Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique sampler reproduction chart!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Saltbush by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 122 x 126.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a fishing pole catching a fish with the phrase "You are my greatest catch"!
The model was stitched on 18 Ct. Cappuccino Aida by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions threads. Stitch count is 114 x 109.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a sleigh pulling a Christmas tree with the phrase "Spruce it up. Christmas tree farm"!
The model was stitched on 18 Ct. Caramel Macchiato Aida by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC Conversions threads. Stitch count is 86 x 76.
This chart is the first in a new series. I have adapted the four seasons charts from the Elizabeth Barton antique sampler in my collection. Each season features the beautiful basket and a section of the beautiful border in lovely seasonal palettes. There is a small pinkeep graph included with each... Read more
This sampler is a reproduction of the Eliza Brown sampler. The stitch count is 141 by 254 high with the over one verse. Or you can leave out the verse and it is 141 wide by 224 high. The sampler is stitched with Gloriana Silks that closely follow the antique with its ghost letters and lighter... Read more
You might be familiar with this piece from the Little Sampler Series. Susans Little Sampler has the colorful moth and some of the small motifs. This is the full reproduction of the antique. There are thread conversions in Needlepoint Inc. Silk, Classic Colorworks hand dyed cotton threads, and DMC. Stitch count 284 wide by 286 high.
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features 3 Christmas crafting friends, two snowmen and Santa Claus!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 128 x 122. Finished size: 9.14" x 8.71".
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features a bear Christmas tree ornament! Paw charm included!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 58 x 98. Finished size: 4.14" x 7.00".
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood features a spooky alphabet and Dracula!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 56 x 60. Finished size: 4.00" x 4.29".
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring two squirrels sharing acorns!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC and Romy's Floss (Three fairies green, Brown sugar and Cassandra's dream). Stitch Count: 51 x 58. Finished size: 3.64" x 4.14".
Autumn Garden at Cranberry Manor is the next seasonal garden design that started with Summer Garden at Cranberry Manor, my Nashville 2023 exclusive. Autumn brings such warm colours and cozy feelings. I love the sweet cat on the Autumn berry tree in this piece. Watch for the Winter and Spring... Read more
Betsy's Halloween Basket is the first in my holiday series, Betsy's Holiday Baskets Series. This series is a companion series to my Betsy's Patchwork Baskets. Each chart will be themed on a different holiday. Betsy's Halloween Basket has spooky flowers and pumpkins, with my usual vintage feel.
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Peacock Manor was originally published in the June 2023 edition of Just Cross Stitch magazine. It takes inspiration from my love of traditional samplers. It features my usual quilt motifs and whimsical, primitive feel. It's also inspired by warm summer days and the peacocks add another touch of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a woman and her blackbirds!
The model is stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct Cyprus linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count: 62W x70H.
Its time for Halloween! Enter into my creepy garden full of exotic Halloween blossoms. Pick a few to celebrate the coming of the Halloween season! Chart includes complete finishing directions.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads and beads from Mill Hill. Stitch count is 128 x 59.
The air seems to be full of ghosts and bats this Halloween! This small (4x6) fun design gets you ready for the spooky season. But you better beware-there is mischief going on here this Halloween! This is the first in a series called Wee Hauntings. New designs will appear every other month.
About the Sampler: No name or year appears on this beautiful sampler to offer a clue about the maker. It is adorned with numerous Christian motifs and symbols. The sampler is representative of an Italian sampler style, as evidenced by the existence of other similar Italian
samplers, done in rows of... Read more
Mary Garrett stitched her fine sampler at Claverton school in 1854 at age fifteen. It is a remarkable piece of needlework, incorporating five different alphabets all stitched meticulously over two on 72 count linen. More history is included on the chart.
Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring the phrase "Espresso yourself, Stay grounded. Better latte than never, Take life one cup at a time, Take time to smell the coffee"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 Count Vintage Stormy Clouds with DMC Floss. Stitch count is 120 x 120.
This set of 3 Pinkeeps are a re-release from a Pattern Book that was published in 2009.
It has been out of print for many years now. But these little Pinkeeps are just too fun not to bring back.
All 3 Pinkeeps are stitched on 32 count Wichelt Linen ~Natural~ with DMC threads.
Make a splash into summer with the fourth installment of the pillow puns series! This pattern will shore-ly create a sunny smile on your face when you grab a needle and thread to stitch it!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Belfast Raw Natural linen by Zweigart with The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H.
Note from the designer: Growing up in the maritimes, I often heard this ancient rhyme that has been used by sailors and fisher folk. Use this as a rule of thumb for weather forecasting (even if you are not near the sea)!
"Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in morning, sailors... Read more
Channel your inner basic witch while stitching this brewtiful pattern. No resting witch face required!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 ct Sonatina by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 80W x 120H.
This cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio features this design that was created to celebrate the special friendships that are formed between stitchers. Featuring motifs of the fancy flosses we all love and collect and says, "Friendship above all ties does bind the heart, and faith in... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring the third of four in the Little Season series and shows two hungry little squirrels with their acorns!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Vintage Tarnished Silver by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC. Stitch Count: 88 w x 58 h. Finished size: 5.5" x 3.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring the phrase "Friendship Grows"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Sky Blue Evenweave by Fabric Flair using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 58 x 58.
What makes this design royal? It was inspired by a soup bowl from an 18th century dinner service created for an empress. The geometry was just so intriguing to me and I was determined to figure out how to translate it thread and fabric. This design uses cross stitch, backstitch, and smyrna crosses.
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Shalom is the Hebrew word for "peace" and is often used in greeting for both a hello and goodbye. Both charts - the English version and the Hebrew version - are included.
At first glance, perhaps what you see in this picture is the word "shalom" with some geometrical design... Read more