Cross stitch design from Needle Bling featuring a sailing ship, lighthouse, mermaids and "Bound to your mind, sirend by your voice. You look at me like I'd have a choice. But I'm a sailor and you are the sea. Give me your storms, don't stop singing to me."
Cross stitch design from Needle Bling featuring the Easter Bunny, with eggs in his backpack, following the "Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Shrekies Tan by Needle Bling with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 206H x 210W. Finished size: 10 3/8" x 10 1/2"
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Bling Designs featuring Santa Claus's Christmas suit!
Stitched over two threads on 28 ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Counts: 63 (h) x 60 (w). Finished Size 4 1/2" x 4 3/8"
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Bling Designs featuring bees and a beehive with the phrase "Enjoying the stitch"!
Stitched over two threads on 36 ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Counts: 64 (h) x 68 (w) / Finished Size 3 5/8" x 3 7/8".
Cross stitch pattern from Nora Corbett featuring a beautiful lady dressed as a firefly.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Water lily linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 123 x 172.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Star Sapphire using DMC and Caron Waterlilies threads and Mill Hill beads. Not listed:Mill Hill beads 10117. Stitch count is 78 x 121.
Celtic Wings is the second design in a series of Celtic inspired knot work designs. It consists of mainly cross stitch, with a few specialty stitches added for some extra impact and fun. Specialty stitch diagrams are included.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric from Sassy's Fabric... Read more
Hearts Entwined was originally dreamed up while planning my own wedding sampler. I have included instructions for modifying the design to be used as a wedding or anniversary sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Light Examplar using Gloriana and Needlepoint Silk threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 177 x 273.
The Antique Lace pattern by Northern Expressions Needleworks is an elegant, intricate cross-stitch design that combines vintage-inspired elements with a timeless aesthetic. This pattern is characterized by its delicate detailing and rich, classic motifs.
In typical Northern Expressions Needleworks... Read more
The Antique Lace Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needleworks is a highly detailed, beautiful, and intricate design that captures the delicate elegance of vintage lacework. Its combination of lace bands, soft color palette, and 18 intricate specialty stitches makes it a challenging yet... Read more
Rose is the fifth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is all full cross stitches, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Marigold is the sixth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because all full cross stitch is used, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Tulip is the fourth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because the design is all full cross stitches, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Shades of Wine is the second in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design uses only cross stitch, any fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Alabaster linen using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Orange is the fifth in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is all cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Honey Nut by Sassy's Fabbys using Classic Colorworks Silks or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Green is the seventh in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Chrysalis from Picture This Plus using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
Shades of Olive is the eighth in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because the design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Regency using Classic Colorworks or Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
A funky and unusual yearly band sampler has sort of become a tradition now, but after two years of diagonals, it was time for something new, and Esther's Waves was born.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Honey Amber from Hand Dyed Fabrics using Dinky Dyes or DMC threads. Stitch count is 173 x 319.
Iris is the seventh in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. This one has been a long time coming, I designed it way back in 2011 when I was working on the others in the floral series, but I'm just finally getting around to releasing it. Because... Read more
Shades of Turquoise is the eleventh in a series of twelve shaded designs featuring bands and motifs shaped into geometric patterns. Because this design is entirely cross stitch, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Icon from Picture This Plus using Gloriana, Dinky Dyes, or DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 249.
I've seen lots of different patriotic themed and stylized flag designs, but for this series I wanted to really stay as true as I could to the actual flags they symbolize, while adding texture and sparkle to reflect my own style. Floss used is from Dinky Dyes and floss packs can be purchased from... Read more
Waking Life is the partner of Resting Life. As relaxed and serene as the colours in Resting Life were, the colours in Waking Life are bright, vibrant and full of life. You might say, as different as night and day. ;) As most of you know, the symmetry and flow of mandalas has a special appeal to me,... Read more
It's been a while since I did a design that is all cross stitch. No beads, no specialty stitches, just relax and stitch. Tapestry in Teal was an idea that grew, and grew, to extreme proportions, but I loved the border I'd laid out so much I had to keep going. It's big, but it's only... Read more
Another beautiful Scottish reproduction sampler. I'm very taken with the house that she used in her sampler. These whitewashed stone cottages appear all over Scotland and Ireland. However, one of the unique things about this house is the blue roof. Being curious, I Googled blue slate in... Read more