Hello From Liz Mathews Cross Stitch

Passing Through features one of my favorite design combinations; ghosts and florals! This oversized bouquet is bursting with golden orange blooms that have attracted the attention of three spooky ghosts!

Stitched on 36 ct. Seaweed linen by Fox and Rabbit with DMC floss. The stitch count is 121 x 132 and the finished size is 6.72" x 7.33".

"The Night Before Christmas" is a classic holiday tale beloved since 1822, and it brings a little bit of Christmas magic to your Christmas stitching! The first few lines of the story are rewritten with needle and thread and finished in two different ways for you to enjoy.

The... Read more about The Night Before Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

Truer works were never spoken, am I right!? I thought this sentiment was perfect for the fall themed collection! You could easily omit the ghosts for a more year round finished piece if you prefer.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 205 x 132 and the finished size is 11.39" x 7.33".

This feathered friend is ready for fall with a patchwork of patterns in vibrant fall hues.

Stitched on 36 ct. Mayflower linen by Fox and Rabbit with DMC floss. The stitch count is 103 x 103 and the finished size is 5.72" x 5.72".

Two patterns are included in this chart making it appropriate for both Autumn and Halloween- whichever you prefer. Both patterns are inspired by traditional Quaker motifs and the colors of the season.

October Quakers Tree Stitch Count: 74 wide x 102 high. Finished Size: 4.63" x... Read more about October Quakers - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stylized monochromatic florals are the feature in both of these statement finishes. The more traditional framed piece is worked on beautifully mottled fabric. The pillow features only the floral portion of the pattern and was stitched on low count fabric before using traditional pillow finishing... Read more about Busy Hands Happy Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

What's cutter than a fall goose? A goose dressed up as a ghost, of course! This piece features a spooky graveyard scene complete with an abundance of pumpkins and a smattering of quilt square stars in the sky!

Stitched on 36 count Duxbury linen from Fox and Rabbit with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 204 x 131 and the finished size is 11.33" x 7.28".

Cross stitch pattern from Hello from Liz Matthews featuring Halloween cats perched on pumpkins!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Beige linen from Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works floss. DMC Conversions provided. Stitch Count: 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring an autumn scene with pumpkins and flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using NPI silk floss. Stitch count is 287 x 175.

While HFLM has been known for doing larger trees in the past, I thought it was a good time to make a smaller, ornament version for the holiday season. These quick stitches are perfect for gifting and adding some handmade love to your Christmas Tree. A step-by-step finishing tutorial is available on... Read more about Festive Mini Trees - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!

Sampler... Read more about Tenth Day of Christmas Sampler and Tree - Cross Stitch

Two patterns are included in this chart pack. Both pillows are trimmed in "Rainy" Lady Dot Creates chenille trim. This piece was originally offered as a Hello From Liz Mathews membership exclusive and is now a general release.

Pink Fabric: 36 count "Sanguine" linen from... Read more about You've Got the Love - Cross Stitch Pattern

Secret Garden was inspired by nature, the magic of gardening season and watercolor paintings I've been drawn too recently. Not only was this pattern a joy to design, but even more fun to stitch! For a little extra sparkle, I worked the star shapes stitched throughout the pattern in gold metallic... Read more about Secret Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Possibly one of my favorite pieces I've ever worked on, Holly Wreath is so festive and joyful! This design is a collaboration between my mom, Kathy Barrick and myself and it celebrate the beauty of the winter season! Enjoy stitching and hanging this beautiful piece all winter season!

... Read more about Holly Wreath - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

To get us in the mood for cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, falling leaves and all things cozy I have designed the House on Pumpkin Hill for you! I just LOVE how this turned out, though my favorite parts of this piece are the colorful border and also the witch & cauldron silhouettes on both... Read more about House on Pumpkin Hill - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

This beautifully embellished star features a collection of traditional Quaker motifs stitched in shades of green, with a classic Christmas greeting in the center.

Stitched with DMC thread on 36 ct "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 140 x 136 and the finished size is 7.78" x 7.56".

A cross stitch design just a fun as the Christmas carol itself, Fa La La uses a fun color palette to deck the halls! These ornaments would also be fabulous stitching singularly and FFO'd as a pillow!

Stitched on 36 ct. Linen using two strands of Classic Colorworks cotton thread over two... Read more about Fa La La - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

The final installment in the series is here! After 4 years I am happy to have a conclusion to this happy Christmas series and hope you like the 12th day! 12 Drummers drumming is represented by a berry bowl full of drum silhouettes and a pair of birds bidding adieu to the series!

Sampler... Read more about Twelfth Day of Christmas Sampler and Tree - Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring a Christmas village with the phrase "and to all a good night"!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Oatmeal from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 113 x 108. Finished size is 6.25" x 6".

This Halloween piece features a collection of friendly ghosts floating through a moody garden! Although I chose to frame this piece it would also make a fantastic pin drum.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 155 x 68. Finished size is 8.61" x 3.78".

Two patterns are included in this chart pack (one for the sampler and one for the tree) featuring Pipers Piping who represent the eleventh day of Christmas. We're getting close to the end of our carol! I wanted to keep this piece very joyful and tie in features we've seen in the previous... Read more about Eleventh Day of Christmas Sampler and Tree - Cross Stitch

Cross stitch pattern from Hello from Liz Matthews featuring the 9th day of Christmas with women caroling!

The sampler is stitched on 40 ct Fog from Picture This Plus using either NPI silks or DMC floss. Stitch count is 97 x 132.

The tree is stitched on 36 ct Milk and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using NPI silks or DMC floss. Stitch count is 111 x 149.

Includes instructions and information to finish the pattern in two different ways - as a sampler or tree. The Christmas Tree model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Kudzu linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Finished size: 5 3/8" x 7 1/4". The Sampler model was stitched over 2... Read more about First Day of Christmas Sampler & Tree - Cross Stitch Pattern

View from Above is a collaborative design from Kathy Barrick and Hello From Liz Mathews. Mom and I love the Christmas season and all the merriment that goes along with it, and we always look forward to working together on a Christmas design. You'll see touches of both Mom and my design style... Read more about View from Above - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This piece is for all of my fellow knitters out there! Again, truer words were never spoken and I've been known to be haunted by a few skeins of yarn that got away! You can omit the ghosts if you'd prefer to have a finished piece that is less seasonal.

Stitched on 38 count Druid... Read more about Yarn You Didn't Buy - Cross Stitch Pattern

Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating... Read more about Glee's Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more about Golden Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

This reproduction samplers stays true to Anne Quertier's sampler, which she stitched in 1854 at the age of 10! We charted all the quirks and imperfections so you can duplicated this cheery and summery sampler. My favorite parts are the strawberries, making this this perfect stitch for popular... Read more about Strawberry Sampler Reproduction - Cross Stitch Pattern

Sweet Heart is a monochromatic stitch full of intricate details and charm! Designed in the shape of a heart and perfect for any time of the year this intricate piece includes bold florals and adorable feathered friends.

Stitched on 36 ct Pistachio linen from Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 182 x 141 and the finished size is 10.11" x 7.83".

Join three ghostly friends on a crisp autumn evening as they travel from the forest to town delivering a Halloween greeting! This piece uses a small color palette and I just love how the vibrant oranges pop!

Model stitched on both a moody dark fabric as well as a lighter neutral, both... Read more about Ghosting To Town - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

The long awaited Santa's Night Tree is now available! Santa sails through the night sky with his reindeer delivering Christmas magic in this classic HFLM tree!

Stitched with Weeks Dye Works threads on recommended 36 ct Sapphire linen from Fiber on a Whim. Stitch Count: 152 x 151 and the finished size is 8.44" x 8.39".

Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring Christmas holly and the phrase "Humbug"!

Stitched on 36 count Doubloon by Picture This Plus using DMC threads. Stitch count is 60 x 60. Finished Size is 3.33 in wide X 3.33 in high.

I've selected my favorite parts of an antique sampler in my collection and combined them to create this smaller adaptation. My favorite part is that thick border at the bottom!

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Affogato linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 170 wide x 104 high

Sampler Model stitched on 36ct. Fog linen from Picture this Plus using Needlepoint silks or DMC, and Petite treasure braid.

Sampler Stitch Count: 97 x 132. Design Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2". Tree Stitch Count: 119 x 154. Design Size: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2".

The tree is... Read more about Fifth Day Of Christmas Sampler & Tree - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Hello from Liz Matthews featuring Halloween pumpkins surrounding a house!

Pattern was stitched with two different fabrics, 32 ct Haunted from Picture this Plus and 32 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works, using NPI silks or DMC floss. Stitch count is 101 x 176.

The Blue Version stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Haunted Linen using Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 149W x 167H. Design Size: 9 1/4" x 10 3/8"

The Neutral Version stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Colonnade Linen from Colour & Cotton using Gloriana "In the Navy" #270.

Model stitched on 36 ct. Cream and Sugar linen by Finber on a Whim using Gloriana silk thread. Stitch count is 157 x 139.

Cross stitch pattern from Hello from Liz Matthews featuring a color assortment of strawberries with a bunny in the center!

Model stitched on 36 ct. 'Milk and Honey' linen from Fiber on a Whim using DMC thread. Stitch count is 95 x 95.

Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring a parade of elephants and the text "A Parade of Elephants"

The model was stitched on 36 count Milk and Honey linen from Fiber On A Whim using DMC threads. The stitch count is 153 x 86.

A note on the threads:... Read more about Parade Of Elephants - Cross Stitch Pattern

Quaker Garden Sampler stitched on 40 ct. Corn Husk linen from Colour and Cotton using Gloriana thread with DMC alternatives listed as well. Stitch count is 185 x 202.

Quaker Garden Small was stitched on 36 ct. Cyprus linen from Fiber on a Whim using Gloriana silk thread. Stitch count is 125 x 83.

Two cross stitch patterns from Hello from Liz Matthews featuring a Christmas tree style design and a winter portrait!

Model stitched on 36 ct. 'Fog' linen using Needlepoint inc thread. The tree is stitched on 36 ct. 'Cream and Sugar' linen from Fiber on a Whim. Stitch count for the sampler is 97 x 132 and stitch count for the tree is 109 x 142.

Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring swans and the phrase "All is calm, all is bright" from the Christmas song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"!

Sampler Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Fog from Picture This Plus using NPI silks or DMC. Tree is stitched on... Read more about Seventh Day Of Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched two over two on 36 Ct. Dove linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126W x 157H. Design Size: 7" x 8 5/8"

"How sweet it is to be loved by you" Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works two over two. Stitch Count: 99W x 228H. Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 12 5/8"

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Bramble using Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 171W x 191H. Design Size: 8 1/2" x 9 1/2".

"Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends" Model stitched on 36 count "Cappuccino" linen from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 145 x 102. Stitch on fabric of your choice.

Cross stitch pattern from Hello From Liz Mathews featuring the Christmas phrase "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"!

Models are stitched on 36 count Cappuccino using Needlepoint silk threads. Stitch counts are 266 x 153 and 67 x 67. Finished Size is 12.5 x 8.5 and 3.625 x 3.625

A stamp-inspired chart from Hello from Liz Mathews featuring a lovely bouquet of flowers. Stitched on 36 count Affogato linen from Fiber On A Whim, using NPI threads. DMC conversion provided. Stitch count: 99x106