I'm always inspired by designs with large areas of solid stitching and spent some time trying to figure out a way to use those areas in a new way. I had the idea of cookie cutters and how fun it would be to "cut out" cookie cutter shapes of solidly stitched areas of some of my older... Read more
Years and years ago, I designed a piece called Pennsylvania Pinwheel. It was a Carriage House samplings design and a few months ago I saw a photo of it on someone's blog and loved the motion I saw in the design. I just had to recreate that feeling!
The sampler version of this design is... Read more
This detailed botanical design is filled with intricate details like a nest, dainty wildflowers such as bleeding hearts and pansies, against a dramatic black canvas Elegant and classic, this looks great finished in a frame or on a decorative pillow!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Black Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count Stitch count 166 X 165. Finished size is 11 3/4" X 11 3/4".
"Yet not as I will, but as you will." This humble cross stitch can comfort anyone searching for the quiet serenity that prayer and meditation can bring. Share a sense of inner calm with this intricate design in cool tones of blue, lavender and green, featuring praying hands surrounded by an... Read more
Our wintery and fun Santa and Snowman Christmas Stocking in counted cross stitch will be a favorite for kids and adults alike in your decor. Features Santa giving a scarf to an adorable snowman. Perfect for a mantel in a snowy climate. Santa's bag of toys lying in the snow while a cardinal is... Read more
This unique, elegant and sophisticated white counted cross stitch features Santa visiting his woodland friends in the north in a winter wonderland. This beautiful stocking is done in soft blues, whites and reds. A wintery stocking for a baby's first Christmas or anyone who appreciates the special... Read more
The stitch count measures 32 h x 227 w. When stitched with two strands of floss over two fabric threads, the finished design will measure approximately 1.78" h x 12.61" w. Design top of the drum measures 30 h x 40 w. (1.67" h x 2.22" w.)
Japanese "stroll gardens" are extraordinary spaces where, just sauntering along following a carefully constructed path, the wayfarer can discover arresting scenery, unexpected changes of direction and delightful surprises hidden along the way.
"If you stroll along the Bois de Boulogne As the wind blows through your hair, I don't think that you should dare To shout "Jouissance" there. They will audibly sigh and wink their eye, It's a rude word there, oh me, oh my, And it's certainly non-pc in Monte Carlo." Jouissance is a... Read more
This pattern from La D D features a reproduction sampler with a large white house, flowers, birds and "Mary Collier, her work in the 9th year of her age, the year 1814."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Spiced Honey from Color and Cotton. Stitch count is 222 x 268.
I loved this classic fall design so much that I asked my model stitcher to stitch it in two different colors! The front cover photo (above) is the model in rust using Belle Soie Silk Floss, while the back cover model (below) is a deep dark chocolate color using Threadworx.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count linen Stitch Count: 70H x 69W.
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring a black cat sitting on the moon and says, "Black Cat Season".
Also available in the Black Cat Season Collection: Midnight Walker, Black Cat Singing, Blackest Cat, House Panther, and Good Luck.
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring this cute black cat Halloween pattern that says, "May the blackest cat you've ever seen make you smile on Halloween".
Also available in the Black Cat Season Collection: Midnight Walker, Black Cat Singing, Black Cat Season, House... Read more
This sleek fellow combines some of my favorite shades! Those extra-long wings shimmer in the sunshine from green to purple to dark brown. Absolutely stunning.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Water Spirit linen by Seraphim Fabrics using Threadworx and DMC floss. Stitch Count is 85 X 76
This includes the pattern for the main piece and the banner.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Lugana in Light Taupe and 28 count Black Perforated Paper in Black, listed is Midnight Black Perforated Paper 14 count, using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for Main Piece 107 x 143, each letter for the banner 7 x 12.
Mousy is very excited to welcome you to his little corner of the forest, Strawberry Cottage! He has his basket, a sign to let his woodland neighbors know when strawberries are ripe, and of course a sweet strawberry for himself.
Model is stitched on 28 count Green Sapphire Cashel Linen... Read more
"I will bless the Lord at all times" - stitched on 32 ct Cream and Sugar Lugana by Fiber on a Whim with Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count: 40 x 68.
"For God so loved the world He sent His only Son" stitched on 35 Ct. Putty linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss.... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Clay/Barn Grey linen using Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 245 x 421.
"Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitches: Colonial or French Knots and Long Stitches. Stitch Count: 40w x 40h. Design Size: 2.5" x 2.5" Embellishments included.
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features a bear Christmas tree ornament! Paw charm included!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 58 x 98. Finished size: 4.14" x 7.00".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. "beige" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works usong Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 287W x 295H. Finished size 16" x 16.5".
This design from Glendon Place features a cornucopia overflowing with fruits and vegetables.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. China Pearl Jobelan with Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame, DMC floss, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 262W x 159H. Finished size: 18 5/8" x 11 1/4"
Model stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is approximately 50 x 57. Finished size is 3 3/4" x 4 1/2". Designed by Peter Underhill.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring the Birthday themed pattern from the Plaid All Year series! Make sure that someone in your house is recognized on their special day - perfect for the kiddos & grandkiddos!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 53 x 51.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
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