Paulette notes, "I love seeing all the charcuterie board ideas online, so I thought it would be fun to come up with a Halloween- themed one in cross stitch, complete with groupings of little spooky motifs. We have eyeballs, spiders, bats, stars, crows, candy corn, pumpkins, and ghosts - all... Read more
I fell in love with the vases in the antique version of Ellen's sampler, and decided to incorporate them into this design. Who says a vase has to be filled? The little hunter on the antique sampler shows him with his hunting dog, but Miss Pilkington has her little cottage dog as her loyal... Read more
Note from the designer: I had so much fun with this design! The bubbles coming up out of the cauldron were fun to see when I got the model back from the stitcher - I don't always know if my ideas will work or not! This one is a little companion piece to my other mini moons.
I've had numerous requests for ducks in the "Stack Series," so I decided to give mallards a try. And let me tell you, these little beauties are incredibly hard to duplicate in such a tiny space with needle and thread! I could not believe how many different patterns there are on a single... Read more
This design features a row of tiny houses (and one dog house) lined up under a dove, a symbol of peace - being closely followed by our national bird. The verse on the top is from 2 Corinthians 3:17. What I love most about this design is that each home is linked to the next with a continuous welcome... Read more
The verse refers back to God's mercy on Adam and Eve as they were evicted from the Garden of Eden.. they would now have to till the ground for their food, but nevertheless God's grace would be with them. And that is quite evident when fall's bounty is upon us!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Up in the Attic by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 90H. Finished size: 3" x 4.5" Note: All of the other charts in this series are stitched on 36ct. fabric.
"God shed His grace on Thee" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. French Vanilla by R&R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 128W x 120H. Finished size: 7" x 6.6"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 112 x 83. Finished size is 6.22 in wide X 4.61 in high.
"O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring the Jane Austen quote, "I suppose there may be a hundred different ways of being in love.".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct.linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 62W x 169H and the finished size is 3.88" x 10.56".
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Weathered Shingle by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 70W x 70H. Finished size is 3.9" x 3.9"
"A Ghoultide welcome to thee." Model stitched over 2 threads of 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens with Needlepoint Silk. Stitch Count: 332W x 176H. Finished size is 18.44 in wide X 9.78 in high.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 67W x 65H. Design shown finished in a 4.75" min tart pan tin.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 152W x 333H. Finished size is 8.44 in wide X 18.5 in high.
" The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in Green Pastures. He leadeth me by the still waters and restoreth my soul." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Strawflower by Lakeside Linen with Needlepoint Silk thread. Stitch Count: 185W x 188H.
This Plum Street Sampler design features friends and flowers at the top and then "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, i could walk in my garden forever."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96w x 168H. Finished Size: 5.33w x 9.33h.
A trio of skunks is stacked up in this cute little design by Plum Street Samplers.
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 54W x 90H. Finished Size: 3'w x 5"h.
This was a fun Thanskgiving-inspired piece to design, as it combined a little patriotism and the reminder to be grateful for our country and God's blessings on her. The verse reads "I give to this beloved land my grateful heart and willing hand."
This design features a little white cottage with a hinged wooden door, swirling chimney smoke, and a little black crow sitting atop one of the autumn stems that are growing on either side of the house.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 97w x 66h.
"Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Oaken linen by picture This Pluse with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H. Finished size: 9 1/3" x 10 1/4"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Heritage linen from Picture This Plus with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 116W x 84H. Finished size: 6 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Virginia Beach Brew by R&R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 132W x 97H. Finished size: 7.3" x 5.3"
"Declaration of Sentiments - We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180W x 185H. Finished size: 10" x 10 1/4".
"Be you to others kind and true as you would have others be to you." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. American Chestnut linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 83W x 81H. Finished size is 4.61 in wide X 4.5 in high.
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a woman collecting honey from her many different beehives.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Toasted Almond linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 145W x 82H and the finished size is 8.06" x 4.56".
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring two Christmas themed animal designs that may have been on Noah's Ark! Crocodiles and Giraffes!
Models stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC floss, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 58 x 48 and the finished size is 3.22" x 2.67" for each ornament.
Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design for the Serial Bowl collection with the words, "The Daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry".
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss.
Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Beeswax by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, DMC & Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 137W x 148H.
I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. Model stitched over two on 36 Ct Liberty Gathering Gray by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 113x147.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R Reproductions for the model on the front. The alternate fabric would be 36 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens both using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 54x90.