Note from the designer - "At age nine in 1818, Sarah Dutnel created this unusual "tree of life" sampler. A traditional carnation and tulip border in subtle, earthy shades of gold, brown, and cream surrounds the tree. Dogs, deer, birds, stars, potted plants, trees and flowers flank the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring lovely, happy Christmas designs with the words " Joy, Delight, Comfort, Cheer"!
The sets were stitched on 36 ct linen. They use Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 69 x 50 each, the comfort and cheer piece is one graph box smaller. Finished size is 3.75" x 2.75".
"Be as the dragonfly, soar on your dreams. Be as the water, reflect beauty. Be as the seasons, open to change. Be as the wind, refresh your spirit. Be as teh blossom, open to joy." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Platinum Cashel linen with DMC floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 169x225.
Winter Frost, Spring Rainbows, Summer Gazebo, and Fall Leaves. Watch the seasons change on this street where the geese fly North after the cold season and return South after the days get cooler in the Fall. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, general instructions and stitch guide. Stitch Count 253w X 76h. Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida.
"Life is Precious. Handle with Prayer" is a caring message. Some wild and some not so wild critters are living together in Earths fragile environment. We can bring a bit of nature's fauna into our home; if only on our walls. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, general instructions / stitch guide. Stitch Count: 59w X 83h. Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida.
Life's a ball says it all, with this playful and scruffy little pup. This little gem by Linda Gillum is a great companion piece to our Life's A Beach and will stitch up quick and cute. 14 count, 4-3/4" X 6", 66 X 84 in stitches
Model stitched on 14 Count White Aida
South of the border flavor bursts forth with brilliant hot and cool colors. The cool blue background and the ethnic patterned tablecloth compliment the hot colors of the gerbera daisies and tropical watermelon, mango, lime, banana and chili peppers. This painterly still life by Nancy Rossi is a delight. 14 count, 12" X 12", 168 X 168 in stitches. Model stitched on 14 Count White Aida.
A red barn, horses, a cow and chickens are at the center of this sampler from The Nebby Needle.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Latte by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 136W x 143H. Finished size: 7.5" x 7.9"
"Why are you surprised?" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Soft Ivory Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 106W x 57H. Design Size: 5" x 3".
"We are not amused" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Antique Gold Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 121W x 68H. Design Size: 6" x 3".
"You May Approach" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Stars Hollow Linen using Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 117W x 62H. Design Size: 6" x 3".
"In the religion of Love there are no believers and unbelievers. Love embraces all."
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Old Library Marble from Fabric Flair or 14 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Aida using Au Ver a Soie silk floss. Stitch Count: 169W x 168H. Design Size: 12" x 12"
Mantises and irises are popping up everywhere this spring, and this female is living her best life. Size is 92w by 64h and is stitched with Classic Colorworks cotton floss in Rainy Day, Pickled Beets, Honeycomb, and four shades of DMC. Fabric shown is 32 count Weeks Dye Works Light Khaki. Love,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sweetheart Tree featuring the wisdom "Friendship is the thread that binds two hearts together"!
Model stitched on 28 ct. Lambswool linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 60 x 49.
Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches Designs featuring the phrase "Be as enduring as the tiger, as free as the eagle, as fleet as the deer, as strong as the lion , so as to fulfill the will of your Father in Heaven"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct using DMC floss. Stitch count is 187 x 220.
Cross stitch kit from Panna featuring a cabinet in the study with chessboard, books, and more! This kit contains presorted thread in 35 colors, 16 count white Aida fabric, needle, colour chart, and instructions. 180 x 204 stitches. Uses counted cross stitch, backstitch. Finished size 11.2" x 12.8".
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
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
A nostalgic look back to a simpler place and time. This quaint sampler shows a Swiss Shepherd and his family standing in their band-sampler garden in the shadow of the alphabet mountains. The stitch count is 194W x 245H. Choose your favorite fabric and one color of any thread (you will need 63 yards).
"Pray More, Worry Less." Kit includes pre-sewn pillow sleeve of 16 Ct. Aida, DMC floss, tapestry needle, and pattern. Shown with a 9" x 12" On The Spot Pillow Form by Pine Mountain Designs (#S400). Stitch count is 49W x 74H. Prints and fabric may vary.
Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring four summer sayings. "Don't be jelly", "Life's a beach", "Make waves", "One in a melon"!
Patterns are stitched on 14 count White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch counts are, Dont BE Jelly: 44 x 59, Make A Wish: 46 x 59, Life's A Beach: 44 x 60, One In A Melon: 44 x 59.
Cross stitch pattern from Annabella's featuring a set of five farm life animals!
Stitched on 16ct White Aida using DMC threads.
Stitch counts are:
Spring 96w x 62h (6" x 3.88")
Flowers 41w x 54h (2.56" x 3.38")
Tools 36w x 58h (2.25" x 3.63")
Finished sizes are 8.19 x 5.25 and all other animals are approx. 3.31 x 3.31.
ANCHORED LIFE is a cross stitch pattern of an anchor, compass points and 4 corner designs. The pattern coordinates with Serena Shores fabrics from Moda Fabrics. Models are stitched with COSMO floss and charts also include a DMC conversion.
Model in pillow stitched on 20 count white... Read more
Adapted from an English sampler dated 1783. The original sampler from which this piece was adapted measures 15 1/2" x 12 1/2", and was stitched over one thread of linen on approximately 50-thread-count glazed linen. The house on the left alone, which measures 71 by 62 squares on the graph,... Read more
"Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting holy cow what a ride". Model stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 84W x 144H. Design Size: 6" x 11"