Europe Sampler inspired by European Old School Samplers. You may see the glimpse of the typical motives of Dutch, English and German old samplers. Purple is the color of the Royal dynasties of Europe.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum using DMC threads. Stitch count is 279 x 279.
As Above, So Below; life is reflected in death and vice versa with this fun and spooky cat pattern! This pattern stitch count is 57 x 136 stitches, with 15 DMC colors and was stitched on 14 ct Aida.
Cross stitch pattern from The Spanish Stitcher featuring three spooky designs with a pumpkin house that says "Trick or treat", a witch, and the phrase "Halloween"!
Stitched on 36ct Colour and Cotton, Aged Paper color using DMC floss. Stitch count: 96w x 66h; 35w x 53h; 146w x 21h.
This beauty is perfect for a wedding, anniversary or welcome gift, or any loving event. This design is set up to be personalized with large (29 st high) upper case letters, set up to be easily inserted into the design, on each side of the lacy heart. The featured alphabet is 29 stitches high. There... Read more
"Nothing's ever prefect but things can be just right." This band sampler is the second in a trio of band samplers from Tempting Tangles, with the first being Solitude. Each have colorful, unusual varieties of bands - some wide, some narrow.
Model stitched on 32 ct white linen using DMC or Dinky Dyes threads. Stitch count is 121 x 185.
The Crazy Quilt Explosion is filled with color and fun for both cross stitchers and quilters alike!
Model stitched on 32 ct white linen using Dinky Dyes floss. Follow the charted colors, or use any color/scraps of your choice! Stitch count is 126x126.
"Egg Painting" Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Linda using Dinky Dyes Silk (or DMC floss 347, 3328, 3824, 561, 3816, 932, 931, 208, 728, 640, 4507, 3371). Stitch Count: 168W x 168H. Design Size: 12" x 12"
Model stitched with two strands on your choice of fabric using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 168x168. Specialty Stitches Used: French Knot and Smyrna Cross. Design Size on 16/32 Ct.: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"
"Stitch by stitch row by row I'm gonna make my sampler grow. All it takes is a needle 'n' threads, Stitch it up in purple 'n' red." Tempting Tangles filled their sampler with all the goodies they love to use when creating their needlework, especially cross stitch. Have... Read more
Elsie Glennie Watt is a reproduction of a colorful late 19th century genealogy sampler stitched on Zweigart 40 ct Mushroom/Light Mocha. I love the rainbow of colors that Elsie used in stitching her sampler that is perfect for a springtime stitch! And the border - whether roses or strawberries, what... Read more
This cross stitch pattern from Cotton Pixels features a Navy Blue and white, three dimensional bell.
Model stitched on 16 ct. Navy and White Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count is 59 x 59.
"Amour Bonds Cupid Darling Embrace Faith Gift Honey Infatuation Joy Kiss Love Marry Nurture Osculation Passion Queen Romance Sweet Token Us Valentine Warmth Exquisite Yearning Zest." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 160W x 157H. Design Size: 10" x 10" Color chart.
Cross stitch pattern from Works by ABC featuring nesting dolls worked on perforated paper.
The model was stitched on the included 14 Ct. perforated paper with DMC floss. Comes with complete finishing instructions. Finished sizes are 4.5", 3.2" and 2".
What makes this design royal? It was inspired by a soup bowl from an 18th century dinner service created for an empress. The geometry was just so intriguing to me and I was determined to figure out how to translate it thread and fabric. This design uses cross stitch, backstitch, and smyrna crosses.
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With this release here at Needlework Marketplace, the seasonal biscornu stack series is complete - all four seasons are now available. They were designed using the same stitch count.
Model stitched on 30 count Weeks linen in Golden using Weeks Carolina Cecil (2 skeins needed)
Stitch counts: large 64 x 64, medium 46 x 46, small 32 x 32
(a top and a bottom for each size)
This is the latest in what I refer to as my "repeating motif" series. The same motif is stitched over and over, but, with a planned placement of colors within those motifs, an image of cherry blossom trees on a spring day emerges.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32 count white Jobelan using 7 Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 96 x 64
A three-dimensional cross stitch flower - how fun! I called this five-petal flower a wild rose, because of a sweet memory of a time spent with these flowers in the midwest. But, truly, it can be any five-petal flower, especially keeping in mind that you can change the color.
I began exploring English Cameo glass after a visit to a museum where I saw some extraordinary examples of this art form. Inevitably, when I find something like this that interests me, I turn it into a cross stitch pattern.
Models stitched on 32 count Blueberry Pie from Grace Notes Fabrics using DMC threads. Stitch count: 100 x 101.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Ale Cashel Linen with Threadworx Floss. Each ornament stitch count: 25x25. Each ornament with border stitch count: 37x37.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Valor Cashel linen with Threadwork and Kreinik #4 Braid. Conversions provided for Carrie's Creation floss, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC. Stitch Count: 123W x 123H. Design Size: 9" x 9"
Fall is such a fun time of year and it includes so many things I love. This is my fun take on the transition that happens as we move through the season. In designing this piece, I wanted something can stay up all the way thru Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 46ct Topaz by Fiber on a Whim using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch Count 375 x 100.
I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more
I created this design while reflecting on the truly special friendships that I have made within this community. It celebrates the beauty of friendship. I feel that the delicate pink flowers symbolize relationships that grow and flourish over time. This piece is a lovely reminder that true... Read more
Definition of Gift: Something given willingly to someone without expected payment or return. A present.
There is something special about giving a gift, not just for the person receiving it, but for the giver as well. This is the 5th word in my bauble series. I created this one because... Read more
Autumn Days is an original cross stitch pattern from Whilst Iris Naps Designs that can be made into a drum finish.
The stitch count for the design is 204 x 86, and on 40ct the finished size is approximately 10 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches (26cm x 11cm). The pattern is predominantly full... Read more