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
"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".
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring teddy bear dressed as a bumblebee!
The nodel is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Birds Eye View linen from Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 55W x103H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an Autumn scene with leaves, horse and carriage and the saying "Go sit upon the lofty hill and turn your eyes around. Where waving weeds and waters wild do hymn and Autumn sound."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Count Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 172W x 163H.
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.