Note from the Designer: This was my first time working with the Valdani 6-strand embroidery floss and I love the way it shows off the subtle variegation in the birds and flowers. The design features several colors of coneflower and a trio of songbirds who enjoy them.
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a red fox and a surround of bleeding heart flowers.
The model is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the finished size is 3.55" x... Read more
Here is a garden you can enjoy all year round! The inspiration for this design comes from some of the wonderful flowers (and a butterfly) native to Florida.
The model is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Cottage Garden Threads (DMC conversion... Read more
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a lovely white gyrfalcon and a surround of pansies and violets in shades of evening.
The model is stitched on 40 ct. Dusk linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the... Read more
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by an early dog walk, when we saw a group of pigeons staring intently into a puddle. This pigeon is deep in contemplation of life's mysteries (and his own reflection). But to keep things lighthearted, he is surrounded by lovely spring flowers and has... Read more
Inspired by the amazing variety of the Oregon coast, here are a diverse cast of characters enjoying s'mores on the beach!
The model is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 101 x 80 and the... Read more
Note from the designer: This is a companion piece to Forest Home, and celebrates the amazing plants and animals of the grassland prairie. I had such fun with this colorful design, and included some of my favorite characters as well. I hope you can find something familiar from your home.
Are you ready to step into the winter woods and explore a fun new finishing technique as well? This design is packed with woodland motifs in a seasonal palette but can be kept out on display all winter long.
The model is stitched on 32 ct. Cyprus linen from Fiber On A Whim with DMC, Weeks... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an alpaca in a festive sweater and a Christmas tree! Stitch count of main design is 154w x 124h. Stitch count of smaller version is 94w x 124h. Design also uses Bella Lusso wool 093 and 095.
Snow & Bright by The Blue Flower Stitching features a trio of cute Christmas ornmanets. At the center of each ornament is a little snowy wonderland and a creature in winter white finery.
The model is stitched on 40 count Wheat linen from Fiber On a Whim using DMC floss. The stitch count is... Read more
This whale is staying warm and cozy despite the cold water. A festive sweater and a spray of snowflakes add to the holiday mood.
The model is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC and Roxy Floss Co floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 152 x 82 and the finished size is 7.6" x... Read more
Note from the designer: I don't know about you, but my social media feeds are full of interesting animals and the Shoebill Stork is one of my favorites. I particularly love the way they seem to "glare" at you, so they were perfect for a spooky season stitch!
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a row of Meerkats in Christmas sweaters!
Pattern is stitched onb 40 ct Oyster Shell linen from Fox & Rabbit using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 84 x 45.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring forest animals wearing rabbit ears!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Water Green linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 173W x 80H.
This drum finish shows the busy community of life in a spring tree stump, and features a number of families welcoming new life into the world from their tree stump homes.
The model is stitched on 32 ct. Cafe Au Lait linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC... Read more
Lindy Stitches and I enjoyed our last collaboration so much that we couldn't resist doing another one! As before, this is a set of 9 "blocks" (4 designed by me and 5 by Steph at Lindy Stitches) which can be stitched separately or combined. This time we focused... Read more
"When lilacs fast in the dooryard bloom'd and the great star early dropp'd in the western sky, lilacs and star and bird twined, with the chase of my soul there is the fragrant pines"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Platinum Newcastle Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art... Read more
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 86W x 86H. Design size: 5" x 5"
Continuing the series of "valentines" for other seasons, here is a pair of otters enjoying the sea together. The quote was inspired by, of all things, Bram Stoker's Dracula - "I am longing to be with you, and by the sea, where we can talk together freely and build our castles in the... Read more
Note from the designer: This collection rose out of a challenge - to create an updated family tree design. And so I have one traditional "tree", as well as a design inspired by a log cabin quilt. (This could easily be a biscornu top, and could include a sibling group, names of stitching... Read more