset on the Savannah! This piece features the majestic savannah grasslands as our vista. The sun is setting and it's time to settle down safe and sound in our high rise shelter. Featuring Silhouetted Lions, Giraffes, Elephants and a monkey... Read more about Sunset on the Savannah - Cross Stitch Pattern