The canvaswork piece from which this bell pull was derived is a book cover, and dates to the first quarter of the 17th century. square tent stitched vignettes, reproduced here in the panels of the bell pull covered the book's spine vertically. It seems appropriate that the allegorical figures of... Read more
The Good Old Days series features three small cross stitch patterns for each month! For June the patterns are themed with strawberries and an adorable house.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss.
The monthly Word Swap series has finished but we will continue to sprinkle in Word Swaps throughout the year! This new one is "Flowers". They are the perfect 'Little Black Dress' to add to stitcher's displays.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco... Read more
Zinnia Lane is the July monthly for the Blooming Roots Series.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 84 x 28 and 83 x 83. Finished size approx 6" x 2" and 6" x 6".
Note from the designer: This cheerful design celebrates one of my favorite summer flowers. (The birds in our garden appreciate them as well.) Finished as a biscornu, this is designed with all DMC threads to make it easy for stitchers to substitute threads and make adjustments. Sunflowers come in a... Read more
Note from the designer: This is a companion piece to Forest Home, and celebrates the amazing plants and animals of the grassland prairie. I had such fun with this colorful design, and included some of my favorite characters as well. I hope you can find something familiar from your home.
Honey Bee Feather Tree is a darling cross stitch pattern that is the third in the Feather Tree Series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Smoke Blue linen by Zweigart using The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 69w x 90h. Approximate finished size: 3.7" x 5.0".
Cherry, Etc. is the first in a new series. It was originally designed for the grand opening of the needlework shop Stitch, Etc. in Farmington, MO.
Each of the Etc. Series will be approximately the same size and feature different fruit and the many wonderful ways they are used.
The tweetie birds, the buzzy bees
They do everything to please
Pollinating, making honey, singing songs
Then along we humans come and by 2051
We'll have killed the poor wee buggers every one
Climate change, intensive farming, pesticides are really harming
Torn out... Read more
Milady's Posies is a beauty, if I do say so myself. The center "posy" is a reproduction of an antique powder compact. The flowers were stitched on silk gauze which decorates the top of the compact.
Stitched on 40 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch count is 249 x 87. Finished size is 12.45 in wide X 4.35 in high.
Birds on the Temple is a reproduction of a sweet little antique sampler. While there is a set of initials and a year on the sampler, what really stood out to me was the birds sitting on the temple. I decided to use The Gentle Arts Simply Wool again for this one. It's such a joy to stitch with.... Read more
Turrets are those little towers that jut out from buildings, such as a castle, fortress or city wall, and can occasionally be found clinging like a vertiginous barnacle to the spires of ecclesiastical buildings too. They're usually positioned on prominent corners and can be very ornamental and... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a bag with the word "Garden"!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid Bag Olive, fob stitched on 32 ct Mimosa Green, using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Perl threads. Bag stitch count is 34 x 62 and the fob stitch count is 25 x 25. Finished size is 2.43" x 4.43" and the fob is 1.56" x 1.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a cute bumblebee!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Feldspar from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 95w x 95h. Finished size is 5.28" x 5.28".
Cross stitch pattern from Carriage House Samplings featuring a beautiful lemon home!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Silver Fox from Fiber on a Whim using DMC or Needlepoint Silk threads. Stitch count is 121 x 90. Finished size is 6.05" x 4.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Stitched on your choice of fabric using either Soie d Alger or DMC threads. Stitch count is 232 x 285. Finished size is 12.89 x 15.83 for 36 count fabric.
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Soie d'Alger threads with DMC and NPI conversion. Stitch count is 126 x 137. Finished size is 7" x 7.61".
Cross stitch pattern from Boulder Valley Stitching featuring the phrases "Best retreat table ever", "Retreat besties", and "Stitching friends"
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct evenweave using Forbidden Fibers with DMC conversions. Stitch counts are 78 x 53, 84 x 51, and 86 x 67. Finished sizes are 4.8" x 3.3", 5.25" x 3.2", and 5.4" x 4.2".
This 5-Part Series is a cute & whimsical greenhouse design with lots of foliage and fantasy elements (gnome, dragon, mushrooms, unicorn, large flowers etc.)
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Nessie from Picture This Plus using DMC. Stitch count is 181w x 181h for the entire piece. Finished size is 11.5" x 11.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Les Petites Croix De Lucie featuring a gnome holding a cup of coffee, covered in beans!
Stitched on 14 count fabric using DMC thread. Stitch count is 80 x 80. Finished size is 5.7 x 5.7
"Sense And Sensibility Quaker" is the second release in the Jane Austen Literature Series, following Jane Austen Quaker, which was released at the Nashville Needlework Market 2025. The Jane Austen Literature Series, which prepared to commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Jane Austen,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a lovely home garden at night!
Pattern is designed to be stitched on 32 Count French Blue using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 84 x 84. Finished size is 5.25" x 5.25".
Escape into a world of charm with Petals & Dreams, a delightful cross-stitch pattern featuring a whimsical pink and turquoise cottage nestled among lush greenery and blooming flowers. Set against a dreamy blue sky with fluffy clouds, this enchanting scene is a stitcher's paradise-where every... Read more
The Jane Austen Literature Series, which I prepared to commemorate the
250th birth anniversary of Jane Austen, will continue to be published
sequentially this year. "Emma Quaker" will be the third release in Jane Austen Literature Series.
Model was stitched on 14 or 28 ct Antique White fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 178w X 194h. Finished size is 12.8w x13.9h.