Another sweet-as-pie little to enjoy stitching and displaying! This old farmer worked from sun up til sun down, but is now enjoying his slow-paced country life and everything that makes it wonderful, alongside his bride of many years.
Model stitched by Lori using one strand of floss... Read more
Little Farmhouse - Spring by Notforgotten Farm is a small sampling that is the first in a series of four seasonal projects and will be followed by the Summer, Fall, and Winter versions! Each is quick to stitch and easy to finish by framing or making into pillows. The perfect size for an 'in between... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring a a sheep (3D double sided) with a quilt blanket (different for each side).
Model was stitched on 32 ct. Light Mocha Belfast linen by Zweigart. Finished size: 4 w x 3 h inches approx.(toy). Finishing instructions (with color photos) included.
The house was never empty-only misunderstood. Its windows glowed softly at dusk, not with menace, but with patience. Candlelight moved from room to room like a heartbeat, steady and deliberate, as if the house itself were breathing. Those who hurried past said it was cursed. Those who lingered knew... Read more
I learned my letters with a needle and thread Lydia May thought, same as
Mama did before me. Each stitch had to mind its place, just like a person
ought to. The birds kept me company while I worked, hopping close as if
they were curious what I'd make of myself.
The dates mark not just time passed, but time endured-winters survived,
hopes postponed, futures imagined long before they were guaranteed.
Flowers bloom along the bottom edge, softening the scene, because even
revolution needed tenderness to survive. Beauty, after all, is what
makes sacrifice... Read more
Betsy Ross never needed to see the future to believe in it. She felt it
beneath her fingers, in the pull of thread through cloth, in the quiet
bravery of choosing to make something new when the world still clung to the old.
This piece was made in anticipation of America's 250th year,... Read more
On Christmas Eve, when the snow lay quiet and even the bells seemed to whisper, Santa took a longer route than usual.This night mattered.
His sleigh glided over small towns and wide fields, over steeples and rivers that had once carried dreams westward. The reindeer flew not with haste, but with... Read more
Some said she climbed up on a ladder made of wishes. Others believed she was
placed there by magic stirred gently in a black kettle below, where scraps of paper and soft promises swirled together. The truth, as always, was simpler: she went where she felt understood.
It was stitched in a quiet house where words were scarce and time moved
slowly, measured not in hours but in repetitions-the return of spring, the
fading of color, the steady hum of afternoons. Each letter was sewn not to
teach language, but to hold it still, the way you might press flowers
... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring a tree in spring, autumn and summer finished as a little round box with pincushion on top.
Model was stitched on 32 ct. Sapphire Belfast Linen by Fiber on a Whim. Finished size (round box): approx. 3"w x 2"h inches. Finishing instructions included.
Cross Stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels featuring a cat under an umbrella waiting patiently for rain to stop.
Model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Fox Belfast Linen by Fiber on a Whim. Finished size: 3w x 4h inches approx. Clouds templates for recommended fabric included.
This counted cross stitch Stocking pattern was created from the beautiful artwork of Chuck Black. Only full cross stitches are used in this pattern. It is a black and white symbol pattern.
Model stitched on 14 ct White aida using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 154w x 240h. Finished size is 11" x 17.1".
She is a winter enchantress, though most would never guess. Her magic is not loud. It does not command - it comforts. The silver dust she releases is a blessing: for warmth in cold homes, for calm hearts, for memories that linger like candlelight after midnight. She walks among ordinary people,... Read more
Elira steps into winter like a promise kept. Wrapped in deep crimson and soft light, she belongs to the season of celebrations - when the air sparkles, the city glows, and elegance feels effortless. Her gown moves like velvet in candlelight, rich and warm against the quiet hush of winter. She is... Read more
Not Lost is a collaborative pattern between Lindy Stitches and Rachel Grant, who did the original watercolor art. I tried to recreate her beautiful, vivid colors. The minute I saw this piece on Instagram, I knew I'd be emailing her because it moved me, comforted me, and reminded me that indeed, I'm... Read more
Sleepy red pandas lounging in the trees. This is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches, the fifth pattern in our Endangered Species Club.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. The stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
Spring Trinkets is the cutest little spring montage, which I charted using some gorgeous artwork we licensed for our Spring Mingle event. Ruslana Lubenets did the original drawings, and I arranged this little sampler to my liking. Ever stitched some strawberry cream cheese toast or a purple avocado?... Read more
FOR ALL is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches with three variations -- patriotic, Philadelphia Eagles, and The Big Bear Valley Eagle cam! How this came about is quite the story. Suffice it to say I love eagles and can find many different ways to celebrate them! Whether you're looking for an... Read more
Ring-tailed lemurs can't help but make you smile! This is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches, the fourth pattern in our Endangered Species Club.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. The stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
Wake up snakes and bite a biscuit! I first heard this phrase from Teresa Lass, a stitcher who was sharing some funny western sayings from her family. With some further research I discovered that it was a commonly-used phrase by a "cookie" - a wagon train cook. Cowboy slang is an interesting... Read more
Pattern by Joan Elliot featuring the prayer "God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway. The good fortune to run into the ones I do. And the eyesight to know the difference".
Stitched on 14 count Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count: 101W x 129H and the finished size is 7" x 9".
Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring four bookmarks! "Bible". "Faith hope and love". "He has risen". "The lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. Psalm 23".
Model stitched on 14 ct White Aida with DMC thread and Krienik braids. Stitch Count (each): 41w x 98h. Finished size: 2 7/8" x 7" . Designed by Pamela Kellogg
Oh! The Sweet Bye & Bye. Let's hand stitch it as in days of yore. You'll find emus and elephants there. Spotted bunnies and critters galore. As we sew let us think of good times. Of the pleasures that are yet to come. And wonder where does the time go. And why does my bum feel quite numb? May this... Read more
Show off your Texas pride with a stunning Love Texas counted cross stitch design! Create ornaments, coasters, magnets, and more stitching on plastic canvas, perforated paper or a wood blank. The leaflet includes four Love Texas variations fully charted - Cowboy Boots, Cowboy Hat and Longhorn,... Read more
Spring means rebirth and fresh flowers which bring all the snails. Hourglasses define time and with time comes the cycle of life and death. This pattern brings that all together in a coxy yet spooky way.
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct fabric. Stitch count is 69w x 113h. Finished size is 4.9" x 8.1.