This designs celebrates the friendships that are created in the Cross Stitch community across the world. It features women from the UK, Australia and the USA. (I also have a design done for the EU, NZ and Canada as well as France, Germany & Italy with plans to adapt the dresses to many more flags as... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring Marley from A Christmas Carol with the phrase "Marley was dead to begin with"
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Old Salem using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Kreinik threads. Stitch count is 105 x 91. Finished size is 7" x 6.07".
When stitched on 40 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the design area will measure 4.15" H x 3.95" W for each motif. Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 83 H x 79 W for each motif.
When stitched on 40 count fabric using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the design area will measure 3.25" H x 2.65" W. General ornament finishing instructions found at Keslyns.com.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 65 H x 53 W.
When stitched on 40 ct fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the design areas will measure 4.45" H x 3.35" W & Spine 4.45" H x 1.15" W.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Soie d'Alger Silk threads. Stitch counts: Each Motif: 89 x 67. Book Spine: 89 x 23. Finished Size: Each Motif: 4.45" x 3.35". Book Spine: 4.45" x 1.15".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a beautiful sampler with flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 134 x 134. Finished size is 6.7" x 6.7".
In the middle of a cold Winter and longing for a sunshiny day under the apple blossom, I designed this piece to remind me of happier days ahead. I'm not naturally an optimist, so this quotation by Martin Luther spoke to me - a good reminder of the power of our everyday, small choices to better the... Read more
My version of a witchy garden, this design is a quick stitch for Halloween. I designed it to showcase the beautiful Cottage Garden Threads Mary Shelley' Stitcher's Palette - a coordinated set of flosses perfect for the season. However, this design takes on a completely different look if you use any... Read more
This lovely - quite late - antique English sampler is so pleasing with its symmetry and familiar motifs. I particularly loved recreating the look of pink bricks, making each look different through the use of softly variegated thread. The original stitcher's initials are the same as two of my... Read more
When asked to do an Autumn-themed design for Homespun Australia, I immediately thought of the cool breezes of the season, and of beautiful autumn leaves spinning in the air. I added some running hares enjoying the day and a grand tree with changing colors standing tall above. I hope stitching this... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring a spooky Halloween ghost town!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct. Trick or Treat precut linen by MTVDesigns using Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 75 x 67. Finished Size is 4.92 x 4.33
This sampler is a unique and colorful German sampler. It contains picturesque scenes typical of German samplers.
The model was stitched on Tabbycat "Cockleshell" with Weeks Dye Works floss. DMC equivalents are included. The design is stiched in cross stitch over 2. Stitch count: 259 (w) x 252 (h)
This sampler is an adaption from the Harmon Museum in Lebanon Ohio. Lydia stitched her sampler on linen with wool floss. She was 11 years old at the time.
The model was stitched Linen with Gentle Arts Wool threads. Stitch count: 125 (w) x 145 (h).
This design is a modern design in the style of Traditional Samplers. It celebrates Spring because that is where Australia is headed next! There are deer, birds, bunnies, butterflies, a dog and cat enjoying the new fruits and flowers of the season.
Sampler Model is stitched on 18 count Bush Scrub fabric by Paddock Lane Designs. Stitch count 160x90.
Glenella is a beautiful historical cottage in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. This piece features the house and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation. "The colours change with blue and crimson blending"
This piece was designed for the more advanced stitcher using petit point,... Read more
This model is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower linen from Fox and Rabbit. You can stitch this sampler in either Gloriana Silks, Weeks Dye Works overdyed cottons, or DMC. Stitch count is 198 x 194.
Model is stitched on 36 count Flannel Flower Linen from Fox and Rabbit
with Weeks Dye Works Hand Over Dyed Cotton Threads. The mini cushion is trimmed with Ballerina Chenille from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count is 200 x 82 (House), 165 x 57 (Flowers), and 54 x 54 (Mini).