Inspired by a vintage pincushion and Quaker samplers, I designed this sweet piece to celebrate my love of red thread and vintage stitching/sewing ephemera.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Cappuccino linen by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 108H x 108W. Finished size is 6.75 in wide X 6.75 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a sunny, Easter home in April!
Model is stitched on 28 count Country French Cafe Mocha Linen using DMC Floss and and occasional Gentle Arts or Week's Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 120 x 45. Finished size is 8.57" x 3.21".
This cross stitch pattern from Monticello Stitches features a floral sampler with the phrase "When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, thou has taught me to say it is well with my soul"!
The model was stitched on 36 count Legacy linen by Edinburgh. Stitch count: 312 x 268, Finished size: 17.28"x 14.72"
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring two snowmen trying to catch snowflakes!
The model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart, using 2 strands of DMC cotton floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 72 w X 72 h. Finished size is 4" x 4"
An original sampler designed as a companion piece to my previous release Harvest Moon. The verse reads: Then join hand in hand, Brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall. Which is a quote from John Dickinson, one of our founding fathers.
The Potting Bench #1 is the first in a new series of small designs that can be stitched individually or together. They all have different styles of pots and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric using a variety of thread threads. Stitch Count: 50 x 60 each. Finished Size: approx 2.8" x 3.3" each.
The newest design in the Faire series...Pear Faire!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Milk & Honey lugana by Fiber On a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 93 x 70. Finished size is 5.81" x 4.38".
The Shepherd's Year is a new series beginning with June & July. Sweet little sheep are enjoying the view of each month in the year under a green arbor and atop a little hill. The series will be released two at a time, the next being August & September.
What could be better than spending time in The Strawberry Patch? This is a small sampler celebrating the perfect strawberry.
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 77 x 66. Finished size is 4.81" x 4.13".
The final sampler in the Americana series is also the largest...Americana White. If you enjoyed Americana Red and Americana Blue, this one is for you! There are sewing and quilting motifs as well as lots of baskets and a church.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 281 x 217. Finished size is 15.61" x 12.06".
This Primitive Hare design features a large, detailed moth. The model was stitched on 30 count Witchcraft linen big cut using DMC threads. Stitch count is 186 x 145. Finished size is 12.4" x 9.67".
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely spring barn!
Spring Quilt Barn is stitched on 36 count Ballet Slippers linen by Fox and Rabbit, one strand of floss over two linen threads with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 115w x 96h. Finished size is 6.39 in wide X 5.33 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring the phrase "I will trust in Him and not be afraid"!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 117 x 87. Finished size is 5 7/8" x 4 3/8"
Two "mean" dogs are featured in this design with the saying "Meanie Weenies."
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Hemingway by Needle & Flax with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 67H. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a bird flying with a strawberry!
Models stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake by Legacy Linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Pin Mattress: 105w x 67h - 5.68" x 3.62"
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Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with hydrangeas! This 10-page booklet includes 1 small sampler, 1 needlebook cover with 2 scissor fobs and 2 WELCOMES!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 176 X 187 stitches. Finished size is 5.5 in wide X 5.84 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with Waterlilies! This 10-page booklet includes 3 borders or bookmarks, 1
needlebook cover or small pin pillow and 3 fun WELCOMES!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 197 x 117 stitches. Finished size is 6.16 in wide X 3.66 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely summer flowers with blue Jays!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Tea Dyed Monaco. Stitch count is 150 wide x 121 high. Finished size is 5.36 in wide X 4.32 in high. Mounted on Thatched 147 Coneflower from Moda Fabrics.
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely autumn pumpkins with blackbirds!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Tea Dyed Monaco using DMC threads. Stitch count is 150 wide x 121 high. Finished size is 5.36 in wide X 4.32 in high. Mounted on Thatched 123 Citrus from Moda Fabrics.
Cross stitch pattern from Emily Call Stitching featuring a cute bunny showing off their cool carrot house!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count Platinum linen by Zweigart using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 90 x 90. Finished size is 4.5 in wide X 4.5 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring a sleepy Santa Claus!
Pattern is stitched on 30ct. sky linen from Weeks Dye Works or 20ct. natural brown linen. Stitch count is 47 x 74. Finished size on 20 ct is 2 1/2" x 3 3/4". Finished size on 30 ct is 3" x 4 3/4".
On the back of this framed antique, was found a very aged handwritten note: "This Sampler was worked by Mary Coleby of Kelvedon, Essex when Eleven years of age at Ackworth School Yorkshire. Born 1792 - married in 1814 to Edward Gripper of Layer Breton Hall, Essex - had thirteen children - died... Read more
Let's get groovy! These fab feathered friends are easy to make with just a few straight seams and they make gorgeous pincushions, pattern weights, or sachets. Pattern includes three charts, plus illustrated step-by-step instructions and templates for felt accents.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Let the world know all people should be wherever they go equal and free. Rosa Parks"!
Stitched on 18 ct fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 74 x 160. Finished Size:
4 1/8" x 9".
Second in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
This is Part 1 of the Fragments in Time 2025 Halloween series and features a haunted mansion.
The stitch count for each design is 51W x 51H. Stitched with the border pattern (available at www.summerhousestitcheworkes.com), the stitch count is 127W x127H. The models were stitched over 2... Read more
This is part two of the Fragments in time 2025 Halloween series. It features a cemetery.
The stitch count for each design is 51W x 51H. Stitched with the border pattern, the stitch count is 127W x127H. The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Silver Fox from Fiber on a Whim (a fat... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring needlebook set with flowers! This chart also includes the pincushion and scissor fob pattern along with finishing instructions.
Model stitched on 36 ct Gray from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count and finished size varies.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with garden flowers!
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 208w x 196h. Finished size is 11.5w" x 10.5h".
Forbidden Fiber Co has some of the prettiest thread colors out there, and I'm excited to release another design using some of them! Using a gorgeous red, some joyful shades of green, and beautiful blues, this Bible verse from the book of James matched up quite nicely with a Christmas theme.
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I especially love several specific things about this one: the beautiful verse from Deuteronomy (Thank You, Lord for your many blessings), the way the windows look real thanks to the variegated floss (thanks, Weeks Dye Works!), the changeability of the main accent color to match one's decor (the... Read more