Erica Michaels Cross Stitch Page 3

Note from the designer: This sweet little verse comes from an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book, dated from the early 1880's. Combined with motifs and pattern bands from my collection of little books' of the same time period, the pin pillow and berries make a sweet trio of smalls. Shown... Read more about Forget-Me-Not - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: A look through antique pattern books provides quite the selection of quirky birds! These designs feature that bevy, flock, or gaggle - and illustrate two very different (and interchangeable) looks depending on your color preferences.

Indcludes the sayings... Read more about Featherbeds - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design from Erica Michaels features the saying "Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there." Pattern also included for a matching berry.

Both designs were stitched on 36 Ct. Hawthorne linen from Needle & Flax with Weeks Dye... Read more about Friends & Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Christmas tree is likely one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season! This rendering is comprised of pattern bands/borders inspired by my collection of vintage pattern books. Primarily monochromatic, your options for fabric/floss combinations are plentiful. The framed piece... Read more about A Tree for Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

Next in the new series of bordered seasonal smalls are these for the winter. I always think of the peace and quiet that happens after a snowfall, and these little bits of stitching reflect that feeling. Plenty of finishing options here and great pieces to tuck into seasonal decor.

Pattern... Read more about Winter Cartouches - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust's verse inspires this colorful welcome to springtime and a nod to those who make our lives special. The verse is complimented by floral motifs from 19th century pattern... Read more about Charming Gardeners - Cross Stitch Pattern

These striking tree motifs are featured on a 1796 sampler of the Ten Commandments, and I've transplanted' them into a delightful little woodland tableau. The larger sampler is closer to the antique featuring verses from Psalm 96 incorporated into the design: Let the field be joyful, and all that is... Read more about Joyful Fields - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Spring Cartouches: This series continues with very garden-y' selections full of fresh greens and budding floral colors. Accented with pretty trims and Just Another Button Co buttons, they certainly add a fresh touch to any collection.

Bloom, Garden, and Spring are stitched on 36 count... Read more about Spring Cartouches - Cross Stitch Pattern

The series continues with some summery notes that are less beachy. All are quick to stitch, and include a picnic complete with the requisite ants and a nod to summer vacations. One small piece is shown on perforated paper/vinyl - along with three more quick-to-stitch smalls. Plenty of finishing... Read more about Summer Cartouches - Cross Stitch Pattern

Contains patterns for both the silk and linen versions. Large Berry was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. River Willow linen from Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126x72.

Small Berry was stitched on silk gauze with The Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 206x118.

A collection of traditional Quaker motifs are scattered across this berry design. The silk berry's central motif includes a monogram (alphabet included), and is stitched in a multi-colored palette. The linen berry motifs are stitched in a single color, although a multi-colored color key is... Read more about Quaker Berry - Cross Stitch Pattern

Patterns are included for both the silk and linen berries. The large linen berry was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126x72. Associated items above are for the linen berry.

The smaller berry was stitched... Read more about Sampler Berry - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count: 126x72. Finished size approximately 8" x 4 1/2". Finishing instructions included.

"God bless us" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Dirty linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 77Wx73H. Design Size: 5" x 5"

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126x72. Design Size: 8" x 5"

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126x72. Finished Size: 7" x 4"

Berry Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Tycho linen by Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 127x72. Design Size: 8" x 4" Cushion Model is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Ale linen by Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 79W x 55H. Design Size: 4" x 3" Designs use Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Mill Hill Beads. Finishing instructions are included.

Pattern by Erica Michaels featuring cute needlework inspired pincushions with birds.

Model stitched on 36 ct. Wren linen from PTP using The Gentle Art , Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 126 x 72 (Large Berry) and 205 x 121 (Small Berry). The finished sizes are 7" x 4" and 11.36" x 6.72".

Model stitched on a fat quarter 35 Ct. Cocoa using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana Threads. A 5.5" x 3.5" piece of 30 Ct. silk gauze used to make scissor fob. Finishing instructions included.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Legacy linen using DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 126x72. Design Size: 7" x 4" Finishing instructions included.

May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your toes. The model is stitched over two on 36 Ct. Legacy linen from Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts and DMC floss. The pattern includes the cover model design and a silk gauze design. Just pins pack jp191 "Shoreline" is also optional. Stitch count 93x94.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Classic Homespun from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 7" x 4". Stitch Count for Cushion: 53x62. Design Size: 3" x 3"

Button Card Model stitched over two on 35 Ct. Beige Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Also required, but not listed above DMC 3883, only found in the DMC 2013 New Colors Floss Pack. Stitch Count for Button Card Model: 53x65. Design Size: 3" x... Read more about Wicked Cute - Cross Stitch Pattern

Models stitched over two on 40 Ct. Straw using DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count for Framed Model: 140x130. Design Size: 7" x 7". Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 6" x 4". Stitch Count for Drum: 189x40. Design Size: 9" x 2"

"Make me, dear Lord, polite and kind to everyone, I pray. And may I ask you how you find Yourself dear Lord, today? Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Picadill White using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 209 x 184. Finished Size: 10" x 9".

Spring Has Spring model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. French Lace Linen. Hop Into Spring stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vellum Linen. Is It Spring Yet model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Linen. Stitch Count for All Models: 127x72. Design Size: 8" x 5". All models stitched... Read more about Spring Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern

Both models stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vellum using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 7" x 4". Stitch Count for Pin Pillow: 56x65. Design Size: 3" x 4". Embellishments Included.

Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Helix using Week Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 69x155. Design Design Size: 4" x 10".

The berries are stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake Legacy linen from Access Commodities using Belle Soie silk from Classic Colorworks. Stitch count for all three is 127 x 72

Main model stitched on 37 count Corn Tassel Legacy Linen from Access Commodities using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 98 x 177. Small model stitched on 35 count Tin Roof Linen from Week Dye Works. Stitch count is 98 x 83 using Classic Colorworks.

"Pine cones, leafy sidewalks, crisp morning air." "Leaves are falling, Autumn is calling". Model stitched on 36 ct. Faun linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 119 x 63. Finished size is 6.6" x 3.5".

Model stitched on 37 ct. Aesthetic White Legacy linen using 12-strand silk from Gloriana. Stitch count for all three berries is 127 x 72. Finished size is 6.86" x 3.89".

The sampler model is stitched on 45 ct. Jersey Cream Legacy linen using Au ver a Soie 100/3 silk #SMS-241. Stitch count is 129 x 124. Oranments are shown on 32 count Cream Belfast linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss. Stitch counts vary. Finished with Lasy Dot Creates Modtherlode rayon ribbon.

"Beware, Halloween is in the air. The moon is full, beware." "Beware, somethint wicked this way comes"

Models are stitched on 32 ct. Witching Hour/Subtle linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for the framed model is 82 x 96, cushion 99 x 41 and berry is 127 x 72.

Celebrating the Festival of Lights, this cheerful pin pillow and companion berry are a quick stitch and easy to finish for offering your Hanukkah blessings. Includes hand dyed micro' buttons to embellish your stitching as you like.
Both models stitched on 36 ct. Cream Edinburg linen using Classic Colororks and DMC thread. Stitch count is 127 x 72.

Stitch counts:
- Chocolate: 89w x 51h
- Coffee: 75w x 93h
- Berries: 127w x 72h

Finished with Weeks Dye Works Chestnut HB wool and Lady Dot Creates Bear rayon ribbon.

Designer's note:

It's all about the decision between chocolate or coffee! Easy for me... Read more about Chocolate or Coffee? - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch counts:
- Pin Cushion: 81 x 64
- Berry: 126 x 72

Model stitched on 30 count Mariner's Map Legacy linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Finished using Weeks Dye Works threads and Vintage Ruler Twill Tape from Lady Dot Creates.

Designer's note:
... Read more about Stitch All The Things - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring four different mermaid themed sayings! "Mermaids welcome", "I'm salty but sweet", "Sea Hag Noun: A mermaid before she has her coffee", "She sells sea shells by the seashore".

Model stitched on 40 ct Silk Gauze and 36 ct Sand from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring three Christmas ornaments!
Model stitched on 35 ct. natural brown linen from Wichelt using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 60 x 178.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the phrase "May the abundance off this table never fail and never be less thanks to the blessings of God, who has fed us and satisfied our needs. To Him be the glory forever in peace let us eat this food which the Lord hath provided for us.... Read more about Abundant Table - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the Christmas phrase "May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas"!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports using The Gentle Art thread. Stitch count is 105 x 140.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the phrase "A heart that forever is thine" with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 38 ct Irish Coffee by Legacy linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 79 x 64 and 127 x 72.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring three berries with the alphabet!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works floss with Weeks Dye Wools and Lady Dot Creates for finishing. Stitch count is 127 x 72.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a beautiful sampler with the alphabet!

Model is stitched on 38 ct Brewers Malt Legacy linen from Access Commodities using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 264w x 75h (antique is 297w x 98h).

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring two pillow patterns with the words "Summer" and "Spring"!

Pattern is stitched on 37 ct Russian Tea Cake and Aesthetic White from Legacy linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 113 x 55 each.

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Heirloom Gold hand-dyed linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 180W x 171H. Design Size: 12" x 12"