This is the latest of my "Tudor Menagerie" series. The ermine is perfect for winter, as it shows off its lovely snowy fur. I've chosen a border of twined winter greenery, pinecones and berries to complement the design.
Lindy Stitches and I enjoyed our last collaboration so much that we couldn't resist doing another one! As before, this is a set of 9 "blocks" (4 designed by me and 5 by Steph at Lindy Stitches) which can be stitched separately or combined. This time we focused... Read more about Spring Forest Scrapbook 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a quail in the winter!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Vintage Cedar Plank from Lakeside Linens using Silk N Colors, Dinky Dyes, and Gloriana threads. Stitch count is 119 x 119.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an Autumn scene with pumpkins, vines, apple and owls!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Flagstone from Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 101 x 80. Finished Size is 5.05 in wide X 4 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a crowned goat surrounded by flowers.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Count Tinsmith linen from Colour & Cotton with DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 70W x 73H. Finished size: 3.5" x 3.65"
This design celebrates camping! Whether you prefer tents or campers, a lodge or a sleeping bag under the stars, there's something here for you. "I heard the mountain wind conversing with the trees"!
The model is stitched on 40 count "Light Mocha" linen from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 226 wide x 191 high.
Inspiration for this design came from a vintage velvet tomato pincushion. Somehow that became two squirrels stitching under an acorn "bobbin" tree, an acorn basket and an acorn drum with the text "gather and stitch."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana. Also needed, but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 121W x 89H. Design Size: 6" x 4".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Maple Sugar using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 131W x 97H. Design Size: 7" x 5".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 129W x 93H. Design size: 7" x 5"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Gray from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 143W x 103H. Design Size: 7" x 5"
"The sun shines when I'm with you." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Cyprus Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Inc Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes. Stitch Count: 165W x 82H. Design Size: 8" x 4". Trimmed with Algae Chenille and backed with Blue Fescue Velveteen from Lady Dot Creates.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana. Also need but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 86W x 88H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Raw Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 159W x 111H. Design Size: 8" x 6".
"When lilacs fast in the dooryard bloom'd and the great star early dropp'd in the western sky, lilacs and star and bird twined, with the chase of my soul there is the fragrant pines"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 86W x 86H. Design size: 5" x 5"
"Love warms the heart" Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Fawn from Lakeside Linens using DMC floss. Stitch Count for each 105W x 77H. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Fawn from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Model is trimmed with Sequoia pom trim from Lady Dots Creates. Stitch Count: 151W x 151H. Design Size: 8" x 8"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Gray from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 103W x 103H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Bittersweet Linen from Lakeside Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 205W x 162H. Design Size: 10" x 8".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Mallow Linen using Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 111W x 115H. Design Size: 6" x 6". Trimmed with Nilla Lace and Vanilla Chenilled and backed with Cucumber Velveteen from Lady Dots Creates.
Model stitched on 40 count "Flagstone" linen from Lakeside linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. The model is trimmed with "Robin's Egg" chenille an backed with "Blue Corn" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch Count: 209W x 66H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower inspired by the words of an old hymn. The idea is based on winter flowers and berries arranged in a low silver bowl. Stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count 95w x 130h. Finished size is 4.75" x 6.5" on 40 count.
The idea for this design began with memories of my cat Moggie. She was a very plush kitty with lots of character, and she absolutely loved to sit outside and watch the fish and birds. For the "manor" in her honor I've included a koi pond, a house flanked... Read more about Moggie Manor - Cross Stitch Pattern
This is the general release of a design originally features in PNPS magazine in 2021. The rest of the series will be released throughout 2022. The designs are identically sized, and feature the same heart design in the center. The inspiration was a heart-shaped... Read more about Seasons Of The Heart - Spring - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring dogs counting down the days till Christmas!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Boston from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabric using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Full DMC conversion included. Stitch counts vary (Largest 83 x 41).
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring teddy bear dressed as a bumblebee!
The nodel is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Birds Eye View linen from Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 55W x103H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an Autumn scene with leaves, horse and carriage and the saying "Go sit upon the lofty hill and turn your eyes around. Where waving weeds and waters wild do hymn and Autumn sound."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Count Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 172W x 163H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a woman in a floral cape holding a bird and surrounded by flowering vines. "The Glad Sun Goes Across The Sky."
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a bee surrounded by the rich colors of fall. From blazing leaves to colorful flowers and berries, the Autumn Bee is full of deep autumn color!
Break out the sunscreen and head to the garden! I brought in some flowers and garden plants, as well as a few animal companions to celebrate the joys of gardening. So far we haven't shared our lettuce with the rabbits, but I expect they'll find it one of these days.
Continuing the series of "valentines" for other seasons, here is a pair of otters enjoying the sea together. The quote was inspired by, of all things, Bram Stoker's Dracula - "I am longing to be with you, and by the sea, where we can talk together freely and build our castles in the... Read more about Summer Valentine - Cross Stitch Pattern
For this design I was thinking of cool walks on the beach and a chance to enjoy autumn at the shore. The design was inspired by postcards, and are even finished that way. I understand that you could theoretically put them in the mail, but that might require more courage than I currently possess.... Read more about Autumn Beach Postcards - Cross Stitch Pattern
For this designer: I really wanted to capture one of my favorite seasonal blooms in a biscornu format. There's a lot of stitching in this, but the results came out just the way I'd hoped and I love the dramatic effect.
For this designer: The latest in the "Scrapbook" collection with Lindy Stitches, this features our household pets enjoying the holiday season! And although I've shown the bunny enjoying a carrot, I've learned that they think bananas are the ultimate treat.
Looking for a quick and easy seasonal biscornu? Look no further than this peppermint pair. The designs offer a great opportunity to play with your own thread combinations!
Note from the designer: This piece celebrates the joy of visiting the shore. Inspired by Happy Campers, this design has a whole new cast of characters enjoying their outing to the sea. The border keeps things interesting with lots of different motifs. Instead of a building in the lower panel,... Read more about Sea & Shore - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the designer: This cheerful design celebrates one of my favorite summer flowers. (The birds in our garden appreciate them as well.) Finished as a biscornu, this is designed with all DMC threads to make it easy for stitchers to substitute threads and make adjustments. Sunflowers come in a... Read more about Sunflower Biscornu - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from the designer: I don't know about you, but my social media feeds are full of interesting animals and the Shoebill Stork is one of my favorites. I particularly love the way they seem to "glare" at you, so they were perfect for a spooky season stitch!