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This sweet design is bursting with spring color. This is part of a seasonal series, all of which feature a large corner mandala-style design and motifs representative of the season. Winter has already been released. Look for the remaining seasons coming out later this year.

stitched on 40... Read more about Spring Sunshine - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Kaleidoscope Sampler (With bonus chart - Firework Sampler) features mandalas, borders and alphabets in bright, fresh colors with black as the color pop. Stitched entirely in DMC, this is an easy design to kit up for your customers. The Fireworks version has some small changes to the design, as... Read more about Kaleidoscope Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Four Letter Words - Grow is the second in my Four Letter Words series. The four words are Give, Grow, Love, and Hope. Each of the four designs uses the same colors. Give was released at Market. Love and Hope will be released later this year. If your customers are interested in doing all four... Read more about Four Letter Words - Grow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Summer is here and we're going to the beach in the last of the Sunshine seasonal series. Come stitch and enjoy the sunshine mandala and build a sandcastle while the gulls fly overhead.

stitched on 40 count fabric using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 79 x 88. Finished size is 5.1" x 5.05".

Come down to the sea, put your toes in the sand and enjoy the sound and feel of the waves. By the Sea depicts the different colors and motion of the waves using borders. Starting with the deepest blue in the deepest part of the ocean, it transitions to the light, bright turquoise you can find in the... Read more about By the Sea - Cross Stitch Pattern

Love is the third part in my Four Letter Words series, following Give and Grow which were released earlier this year. Featuring cool greens and blues and warm golds, this series give words of encouragement in sweet, floral displays, sure to be a hit with your customers. The fourth and last part of... Read more about Four Letter Words - Love - Cross Stitch Pattern

Some days can be tough, and some days are great. On the tough days, I find I have to remind myself that I am living a wonderful life and have much for which to be grateful. Designing this piece helped me focus on the things I love about my life and the little things that make me happy and give me... Read more about Grateful for Everything - Cross Stitch Pattern

Welcome to my Winter Wonderland, where the world is blanketed in delicate snowflakes in shades of blue, rather than white, and the pines stand quiet watch over the world. My fabulous finisher, Maria Kutzner, finished this as a fun scissor pocket, but it would be equally adorable as a little pillow. ... Read more about Winter Wonderland - Cross Stitch Pattern

Celebrate the beginning of the giving season with this intricate monochrome design featuring words from a favorite Thanksgiving hymn. This easy to kit up project will be a customer favorite.

stitched on 40 count fabric using Au Ver A Soie floss. Stitch count is 259 x 91. Finished size is 12.95" x 4.55".

Four Letter Words - Hope is the last in my Four Letter Words series. The four words are Give, Grow, Love, and Hope. Each of the four designs uses the same colors. If your customers are interested in doing all four designs, I recommend they get two skeins each of Mountain Mist, Brandy, Americana,... Read more about Four Letter Words - Hope - Cross Stitch Pattern

Merry and its companion piece Joy, are fun, quick stitches using non-traditional colors to celebrate the Christmas season. A fun background pattern creates the perfect backdrop for the bold letters.

Stitched on 40 ct. fabric using DMC floss. Merry has a stitch count of 181 x 49 and the... Read more about Merry & Joy - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

M. Seckel is a sampler brimming with floral beauty. The color inspiration was taken from the unfaded back of the sampler. The second photo shows the front.

Stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 234 x 229 and the finished size is 11.7" x 11.45".

This sampler is for all of your customers who love to stitch alphabets and who love to learn the history of a sampler. I took this as an opportunity to learn about the Hutterites and I share a bit of their interesting history in the chart as well as some details about the stitcher, Sarah. ... Read more about Sarah Hofer 1947 - Cross Stitch Pattern

My Sampler Petite line is a way for stitchers to enjoy my antique reproductions without doing the larger sampler. Antonia Pueyo showcases the larger alphabet and some of the borders, all done beautifully as a white on red sampler.

Stitched on 37 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss... Read more about Antonia Pueyo Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a heart with the phrase "Mom, So much love in the world"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 107 x 99. Finished size is 5.35" x 4.95".

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a vintage alphabet with the letters H and I!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss.

Stitch Count:
Alphabet H: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet I: 53 x 61. Finished size: 2.6 x 3

E pluribus unum - Out of many, One. This phrase can be found on the Great Seal of the United States as well as on most US currency. When I started to design this one, it originally did not include the words. I had the concept of ribbons streaming down, in different shades of reds and pinks... Read more about E Pluribus Unum - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the vintage letters P, for peace and Q, for quiet!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy from Picture This Plus and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 51 x 42 and 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a beautiful summer sky filled with hot air balloons!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cobalt from Fiber on a Whim over two threads using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC threads with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 100 x 132. Finished size: 5.0 x 6.6 in.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters R and S decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Tycho from Picture This Plus using DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Alphabet R: 59 x 59. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet S: 60 x 61. Finished size: 3 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a beautiful crow surrounded by flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Blueberry Milkshake from Grace Notes Fabric using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 80 x 79.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a mixed media piece made of lace and fabric. The In My Heart cross stitch design brings together traditional elements with non-traditional Valentine's colors to give you a warm, antique look if you aren't so much into the reds and pinks. ... Read more about In My Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Linen of your choice using NPI silks or with DMC variations. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Vintage Country Mocha Linen using NPI silks or DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a lovely lace backdrop.

Model stitched on 36ct Linen of your choice using NPI silks or DMC alternatives. Stitch count is 109w x 168h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a depiction of Florals!

Model stitched on 40 count fabric over two threads using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 227w x 216h. Finished size: 11.3 x 10.8.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring an elegant peacock!

Model stitched on 40ct Tea Set by Graham Cracker Fabrics Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 122w x 145h.

This sampler, which I have named the Sewing Box Sampler 1 because it and another were found in a sewing box, is of unknown date and origin. As you can see, there is no name or date on this sampler, and as you can see from the original, it was unfinished. Perhaps the stitcher meant to stitch her name... Read more about Sewing Box Sampler 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the phrase "The earth laughs in flowers".

Model stitched on 36ct Seafoam by Weeks Dye Works Linen. Stitch count is 161w x 166h.

This is the second set in the Samplings of Lace series. These are stitched in NPI silks, the same colors used in Seasons in Lace - Fall. Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha from Zweigert over two threads.

Stitch Count:
Autumn 1 (right pillow): 68 x 67. Finished... Read more about Samplings of Lace - Autumn - Cross Stitch Pattern

Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 is a reproduction of an antique Spanish sampler.

The Faded model is stitched on 40 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using one strand of the silks over two linen threads.

The Bright is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fibers on a Whim using... Read more about Antonia Rosel y Garcia 1886 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet set of smalls, two pillows and a strawberry, are based on popular patterns, Seasons in Lace. The motifs are taken from those designs and expanded and changed to create smaller elements to fill your bowls or tiered trays.

The model is stitched on 36 count fabric and is charted... Read more about Samplings of Lace - Summer - Cross Stitch Pattern

A pretty floral design with a vintage, old-fashioned look, featuring the phrase "Stitch a little happiness in every day."

Model is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus. Stitched with a variety of overdyed floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 132w x 120h. Finished size: 6 x 6.6.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring three small lacy designs.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric over two threads using NPI and DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Spring 1: 65 x 70. Finished size: 3.6 x 3.9
Spring 2: 71 x 69. Finished size: 3.8 x 3.9
Spring 3: 144 x 67. Finished size: 3.7 x 8

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates two Christmas ornaments - "Family" and "Gift."

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy over 2 threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet F: 55 x 60. Finished size: 2.8 x 3
Alphabet G: Finished size: 2.9 x 2.9

Carolyn's Balloons - Spring is the third in this fun series featuring hot air balloons decorated with Quaker motifs. There is a sweet village below which changes with the seasons. Tiny butterflies and bees fill in the spaces in this delightful design.

Pattern is stitched on 46 ct using... Read more about Carolyn's Balloons - Spring - Cross Stitch Pattern

Spring Cottages is a colorful design featuring birdhouse cottages and lovely flowers.

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Mayflower linen from Fox and Rabbit using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 93.

This cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a tea cup and "Zen" "Calm."

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using Treenway Silks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 60 x 60.

Note from designer "I have known since I started this Cottage series that my Summer design, the third in the series, would be based on beach cottages. The pretty blues and turquoises make me think of the Gulf of Mexico and the bright coral colors are the perfect contrast!"

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions using DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 95 .

This month's Vintage Christmas Alphabet set, #6, gets us halfway through the alphabet with M, N and O!!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus using DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Alphabet M: 44 x 53. Finished size: 2.2 x 2.6
Alphabet N: 59 x 59. finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet O: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3

Continuing the celebration of the beauty that comes with diversity, I am happy to share Love is Love with you, celebrating the many marginalized communities around the world. This flag represents the LGBT Progress Pride flag, and brings awareness and love to those marginalized groups in the LGBQT ... Read more about Love Is Love - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a fun sampler with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and Cottage Garden Threads (Jacaranda, bird bath) with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 112 x 115.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a sampler with silver bells!

Pattern is stitched on Under the Sea Fabrics 40 ct Aine or 36 ct Stonewashed using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 137 x 132.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring a colorful crow sitting on a branch!

Model is stitched on 40 ct Button Box Dark linen by Mason Linens using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts threads, with DMC conversion provided. Stitch count is 80w x 80h.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters T and U decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using DMC floss. Stitch count for each design is 60w x 60h. Finished size: 3 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters V and W decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet V: 59 x 60. Finished size: 3.3 x 3.3
Alphabet W: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3

Fall Cottages brings us to the last Cottage in this series and uses the warm browns and golds of late autumn, when the bright colors are almost gone. The squirrels are racing to fill up their bellies and nests with acorns and other goodies to help them get through the winter.

Pattern is... Read more about Fall Cottages - Cross Stitch Pattern

This month's Vintage Christmas Alphabet set #11 brings us to the end of the alphabet with X, Y and Z!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cedar River Linen Overcast over two threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet X: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet Y: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet Z: 57 x 60. Finished size: 2.9 x 3