The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
This beautiful design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a cozy red house in the center, white picket fence, and gorgeous lace and floral border.
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Cream & Sugar linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 175H. Finished size is 8.75 in wide X 8.75 in high.
This mourning sampler design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a bent over tree with hanging tree branches and the words "Remember me when this you see."
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 96H. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 6 in high.
This sampler is an adaptation from a sampler in my collection. This chart contains the pattern for the scissor fob shown along with all finishing instructions.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 204w x 76h. Finished size is 11.33" x 4.22". Finished Size of Pinkeep: 5"w x 3.50"h.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a home covered with daffodils!
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".
I especially love several specific things about this one: the beautiful verse from Deuteronomy (Thank You, Lord for your many blessings), the way the windows look real thanks to the variegated floss (thanks, Weeks Dye Works!), the changeability of the main accent color to match one's decor (the... Read more
Inspired by a watercolor painting of pink roses, I had to try to recreate the look in cross stitch. With the help of sweetly variegated floss colors, I hope I achieved something close! My absolute favorite color combo is teal, peachy pink, and soft light gold with pops of white. And this precious... Read more
XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
I'm certainly not the only one who had a parent or grandparent who would sing this precious song to them from time to time as a child, maybe at bedtime or when we were feeling under the weather. So this design is dedicated to my dear Daddy, who showered me with this song and many others, and taught... Read more
Note from the designer: This was inspired by the traditional sampler motif of the "berry bowl" but I've filled my basket with birds and eggs! The bowl itself is more like a woven nest, to continue the theme (and give stitchers a chance to play with variegated floss).
In the Netherlands, autumn is usually wet and gloomy, and it is only in December that we celebrate Sinterklaas and Christmas. Now that Halloween is also celebrated here, autumn has suddenly become a lot more fun and we have cheerful October, November and December months.
The Peace Sampler is a sweet little sampler featuring flowers, doves and an alphabet.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Olde Massachusetts linen from the Primitive Hare using Weeks Dye Works threads. It was finished in a frame from Hobby Lobby. Stitch count is 103 W x 84 H. Finished size is 5.15" x 4.2".
Model stitched on Black Belfast 32 count linen using DMC threads. This is used to create this striking design, reminiscent of a stained-glass window. Stitch Count: 115 x 115. Design Size: 7.19" x 7.19"
This small symmetrical design uses three shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss to create a flowering feathery mandala. It's shown on forty count hand-dyed linen and finished into a delicate pillow using Lady Dot Creates pom pom trim. Pom Pom color is Vintage.
Model stitched on 40 count fabric using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 75w x 75h. Design Size: 3.75" x 3.75".
My second Valentine offering is a celebration of borders in over-dyed cotton flosses of pinks and reds. This is another quick, fun stitch to celebrate the day of love!
Winter Sunshine is a part of a series that has fun with mandala motifs acting as the "sun" in each design. Winter focuses on the whites, blues and grays of the winter season, with the swirls giving a blustery feel, blowing snowflakes through the air.
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring tulips and a heart!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antique White Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 79w x 189h. Finished size is 4.4" x 10.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring a blue tulip and a heart!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antique White Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 59w x 192h. Finished size is 3.3" x 10.7".
Cross stitch pattern from Tralala featuring a lovely home in the winter!
The pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts floss with DMC. Stitch count is 111 x 59. Finished size is 6.94 in wide X 3.69 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Wildflower Stitching featuring a Christmas design with the word "Peace"!
Pattern is stitched on fabric of your choice using either Silk N Color, DMC, or Weeks Dye works thread. Stitch count is 71 x 71. Finished size is approx. 5 x 5.
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "...and suddenly you just know it's time to start something new and trust in the magic of beginnings"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 65w x 104h. Finished size is 5" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Vals Stuff featuring a cat and snowman having "A purrfect winter's day"!
The pattern is stitched on 27 ct Linda Vintage Country Mocha using either DMC or Anchor threads. Stitch count is 61 x 86. Finished size is 4.52 in wide X 6.37 in high. Snowflake button included!