Meet the Forest Guardian-a wise and whimsical frog who watches over the woodland realm with quiet strength and a little sparkle of magic. This charming cross-stitch design blends earthy tones with folkloric details to create a scene that feels both peaceful and enchanting. Perfect for nature lovers... Read more
Celebrate the gentle grace and grounded magic of Virgo with this enchanting counted cross stitch design! Featuring a sweet Virgo maiden riding a whimsical magpie over a lush countryside, this piece captures the sign's natural elegance, earthiness, and attention to detail. With flowers in her... Read more
When the world feels bare, find your song. This design is a vibrant and uplifting design featuring a colorful bird perched on a tree that's beginning to bloom again. With rainbow hues in the lettering and soft shading in the feathers, this piece reminds us to keep creating, keep hoping, and keep... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a beautiful Christmas tree surrounded by snowflakes!
Pattern is stitched on 36ct. 'Affogato' Linen from Fiber On A Whim using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 72 x 72. Hanging Round finished size approximately 4.5 inches.
From Paulette: "It's here! The last of the moon seasons! I have truly enjoyed this series, and I'm sad to see it come to an end. ... Thank you for your patience in waiting for this last installment to arrive. I hope it's been worth the wait for you - it is certainly my favorite of... Read more
Paulette notes, "I love seeing all the charcuterie board ideas online, so I thought it would be fun to come up with a Halloween- themed one in cross stitch, complete with groupings of little spooky motifs. We have eyeballs, spiders, bats, stars, crows, candy corn, pumpkins, and ghosts - all... Read more
From Paulette: "I really don't know what to say about this design other than.. why not? It's almost Halloween! And mummies are probably the most misunderstood creature of the season. Maybe he'll make an appearance in Halloween Moon, when that one gets designed."
Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a postage stamp from nine different counties each in a heart shape! The countries features are Lithuania, Czech Republic, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, N. Ireland, Egypt, Montenegro, South Korea, and Latvia.
The Chipmunk is here! This lively little creature stands amid poppy flowers and acorns, celebrating the warmth and charm of the season, a delightful new addition to A Year In The Woods II series.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy linen by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and... Read more
Blinky's Back-with a Jingle Bell Hug! Get ready to ring in the season with the newest Blinky the Beaver design! This time, Blinky is perched behind a jingle bell, arms wrapped around it in a joyful holiday hug.
This adorable ornament is the perfect addition to your Christmas stitching... Read more
I love Christmas carols, and Silent Night is one of my all-time favorites. Something about the song has always evoked a scene in my imagination of a cabin in the snow-covered mountains surrounded by woods, and enveloped in silence. The air is crisp and clean, the stars are twinkling in the deep... Read more
Gobble 'til You Wobble - But some of us already wobble! Cute little frazzled turkey, he measures only 3 x 4. Stitched with DMC, he'd be fun done on perforated paper, then backed with felt and stuck on a stick and possible poked into a pumpkin on your Fall table. Pattern is stitched on 28 ct... Read more
Autumn is a delightful season. With the crisp days come cozy sweaters and comfort food, bonfires and brilliantly colored leaves. This little pattern was created as an ode to the peace and beauty of Autumn. May it bring you as much joy as Autumn itself!
Looks like this kitty is ready to steal the desert! Stitched on any white background with a blend of hand-dyeds and DMC, this finishes about 4 x 6. Val included her recipe for pumpkin pie inside the chart - she likes less sugar and spices and added cream cheese! Also, as a bonus, she's put a pic... Read more
With a whisper of silk and a shimmer of starlight, she gathers the silver threads of the night sky, weaving them into her gown, her hair, her dreams. The ravens circle in reverent silence, their wings carrying secrets only she can hear. They say she walks where moonlight touches water, tracing... Read more
I ran across a quote by Thucydides recently that essentially said the secret to happiness is freedom and the secret to freedom is courage. It occurred to me that so much of our freedom rides on the back of the courage of others, which we all too often take for granted. And, in taking the courage of... Read more
This little sampler has a decidedly Halloween feel to it, but with a hopeful twist. (Because that's the way we roll here at Violet & Sunshine.)
The model was stitched on 40 count. Using the called for over-dyed cotton floss(Au Ver Soie 530 and 236 not listed.). The model is finished as... Read more
We don't know much for certain about Agnes. The one family that seems to ?t the the initials included in this sampler, does not have a child named Agnes. If this is truly the family that she lived with, then her sampler dates no later than 1793. It is possible that she is a niece or a ward to... Read more
Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! So the angels sang to the shepherds 2000 years ago, and so we still sing today. Gloria is the third pattern in our Christmas carol smalls series, and is our take on Angels We Have Heard on High.
This pattern is executed mostly in cross... Read more
Second in our American Flag Series, Liberty and Justice was created as a tribute to these mutually dependent virtues that are so important to the American experiment. To secure one, we must have the other: Liberty without Justice is merely license and Justice without Liberty is tyranny. (A good... Read more
All of my life I have associated the phrase "sweet land of liberty" with a romantic view of the family farm. (I grew up in the midwest on a farm, though not as a farmer, so maybe that's why.) This pattern is a nod to that association.
The model was stitched on 40-count Americana... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek featuring three Christmas ornaments!
Peace Dove and Noel Sleigh design stitch count is 35w x 35h, finished size approximately 2.5" x 2.55" on 14ct. fabric. Ornate Wreaths design stitch count is 35w x 36h, approximately 2.5" x 2.5" on... Read more
This little pin keep was inspired by traditional Quaker motifs. The words are a reminder of what we stand for as citizens and what so many people have died for.
The model was stitched on 40 Count Patriot's Brew hand-dyed linen by R & R Reproductions using the called for over-dyed threads. Stitch Count: 76w X 94h. Finished size is 3.25" x 4.15" for 40 count fabric.
Not every Christmas bloom is red. Clarisse arrives in silken blush and lavender, wrapped in ribbons of winter light. Her poinsettia glows in shades of mauve and pearl, and her gentle gaze carries the hush of snowfall. Graceful, serene, and effortlessly couture - Clarisse is the quiet heart of the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek featuring three Christmas ornaments!
Each design stitch count is 35w x 35h, approximately Finished size is 2.5" x 2.5" on 14ct. fabric. Our models were stitched on 14ct. white Aida banded ornaments with green trim. Snowflakes & Trees design is... Read more
Design stitch count is 133w x 102h, finished size approximately 9.5" x 7.25" on 14ct. fabric. Our model was stitched on 28ct. vintage stormy night Lugana over 2 squares. It is embellished with 1 large smooth-winged bat button, 2 small smooth-winged bat buttons, 1 flat spider button and 1 glow-in-the-dark skully button.
Autumn is my favorite season. The colors are stunning, the air is crisp, and everything is just a bit cozier. This little design is my ode to the season.
The model is stitched on 32 count Winter Moon linen by Zweigart using a single strand of wool floss by The Gentle Arts. The pillow is... Read more
"John 2025" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Another joyful addition to the series of littles', ~ "Priscilla" is sweet all the way around and always good-natured. Priscilla gathers beets for a very special feast she will share with her hubby, "John".... Read more
"John 2025" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Another joyful addition to the series of littles', ~ "John" is just a happy little guy who loves to share his favorite veggie with his beloved, Priscilla...(they are both vegan).
"Chris Mouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Chris' has quite a collection of antique glass ornaments that he loves to decorate his tree with, he says "Merry CHRISmouse" to you and yours!
Stitched on 36 ct. Osnaburg with DMC threads. Stitch count... Read more
"Cheerful Giver" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Who doesn't love giving as much as receiving?? This little Santa surely does!
Stitched on 36 ct. Osnaburg with DMC threads. Stitch count is 63 x 66 and the finished size is 3" x 3 1/2". Shown finished as a small, sawdust stuffed pillow.
Cross stitch pattern from Joan Elliott featuring a Christmas stocking with Santa Claus and a polar bear!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave in the color of your choice using DMC floss, Krienik braids and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 138 x 217. Finished size on 14 or 28 ct is 10" x 15.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Joan Elliott featuring a Christmas stocking with Christmas gifts under the tree, waiting for the children to open them!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave in the color of your choice using DMC floss, Krienik braids and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 138 x 217. Finished size on 14 or 28 ct is 10" x 15.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring the phrase "Be strong, be brave, be true to your heart"!
Model stitched on 32 count Fog using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads with Just Another Company buttons. Stitch count: 64 x 91. Cut size: 12 x 13.
This pattern from By The Bay Needleart is the first in a new series called "Words of Wisdom". This design features the word "Simplicity" with a cute house.
The model was stitched on 28 ct. Springfield Sage Zweigart Lugana with DMC floss. The stitch count is 42 x 70 with a finished size of 3" x 5".
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a cute strawberry plant with flowers!
Model stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 66w x 86h.
Finished size:
aida 14 - 12 x 16 cm (4 3/4 x 6 1/4 in)
aida 16 - 11 x 14 cm (4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in)
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a sweet monochrome blue Rose flower.
Model stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 60w x 99h.
Finished size:
aida 14 - 11 x 18 cm (4 1/2 x 7 1/4 in)
aida 16 - 10 x 16 cm (3 3/4 x 6 1/4 in)
Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a fun group of cute books in all different genres!
Model stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 161w x 157h.
Finished size:
aida 14 - 30 x 29 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/4 in)
aida 16 - 26 x 25 cm (10 1/4 x 10 in)
This Christian cross stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs features the saying, "In the world you will have trouble but take heart I have overcome the world. John 16:33" with a floral background.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Clay/Barn Grey using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 99w x 99h. Finished size is 6.19" x 6.19".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts And Stitchery featuring a lovely autumn pumpkin displayed on a vase!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 108 x 108. Finished size is 6" x 6"