New Erica Michaels Cross Stitch Patterns

New to my series of game boards - but on a slightly smaller scale - Holy Night captures the wonder of the stars, angels, and the miracle of Christmas Eve. Also included is a bonus mini design, plus a berry!

Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. ... Read more about Holy Night - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

We've all been there - that point in December where it's simply chaotic! These should lighten your mood a bit and allow yourself some holiday grace. There is some stitching in a silver metallic because it's TINSEL! Choose a favorite silver that you like to work with and try not to get too tangled...... Read more about Tangled Tinsel - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

The cartouche series continues with four smalls for the upcoming holidays: Holly, Jingle, Joy, and Yuletide! As with the previous installments, these are quick projects perfect for stash-digging' using your favorite Christmas color palette, and certainly doable in time for the holidays.

... Read more about Holiday Cartouches - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Gratitude for all of our blessings is a favorite tradition of the fall and harvest season, and I expect that might also be what these busy squirrels are thinking as well! Full of leafy autumn color, this small sampler is also just the right size for a sweet pin drum! The companion berry features a... Read more about Grateful Hearts - Cross Stitch Pattern

This trio of berries is all about that honored costume and candy-seeking ritual most of us grew up with. Black cats, jack-o-lanterns, and little costumed kiddos are featured - these colorful motifs on a haunted night' sky background are quick to stitch and fun to display!

Pattern is... Read more about Trick or Treat Berries - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

The cartouche series continues with a bit of a twist for Halloween. Tombstones with some quirky dearly departed' make for a fun assembly of notables in your spooky decor! Stitched mostly in black with dark gray and mossy green accents, these are a great fit for those murky' fabrics you might... Read more about Graveyard Cartouches - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

I feel like "abundant" is such a great word for this time of year - the traditional harvest, glorious colors, cherished traditions, family, and more. This design features even more words that capture everything about the season, surrounded by classic seasonal motifs. Note that this was a... Read more about Abundant Autumn - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a 1740 sampler from my collection which is stitched in red and green, it reminds me so much of the holidays. It also has significant portions worked using the double-running' or Holbein stitch which we generally associate with blackwork techniques. I've adapted the original to... Read more about A Christmas Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern