Inspired by my grandmother's collection of stitching notions, I decided that my entry into the sampler world needed to be a tomato. A red, sampler tomato. Everything we love about the stitching aesthetic in one place. And here she is - ripe and ready for you to enjoy.
Models stitched on 28 ct. linen (any color as the entire design is stitched) with DMC floss. Biscornest finished size is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4". Fob finished size is 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Finishing instructions included. Biscornest Stitch count is 46 x 46 each side. Fob Stitch count is 32 x 32.
The model stitched on 28 Count Zweigart Parchment Linen as 2 over 2 (except the figures stitched with DMC 310 Black,stitched as 3 over 2). There is a pincushion pattern within the main design. There are 17 different colors on the pattern and all called for DMC. DMC 931 Antique Blue - MD and DMC Ecru... Read more about Betsy Ross Quaker And Pincushion - Cross Stitch Pattern
"Peacock Pincushion" is an exclusive design released at The Silver Needle in 2023, after receiving numerous inquiries since its released exclusively for The Silver Needle last year, I decided to re-release this pattern.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Raw Natural Linen by Zweigart using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 100 x 100.
Patterns for 5 designs - "Friendships Gathering Thimble Bag", "Singing on It's Way Pincushion", "The Unbroken Song", "Wild and Sweet Needle Book" and "The Bells on Christmas Day."
Easel model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Doubloon linen and Drum model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki linen. Both designs use Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 176W x 30H. Finished size: 11" x 1.87". Comes with snowflake buttons.
Cross stitch pattern for a pinkeep from Stacy Nash Primitives featuring chickens and chicks. Stitched on 36 count Dames of the Needle "Mad Hatter's Tea Towel" with Weeks Dye Works threads.
Finished Size: 9 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" high
Stitch Count: 173 wide by 173 high
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Barn Owl Beige by Silkweavers or 40 Ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count for this design by itself is 67x71. Finished size is 3 5/8" w x 3 3/4" h. Associated threads are those used just in this design.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Dusty Miller linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and pin set by Just Another button Company (JP209). Pincushion block top and bottom stitch count 58x58, cut size 10x10 (x2), side panel 34x232, cut 8x23.
A Sewing box with two extra pincushions. Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch counts and finished sizes vary.
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".
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. French Lace using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool. Shown with Pin-Mini Set from Just Another Button Company (JPM458).
Model stitched on 32 Count Raw Belfast Linen by Zweigart using DMC floss. Includes Antique Brass Button, Beads, Pins, and Green Leaf. Stitch Count: 24H x 57W
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a ohio star quilt block inspired design.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Chinchilla linen with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 89 x 89 and the finished size is 445" x 4.45".
Note from the designer: Three sweet berries inspired by sampler elements from my collection, we often hear the morning dove, goldfinch, and/or nightingale or owl from morning into the night. Previously a club exclusive now available for general release, the design and color palette are classic,... Read more about Birdsong Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and shown with Just Another Button Company Pin-Mini Just Sew (JPM431). Comes with a felt circle embellishment.
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"
"Be you to others kind and true as you would have others be to you." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. American Chestnut linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 83W x 81H. Finished size is 4.61 in wide X 4.5 in high.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige line with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count - top and bottom 58x58 (2 pieces). Design Size: 4" x 4" side panel 34x232. Design Size: 3" x 17" Shown with Just Another Button Company - M is For Meow Pinset (JP218). Comes with Weeks Dye Works felted wool.
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 about Life is Sweet (9 Designs) - Cross Stitch Pattern
"A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Tin Roof using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 76W x 76H. Design Size: 6" x 6"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Sand linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 163 x 37. Finished size: 2 1/4 x 10. Turtle stitch count: 41 x 37. Finished size: 2 1/4 x 2.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Graceful Grey linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with Cape Code Pin-Min #JP448 from Just Another Button Company. Comes with a piece of Weeks Dye Works felted wool.
Stitch Counts - Pincushion: 56x56 (2 pieces) Design Size: 4" x 4" and 224x15. Design Size: 16" x 2"
Fob: 42x42. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Models stitched over 2 threads on "linen" colored linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Back Pocket Pillow: 90x94. Design Size: 6" x 6" Scissor Charms: 27x27, 2" x 2", 26x27, 2" x 2", 34x40, 3" x 3". Shown with Flamingo solo pin from Just Another Button Company #JP449.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Pumpkin linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 113H x 87W. Comes with beads. Finishing instructions included. Shown with a Pumpkin Stack Pin.
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.
Pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a Patriotic themed design that makes a great pin drum!
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Ale Linen by Picture This Plus using Gentle Art Sampler threads (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 62 x 71 and the finished size is 3.88" x 4.44".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks & Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 65x65. Finished Size: 5" x 5" (Also includes instructions to make it into a pincushion).
Note: To achieve a variegated look of Avocado use DMC 733/732.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Silver Blue Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with a pin set from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count for block top & bottom - 58x58, cut size 10"x10" (x2), Side Panel - 34x232, cut size 8" x 23"s
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.
Featuring two cute little designs show finished as pincushions. On has a tomato pincushion and says "Stitch", the other has scissors, thread, and says "Maker."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Milk and Honey using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 31 x 38 and 36 x 31. Finished sizes are 1.7" x 2.1" and 2" x 1.7".