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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With this release here at Needlework Marketplace, the seasonal biscornu stack series is complete - all four seasons are now available. They were designed using the same stitch count.
Model stitched on 30 count Weeks linen in Golden using Weeks Carolina Cecil (2 skeins needed)
Stitch counts: large 64 x 64, medium 46 x 46, small 32 x 32
(a top and a bottom for each size)
This design was suggested by shop owner Marilyn after seeing our sampler Christmas Time! Our skating Santa can be stitched with the word "Joy" on his sack, or "Toys" since we include charting for both. Our model was stitched on 40-count Hemingway from Needle & Flax using DMC. Finishing instructions are included. Stitch count: 172 wide by 418 high.
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
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 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".
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring breakfast foods with the ABCs!
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 61. Finished size: 4.00" x 4.36".
Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more
This 10-page booklet includes 14 smalls! You can create Mix & Match needlebooks, scissor fobs or fun small ornament! Plus, it includes several BE CREATIVE! ideas!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Antique White linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 228 x 198.
This 6-page booklet includes a lovely rose border and a personalized small that can be finished as a needlebook cover or pin pillow. There are loads of BE CREATIVE! ideas including stitching and finishing the top part of the design as a ring bearer pillow or wedding/anniversary sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Antique White or White Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 188 x 318.
This 10-page booklet includes a small Welcome, plus an alphabet in case you want to change the wording or personalize your sampler, plus a small border and several BE C REATIVE! ideas! It is a fun stitch!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Weeks Dye Works, Straw linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 222 x 157.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosie and Me Creations featuring the spooky Poltergeist Hotel!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Stormy Night Linen. Floss is combination of Weeks, Classic Colorworks and DMC. Glow In The Dark Ghost Button Included. Stitch count is 72 x 112.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a reproduction sampler chart!
Pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Dusty Road from Seraphim using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk with DMC conversions. Also required but not listed: Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk:Tree Trunk. Stitch count is 144 x 136.
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 cute home with the phrase "With you, I am home"!
The model was stitched on 18 Ct. Buttermilk Aida by Fiber on a Whim with Forbidden Fiber Co. floss with DMC Conversions threads. Stitch count is 132 x 61.
About the Sampler: With only her name and date, nothing could be found about our Isabella who tells us she finished her sampler on November 21, 1834 at the age of eleven. A typical red marking sampler, it could be of English or American origin. Isabella used red cotton threads on a loosely woven... Read more
This pattern is stitched on 36 ct handpainted zweigart edinburgh linen with murky from picture this plus as a substitute using wdw or dmc floss.
Stitch count 91x75