Long Dog's Pennance is an extremely pleasurable, if somewhat lengthy, act of self-punishment for all those wrong doings that you'd rather not talk about but which, nevertheless, weigh heavily on the mind.
It can be performed in bite sized pieces over several months or years. But, if... Read more
Pennance Lite is the perfect "something to do" while you mull over all the naughty little things you've been up to recently.
It won't require you to prostrate yourself on the floor and wail a lot, unless you've dropped your needle; it has a built in frog repellent so you... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a fun black cat ready for Christmas!
Stitched on 40 ct. linen using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and The Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 83 x 107 and the finished size is 4.15" x 5.15".
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring Chickadees for the month of December surrounded by winter foliage.
Stitched on 32 ct. linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 135 x 103 and the finished size is 8.44" x 6.44".
March is celebrating the luck of the Irish, even though there are some clouds floating in! This little sheep is the March addition to The Shepherd's Year series.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Affogato linen from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye... Read more
February is feeling all the love for his valentine! This little sheep is the February addition to The Shepherd's Year series.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 63 x 78 and the finished size is 3.5" x 4.33".
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a royal looking bird all gussied up and ready for the holidays!
Stitched on 40 ct Dulce de Leche by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. The stitch count is 169 x 169 and the finished size is 8.5" x 8.5"
If you are stitching with two strands, you will need two skeins of black (DMC 310).
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?
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy linen by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Each part in... Read more
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.
The model is stitched on 40 count Dove linen... Read more
This whale is staying warm and cozy despite the cold water. A festive sweater and a spray of snowflakes add to the holiday mood.
The model is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC and Roxy Floss Co floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 152 x 82 and the finished size is 7.6" x... Read more
Santa took off his boots before standing on his reindeer's back to hang the moon for the evening!
This design is stitched on 40-Count Wheat from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 99 Wide by 169 High. Finished size is 4.95" x 8.45".
Snow & Bright by The Blue Flower Stitching features a trio of cute Christmas ornmanets. At the center of each ornament is a little snowy wonderland and a creature in winter white finery.
The model is stitched on 40 count Wheat linen from Fiber On a Whim using DMC floss. The stitch count is... Read more