I have found throughout the years that my beliefs strongly affect my actions. I believe that most other drivers on the road will pay attention to the center line painted on the road and will stay on their side of it. I also believe that there are idiots among us, so I keep a sharp eye on the... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a bee and the phrase "How doth the little busy bee improve each shining hour".
The model is stitched on 32 count Salt Rock linen by Colour and Cotton, using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 88 w X 75 h. Design size approx.: 5 1/2" X 4 3/4"
A woodland deer shaped gingerbread cookie with a green wreath around her neck.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Chestnut from Wichelt using Sulky Poly Sparkle 0526, 0577, Wonderfil Spagetti SP101, SP52, SP12, and Mill Hill button 86196 (Sulky, Wonderfil, and button not listed). DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 57 x 67.
I'm really loving Quakers lately. This design was first released in an exclusive Box in 2023 and hasn't been seen since. I've had it stitched in both Sulky 12wt Cottons and in overdyed Cottage Garden Threads(Marigold, Lima, Hearth, Hugs & Kisses, and Story). The chart will provide both conversions,... Read more
This biscornu is the companion piece to my Needle Heathen needlebook from 2023. It's made for those of us who don't really pay attention to which needle we're using or when; we just want to stitch!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Toasted Almond linen. Stitch Count: 61w x 61h each side.
This design is inspired by Nathaniel Hawthrone's short story "Rappaccini's Daughter" in which Dr. Rappaccini cultivates a beautiful but deadly garden filled with wonderous plants. Inspired by this story, I "gathered" plants from my own life and experience and put them together with... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a sampler with the phrase "Life, He lives long that lives well and time misspent is not lived but lost"!
Model is stitched on 36 count Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 126 x 162
I chose to finish this with vintage hardware from a thrifted bell pull, but it also fits perfectly into an 8x10 frame. I just couldn't resist that golden touch!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. "Hibiscus" by Fiber On A Whim with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89 w x 107 h
Hannah Alexander, a Sweet Little Sampler, is my first reproduction sampler
Hannah Alexander is stitched on 36 count Hawthorne by Needle and Flax, fabric suggestion is listed, using Au Ver A Soie threads. Stitch Count is 106 x 131
Come Stitch in my Garden is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart using DMC threads and is worked on one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 135w x 136h.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Mojito Smoothie by Grace Notes Fabrics, using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count: 94 x 80.
Suzy's Peony Pincushion This design was inspired by stories my mother told me. My great uncle was a peony farmer, and he would bring my mom bouquets of peonies so large she could barely wrap her arms around them. These bouquets made her feel so special as a little girl, and continued to be one of... Read more
Model is stitched on 40 ct. Cafe Au Lait by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 404 x 404.
Note from the designer: A marking sampler reproduction featuring an optional verse, this is part of my marking sampler series and includes another collectible full-color alphabet card. Louisa used a soothing color palette with interesting dividing bands - it's a unique and lovely sampler.
Featuring three designs for moms - "Moms, makers of all the difference", "Sometimes when I open my mouth, my mother comes out" and "Mother." Models are stitched 1 over 2 on 37ct Russian Tea Cake legacy linen from Access Commodities (comparable to DMC ecru), using Weeks Dye... Read more
A Nashville 2024 Filigram design featuring some rabbits making carrot cake!
Pattern can be stitched using Dinky Dye, Gentle Arts, or DMC threads and 32 ct Belfast in Raw, Summer Khaki, Light Mocha, or Vintage Country Mocha. Stitch count is 103 x 152
Where There Are Bees There Are Flowers is an original sampler, combining Karen's love of big houses and bees. Stitch count 235w X 238h. The sampler was stitched on Fox and Rabbit 40 count Saltbush linen, using Colour and Cotton threads not listed (Bumblebee, Coal, Chestnuts Roasting, Iron,... Read more