Agnes Binnie was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on March 22, 1808, to Robert Binnie and Mary Addie. She married James Barclay on March 16, 1832, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. The couple had at least six sons and three daughters. Around 1870 they emigrated to Scotland Township in McDonough, Illinois.... Read more
This colorful William III English needlework vignette is executed entirely in gros and petit point stitches (cross stitch over one and two threads of linen). It depicts a large gros point fruiting tree above a scene with very finely stitched petit point leaves, flowers, and two animals, the larger... Read more
Here is a dainty and colorful mid-eighteenth-century English sampler executed entirely in cross and petit point stitches making it a suitable project for any skill level.
A four-sided arcaded border of daisies and dianthus surrounds three pious verses with delicate horizontal floral bands... Read more
Note from the designer: Number Five is an elegant Victorian brick house on the banks of the Susquehanna River. My great, great aunt & uncle resided here. My uncle was a composer and they met while they were both attending the Boston Conservatory of Music. My aunt was from a wealthy family, so... Read more
Note from the designer: Number Six features my husband's great grandparents home. It is the only one in the series that lies outside of Central PA and is in New Jersey. We have a portrait of his great grandmother hanging in our living room. She was a quilter and we are fortunate enough to have... Read more
This sweet little Pinkeep was inspired by my flock of chickens here on our farm. And their love of treats and pumpkins.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Broomgrass linen by Needle Bling with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count 159 wide by 106 high. Finished Size is 8.83 in wide X 5.89 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the first installment of the Blooming Roots series!
The models are stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch counts are 85 x 28 and 85 x 84. Finished Sizes are 6 x 2 and 6 x 6.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a stash of craft supplies, "It's not clutter, it's cross stitch"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 98 x 67. Finished size approx 7" x 4.79"
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a lovely autumn harvest with the word "Harvest"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring the Christmas phrase "Santa Claus"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3".
In addition to being a collector of cross stitch floss and fabrics, I also love and collect lanterns! With the beautiful starry night background of the Creationist Green evenweave by Fabric Flair, these seven lanterns display their unique individual designs, and the text from Matthew 5:16 encourages... Read more
For this design I was thinking of cool walks on the beach and a chance to enjoy autumn at the shore. The design was inspired by postcards, and are even finished that way. I understand that you could theoretically put them in the mail, but that might require more courage than I currently possess.... Read more
Stitched on 32 ct. Antique Ivory Linen by Zweigart using Pirate Robin Designs hand-dyed cotton thread in the color Dark Copper. I used this variegated floss and chose the color placement. Two 10yd. skeins are recommended if stitching with two strands.
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a bird on an autumn pumpkin!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Brea from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 74 x 73. Finished Size is 3.7 in wide X 3.65 in high.
Patriotic designs are some of my favorites. This one was worked on #32 Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count: 71 W x 79 H
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring four gorgeous Christmas ornaments!
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Touch of Gray using DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 61 x 61 each and 173 x 229 for full design. Finished size is 3.8" x 3.8" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring Jinx and Hex, two mischievous Halloween cats! The pattern contains 2 Black Cats patterns, a scissor case and cat face.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum Linen using DMC threads.
Stitch Counts and Finished Sizes:
Jinx- 52... Read more
Even ghosts need some shelter from the rain; a spooky cute cottagecore frog! This pattern stitch count is 75 x 83 stitches, with 17 DMC colors and was stitched on 14 ct Aida
As Above, So Below; life is reflected in death and vice versa with this fun and spooky cat pattern! This pattern stitch count is 57 x 136 stitches, with 15 DMC colors and was stitched on 14 ct Aida.
Stitch up this fun Baba Yaga hut pattern for Halloween and get into the spooky season. This pattern stitch count is 57 x 105 stitches, with 27 DMC colors and was stitched on 14 ct Aida.
Cross stitch pattern from The Spanish Stitcher featuring three spooky designs with a pumpkin house that says "Trick or treat", a witch, and the phrase "Halloween"!
Stitched on 36ct Colour and Cotton, Aged Paper color using DMC floss. Stitch count: 96w x 66h; 35w x 53h; 146w x 21h.
The inspiration for these four little biscornus was a piece of cotton fabric that was being used to make a project bag. I loved the geometric design and bold color scheme and knew I needed to create a cross stitch pattern from it.
Model stitched on 32 ct Christmas Red Belfast linen and Black Belfast linen using DMC threads. Stitch count: each biscornu is 39 x 39.
"Threads through time connect all generations of needle workers. We learned out art from the ones who came before us. Today we teach & preserve for the ones who follow us"
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using either DMC or Cosmo threads! The stitch count is 114 x... Read more