O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is a 9th century Christian hymn that is traditionally sung during the Advent season leading up to Christmas. To me, it beautifully captures the anticipation and hope of the season. I designed this piece to reflect the traditional Advent wreath with its four candles that are... Read more
Note from the designer: "One of two new "buttoned-up" designs, Hark! the Bells features a classic holiday color palette with a verse from a vintage Christmas card. The companion berry features those pretty border bands and the hand-dyed buttons are included."
Note from the designer: "The second new title in the "buttoned-up" collection, I've used our favorite autumn colors here. The berry also features those patterned bands in a vertical orientation - which creates a striking look for the berry shape. Again, buttons and charm are... Read more
Note from the designer: "This is the same buttoned up' format - a small pin pillow and companion berry, complete with hand-dyed buttons to embellish both pieces - but this speaks to the quiet and joy of a snowy, winter day."
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a... Read more
"In a world of roses, be a sunflower" - but this was designed for a small class in Texas, so it's blue bonnets! That said - I've included a chart with the sunflower' from the original adage. It's full of cheery color and pops on the pretty blue fabric, but neutral shades... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Murky Lugana from Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 47x53. Finished size: 3.5" x 4".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Blue Spruce Belfast linen with DMC floss, DMC Color Variations, DMC Diamante and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 70x70 (x2). Design Size: 5" x 5" Also required, but not listed above, 11 Mother of Pearl 6mm sequins.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss, DMC Diamante and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 70x70 for each side. Design Size: 5" x 5" Also required, but not listed above, 12 Mother of Pearl 6mm sequins.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White linen with DMC floss, DMC Diamante, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 65x65 for each side of the biscornu. Fabric size: about 14" x 8". Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lavender Belfast linen with DMC floss, DMC Diamante and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 74 x 74 (x2). Finished Size: 5" x 5" Also required, but not listed above, 12 Mother of Pearl 6mm sequins and 2 sew on crystals.
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring two squirrels sharing acorns!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC and Romy's Floss (Three fairies green, Brown sugar and Cassandra's dream). Stitch Count: 51 x 58. Finished size: 3.64" x 4.14".
Pattern by Hands on Design featuring a cute simple farming pattern with the words "Live within your harvest." Can be stitched as either a flap jack pillow or a short stack drum!
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. A 9 x 10 piece of... Read more
Both models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Pattern comes with a piece of shallott velveteen which is enough to finish either the short stack drum OR the flap jack pillow. Shown with Pin-Mini Grown with Love pin set from... Read more
I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this 1st in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles.
The models were stitched on 32 ct Flax Belfast & 18 ct white perforated paper with Classic Colorworks... Read more
Included in the pattern booklet are charts for the antique reproduction, a sewing roll inspired by the sampler, and a cute little "humbug" pin cushion. The sampler is a large 235 x 376, but inside the cover is a QR code that will take the stitcher to a revised smaller size as well as a bonus... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 count Sand Castle linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count: 98 x 42. finished size: 7" x 3". Embellishment pack no longer included.
The sampler and pincushion were both stitched on 32 Ct. "Linen" linen by Weeks Dye Works with 2 Strand Navy by Weeks (need 3 spools to complete both designs) - or thread of your choice. Sampler stitch count: 91x91. Design Size: 6" x 6" Pincushion stitch count: 32x53. Design Size: 2" x 4" Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. linen of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 179 x 73 and the finished size is 11.19" x 4.56". Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Grey by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for Pinkeep: 125 x 105. Finished Size: 7" x 6". Stitch Count for Ornament: 84 x 47. Finished Size: 5" x 3".
Models stitched on 36 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works. Pinkeep Stitch Count: 81W x 62H. Finished Size: 5" x 3". Thread Board Stitch Count: 75W x 66H. Finished Size: 4" x 4". Models both use Gentle Art Sampler threads. Finishing instructions included.
All stitched on 30 ct Putty from Weeks Dye Works and all using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads.
Stitch counts and finished sizes:
- My Dear - 94w x 90h (6.27" x 6")
- Tiny Basket Pinkeep - 30w x 34h (2" x 2.27")
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Sweet folk birds on a pretty pouch or pincushion. The threads used are slightly different for each design. Pattern includes both patterns and detailed finishing instructions.
Blue Fabric Pouch: Stitched on 32 count Blue Spruce by Zweigart. Stitch count is 77 w X 52 h. Finished size 6"... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 Ct. French Lace linen using 20 skeins of Classic Colorworks floss, 2 spools of Kreinik #4 Braid, 3 packs of Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 118 x 141.
Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring delicate flowers and finished as a pincushion.
Pattern is stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Grey linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 85x85. Fabric Size: 8" x 12". Rose buttons not included.
This pattern from MTV Designs features a beautiful biscornu worked in shades of blue.
Stitched over two threads on 32 White linen using Weeks Dye Works threads and Mill Hill beads with with DMC Conversion: Includes finishing instructions. Fabric Size: 13" x 18". Stitched area on... Read more
This Skinny Mini design from October House Fiber Arts features a row of spools and "The Itch to Stitch."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Cream & Sugar by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 125x30. Finished size: 7" x 1.6"
This Marjorie Massey pattern comes with two designs - a Prairie Girl Sampler and a small pincushion that says "With my Needles & Thread." Instructions are in French.
Pattern is stitched on 35 or 32 ct tea dyed linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 106 x 259.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring good sentiments with needles and threads. Six patterns included!
Patterns are stitched on 40 count or 30 count Primitive Hare fabric using DMC, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye works, and Classic Colorworks threads. "Home is Where My... Read more
"Adorn your heart, adorn your mind with knowledge of the sweetest king." Models stitched on 36 Ct. Hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colors floss. Stitch counts: Sampler - 220W x 167H, Pincushion - 61W x 69H.
This cross stitch pattern from Puntini Puntini features two cute pillow pincushions designs, one that says "Feeling Berry Good" and one that says "Berry Best Friends".
Stitched on 32 ct Dirty linen with DMC floss. Berry Best Friends has a stitch count of 79 x 32 with a... Read more
"Queen Bee", "Bee Good", "Bee Happy" The models were stitched over 2 threads on a 32 Ct. "vintage" linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 46 x 65 each. Finished size is 2.8" x 4". Comes with a bumblebee charm.
Model stitched on 14 Ct or 28 Ct. Carolina linen by Charles Craft in "Sand" with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 72W x 72H for each side. Finished design size is 4.5" x 2". Color chart.
Cross stitch pattern from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring a sweet litle drum and needle kep with lots of specialty stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Winter Wren from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 160 x 67 and 67 x 67. Finished sizes are 8.89 in wide X 3.72 in high and 3.72 in wide X 3.72 in high