The Declaration of Independence, adopted July 4, 1776, laid out the principle that all people are created equal and entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It's the founding statement of American identity, still quoted and referenced 250 years later. Inspired by my love of quilting... Read more about Created Equal - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
I've always loved mid-century modern style, you will see it in a lot of my designs. "No Place Like Home" is part of several designs built on atomic-era color blocks and grid lines. I love how the muted pinks, teals, oranges, and yellows against the dark text bring that retro feel straight... Read more about No Place Like Home - Cross Stitch Pattern
While at first glance this may seem like a geometrical abstract design, it is actually something very different: a monogram that features all 26 letters of the alphabet. This pattern was inspired by an actual monogram found in a book from 1881.
Model stitched on 32 count Zweigart Flax using seven colors of DMC. Stitch count: 165 x 213 and finished size is 10.3" x 13.31".
My dream (living in Texas) is to go walking outdoors on a crisp, fall day, watching the light turn warm and rich. While this design continues down the same lane as Floral Geometry I & II, it carries a fall palette. I love how the center medallion looks like a flower, within a flower, within flowers.... Read more about Floral Geometry III - Cross Stitch Pattern
Model stitched on 32 count Winter Crocus Lugana from Grace Notes Fabrics using two Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count: 69 x 69 and the finished size is 4.31" x 4.31".
As a followup to a blackwork design I released last year, I am pleased to share this companion piece. In my explorations of old embroidery books, I came across a number of rug designs in a book from 1880. While they were intended as inspiration for woven carpet patterns, I realized that a blackwork... Read more about Woven Circle in Blackwork - Cross Stitch Pattern
I've cleared the fields and am ready for a fun, fall harvest with this pumpkin finish. There are three panel layouts combining geometric and fall-ish motifs to bring a little extra taste of autumn to your seasonal decor.
My newest Quaker design is so much fun! Come and celebrate the anniversary of our country!
Stitched on 32 ct. Platinum from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 212 x 204 and the finished size is 13.25" x 12.75".
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a geometric fall design with acorns, flowers and leafs!
Stitched on 40 ct. Natural with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 103 x 147 and the finished size is 5.15" x 7.35".
The repetiveness of blackwork can be very soothing. Each floss color is worked in a different blackwork pattern giving this pumpkin its patchwork effect. The model was stitched on 32 ct. linen from Weeks Dye Works in the color Straw. Four colors from Gentle Arts and one from Weeks Dye Works are... Read more about Patchwork Pumpkin - Cross Stitch Pattern