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
O Holy Night is second only to O Come Emmanuel on my very long list of favorite Christmas carols. The soaring melody never fails to thrill my soul and neither does its message of hope. I think it is fair to say that we live in a weary world that is in need of some rejoicing. I hope you find this... Read more
These embroidery scissors are inspired by the charm of Paris, the host city of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Designed for precision, the sharp point enables accurate thread snipping, allowing you to achieve clean and precise cuts close to the fabric. Made in Europe, the scissors are crafted from... Read more
Bamboo Hoop. Quality embroidery hoops made from durable, renewable bamboo. Smooth finish with no rough edges to splinter or snag & heavy duty metal fittings that won't bend or warp. These hoops have easy-to-grip knurled screws that stay tight, keeping fabric taut and in place. Perfect or needlework, hoop art, or other crafts! 3/8" deep.
Quality 6" embroidery hoop now oval shaped. Smooth finish with no rough edges to splinter or snag & heavy duty metal fittings that won't bend or warp. These fancy hoops have easy-to-grip knurled screws that stay tight, keeping fabric taut and in place. Perfect or needlework, hoop art, or other crafts!
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
Weeks Dye Works hand dyed, 100% linen fabric and is great for a variety of cross-stitch and embroidery projects. Original base used and not Zweigart. Not colorfast.
Quality 10" embroidery hoop now triangle shaped. Smooth finish with no rough edges to splinter or snag & heavy duty metal fittings that won't bend or warp. These fancy hoops have easy-to-grip knurled screws that stay tight, keeping fabric taut and in place. Perfect or needlework, hoop art, or other crafts!
Stitch a sampler featuring delicate flowering plants and their names. Designed for the collection by Nathalie Weinzaepflen, a French illustrator and designer. Use 36 colorful skeins of DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss to stitch the design. The Designer Collection of needlecraft kits showcases the... 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
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
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
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
Bamboo Hoop. Quality embroidery hoops made from durable, renewable bamboo. Smooth finish with no rough edges to splinter or snag & heavy duty metal fittings that won't bend or warp. These hoops have easy-to-grip knurled screws that stay tight, keeping fabric taut and in place. Perfect or needlework, hoop art, or other crafts! 3/8" deep.
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.
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
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.
Weeks Dye Works hand dyed, 100% linen fabric and is great for a variety of cross-stitch and embroidery projects. Original base used and not Zweigart. Not colorfast.
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
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 2.5" x 2.5" on 14ct. fabric. Our models were stitched on 14ct. white Aida ornaments with green trim. Pearl design is adorned with 1 set of 5 Christmas... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek featuring a red car driving on a sunny fall day!
Design stitch count is 130w x 96h, approximately 9.25" x 6.75" on 14ct. fabric. Our model was stitched on 28ct. dirty linen Cashel linen over 2 squares. Finished size is 9.25" x 6.75".
The United States of America has been called "The Great Experiment". It is more than a mere federation of loosely connected states, it is a diverse but unified Nation that is dynamic-growing and changing through the years. This pattern was created as a reminder that diversity and unity are... Read more
Recently, I was reading Katherine Lee Bates' poem "America the Beautiful" and was struck by the third stanza, which speaks of heroes and nobleness. That lead me to think about all of the heroes in my own life (both known and unknown), all the people who gave up their time, talents, and... Read more
Cross stitch kit from Luca-S featuring Santa's Workshop on at the North Pole!
Size:10.00 x 9.81 in or 25 x 25 cm
Stitches: 160 x 157
Colors:42
Threads: Luca-S 100% cotton
Fabric: Zweigart Aida16 (101) 39 x 39 cm
Embroidery needles #26 - 2 needles
Cross stitch kit from Luca-S featuring a beautiful landscape with a cozy cabin in the snowy mountains!
Size: 20.00 x 13.75 in or 51 x 35 cm
Stitches: 320 x 220
Colors: 62
Threads: Luca-S 100% cotton
Fabric: Zweigart Aida16 ct. 3543 checkered 65 x 50 cm
Embroidery needles #26 - 2 needles, 1 needle threader (envelope)
Cross stitch kit from Luca-S featuring two Husky sled dogs ready and waiting in the snow!
Size: 12.50 x 18.75 in or 32 x 48 cm
Stitches: 200 x 300
Colors: 55
Threads: Luca-S 100% cotton
Fabric: Zweigart Aida16 ct. 3543 checkered 46 x 62 cm
Embroidery needles #26 - 2 needles, 1 needle threader (envelope)
Cross stitch kit from RTO featuring an impressionist portrait of a woman with flowers in her hair! This is the tenth design in the Revelation of Color series.
Kit contains 33 colors of pre-sorted DMC thread, 16 count white Zweigart Aida, needle, chart, and instructions.
Cross stitch kit from RTO featuring an impressionist portrait design of a woman in a blue dress! This is the eighth design in the Revelation of Color series.
Kit contains 29 colors of pre-sorted DMC thread, 16 count white Zweigart Aida, needle, chart, and instructions.
Cross stitch kit from Luca-S featuring a beautiful floral bouquet with a bird perched on the blooms!
Size: 23.75 x 13.75 in or 60 x 35 cm
Stitches: 380 x 220
Colors: 58
Threads: Luca-S 100% cotton
Fabric: Zweigart Aida16 ct. white (100/101) 74 x 50 cm
Embroidery needles #26 - 2 needles