Primitive Cross Stitch Patterns Page 3

Pattern by Blackbird Designs featuring an antique reproduction of a pattern stitched by Leona Adams in November of 1946.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Pearled Barley by Lakeside linens, using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 90W x 93H and the finished size is 5.63" x 5.81".

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Maritime White by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 80W x 120H. Design Size: 4" x 6"

"Labor for learning before you grow old for it is better than silver and gold."

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 108W x 118H. Finished Size is 6.17 in wide X 6.74 in high.

"Stitch by Stitching, mending my heart."

Top design stitched on 32 Ct. Clay Pot by Lakeside Linens. Stitch Count: 62 x 51 and the finished size is 3.88" x 3.19".

Bottom design stitched on 32 Ct. linen and the Stitch Count is 35 x 36, the finished size is... Read more about Stitch By Stitch (Tender Heart Series 3)

Model worked on 40 Ct. Ale from Picture this Plus using one strand of Needlepoint Inc. Silk over two threads of linen. Stitch count 186x156.

Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Raw/Natural Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 75x127. Finished Size: 5" x 8".

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 95W x 109H and the finished size is 5.28" x 6.06".

"The Christmas witch she loved to stitch. She stitched a hat for her black rat, she stitched a cake for her black snake. Oh for pity's sake, she stitched a mat for her black cat."

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 162W x 168H.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Raw Belfast linen using Gentle Arts Sampler threads. Finished size 9 1/2"x6".

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Parchment linen with Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 84W x 212H

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus over two using DMC floss. Stitch count 88x151.

Model stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Heritage by Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silk and Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors. Stitch count 145x136.

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Parchment Linen by Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count 79h x 74w.

Additional supplies needed: Backing fabric (cotton) approximate size 9"x7", small piece of cardboard for the bottom, cord or ribbon for bow, and fiber-fill for stuffing.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Legacy linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126W x 165H

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Cedar Plank linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 171W x 115H

"O gentle Words & peaceful ways Which spread such brightness o'er our days"

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus, using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 217W x 150H.

Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Raw Natural Belfast linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch Count: 83x81. Design Size: 5" x 5".

Model stitched on two different fabrics. One is 36 Ct. Cornsilk by Weeks Dye Works and the other on 36 Ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works. Stitched using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for Left Side: 37 x 98. Finished Size: 2" x 5". Stitch Count for Right Side: 34 x 97. Finished Size: 2" x 5".

Models all stitched over two on 36 Ct. Nantucket Brew by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count for Pin Disk: 43 x 57. Design Size: 2" x 3". Stitch count for Needlebook: 76 x 43, 4" x 2". Stitch Count for Scissor Fob: 40 x 32, 2" x 2".

Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Beeswax by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch Count: 116x72.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Gray linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 232W x 152H. Design Size: 13" x 9".

Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 61 x 173. Finished Size: 3" x 10".

Model stitched on 40 Ct. parchment linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 285W x 260H. Design Size: 14" x 13". Finishing instructions included.

Model stitched one over two one 32 Ct Parchment using DMC floss. Stitch count is 143W x 143 H. Design size is 8.94" x 8.94"

Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Country French Golden Needle using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 169W x 72H. Design Size: 10.56" x 4.5"

"Angel, Bethlehem, Carols, December, Elves, Fireplace, Gifts, Holly, Icicles, Joy, Kisses, Love, Merry, Noel, Ornaments, Peace, Quaint, Rudolph, Sleigh, Tinsel, Unity, Vixen, Wishes, Xmas, Yule, Zesty."

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Copper Penny Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 160W x 157H. Design Size: 10" x 10" Color Chart.

Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Mocha Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works, Valdani and DMC floss (Optional Thread DMC 754). Stitch Count: 82 X 118. Finished size: 5.25" X 8".

Model stitched 2 over 2 on 30 Ct. Chocolate linen using Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 132 x 200. Design Size: 8" x 12.5".

This primitive garden scene was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 66W x 65H. Design Size: 5" x 5"

Model Stitched on 30ct. Mount Vernon Mist Linen using DMC Floss, Gentle Arts Floss and Weeks Dye Floss. Stitch Count 137 X 46. Approximate Finished Size 9.1" X 3.1

Model was stitched on a prefinished patchwork pillow courtesy of Adams originals. Stitched using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts. Shown with buttons from Homespun Elegance.

Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Blue Bird: 25 x 64 (2.5" x 6.4" on 20 Ct)
Bee Skep: 40 x 31... Read more about Spring Patches - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Birds of a Feather featuring a dove holding an olive branch and the American flag with the words "Pray for Peace".

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 54w x 64h and the finished size is 3" x 3.56".

Celebrate your love by stitching this sweet sampler.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 41W x 59H. Finished Size: 3" x 4"

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Dirty Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 275W x 28H. Design Size: 18" x 2"

Larger model stitched on 40 Ct. Autumn Gold from Lakeside Linens using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.

Smaller sampler is worked on 40 Ct. Ink Spot Black from R & R Reproductions using one strand of Needlepoint Silk over two threads.
Stitch count: 155 x 151. Design Size: 8" x 8"

This representation of Fall is stitched on 36 Ct. Barn Owl Linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 293W x 383H. Finished Size: 17" x 22"

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold linen using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch Count: 153 x 185. Design Size: 10" x 12"

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count: 145 x 183. Design Size: 8" x 10"

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.

"Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket", "Save it for a rainy day".

Model stitched on 35 count Tin Roof Linen by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Silk. The stitch count is 168W x 111H.

"Now I know my abc's, next time won't you sing with me". Model stitched on 28 ct Vintage Examplar from Lakeside Linens using DMC & Classic Colorworks, (formerly known as Crescent Colours). Stitch count 78 x 142. Finished Size is 5.57 in wide X 10.14 in high.

"Simple Joys Simple Life". Model stitched on 28 Ct. Cream linen with Crescent Colours and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 111H x 111W.

Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Bluebell Hand Dyed Jobelan using DMC floss, Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Also required, but not listed above Mill Hill Beads #02075. Stitch Count: 98w x 111h. Design Size: 7" x 8"

Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Bluebell Hand Dyed Jobelan using DMC or Anchor floss. Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Also required, but not listed above, Mill Hill Beads (2) #12290 and (1) #02075. Stitch Count: 98w x 116h. Design Size: 7" x 8"

Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Lavender Sunset Hand Dyed Jobelan using DMC floss, Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill Treasures. Also required, but not listed above Mill Hill Beads #02075 and #12192. Stitch Count: 98w x 116h. Design Size: 7" x 8"

Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Ale by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 137x177. Design Size: 87" x 10"

"A pledge of my affection." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Mocha linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 91W x 79H. Design Size: 6" x 5"

Originally Published in 2004

Fish are everywhere this summer and Kathy Barrick was ahead of the trend when she designed this duo in 2004! Within this chart pack you get the patterns for both versions shown here. I enjoy the primitive vibe of these fish but think they could be modernized... Read more about Big Fish - Cross Stitch Pattern