Tulipa is the 7th release in the Floral Mandala Collection.
Model stitched on 28ct Antique White Jobelan by Wichelt Imports (Recommend 1/4 yard). Requires 17 colors of Dinky-Dyes hand-dyed silk floss, 6 colors of Sullivans Floss, and 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads. DMC and Anchor comparables provided. Stitch Count: 198w X 196h
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
Abuzz at Midnight is one of my all time favorite designs! I love the saturated colors and the florals so much! This piece was originally offered as a Hello From Liz Mathews membership exclusive and is now a general release.
Pattern was stitched on 36 count Sapphire linen from Fiber on a... Read more
Laura Vorgensen 1853 is a reproduction of a gorgeous antique German sampler. Laura was a very skilled stitcher, using multiple specialty stitches and a variety of colors to create her beautiful sampler. I have provided stitch diagrams for the specialty stitches. The sampler is stitched in Hand-dyed... Read more
Originally, I planned for these to be included in the Animals sampler design above, but the project quickly grew into something to big to be included in that chart pack.
These designs are so fun and can be stitched in any color, on any linen, and finished in any way possible! Each pincushion has a Stitch Count of: 74 Wide by 52 High. FOr Camels and Tigers needs DMC0313.
Cross Stitch pattern from Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring a sampler with the phrase "The lord is mu shepherd, I shall not want"!
The model was stitched on 36ct. Jackalope from Lapin Loops, suggested fabric listed, using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Work Threads. Stitch count is 124 x 152.
Cross Stitch pattern from Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring a sampler with the alphabet!
The model was stitched on 36ct. Small Potatoes from Lapin Loops, fabric suggestion listed using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 139 x 245.
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 designer: I have designed these patterns to honor the sacrifices the Jewish people endured during the Spanish Inquisition. Includes both designs.
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Colleen by Grace Notes Fabrics using Weeks Dye Works with DMC conversions. Stitch count is "Here I Am" 143 x 91 "Biscornu" 61 x 61
Note from designer: Isabella Hunter was born February 16, 1875 in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. There was a paper originally attached to the back of the sampler with the written words "Isa(bella) & Ma". This suggests that maybe Isa and her mother worked on this sampler together.
Note from designer: I bought the original sampler two years ago at market from Dawn Lewis of The Needle's Work Antiques. I fell in love immediately with the organic nature of the sampler. My reproductions come with a page inside where I talk about the sampler, things I noticed, elements that are... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Thistles featuring bird congregating around a birdhouse condo!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Cauldron by Picture this Plus using The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count is 118 x 104.
The final installment in the Dance Series (Reindeer Dance, Bunny Hop & Squirrel Frolic), Butterfly Dance was stitched on #32 Wexford from Silkweaver in the color Deep Caribbean. The following Weeks Dye Works threads were used: Amethyst, Begonia, Buttercup, Emerald, Emma's Pink, Merlin, Monkey Grass & Purple Majesty. DMC & Sullivans thread substitutes are given. Stitch count: 57 W x 57 H
This darling biscornu is based on a quilt square. It was worked on #32 Antique White Lugana using two colors of Sullivan's threads: #45162 & #45470. Stitch count: 64 W x 64 H
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
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.