In the middle of a cold Winter and longing for a sunshiny day under the apple blossom, I designed this piece to remind me of happier days ahead. I'm not naturally an optimist, so this quotation by Martin Luther spoke to me - a good reminder of the power of our everyday, small choices to better the... Read more
My version of a witchy garden, this design is a quick stitch for Halloween. I designed it to showcase the beautiful Cottage Garden Threads Mary Shelley' Stitcher's Palette - a coordinated set of flosses perfect for the season. However, this design takes on a completely different look if you use any... Read more
Decorating the tree has always been one of my favorite Christmas moments - pulling out ornaments that remind me of long-ago holidays, and of cherished family members and friends. I hope this little piece brings you some Christmas cheer and happy memories too.
This lovely - quite late - antique English sampler is so pleasing with its symmetry and familiar motifs. I particularly loved recreating the look of pink bricks, making each look different through the use of softly variegated thread. The original stitcher's initials are the same as two of my... Read more
When asked to do an Autumn-themed design for Homespun Australia, I immediately thought of the cool breezes of the season, and of beautiful autumn leaves spinning in the air. I added some running hares enjoying the day and a grand tree with changing colors standing tall above. I hope stitching this... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring days 5 thru 8 of the Twelve Days of Christmas!
Pillows are stitched on 36 count linen using Weeks Dye works and DMC threads. DMC conversions listed. Stitch count for each pillow is 63 x 63. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.5".
Cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring a spooky Halloween ghost town!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct. Trick or Treat precut linen by MTVDesigns using Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 75 x 67. Finished Size is 4.92 x 4.33
A Prequel to the Carter House Sampler, Franklin, Tennessee, The Sampler of Fountain Branch Carter's Mother, For the Battle of Franklin Trust, An Antique Sampler Reproduction.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Hemingway by Needle and Flax. Stitch Count: 171 stitches wide x 224 stitches high.... Read more
Model was stitched on 32ct "Oatmeal" linen from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 75 x 112.
This chart depicts the Crypt of the Three Skeletons where a placard in five languages declares "What you are now we used to be; What we are now you will be."
Model was stitched on 32ct linen using Colour and Cotton, Classic Colorworks, Rainbow Gallery, and Cottage Garden (not listed #LM07) threads. Stitch count is 103 x 150.
Models were stitched 2 over 2 on 32ct Hot Cocoa linen from Be Stitch me using hand dyed silk threads also from Be Stitch me. Be Stitch Me threads not listed- Aries, Blood Moon, Medium Rare, Brains, Pig Tails, Skunk, Shroom, Zombie, Shaggy Mane, Bone, Leaf, Grass, Froggy, and Bumble. Stitch Count: each are 72 x 72
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring an adorable American home! Two small patterns included!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Ale Aida using DMC threads. Main pattern stitch count: 70 x 70. Small ones are 40 x 40.
Stitch count is 70 x 70. Smalls are 40 x 40 each.
Inspired by the Father Lee sampler. Includes first three charted ornaments in the series of four releases (three Christmas ornaments each, twelve total). Pattern includes cross-stitch, straight stitch and back stitch.
Model is stitched on 36 ct Zweigart Edinburgh Linen, dark Cobblestone using Soie d'alger. Stitch count is 40 w x 40 h for each pattern.
Model stitched on 40 count Hawthorne by Needle and Flax using DMC and Cottage Garden threads. Cottage Garden Threads not listed (Gilt, Leather Bound, Mahogany, and Fireplace). Stitch count: 243w x 205h.
Models stitched on 35 count Seafoam by Weeks Dye Works using The Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks.
Stitch counts:
Gingerbread Row Pillow - 200w x 61h
Gingerbread Sampler - 150w x 140h
Gingerbread Cup Hoop - 91w x 91h
The forest goddess Medeina is the Lithuanian huntress deity and the protector of animals. She is a prominent figure in Baltic mythology and is often depicted as a beautiful woman accompanied by wolves; or as a female wolf. The design shows her with a wolf and an Ural owl.
Attention Halloween Lovers, this chart is for you. "Halloween Is My Love Language." This spooky sampler is chock full of Halloween motifs, The chart stitch count is 188 x 114 stitches Model was stitched on 32ct Split Linen. Floss is a mix of Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and DMC.
This spooky butterfly was inspired by Day of the Dead imagery. The model was stitched on 20 ct Jalapeno by Fiber on a Whim, with three sulky threads. Stitch count is 123 x 91.
This chart is an antique reproduction sampler, with options for the stitcher to customize. I have charted three options for the stitcher to choose from. The last line of this sampler is where the custom choices are. Three options include; the original antique version Prepare to meet thy God", a... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Belfast linen vintage country mocha by Zweigart with Romy's Creations threads with DMC converions. Stitch count is 98 x 161.