This beautiful 18th century English sampler features the Lord's Prayer in the upper half surrounded by flying cherubs, carnation "trees", dogs, rabbits and birds, in a bold palette of strong primary colors. Mary Ann Chamberlin was ten years old when she made this sampler, born in 1765,... Read more about Mary Ann Chamberlin 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern
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
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".
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".
This design was a challenge by my fabulous friend Kim, who said I needed to create a "gobble bobble" . Once she challenged me, I knew I had to build the design around the turkey itself. It's my way of adding a little whimsy to the season, alongside all the traditions that come with it.
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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.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a spooky fun Halloween design with a crock full of Halloween guys including a ghost, witch, cat, and more!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Snickelway by Seraphim Fabrics with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 76 x 77 and the finished size is 3.8" x 3.85".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a pretty sampler with flora and fauna designs.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Oatmeal by Seraphim Fabrics with Classic Colorworks, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 132 x 211 and the finished size is 6.6" x 10.55".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a vintage sampler reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Mica by Cedar River Linen with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 117 x 198 and the finished size is 5.85" x 9.9".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring the next design in the Virtue series with "Hope" with honeybees and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler by BeStitchMe with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 85 x 55 and the finished size is 4.72" x 3.06".
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".
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".
This is the first in a four season series, and each one will feature the same magnificent tree in different colors, accompanied by critters and other sweet motifs. The inspiration for this one came from a unique mix of my love for handmade scrappy quilts and the painting "The Kiss" by Gustav... Read more about Tapestry Tree: Autumn - Cross Stitch Pattern
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
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
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 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 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".
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
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.