Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an original sampler of dogs!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct. Baked Clay linen from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 188 x 109.
Made in Providence, Rhode Island, this sampler is a superb example of the work done at Miss Mary (Polly) Balch's school, one of the most important female learning institutions in America at that time. Combining sophisticated architectural, landscape and figural motifs with elaborate and unusual... Read more
The original Scottish antique sampler had never been framed and so it was in excellent condition with the same vibrant, unfaded colors on the front as well as on the back. An unusual, elaborate four-sided undulating floral and leaf border surrounds a central reserve with a brief moral verse. Adam... Read more
The original sampler, made in England in 1848, was stitched with cross, counted satin, petit point, and eyelet stitches on an extremely fine glazed linen of approximately fifty threads per inch.
It is unusual to find such a meticulously and finely stitched sampler at this late date, when... Read more
This mid-eighteenth-century Scottish band sampler features many classic seventeenth-century patterns, executed in cross, eyelet, double running, counted satin, back, and queen stitches.
The virtually unfaded color was reproduced from the front of the sampler. Six pattern bands precede... Read more
This is an expansive English sampler with an unusual four-sided leafy branch and floral border, centering a very busy reserve filled with baskets of fruits and flowers, stylized trees and plants, birds, lions rampant, butterflies, rabbits, and stags. A large building/mansion/institution is at the... Read more
Creep into Halloween with the next installment of my Pillow Puns series, Halloween Puns II. These smalls are the perfect addition to add a touch of eerie charm to your Halloween decor. "Creep it real" "Bone to be wild"
Stitched on 32ct Raw Natural Linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 60W x 60H each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the word Jack O' Lantern surrounded by pumpkins!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3"
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a lovely autumn harvest with the word "Harvest"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3".
Stitched on 32 ct. Antique Ivory Linen by Zweigart using Pirate Robin Designs hand-dyed cotton thread in the color Dark Copper. I used this variegated floss and chose the color placement. Two 10yd. skeins are recommended if stitching with two strands.
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring Jinx and Hex, two mischievous Halloween cats! The pattern contains 2 Black Cats patterns, a scissor case and cat face.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum Linen using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Jinx- 52... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring nine Christmas ornaments with Santa Claus, gnomes. trees, and many more Christmas decorations!
Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes are:
3 Kings- 66 x... Read more
The sentinel serpent guards the garden from all thieves and evil-doers. This pattern stitch count is 46 x 96 stitches, with 15 DMC colors and was stitched on 14 ct Aida.
The inspiration for these four little biscornus was a piece of cotton fabric that was being used to make a project bag. I loved the geometric design and bold color scheme and knew I needed to create a cross stitch pattern from it.
Model stitched on 32 ct Christmas Red Belfast linen and Black Belfast linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: each biscornu is 39 x 39.
Fall is such a fun time of year and it includes so many things I love. This is my fun take on the transition that happens as we move through the season. In designing this piece, I wanted something can stay up all the way thru Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 46ct Topaz by Fiber on a Whim using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch Count 375 x 100.
Christmas is my favorite time of year! Especially singing and playing carols. While this isn't really a Christmas carol, it is one of those songs I look forward to playing throughout the holiday season.
Pattern is stitched on 36ct using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count 300 x 50 side and 85 x 86 top.
One of my favorite summer flowers is the sunflower. They are just so bright and cheerful! This is my interpretation of sunflowers as a biscornu.
Pattern is stitched on 37 ct Corn Tassel Legacy Linen by Access Commodities using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count each side is 95 x 95 (2 sides)
This sampler is a cute, simple representation of one of my favorite Christmas hymns. With adorable Christmas motifs like the deer, advent wreath, variegated threads and Mill hill treasures, this pattern is the perfect holiday sampler! "The holly and the ivy when they are both full grown of all... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring an adorable American home! Two small patterns included!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Ale Aida using DMC threads. Main pattern stitch count: 70 x 70. Small ones are 40 x 40.
Stitch count is 70 x 70. Smalls are 40 x 40 each.
The gothic authors are gathered together on a bookcase, along with references to their most well-loved novels. The pattern features Poe, Shelley, Stoker, Bronte, Wilde, Stevenson, Radcliffe and Leroux. Full color chart. Pattern leaflet size: 8.5 x 11 inches.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct tea-stained linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 83w x 103h.
Something is lurking in Loch Ness. This small stitch features the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie) surfacing in the moonlight. Full color chart. Folded pattern leaflet size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Black Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 48w x 29h.
Note from designer: I was inspired by an 80's color palette for this month, and I love how the browns, corals, and teals worked together with this colorful duck!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Count Silver Moon linen by Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 73 wide x 85 tall
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Neige et Montagne" (Snow and Mountains) and includes a beautiful Winter scene outside the window.
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 184 x 185.
The models are stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha linen. Stitch with one ply of thread over 2 linen threads.
Stitch counts:
One square: 53 wide by 56 high
Two squares: 109 wide by 56 high
Three squares: 165 wide by 56 high
By popular demand, we bring to you a companion piece to the Garden of Zig. You couldn't get enough of these funky angular flora, so I made more. Use the five shades of Cottage Garden Threads colors or select your own. It's not your grandmother's rose garden. The model was stitched on 32 count... Read more