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.
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 - "Good Fortune" - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the Designer; "My Sampler Petite series continues with Antonia Rosel. Antonia Rosel y Garcia remains one of my favorite antiques that I reproduced. The colors are so delicate in it and I loved the border. I used some of the same colors for this, and picked one of my favorite alphabets... Read more about Antonia Rosel Sampler Petite - 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 White Zweigart fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 62 x 106.
Note from the Designer; "I found this sweet marking sampler in an antique shop in Eguisheim, France. My original name for this design was La Petite Rouge and I had every intention of making it a little red sampler. But then my eyes fell on the lovely silks from Almond M&Ms, and I decided to... Read more about Make it Your Own Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
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
Note from the Designer; "Two Blue Birds Sampler started as a reproduction of an antique sampler I found at a flea market in Saumur, France. I reproduced it faithfully, but decided that that wasn't what it wanted to be. So I played and played until I finally found a palette and design that I... Read more about Two Blue Birds Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
This antique sampler immediately caught my eye simply because it was stitched in purple, my favorite color. There is something about a sampler worked in one solid color that I find so beautiful and timeless.
Model is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Gloriana silk floss. The stitch count is 116 x 116 and the finished size is 6.44" x 6.44".
Note from the Designer; "I had more Four Letter Words to share with you, so I created Four Letter Words - Smalls. Little bites of four letter words that coordinate with their big sisters Four Letter Words - Grow, Give, Hope and Love.."
Annabella McIntyre is a delightful, new design featuring a charming house and windmill, making it a fun and quick project to stitch.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct. Gandalf by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 171 x 164 and the finished size is 7.43" x 7.13".
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".
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
Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a full alphabet of monogrammed letters with letter Canadian geese on them.
Each letter is stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count per letter is approximately 76 x 72 with a finished size of 5.4" x 5.1". Fabric and threads listed are for an individual letter.