Kathy Barrick Primitive Cross Stitch

This stocking design underwent some major changesI literally doubled the number of motifs used and added birdsmany birds! And, I added a sampler version.

The model was stitched on 40 ct. Wheat linen from Fiber on a Whim with Needlepoint Silk floss. The stitch count is 172 x 438 and the finished size is 8.6" x 21.9".

"And Heaven and Nature sing." Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter Linen from Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Inc. Silk thread. Stitch count is 186W x 153H.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Beige linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 156W x 164H. Design Size: 8 5/8" x 9"

"Weep not for me my children dear. Angels weep when children mourn."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with NPI Silks. Stitch Count: 419W x 269H.

Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Shadow by Picture this Plus using NeedlePoint Inc Silks. Stitch count 123x186

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Meadow Rue linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 102x114.

"I myself am made entirely of flaws stitched together with good intentions." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Beige Linen with Needlepoint Silks. The design is worked over 2 threads and also over 1 thread for the girl's face. Stitch Count: 112W x 110H

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Silks. Stitch Count: 152W x 143H.

Model stitched on 40 ct Maritime White from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count 106x153.

Model stitched on 40 Ct. Maritime White using Needlepoint Inc & Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors Silks. Stitch count 131x174.

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.

"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 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 on 40 ct. Buttercream linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 77W x 97H.

"Miss Elizabeth Perkins Milliner and Dress Maker. 27 Main Street."

Model stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Doubloon linen by Picture this Plus with DMC floss. Stitch count 141x222.

Model stitched on 40 ct. Boardwalk using Gloriana thread with DMC conversion available. Stitch count 293 x 180 and the finished size is 14.65" x 9".

Model stitched on 40ct. Cocoa from Weeks Dye Works using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count is 106 x 89.

Model stitched on 36ct. Beige linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. The tiny pumpkin on the top was made using "Onion Skin" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates Stitch count is 170W x 78H.