Cross Stitch Page 181

Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring multiple fun Christmas themed patterns including Santa and Mrs. Claus, a gingerbread man, and a gingerbread house.

Models stitched on 36 ct. Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Colour & Cotton and DMC floss. Stitch counts... Read more about Gingerbread Thieves - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a gentleman fox smoking a pipe by his tiny mushroom house.

Models stitched on 32 ct. Espresso by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 116 x 149 and the finished size is 7.25" x 9.31".

In the autumn of 1881, a young woman named Nora stitched a sampler to celebrate her family's new home. She surrounded the grand blue house with roses, birds, leaping deer, and sturdy trees-symbols of love, freedom, prosperity, and strength.

At the centre, she added her initials and the... Read more about Frozen Winter Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Woodland Quaker" started as a challenge to design with a specific set of six threads. This piece centers on a few medallions set among snowflakes, pine trees, and woodland creatures. The cool, wintery palette creates a peaceful, quiet mood. It reminds me of a winter walk through the woods,... Read more about Woodland Quaker - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sprouting Lupine featuring a beautiful hoop and bell pull designs with green moths and leaves.

The hoop is stitched on 32 ct. Dusty Cottage linen by BeStitchMe with DMC floss; it has a stitch count of 73 x 73 with a finished size of 4.56" round.

... Read more about Verdant Reverie - Cross Stitch Pattern

Create adorable cottage inspired keepsakes for each holiday with this collection by Anabella's. Home for the Holidays includes 3 square Christmas ornament designs including a snowflake, a snowman, and a decorated house.

Each ornament has a stitch count of 45 x 46 each.

A Japanese Dwarf flying squirrel with small motifs in a pleasing rainbow gradient.

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct. Frozen Lake by BeStitchMe with DMC floss. The stitch count is 104 x 74 and the finished size is 6.5" x 4.63".

Long ago, a quiet seamstress stitched a midnight moth from scraps of black linen. And it turned out a Crow beautifully. She filled its wings with tiny flowers, shining scissors, and secret pockets for her most treasured needles and threads. Each evening, when the house grew still, the moth rested ... Read more about Crow Keepsake - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design from Running with Needles and Scissors features a tombstone that says "Maker of Samplers - her life was told with linen & thread, they speak still though she be dead. Died June 5, 1812."

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Needle and Flax Eastwick, fabric suggestion listed, using Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 100 x 140

"Star spangled happiness and banner waves of pride."

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gloriana Silks, Belle Soie by Classic Colorworks, By Jupiter charms, and buttons. Stitch Count: 92 x 198. Finished size: 6" x 12 1/2". Design uses a lot of specialty stitches - instructions included.

Welcome to the Sunflower Collection, a new series by Anabella's featuring five coordinating designs celebrating gardens, sunshine, and simple living. This pattern features a cute cottage surrounded by tall growing sunflowers.

The Stitch count is 108 x 81.

Welcome to the Sunflower Collection, a new series by Anabella's featuring five coordinating designs celebrating gardens, sunshine, and simple living. This pattern features a quaint garden of sunflowers with a birdhouse and a watering can.

The Stitch count is 72 x 72.

Cross stitch pattern from Lola Crow featuring a cute design of three fairy penguins standing by a pool of water with jumping fish.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 45 x 54 and the finished size is 2.5" x 3".

Welcome to the Sunflower Collection, a new series by Anabella's featuring five coordinating designs celebrating gardens, sunshine, and simple living. This pattern features a a wheelbarrow filled with fresh picked sunflowers.

The Stitch count is 72 x 72.

A steller's jay is perched on an oak branch with autumnal colors and acorns. A steller's jay feather bookmark is also included using the same color palette.

Full pattern is stitched on 16 ct. Enchanted Forest by Under the Sea fabrics with DMC floss. The stitch count is 70 x 74 and the... Read more about Steller's Jay - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Salty Stitcher featuring the word Beach in block letters with a sandy ocean scene inside.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. linen with Threadworx floss. The stitch count is 171 x 31 and the finished size is 9.5" x 1.72".

Cross stitch pattern from The Salty Stitcher featuring a nautical design with the quote "A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor".

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 250 x 188 and the finished size is 12.5" x 9.4".

Cross stitch pattern from The Salty Stitcher featuring a beautiful large pink conch shell design.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Morganite by Fiber on a Whim linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 66 x 67 and the finished size is 4.13" x 4.19".

Pattern by Samplers And Primitives featuring a sweet Christmas design with a reindeer and house.

Pattern is stitched on linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, Cottage Garden Threads, Threadworx, and Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 187 x 90.

Also requires Cottage Garden Threads 809 - Oregano.

Norfolk (England) samplers are a unique species, characterized by either a stepped lozenge cartouche, as in this example, an elaborate floral border (usually embroidered freehand but not in Eliza Tagg's sampler), and a horizontal row of joined octagons filled with various floral or animal motifs. A... Read more about Eliza Tagg 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This beautiful 18th century English sampler features the Lord's Prayer in the upper half surrounded by flying cherubs, carnation "trees", dogs, rabbits and birds, in a bold palette of strong primary colors. Mary Ann Chamberlin was ten years old when she made this sampler, born in 1765, and... Read more about Mary Ann Chamberlin 1775 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Oaken linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 41x41. Design Size: 3" x 3".

This design by Tiny Modernist features a spooky fun design of a skull with a candelabra inside surrounded by flowers, moths, and tiny ghosts.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Espresso linen by Wichelt with Weeks Dye Works (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 95 x 123 and the finished size is 6.79" x 8.79".

Pattern 7 of the Anniversaries of the Heart series. If the entire collection is stitched on one piece of linen, fabric used is 30 Ct. Olde Towne Blend by R&R Reproductions. Stitch count for entire series is 387W x 261H. Design Size: 26" x 18" If stitched as one pattern only, fabric used is... Read more about Swan Lake - Anniversaries of the Heart 7 - Cross Stitch

Originally Published in 2008

The second (re)release in the Hawk Run Hollow series has arrived! The Shores of HRH seemed fitting for this mid-summer release and the more I study this piece (and boy, have I) the more fun features I find.

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Vintage... Read more about The Shore of Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Sprouting Lupine featuring a collection of moths and butterflies.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Earth Lugana from Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss. The stitch count is 97 x 127 and the finished size is 6.93" x 9.07".

Cross stitch pattern from Sprouting Lupine featuring a set of seven spooky berry designs with tombstone sayings.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Dusty Cottage and Muddy Puddles from BeStitchMe using DMC floss. Each berry has a stitch count of approx. 24 - 43 x 30 - 43 with a finished size of approx. 1.5" x 1.88" or 2.69" x 2.69".

I've always loved mid-century modern style, you will see it in a lot of my designs. "No Place Like Home" is part of several designs built on atomic-era color blocks and grid lines. I love how the muted pinks, teals, oranges, and yellows against the dark text bring that retro feel straight... Read more about No Place Like Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Boomerang Stitches featuring a colorful and geometric design with birds.

This chart is a simple design celebrating Thanksgiving with pilgrims, pumpkins & squirrels in a delightful design.

Stitched on 32 ct. Cornsilk from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts floss. The stitch count is 141 x 112 and the finished size is 8.81" x 7".

A little witch, her cat, and jack-o'-lantern are about to have a moonlit adventure in Moonlight Mischief. This trio is poised, with a wonderfully rickety broom, to visit their friend the moon. This sweet piece captures the fun and magic of Halloween night when anything can happen!

With... Read more about Moonlight Mischief - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

Martha Schmidt 1880, Antique Reproduction Sampler

About Martha Schmidt 1880 Sampler: with such a common name, and no location provided, the stitcher's identify remains unknown. However, Schmidt is a common German surname derived from the German word "Schmied" meaning... Read more about Martha Schmidt 1880 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This portrait is... bright. The film must have just developed oddly. Wait- Did he just blink? Is that a raven outside my window?

Model stitched on 16 count Black Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 54 x 71 and the finished size is 3.4" x 4.4".

An octagonal sewing box featuring Quaker-inspired motifs, stitched with Stitch in Harmony silks from The Thread Gatherer. The project includes a coordinating pincushion and finishing inspiration.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with the Stitch in Harmony Silk'n Color thread pack by Thread... Read more about Quaker Star Sewing Box - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over two threads on 30 Ct. Parchment linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 42x42. Cut Size: 9' x 9". Shown with a button from Shepherd's Bush.

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a funny Halloween themed pattern that reads "Just here for the candy".

Pattern stitched on 28 count Pearl Grey Cashel linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 47 x 46 and the finished size is 3.36" x 3.29".

Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a mini mouse holding a strawberry plant.

Cross stitch pattern from Artmishka featuring a mini mouse pushing a cart of strawberries.

Welcome to the Every Stitch Tells a Story Collection, a new series by Anabella's featuring six coordinating designs inspired by stitching, gratitude, and the beauty of Autumn. This pattern features the words "Stitch What you Love" with cute sewing notions and fall foliage.

The Stitch count is 80 x 80.

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 cute narwhal swims in an aurora borealis composed of small, starry motifs.

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct. Navy Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 92 x 93 and the finished size is 5.75" x 5.81".

Note from the Designer: "I'm always a champion of the oddballs, and this TRex is a quirky delight."

Model was stitched on 36 ct. Dirty Snow by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. The stitch count is 100 x 100 and the finished size is 5.56" x 5.56".

Cross stitch pattern from Sprouting Lupine featuring a set of 3 round designs with pink themed butterfly and moth designs.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Blush lugana from BeStitchMe with DMC floss. The stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Big Moth #1: 61 x 54 and 4.36" x... Read more about Pink Velvet - Cross Stitch Pattern

We love the floral motifs in Sarah's sampler as well as the asymmetric design.

Stitched on 36 count Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 203 x 228. Finished size is 11.3" x 12.7".

Cross stitch pattern from Niky's Creations featuring a fun heart shaped pattern filled with sewing notions.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 93 x 102 with a finished size of 5.81" x 6.38".

This cross stitch pattern from Pigeon Coop features two chickadees flying in the winter snow!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 99 x 100. Finished size is 7.07" x 7.14".

The Plate-itudes designs were a Sunday special at the Nashville Market this year. Mine feature a bit of Pennsylvania Dutch wisdom!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Flax from Zweigart and 46 ct Havana from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss and Gloriana Silk. Stitch count is 77 x 78 and 65 x 45. Finished size is 4.8" x 4.88" and 2.8" x 1.96".

Welcome to the Monthly Ewe Collection by Anabella's! Featuring coordinating designs celebrating sheep, stitching, and the simply joys of handmade living. This pattern features a tall sign that reads "Rule #1 Count Blessings Rule #2 Pick Apples Rule #3 Give Thanks" with fun sheep all over.

The Stitch count is 123 x 417.