Liberty Drum and Pincushion is a prim, sampler-inspired patriotic design which also honors the French aspirations of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The centerpiece of the drum design is a tree taken from my Louise Chappuis 1844 reproduction sampler, but here, it's topped by two eagles, centered... Read more
I couldn't resist the urge to create another Quaker Stocking after the enthusiasm I saw for my Quaker Christmas Stocking! This new piece uses the exact same linen and silks as the Christmas stocking.
It is stitched on 40-Count Wheat linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count is 173 x 447. Finished size is 8.65" x 22.35".
I found these sweet small frames at my local Michael's Store about a year ago and knew they needed samplers. I immediately posted a photo of them on Instagram encouraging stitchers to grab them up. I hope many of them did! In November I designed these sweet birth samplers and love how they look... Read more
I was invited to join the XStitch the Rainbow team and design a piece using the Night Garden palette. Each designer was assigned the same ThreadworX colors and a maximum size piece to design. And this is what I designed!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Wheat from Fiber on a Whim using Threadworx threads. Stitch count is 59 x 60. Finished size is 2.95" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring a lovely house on spools!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art threads. Stitch Count is 31 x 69. Finished size is 1.94 in wide X 4.31 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring the phrase "Merry Christmas" with holly!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen, fabric suggestion is best to what 123stitch has instock, using Gentle Art and DMC threads. Stitch Count is 79 x 43. Finished size is 4.94 in wide X 2.69 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the phrase "Hello Spring"!
Stitched on 32 ct. Belfast linen vintage stormy clouds by Zweigart with Romy's Creations and DMC. Stitch count is 97 x 67. Finished size is 6.06" x 4.19".
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring cats for the months of May and June!
Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 57 x 58 and 58 x 58.Finished sizes are 3.56 in wide X 3.63 in high and 3.63 in wide X 3.63 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely beanstalks based on Robin's quilting design!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Ivy Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Cosmo threads or DMC. Stitch count is 96 wide x 95 high. Finished size is 3.43 in wide X 3.39 in high.
Caroline College 1823 is a stunning sampler from the collection of Myriam Riley, who also stitched the sampler. I can't tell you how much I love this one. The organic border had me hook line and sinker. I have been a bad influence on Myriam as she now owns a number of samplers.
This is a continuation of the "Going to" series with - Going to Market -I had this done last August but really wanted to save it for the Nashville Needlework Market.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha using Gentle Art & Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch count: 111 x 78. Finished size is 5.55 in wide X 3.9 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches featuring the phrase "If they can get along, why can't we?"
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Eucalyptus from Fox and Rabbit Aida using Bestitchme Silks, 1 Gloriana, 1 Weeks Dye Works, Accentuate & Wisper threads. Stitch count is 136 X 166. Finished size is 7.56 in wide X 9.22 in high.
Note from designer: "Dedicated Hero" is a design created to honor those that serve. My family is so proud of our hero and his commitment to protect and defend our country. I designed this pattern, Dedicated Hero, to honor those that serve and their sacrifices in the name of freedom. I... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Flake it till you make it" with a winter snowman!
Stitched on 'Parchment' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch count is 243 x 78 for the main pattern. Finished Size is 13 1/2" x 4 3/8.... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Sent from heaven's brightest star what a miricle you are"!
Stitched on 'Sapphire' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 76. Finished Size: 5" x 4 1/4".
This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
Celebrate the Heartland with this design of rolling hills filled with abundant grain. It was inspired by my nieces when they found themselves lost one day in the middle of Illinois farm country. It's a little bit Grant Wood and a little bit Whimsy!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax linen... Read more
This mourning sampler design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a bent over tree with hanging tree branches and the words "Remember me when this you see."
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 96H. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 6 in high.
We are so proud to offer our very first book. A 36 page Stitchers Journal packed with beautiful photos, a full years calendar to keep track of retreats and fun stitchy dates, graphs, WIPS and future projects, wish lists and blank graphs to chart and personalize projects.
A pattern inspired by a certain little person my son! This bell pull is the perfect stitch for anyone welcoming new life or wanting to decorate a nursery (especially if it is woodland themed like ours).
"Beneath the pines, where breezes sway. A newborn comes to greet the day. The... Read more
This pattern was inspired by three stunning tiles that I purchased last year from a gift shop in Lisbon, Portugal. It also features a new color to the Gentle Art thread line that they created in collaboration for this pattern!
Stitched over two threads on 32ct White Clay by Fox and... Read more
You can almost smell the fragrant orange blossoms on this design! Using a unique palette of soft orange and lavender, this verse from Nehemiah is displayed both boldly and gently. The blooms are dancing joyfully around the words, paired with the citrus fruits for a special color balance.
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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XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by the idea of a vibrant still life, featuring a pottery vase in traditional Delftware colors, and some beautiful Rembrandt style tulips. The color scheme is fairly narrow, so it would be easy for stitchers to change to their favorite flower palette.
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Cross stitch book from Teresa Kogut featuring a sampler, sewing roll, needle keep & drum!
Sampler pattern is stitched on 40 Ct linen. Sewing Roll, Needle Keep, and Drum are stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha. All patterns use DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads with full DMC conversion.... Read more
Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion!
The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Nebby Needle featuring a biscornu with sheep!
The model was stitched on 32 ct Stormy Night using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is approx. 50 x 50 per side. Finished size per side is 3" x 3"
Sometimes referred to as the "Queen of the Night," night-blooming cereus is a type of cactus that only blooms at dusk, sometimes for only a single night. A perfect flower for a Night Garden themed design! This is my contribution to the collaboration of 20 designers all using the same four... Read more
A patriotic star with the American flag proudly displayed at its center, surrounded by thoughtful words and phrases capturing the spirit of patriotism, unity, liberty and love of country!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count White linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 101 x 101. Finished size is 6.31" x 6.31".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring a cute patriotic home with a banner that says "Happy 4th of July"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Light Taupe Lugana using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 107 x 143. Finished size is 6.69 in wide X 8.94 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring the phrase "A stitch a day keep the crazy away"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Charcoal linen using and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 113 x 149. Finished size is 7.06 in wide X 9.31 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring a field of flowers by the mountains!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Oatmeal Extra-Fine Floba evenweave linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 130 x 130. Finished size is 8.13 in wide X 8.13 in high.