Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring an antique sampler design with the words "Virtues the chiefelt beauty of the mind. The Noblest ornament of human kind. Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star. That stirs up reason when our senses".
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery... Read more
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a Christmas themed stocking and sampler design. Note from the designer, "I love this design! One thing Marty has taught me about designing is to always try to incorporate movement in a piece. She certainly did that well here! (I, on the other hand, am not... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a beautiful large bluebird flying over an Inn with tall flowers.
Model stitched on 36 count Ballet Slippers and Seaweed by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works,and DMC floss. The stitch count is 217 x 241 and the finished size is 12.06" x 13.39".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring Rudy Rooster on his farm with "Farm Fresh Eggs".
Model stitched on 36 count White Clay by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 120 x 151 and the finished size is 6.67" x 8.39".
In my constant researching about lace, including how it was created and how it was used over time, I am often encountering images of lace fans in museum collections, typically from the 18th and 19th centuries. I decided it was time to add a lace fan to my lace series of cross stitch designs!
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Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a fun patriotic sewing basket design to celebrate the American 250th anniversary.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Linen using DMC floss. Stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Basket: 325 x 46 and 20.31" x 2.88"
Pincushion: 63 x 63 and 3.94" x 3.94"
Fob: 11 x 11 and 0.69" x 0.69"
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Autumnal months, September, October, and November! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each... Read more
What could be more welcoming come spring than a little spray of colorful flowers? This cross stitch design is based on a 19th century Berlin work pattern found in a museum archives and is finished using a hoop frame.
Model stitched on 32 count Cafe Mocha Country French Linen using 2 DMC... Read more
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a beautiful lady standing among nature with the words "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she that has no shame is rottenness in his bones".
The model was stitched on 36-Count Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silk.
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Winter months, December, January, and February! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a ewe jumping over a large barn filled with berries.
Model stitched on 36 count Eucalyptus by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 139 x 204 and the finished size is 7.72" x 11.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring Matthew 28:6 "He is not here; He has risen" with a red floral and cross design. The cross portion is a reproduction of a antique Ukrainian rushnyk.
Model stitched on 48 count Bride Cake by Legacy Linen using NPI Silk floss. The stitch count is 164 x 140 and the finished size is 6.83" x 5.83".
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Summer months, June, July, and August! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each season.
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Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a cute pillow design to welcome Spring! Part of the Hello Seasons pattern series, each chart sold separately for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
The model was stitched on 36 ct. linen with Sulky Thread floss (DMC conversion... Read more
In 2024, I released my 324 cross stitch pattern. I followed that up with 324: The Sequel, which used the same DMC colors, but involved all different types of stitches. In 2025, I released 365: A Year in Stitches cross stitch pattern. Given the excitement and enthusiasm I saw in the cross stitch... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a fun liberty patriotic sewing set with finishing instructions.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Linen using Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC Conversion included). Stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Needlebook: 49 x 119 and 3.06"... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Spring months, March, April, and May! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each season.
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Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a cute collection of tomato pincushion themed designs. A set of four needle work themed smalls!
Models stitched on 36 ct. Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. Stitch counts and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely bouquet of patriotic flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 131 x 90. Finished size is 6.5" x 4.5".
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely bouquet of vintage flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 122 x 56, Mini: 31 x 21. Finished size is 6" x 2.8" and 1.5" x 1" (Mini).
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a cute pillow design to welcome Summer! Part of the Hello Seasons pattern series, each chart sold separately for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
The model was stitched on 36 ct. linen with Sulky Thread floss (DMC conversion... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a cute pillow design to welcome Winter! Part of the Hello Seasons pattern series, each chart sold separately for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
The model was stitched on 36 ct. linen with Sulky Thread floss (DMC conversion... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring an antique reproduction design of a beautiful bird with a pear fruit from 1910.
Models stitched on 36 count Cactus Wren by Fox and Rabbit using DMC floss. The Bird has a stitch count of 90 x 120 with a finished size of 5" x 6.67". The Pear has a stitch count of 98 x 114 with a finished size of 5.44" x 6.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a cute pillow design to welcome Autumn! Part of the Hello Seasons pattern series, each chart sold separately for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
The model was stitched on 36 ct. linen with Sulky Thread floss (DMC conversion... Read more
The fish in this design form a tessellation, which is a repeating pattern with no gaps (think about the prints of the artist M.C. Escher). Even under water, my geometric math brain influences my cross stitch designs!
Model stitched on 32 count Rain Country French linen from Wichelt using... Read more
While I enjoy looking all around me in the world (such as carpets and wall decor), for cross stitch design inspiration, sometimes I just need to remember to look up. When I did one day, I was looking at a beautiful stained glass ceiling. The geometry appealed to me and I knew a pattern inspired by... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a beautiful urn filled with ripe strawberries.
Model stitched on 32 count Platinum and Terra Cotta Lugana by Zweigart Using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 110 x 110 with a finished size of 6.88" x 6.88".
What could be the finale for a series of cross stitch patterns that feature lots and lots of different colors? A design created using all 482 solid colors of DMC! There are a total of 482 different motifs, each stitched with a different color.
Model stitched on 36 count Antique White... Read more
I have sometimes found inspiration for a new cross stitch design when looking at quilt patterns and that was certainly the case when I spotted a 2-toned Mariner's Compass block at a quilt show. This design lends itself to any two colors that appeal to the stitcher.
Inspired by a common Amish quilt pattern and with colors based off of one such quilt in a museum, this cross stitch design can be finished as a miniature quilt, as the model was using a stand from Ackfeld Manufacturing.
Model stitched on 32 count Navy Zweigart linen using 23 DMC threads. Stitch count is 108 x 108. Finished size is 6.75" x 6.75".
This modern cross stitch pattern features a raven perched on top of a pumpkin, with a full moon and clouds in the sky and foliage circling it. It's magical and moody and perfect for autumn stitching and Halloween vibes. Beautiful texture is created with Cross Stitch, Back/Straight Stitch, French... Read more