Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a Halloween bag with the word Boo!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plain mini bag Pumpkin using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Perl thread and buttons from Just Another Button Company. DMC Perl conversion for Week's Sweet Potato is #301. Stitch count is 23 x 33.
Note from designer: The Rands are inextricably linked to Soed Idea and keep pulling! A while ago I bought three red school patches from one fashion star "Tona Janse" from Hellevoetsluis. 2 squares are dated 1908 and 1909, presumably the third from 1910. It is clear that this is 3 years of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Keslyn's featuring the scary word "boo" with bats!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Parchment from Fiber on a Whim using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 74 x 106 - with border and 61 x 82 - without border.
One large and one small bat buttons from Just Another Button Company also required.
Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler Girl featuring the phrase "Sea air was healing, relaxing. The sea air alone was evidently designed by nature for the cure"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Cream using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 107 x 132.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 169w x 234h.
Note from the designer: Alice Maud Tippett at the young age of 11 years stitched an adorable little sampler using a scrap of Penelope canvas and a beautiful palette of nine colours. The colours harmonise so well!
Alice records on her sampler that she attended St Ervan's Board School. When the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Sweetheart Tree featuring a lovely pyramid!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum or Lambswool using DMC threads and Mill Hill beads. Base stitch count is 40 x 40 and triangular sides are 40 x 40.
This counted cross stitch pattern of a Blue Jay was created from the beautiful artwork of Claire Harkness. Only full cross stitches are used in this pattern. It is a black and white symbol pattern.
Model stitched on 14 ct white aida using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 97w x 142h.
Bring vibrancy into your stitching and decor with this rainbow colored nautilus. Gradients shift from bright pinks, golden yellows, and deep purples. This design was stitched on hand-dyed 14ct aida with standard DMC floss in full cross stitches. Finished nautilus can be framed easily in standard size frames. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols.
This is an adorable pattern of a bat hanging onto a mug of coffee, with a positive message written on the mug, "Love Yourself." The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is easily finished in standard sized frames. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols. Stitched model was done on 14 count light peach aida.
This cross stitch pattern depicts the Greek Myth of Eros, the Greek God of Love and his mortal lover, Psyche. It's one of the few stories from Greek Mythology that has a happy ending. In the story, Psyche was instructed not to look upon Eros, which is shown as a flame transforming into a blindfold.... Read more
One of my favorite folklore stories for the winter holidays is that of the Yule Cat. This majestic black cat finds those that have not received clothing as gifts and eats them! The moral of the story is to gift people new clothes so the Yule Cat doesn't get to them. This cross stitch pattern depicts... Read more
This is a magical cross stitch pattern of a jellyfish with star and moon motifs. The printed pattern is in full color and the finished design is easily finished in standard sized frames. Pattern is shown in full color blocks with symbols and is beginner friendly. Model shown is stitched on 16 count Silver Springs by WitchsGardenCrafts using DMC threads.
"Loud, beating drums and exciting cheers filled the air as the parade started. Street dancers with vibrantly colored masks danced their hearts out. What are you waiting for? Come and experience Bacolod City's MassKara Festival, where smiles will fill your heart all the way through."
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This is an exciting new standalone chart that is close to my heart. I love spending time outdoors and the inspiration for my stitching comes mainly from nature.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Sampler Khaky by xJu Design usong Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. DMC option listed as well. Stitch count is 201 x 160.
Forget Me Not is the first in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. The design uses full cross stitch only, and is suitable for aida if you choose.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Magnolia from Lakeside Linens using Gloriana threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Marigold is the sixth in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. Because all full cross stitch is used, any type of fabric is suitable.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Magnolia linen using Crescent Colours Belle Soie threads or DMC. Stitch count is 237 x 237.
Celtic Snow is the fourth in the seasonal Celtic designs, and has been a long time coming. 4 years on the drawing board before I finally decided I liked it, much to the dismay of my mother! The colours are meant to evoke the feeling of a snowy winter night, the moonlight glinting off freshly fallen... Read more
I get a lot of requests to do smaller designs. I do try, but often the designs grow with my imagination. However, on occasion I force myself to behave! Sweet Hearts is a fun little monochrome design done mostly in cross stitch with a few little Rhodes stitches thrown in for some texture.
Cross stitch pattern from Petal Pusher featuring an adorable coastal fairy village!
Pattern is stitched on "Summer Khaki" linen by Zweigart, 32 count using DMC floss. Stitch count is 76 x 44. Trim is "Ocala Blue" pom pom by Lady Dot Creates.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare from the Women in History series. "Marie Curie - Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less. Science."
Pattern is stitched on 30 count Old Salem Linen using DMC floss threads. Stitch count is 154 x 147. DMC3893 is discontinued.
Betsy's Patriotic Basket - 4th of July is stitched on 36 count Dust Bunny by Fox and Rabbit, one strand of floss over two linen threads using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Trimmed in Chenille by Lady Dot Creates in Thundercloud and stuffed with fiberfill. Stitch Count is 103 x 104.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Pistachio Frappe by Grace Notes Fabrics using Weeks Dye Works threads. Not listed for DMC conversion - 3370. Stitch Count: 70 x 70. Finishing Board Used: Chantelle's 141 Designs Company - Small Plain Bender Board.