A total of 10 colors of Sullivans floss, 7 colors of Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame' Braid, and 5 colors of Mill Hill Beads were used in the model. Stitched on 28ct Spice Cashel Linen by Picture This Plus (1/6 yard - 18" X 18"). Stitch Count: 168w X 128h. Design Area: 12" X 9-1/8".
Also required but not listed is Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lame Braid SP128.
This design from Glendon Place features a brightly wrap gift box with the top ajar. Words of encouragement are flowing from the box including "Prosperity", "Peace", "Goodwill", "Happiness" and "Hope."
Stitched with 5 colors of Rainbow Gallery thread,... Read more
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Fall Sampling is the 3rd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
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Winter Folk is the final design in the Four Seasons Folk series. Thank you for coming on this seasonal journey with me. We end the series with paper whites, pine cones, frosty forests & 3 new specialty stitches.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Driftwood Belfast (Fabrics by Stephanie) with DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 190. Finished size is 3.31" x 11.88".
This Halloween piece features a collection of friendly ghosts floating through a moody garden! Although I chose to frame this piece it would also make a fantastic pin drum.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 155 x 68. Finished size is 8.61" x 3.78".
I've selected my favorite parts of an antique sampler in my collection and combined them to create this smaller adaptation. My favorite part is that thick border at the bottom!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170 wide x 104 high
Santa's Patchwork Cloak is stitched on 36 count Panettone linen by Roxy Floss Co., one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 200w x 167h.
Roxy Floss Co. - Butterscotch, Asparagus, Snowy Owl, Falu Red, Peach It (Sistah), Light Salmon, Chalkboard, Arugula and Chocolate Ganache.
Potting House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Olive Branch Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
Garden House is stitched on 36 count Faun linen by Picture this Plus, one strand of floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 97w x 87h. Trimmed in Wisteria Lane Rick Rack by Lady Dot Creates.
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 Lila's Studio featuring a lovely samplers of a seaside village! Stitch count is 326w x 146h.
The stitched verse.
"Flowers, plants, and fishes, beasts, birds, flies and bees, Hills, dales, Plants, pastures, skies, seas, rivers, trees.
There's nothing near at hand or farthest sought
But the needle may be shaped and wrought."
Note from the designer - "This finely stitched German sampler begins with a single row of alphabets above an immensely intricate collection of symbolic cross stitched motifs, including battling angels, the figure of Justice with her scales, the spies of Canaan, the crucifixion, Adam and Eve... Read more
This easy Halloween cross stitch pattern is from my "Goode Witch's Pet Collection" Series. It's a monster tarantula spider on a witch hand. Look at that perfect manicure; that must mean she's a goode witch! Extra lettering included to add to outside of the design plus layout... Read more
Introducing the new "Fabulous House" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each design has a stitch count of 120w x 120h. Finished size is 6" x 6". Each part can be stitched individually or stitch in a group design. If the entire series is stitched together, it will have a stitch... Read more
Pattern is stitched on your choice of 16/32 count linen using DMC, Needlepoint, Rainbow Gallery, Gloriana Silk, Thread Gatherer Silk n Colors, Caron Waterlillies, Dinky Dyes threads.
Required but not are Delica beads and Swarovski crystals. Stitch count is 265 x 205.
A granny square inspired design featuring 41 different motifs using 19 sweet and herby DMC colors. All full stitches. Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Brown Aida. Final stitch count is 105w x 121h when all motifs are stitched together.