"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
Note from the designer: Not long after releasing my first berry designs, I began teaching a finishing class, usually hosted by one of you, my retailers - and typically included a simple berry chart designed for the location and/or season (some may look familiar to you!). After ten years, this book... Read more
Top design stitched on 32 Ct. La-D-Da Brown by R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 56 x 20. Design Size: 4" x 2".
Bottom design stitched on 32 Ct. Clay Pot by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count: 53 x 44. Design Size: 4" x 3" Designs use Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Finishing instructions included.
This pattern from Stacy Nash features three nautical pinkeep designs.
Patterns are stitched on 46 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Whale 145 x 112
Ship 77 x 73
Compass 68 x 65
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 adorable pincushion will keep you company while you are sewing. The wool applique bluebird will help you keep those pins handy. Finished size is 4" x 9".
No more picking up spilled pins one by one-sweep them up with your Grabbit. No more stopping work to push pins into a cloth cushion. No more shaking, tipping, fumbling for pins.
"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.
Model stitched over 2 on 32 Ct. Baby's Breath by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art threads(Green Tea Leaf not listed). Fabric cut 18" x 27". Stitch counts and finished sizes vary.
"Here a Peep There a Peep" stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 97W x 77H. Finished Size: 6" x 5". "Folk Bouquet" stitched one over two on 28 Ct. 18th Century Brown from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 75W x 74H. Finished Size:... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 70W x 70H for each side of the Biscornu. Design Size: 4.5" x 4.5"
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
Patterns are included for both the silk and linen berries. The large linen berry was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126x72. Associated items above are for the linen berry.
All Models are stitched over two on 32 Ct. Raw natural Belfast using Gentle Art threads. Tray, linen cut 10 x 12, Pin Disk cut 5 x 5 and Strawberry Pinkeep 5 x 5.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Tray: 98 x 51 - 6 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Pin Disk: 29 x 29 - 2 3/4" Diameter
Strawberry: 26 x 32 - 1 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Havana linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count for the front: 49W x 66H. Design Size: 3" x 4". Back: 59W x 83H, 3" x 5". Pinkeep: 97W x 75H, 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.
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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This cross stitch kit contains 14 count flaxen evenweave fabric, woolen and acrylic yarn, one needle and one color chart. Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 3 1/4".
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".
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
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
Strawberry Pin Cushion is an original design from Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Should you wish to recreate the mattress pin-cushion finish shown in the model stitch, instructions can be found here. The charts for the top and side patterns could, of course, be used in any number of other ways, together... Read more
"We stitch for relaxation, we stitch for fun, we stitch together or sometimes alone...we should always enjoy the stitch. "
Stitched on 32 count Angel Wing Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie, with DMC threads. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Witch Face Green, and a Trinket Box from 141 Design Company. Stitch count 103 x 55 and 47 x 36
Blue irises adorn this needlebook, scissor fob and pincushion design.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Sand Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Also required but not listed: Mill Hill beads 10079 and 10076. Stitch count is 189 x 93.
This Skinny Mini design from October House Fiber Arts features a row of scissors!"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Cream & Sugar by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 124 x 37. Finished size: 7" x 2".
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring an heirloom tomato pincushion with saying "Prosperity and good fortune." Comes with hand dyed buttons.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tycho from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts: Pin pillow - 102 x 88. Berry - 127 x 72.
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring the American flag flying over a patriotic home!
Model stitched on 36ct Grey Linen from Weeks Dye Work, using 1 strand of floss unless otherwise indicated. Threads used are Weeks Dye Works. Specialty stitches included: four-sided stitch, smyrna cross.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw Natural linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count 115x53. Finished size of drum: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2". Finishing instructions included.
Everything you love from your favorite Auntie's sewing box! Six projects included with this leaflet, from small to intricate designs. Box finishing details included.
Model stitched on 16/32 ct. Zweigart Flax linen using DMC floss. Finished size for the full box is 18" x 27.5".
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.