This piece is for all of my fellow knitters out there! Again, truer words were never spoken and I've been known to be haunted by a few skeins of yarn that got away! You can omit the ghosts if you'd prefer to have a finished piece that is less seasonal.
The square version was featured in the 2025 Special Holiday Issue - Christmas Edition of Just CrossStitch. I designed these pieces to honor my heritage.
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".
Keeping in mind the time of year, I chose fall colors for the flowers in this basket. However, it is a design that lends itself to any season by changing up the flower colors!
Model stitched on 32 count Cafe Mocha Country French linen from Wichelt using 7 Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 131 x 108 and the finished size is 8.19" x 6.75".
An ode to stitching retreats! Is there anything more delightful than stitching with friends? I think not! With retreats in mind, I wrote this cute little poem and paired it with a simple band sampler design. I can't help but chuckle at the thought of needles wiggling! This would be a sweet stitch... Read more about Stitch & Share - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a vintage sampler reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Dusty Road by Seraphim Fabrics with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 261 x 295 and the finished size is 13.05" x 14.75".
This fun Halloween themed pattern features black cats and witch's broomsticks with the words "When Witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers tis near Halloween".
Stitched on 18 ct. Witch's Brew by Lapin Loops using Sulky floss. The stitch count is 70 x 70 and the finished size is 3.89" x 3.89".
The holiday of Rosh Hashanah occurs in the early fall and it is the new year celebration in the Jewish calendar. The apples and honey and the shofar (a horn blown on this holiday) on this design will be familiar to anyone who celebrates. This is the first of a series of Jewish holiday postcard... Read more about Happy Rosh Hashanah - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Stitched by Ethel featuring a fun Christmas themed pinkeep design with a Christmas tree on a spool of thread.
Model stitched on 32 count Angora by Grace Notes Fabrics. Stitch Count: 60 x 60 and the finished size is 3.75" x 3.75". . Model was stitched using two strands over two linen threads using DMC floss.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitched by Ethel featuring a spooky Halloween themed pinkeep design with a black cat perched on a spool of thread.
Model stitched on 32 count Storm by Atomic Ranch Fabrics. Stitch Count: 60 x 60 and the finished size is 3.75" x 3.75". Model was stitched using two strands over two linen threads using DMC and Classic Colorworks floss.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitched by Ethel featuring two cute Christmas ornaments designs including one that says "Holly and the Ivy" and one that says "Jingle Bells".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitched by Ethel featuring a cute autumnal pattern with a large pumpkin and a squirrel perched on top.
Model stitched on 32 count Almond Milk by Grace Notes Fabrics. Stitch Count: 65 x 60 and the finished size is 4.06" x 3.75". Model was stitched using two strands over two linen threads using DMC floss.
Live Simply - a companion piece to America, the Beautiful. The date on the piece is when the first Quakers reached our shores.
The sampler uses a mix of Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works. It is stitched on a beautiful piece of 40 count linen. The stitch count is 197 x 150 and the finished size is 9.85" x 7.5".
The verse expresses the the importance of needlework to our lives. "My needle has seen sorrow. My needle has seen joy. Each stitch holds the memory of days gone by".
This sweet piece is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 175 x 158 and the finished size is 8.75" x 7.9".
I am finishing up my "Nights" series with Late Night. A fall themed scene! The nighttime scene is surrounded by phases of the moon, pumpkins, and our happy couple bringing home their pumpkins from the pumpkin patch.
This is Eelen Crooks 184? She had to be extra fancy with her name but then neglected to put the last number on the date when she stitched the sampler. But it doesn't matter, what a fun little sampler this was to stitch. I just love that little red house and I am especially fond of the... Read more about Eelen Crooks 184? - 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.
Cross-stitch pattern by JBW Designs featuring a set of three stockings, worked on red linen. They'd make darling Christmas gifts. They could also be stitched on and with red on an antique white linen or Aida.
Enjoy this cheery dance of fall leaves, happy acorns and tiny mushrooms!
Model is stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Linen from Zweigart with specified DMC flosses. Stitch Count: 109 wide x 93 high. Finished size on 16 count Aida: 6 7/8" x 5 7/8".
Cross-stitch pattern by JBW Designs featuring a design based on the classic poem by Clement Moore. It could be stitched on a single design or as 12 individual ornaments.
Cross stitch pattern by JBW Designs featuring a fun Christmas design that can be stitched two ways. With a heart shaped wreath around the word "Noel" in monochromatic red.
Every fall in my hometown, orange crops were turned to juice and the peels were burned away. The smell was potent but, to this day, I always enjoy the smell of citrus to remind me of the season back home.
Cross-stitch pattern by JBW Designs featuring the word "Welcome" done in a Christmas theme with holly leaves.
Stitch Count: 124 W x 33 H
Fabric: #36 linen; Stitched on antique white
Finished size on #36 linen: 6.9" W x 1.8" H
Fibers: Hand dyed fibers or DMC can be used.
Supper Club consist of 2 patterns: Recipe Tasting Society and Sweet And Salty. Part of the Plate-itudes designer collaboration, the designs are creative, fun sentiments for display in lovely vintage plates and platters. These designs could also be finished as pillows or other wall art.
Eat Well, Be Well consist of 2 patterns: Nourish and Eat Well, Be Well. Part of the Plate-itudes designer collaboration, the designs are creative, fun sentiments for display in lovely vintage plates and platters. These designs could also be finished as pillows or other wall art.
The Christmas Market series consists of 11 designs that will be released consecutively for 11 months. The first design in the series, Christmas Market Banner, is larger than all the rest, with a stitch count of 111w x 59h. The other 10 designs all have a stitch count of 55w x 59h. Finished size is... Read more about Christmas Market: Nutcracker Stand - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a vintage scarecrow protecting the autumn harvest!
Stitch count is 97 x 147. This chart was stitched on 35 ct Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Approx finished size is 5.5" x 8.25"
Vern's in real trouble now! This feathered felon has caused quite a stir on the farm! Vern, with the devilish sparkle in his eye has officially been declared WANTED for the outrageous crime of scaring the living daylights out of the poor scarecrow.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a fun fall house that belongs to the Gobbler Squash CO.
Models stitched on 36 ct. linen with Color & Cotton floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 143 x 222 and the finished size is 7.94" x 12.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring an adorable little fox surrounded by flowers, leaves, and mushrooms.
Models stitched on 32 ct. Espresso by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 65 x 65 and the band is 255 x 20 with finished sizes of 4.06" x 4.06" and 14.06" x 1.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a gentleman fox smoking a pipe by his tiny mushroom house.
Models stitched on 32 ct. Espresso by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 116 x 149 and the finished size is 7.25" x 9.31".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a raven perched on a skull holding a lantern with a wreath of flowers around it.
Models stitched on 32 ct. Hemingway by Needle and Flax with Gentle Art and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 65 x 65 and the band is 255 x 20 with finished sizes of 4.06" x 4.06" and 14.06" x 1.25".
This is the second release in a series of holiday/seasonal crackers. Halloween Crackers are stitched on 28ct Cashel linen from Atomic Ranch in the color Crocus. The models were stitched using Sullivans threads and DMC equivalents are provided. Stitch count: 125 W x 32 H and the finished size is 8.93" x 2.23".
Cross-stitch pattern by Lucy Beam featuring a large pumpkin with a vine border.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Stone Fruit from Lapin Loops with Gentle Arts and DMC floss. The stitch count is 67 x 50 and the finished size is 4.79" x 3.57".
It's time to start the party with lots of cats, bats & other ghoulies! Stitch this small fun treat with glow-in-the-dark floss, buttons & more! Complete finishing directions are included.