I began exploring English Cameo glass after a visit to a museum where I saw some extraordinary examples of this art form. Inevitably, when I find something like this that interests me, I turn it into a cross stitch pattern.
Models stitched on 32 count Blueberry Pie from Grace Notes Fabrics using DMC threads. Stitch count: 100 x 101.
I found an interesting square design in a centuries-old pattern book, where it seemed like the square would have been rotated around and used four times. However, it was unclear which corner would have been in the middle and which would have been on the outer edge. After playing with it for a bit,... Read more
With Bluebirds being one of my favorite birds, I had to create a pattern that is a very loose nod to them. I also included a couple of my other favorite things, quilting patterns and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen Chocolate Milk by Fabrics by Stephanie using DMC floss. Stitch Count 111 x 103.
Cross stitch pattern from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring the letter L for Lemon!
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Aida Vellum by Picture This Plus using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 102 x 120.
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
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 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
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
The models are stitched on 40 count Picture This Plus Ale linen with 1 ply of the Weeks Dye Works hand dyed cotton threads. Stitch count is 125 x 125 and 54 x 54.
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).
This design is stitched in two different versions:
Color Version - Stitched in 4 colors of Dinky-Dyes Silk Floss and 3 colors of Mill Hill Beads on 28ct Ivory Jobelan by Wichelt Imports.
Monochromatic Version - Stitched all in 1 color of Dinky-Dyes Silk Floss and 3 different colors of... Read more
Did you notice the striped ribbon banding running behind the "patches" on this piece? That is my favorite feature! I choose all of my favorite DMC thread colors to work the spools and suggest that you do the same, personalizing it to you! An alphabet is included so you can stitch your own... Read more
This spooky butterfly was inspired by Day of the Dead imagery. The model was stitched on 20 ct Jalapeno by Fiber on a Whim, with three sulky threads. Stitch count is 123 x 91.
This chart is an antique reproduction sampler, with options for the stitcher to customize. I have charted three options for the stitcher to choose from. The last line of this sampler is where the custom choices are. Three options include; the original antique version Prepare to meet thy God", a... Read more
Multiple pages pattern, with all pictures step by step for the finishing
stitched on 32 count Belfast linen vintage country mocha by Zweigart with Romy's Creations threads. Stitch count is 44 x 88 (lighthouse), 25 x 30 (crab), and 34 x 57 (mermaid).
Kicking off a new series " Going to..." So many possibilities! Of course, stitching has to be first! Our delightful stitcher is in a hurry, because her friends are already having the best time! Run rabbit, run!
Pattern is stitched on 40 Count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art. Stitch count is 134 x 97.