The Queen of the May is a tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and honour. Each year, we select a sampler that embodies these qualities - a design that rises above the rest, chosen not only for its visual appeal, but for its enduring presence.
Stitched in 1826 by a boy of just nine years of age, this eye-catching sampler challenges expectation. It speaks not only of skill, but of discipline, patience, and quiet determination. William worked with precision and care, producing a piece that stands confidently alongside, and in many cases... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring four beautiful mosaic medallions!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Ancient from Picture This Plus using Gloriana, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Dinky Dye threads. Stitch count is approx. 99 x 98 each. Finished size is approx 5" x 5" each.
Our summer issue joins the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America! This issue contains several wonderful patriotic designs and more. Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine is the first needlework publication dedicated to those stitchers who are avid cross stitch and punch needle... Read more
This adorable tiny necklace by Notforgotten Farm is perfect for celebrating America's birthday in July.
Model is stitched on 28 ct. Straw Gingham Linen from Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. The stitch count is 37 x 62 and the finished size necklace shown is approx 2 1/2" x 1 3/4".
This patriotic pair brings all the charm of classic Americana with a fun Dirty Annie twist. Featuring Uncle Sam and Betsy in two distinct colorways - Bright and Primitive - this chart gives stitchers the option to create something crisp and festive or warm and vintage-inspired.
Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America 250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more
The celebration of America 250 continues throughout the year with a new coverlet series: Declaration Coverlets! The words of Thomas Jefferson, from the Declaration of Independence, are center stage among the coverlet inspired motifs stitched in deep red and blue overdyed floss.
Each year I try to celebrate something special in my Fragments series. This year, I knew I wanted to do something patriotic for America 250 and since William Penn was a Quaker, creating a Quaker inspired series seemed like a natural step for this Pennsylvania girl. The initials I used on the... Read more
These two patriotic peacocks should prove to be popular this year and beyond as we celebrate America's birthday! The rich blues and reds really pop on this piece.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Agua Fresca linen by Grace Notes with DMC floss. The stitch count is 117 x 72 and the finished size is 7.3" x 4.5".
A beautiful rooster and his darling hen are here to help us celebrate the apple harvest of September. This design is complete with sunflowers for the season and a sweet white barn on their farm. This is the designer's favorite of the series!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Cafe Au Lait... Read more
I've selected some of the most memorable and meaningful phrases from our nation's founding document to be featured in this design. Since it is to commemorate the 250th anniversary of this world-changing piece of paper, I don't think my cousin Tom would mind.
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.Finished size is 6.94 in wide X 3.69 in high. The other 10 designs all have a... Read more