Christian wrought her sampler sometime between 1800 and 1805, using a vibrant palette. The pattern includes a history of her family.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Cedar River Maple Bar with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 111 x 173 and the finished size is 5.55" x 8.65".
The Sanxing symbolize the three attributes that constitute a good life in Chinese culture. They are Fu (good fortune), Lu (prosperity) and Shou (longevity). A stylized depiction of Fu is shown here with plum blossoms which are associated with the Five Blessings. Perfect timing for the Mid-Autumn... Read more about Fu - "Fortune" - Cross Stitch Pattern
And to finish out the trio, here we have a stylized depiction of Shou is shown here with chrysanthemums which are associated with health and longevity.
Model was stitched on 40 ct. White Zweigart fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62 x 106 and the finished size is 3.1" x 5.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a fun alphabet sampler with colorful letters.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Beige by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 179 x 208 and the finished size is 8.95" x 10.4".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the eighth design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a large red home that looks like a spool!
Cross stitch pattern by Teresa Kogut featuring an autumnal sampler design with dancing scarecrows, pumpkins, and birds.
Stitched on 36 ct. Hawthorne by Needle and Flax with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 169 x 205 and the finished size is 9 3/8" x 11 3/8".
Moonlight Garden Sampler is a dreamy garden design, filled with moonlit blooms, mushrooms, and moths beneath a star-filled sky.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 147 x 134 and the finished size is 8.2" x 7.4".
Pattern by LuHu Stitches featuring the next design in the animal alphabet series, Ulinda the Unicorn!
Stitched on 26 ct. linen. The stitch count is 65 x 65 with a finished size of approx 5" x 5". Finished with some extra sparkle with Mill Hill Seed Beads, just for fun!
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor includes two small
WELCOMES, plus several BE CREATIVE ideas! See the back cover for inspiration!
Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. The stitch count is 173 x 194 and the finished size is 10.81" x 12.13".
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring two needlebook covers, a lovely small Welcome plus two borders! See the back cover for inspiration and read the Be Creative ideas!
Modle is stitched on 32 ct. cream linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 235 x 241 and the finished size is 14.69" x 15.06".
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring 3 mini samplers, one Welcome mini and two needlebook covers, plus an extra alphabet to personalize the needlebooks or change the wording in the minis!
Modle is stitched on 32 ct. Vellumn linen by Picture this Plus with DMC floss. The stitch count is 228 x 135 and the finished size is 14.25" x 8.44".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the seventh design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a cute punch needle themed house with spools of threads and flowers!
Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a full set of letters with adorable loons.
Stitched on 14 ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Each letter has an approximate stitch count of 50 x 65 with a finished size of 3.57" x 4.64". Supplies listed are for an individual letter.
The second (re)release in the Hawk Run Hollow series has arrived! The Shores of HRH seemed fitting for this mid-summer release and the more I study this piece (and boy, have I) the more fun features I find.
Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring two ways to stitch this adorable sign that reads "Bluebonnet Stitch Co." with bluebonnet flowers blooming.
Cross stitch pattern from Joan Elliott featuring a beautiful stitching fairy!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave in the color of your choice using DMC floss and Krienik braids with Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 137 x 109. Finished size on 14 or 28 ct is 10" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the sixth design in The Houses on Stitchery Lane series. This house is a cute thimble themed house with spools of threads and flowers!
Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating... Read more about Glee's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern