Break out the sunscreen and head to the garden! I brought in some flowers and garden plants, as well as a few animal companions to celebrate the joys of gardening. So far we haven't shared our lettuce with the rabbits, but I expect they'll find it one of these days.
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
This is a revised version of an old design (#113). The original 2015 design has been out of print and I decided to rework it. JABC buttons are included. A cardinal is perched atop a basket of winterberry leaves berries.
Pattern is stitched on Fog Cashel using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 112.
Stitched on 28 ct. Mushroom Lugana by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count 50w x 45h. Finished on the Small Bobbin Bender Board from Chantelle's 141 Design Co.
Cross stitch pattern from Thistles featuring a needlebook with a pumpkin and sunflower!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct linen using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC conversion (No DMC conversion listed for Gentle Arts thread Picnic Basket). Stitch count is 89 x 89.
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.
In the Netherlands, autumn is usually wet and gloomy, and it is only in December that we celebrate Sinterklaas and Christmas. Now that Halloween is also celebrated here, autumn has suddenly become a lot more fun and we have cheerful October, November and December months.
After WWII, a major reconstruction took place in the destroyed Rotterdam. As a child I lived in such a neighborhood in the late 1950s. New houses, shops, schools, etc. I had a wonderful time living and going to school there, unfortunately this entire neighborhood has already been demolished due to... Read more
In this little bag the stitched ladies keep your threads ready to stitch. I love all kinds of little bags and have a lot!!
They hold my make-up, nail polish, charging cords etc. This is a lovely addition to my collection.
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Zweigart Cashel. Stitch count is 172 x 73. Finished size is 12.29 in wide X 5.21 in high.
Travelling the Illinois Hyw 1 we saw a beautiful greyish/white barn that was the inspiration for this barn. We live in a polder in the Netherlands where farmers have little stalls to sell their products. You can buy potatoes, eggs, pumpkins, strawberries, etc. Cycling in our polder I thought the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring the bible sentiment "a house divided cannot stand"! Stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 187W x 83H. Finished size: 12 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring three big daisy flowers! This chart was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Onyx linen with Weeks Dye Works and Valdani floss. Stitch Count: 100W x 68H. Finished size: 5.7" x 3.8"
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a couple with the phrase "Common looking people are the best in the world ~ That's why the lord makes so many of them"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Baked Clay from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 175 x 215.
"Plump snowmen & sly foxes too frolick in the shimmering snow under the sky of midnight blue waiting for St. Nick to show."
Models stitched one over two threads on 40ct. R & R Winter Brew with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 145 x 94. Finished size 7.25" x 4.75".
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 113 X 112. Finished size: 7 x 7.25".
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 35 Ct. Cornsilk linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 179W x 178H. Design Size: 10.25" x 10.25"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Legacy Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 171x217. Design Size: 8 1/2" x 10 1/2".
Patriotic designs are some of my favorites. This one was worked on #32 Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count: 71 W x 79 H
This lovely little bouquet of flowers made me think of my maternal grandmother, Eleanor. As I completed each stitch, my mind was flooded with wonderful memories of her. The center motif is based on a small antique/vintage piece in my collection.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Modena using... Read more
The Peace Sampler is a sweet little sampler featuring flowers, doves and an alphabet.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Olde Massachusetts linen from the Primitive Hare using Weeks Dye Works threads. It was finished in a frame from Hobby Lobby. Stitch count is 103 W x 84 H. Finished size is 5.15" x 4.2".
Cross Stitch pattern from The Nebby Needle with a tree, flowers and alphaet."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. fabric with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 115W x 112H. Finished size: 6.3" x 6.2"
Cross Stitch design from The Nebby Needle featuring two designs - "Always Stitching" with a honeycomb border and an alphabet sampler.
The models were stitching over two threads on 36 Ct. Light Khaki linen from Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts: Always Bee - 90W x 42H, Always Bee Alphabet - 90W x 66H.
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"
"I have a garden of my own, shining with flowers of every hue; I love it dearly while alone, but I shall love it more with you"
The model was stitched on 36 ct Wheat from Fiber On A Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 113w x 123h. Finished size is 6.28 in wide X 6.83 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Nebby Needle featuring a biscornu with sheep!
The model was stitched on 36 ct Silver Fox from Fiber On A Whim using a Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 133w x 133h. Finished size is 7.39 in wide X 7.39 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring a floral border, a house, bees, beehives and the saying "Kind words are like honey; sweet to the soul."
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 228 x 269.
Cross stitch sampler design from Twin Peak Primitives featuring birds, trees, plants and more.
Pattern is stitched on 20 or 40 ct Cappuccino from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count is 445 x 307. Skeins of DMC vary depending on fabric count.
Europe Sampler inspired by European Old School Samplers. You may see the glimpse of the typical motives of Dutch, English and German old samplers. Purple is the color of the Royal dynasties of Europe.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum using DMC threads. Stitch count is 279 x 279.
Cross stitch pattern from The Spanish Stitcher featuring three spooky designs with a pumpkin house that says "Trick or treat", a witch, and the phrase "Halloween"!
Stitched on 36ct Colour and Cotton, Aged Paper color using DMC floss. Stitch count: 96w x 66h; 35w x 53h; 146w x 21h.
This beauty is perfect for a wedding, anniversary or welcome gift, or any loving event. This design is set up to be personalized with large (29 st high) upper case letters, set up to be easily inserted into the design, on each side of the lacy heart. The featured alphabet is 29 stitches high. There... Read more