Gladsome Tidings is the fifth pattern in our Christmas carol smalls series. It is a call back to the second verse of Angels We Have Heard on High, which is one of our favorite carols.
The model was stitched on 40 count Regency linen by Seraphim Fabric using the called for Au Ver Soie 100/3 silks.
The Scottie November Dog cross stitch design is part of the Dog Days Series by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Scottie Dog sitting beside an autumn squirrel with an acorn, and surrounded by seasonal-colored flowers.
Stitch count is 53w x 81h.
Finished Size:
3.79″w x 5.79″h on 14-count aida
3.31″w x 5.06″h on 16-count aida
A beautiful small featuring the cutest mail delivering mouse. Wrapped up in his hat and mitts he trudges through the snow to deliver his letters and packages for the holiday season.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Cactus Wren by Fox and Rabbit with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and... Read more
It's a trio of berries celebrating the Christmas season - full of traditional colors and motifs. It's never too late to stitch more Christmas decor - right? Remember my seasonal berry trios from a few years ago? This is the first of more berries of these sets to celebrate various holidays.
Next in the new series of bordered seasonal smalls are these for the winter. I always think of the peace and quiet that happens after a snowfall, and these little bits of stitching reflect that feeling. Plenty of finishing options here and great pieces to tuck into seasonal decor.
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."
Hi There! Our Winter issue is filled with 28 fabulous seasonal projects. Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine is the first needlework publication dedicated to those stitchers who are avid cross stitch and punch needle enthusiasts. Designs are in the primitive, folk, and whimsical styles.
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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.
Santa took off his boots before standing on his reindeer's back to hang the moon for the evening!
This design is stitched on 40-Count Wheat from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 99 Wide by 169 High. Finished size is 4.95" x 8.45".
This design is stitched on 40-Count Twilight from Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 225 Wide by 93 High. Finished size is 11.25" x 4.65".
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
This pattern from By The Bay Needleart is the first in a new series called "Words of Wisdom". This design features the word "Gratitude" with a cute house.
The model was stitched on 28 ct Lambswool Zweigart Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 42 x 70 with a finished size of 3" x 5".
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
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
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek featuring three Christmas ornaments!
Each design stitch count is 35w x 35h, finished size 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... 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".
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.
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
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.
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
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
Celebrate the beauty of gratitude and the warmth of the harvest season with Give Thanks - a charming sampler-style cross stitch design perfect for autumn decor. Featuring a lovely alphabet, a traditional border of fall florals, and a sweet pilgrim couple holding a harvest pie and basket, this piece... Read more
I love so much about Autumn: the bold colors, the crisp air, the rich flavors, the cozy sweaters. It is a season that invites us to slow down and breath deeply. This pattern is full of some of my favorite bits of autumn: mushrooms and acorns, pumpkins and falling leaves.
Washington, DC in springtime is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. The Tulip Magnolias and Cherry Trees, as well as the Hyacinths, Daffodils, and Crocus all in full bloom is just stunning. Everywhere you look the joyful colors and textures of spring are on full display.... Read more
Some time in the late 18th century 12 year old Agnes Mitchell stitched a beautiful Scottish sampler in red and green. We have reproduced her sampler as "Agnes Mitchell Aged 12." As we were working on that reproduction, we decided to create a smaller Christmas sampler inspired by Agnes, so... Read more
Elizabeth Worgor 1769 is a reproduction of an original antique sampler currently housed in a private collection, and is in remarkably good shape for its 254 years.
Elizabeth executed her sampler in a combination of cross and Algerian eye stitches in a variety of colors, alphabets, and... Read more
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is a 9th century Christian hymn that is traditionally sung during the Advent season leading up to Christmas. To me, it beautifully captures the anticipation and hope of the season. I designed this piece to reflect the traditional Advent wreath with its four candles that are... Read more
Nothing says summer to me like a cottage on the beach. This little sampler was designed to capture the essence of summer by the sea. It is filled with a variety of stitches from Cross Stitch to Fence Stitch to Straight Stitch and more. I have included detailed instructions of most of the stitches,... Read more
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