On the back of this framed antique, was found a very aged handwritten note: "This Sampler was worked by Mary Coleby of Kelvedon, Essex when Eleven years of age at Ackworth School Yorkshire. Born 1792 - married in 1814 to Edward Gripper of Layer Breton Hall, Essex - had thirteen children - died... Read more about Mary Coleby, Ackworth School 1803 - Cross Stitch Pattern
The newest design in the Faire series...Pear Faire!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Milk & Honey lugana by Fiber On a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 93 x 70. Finished size is 5.81" x 4.38".
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring lovely springtime flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Kiwi Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks dye Works threads. Stitch count is 106 wide x 106 high. Finished size is 7.57 in wide X 7.57 in high.
This cute design has a mouse named Hazel, who lives in a teapot house in a blackberry burrow.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 163 x 100. Finished size is 9.1" x 5.6".
This is a companion piece for the Ann Harper 1839 sampler. It includes charts for the Pin Drum and Pin Cushions, as well as full instructions for constructing the Pin Drum. Pin Drum Stitch Count 270w X 105h. The model was stitched on Fox and Rabbit 36ct Desert Taipan Linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Finished size is 15" x 5.8".
"For years, this enchanted bloom is kept in the west tower. As each petal drops, so does the hope for finding that spell-breaking one true love.
Barely even friends, unexpectedly, in that romantic dance, a fair lady dressed in gold eventually captures the once stone-hard heart of the beast.... Read more about The Enchanted Rose - Cross Stitch Pattern
Welcome to the coop. The Hen House Collection is a charming quartet of cross stitch charts featuring cozy chicken homes, cheerful florals, and a flock full of personality. Each design feels right at home in a farmhouse, cottage, or stitch room and is perfect for finishing as small pillows, shelf... Read more about Henrietta's Hen House - Cross Stitch Pattern
Level up your gifting game! These sweet felt envelopes are the perfect size to give a gift card or cash, and they can also be hung on the tree or attached to a package. This partial kit includes charts and illustrated instructions, as well as the felt, buttons and twine for making three envelopes.... Read more about Christmas Cameos - Cross Stitch Pattern
Add a glittery gherkin to your tree this year for some extra holiday zing! This partial kit includes chart and finishing directions as well as green aida, felt backing, beads and sequins, and gold braid. You supply the DMC floss.
Stitched on provided green aida fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 18 x 53. Finished size is 1" x 3.75" on 14 count.
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring Valentines pears!
Models are stitched on 32 count Charlotte's Pink by Weeks Dye Works, using 1 strand of Dinky Dyes silk thread.
Stitch counts:
Birds: 50 w X 63 h
Alphabet: 50 w X 61 h
Flower Pot: 50 w X 62 h.
Finished sizes are around 3.13 in wide X 3.88 in high each.
This design is the start of a new series, The Heartfelt Series, which will celebrate some popular holidays. The first one is Heartfelt Valentine and it is a sweet little valentine. A tulip in a basket and a checkerboard heart in pinks and reds definitely says February and Valentine to me! It makes a... Read more about Heartfelt Valentine - Valentine Cross Stitch Pattern
XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.
Note from the designer: As you can see from the photo of the cover sheet, I've only stitched the stocking. The sampler version image was created in my designing software. I wanted to include a sampler version to give stitchers another option for stitching this design. I LOVE anything Quaker and... Read more about Quaker Christmas Stocking & Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring the phrase "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:24"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Whisper Lugana by Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch count is 157 x 176. Finished size is 9.8" x 11".
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the phrase "Stitch what you love, use your most cherished spools. These are a stitcher's favourite rules"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Country Mocha Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 131 x 114. Finished size is 7.28 in wide X 6.33 in high.
The fifth design in my Blueberry Ridge Gardens Series. This section has a cute nesting bird, a fox and a wheelbarrow full of flowers. Just one more to come in the series!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Milk & Honey by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 120 x 120. Finished size: approx 6" x 6".
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a beautiful spring garden with birds.
The model is stitched on 36 ct. Baked Clay linen by Fox and Rabbit with one strand over two using Classic Colorworks (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 106 x 111 and the finished size is 5.9" x 6.2".
Note from the designer: This is the next sampler in my Rhode Island sampler-inspired series, and it was a joy to design because I chose to work with a palette that was not the usual Halloween flavor sometimes associated with Salem. No orange was used anywhere in the piece! The top of the sampler... Read more about Salem Sampler - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Third in the series of sampler fragments. Each is meant to look incomplete, as often old samplers are cut or damaged over the centuries. Each sampler in the series will have a different edge "cut off." All will be the same size on the same fabric.
A stitch for that "crabby someone" to remind them that some moods are best cured by salt air, sandy toes, and a return to the shore.
The pattern is stitched on 32ct linen using DMC and Classic Colorworks with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 120W x 80H. Finished size is 7.5" x 5".
This pattern celebrates friendship through a harmonious mix of seasonal birds and flowers, each carefully chosen to reflect the changing rhythms of the year; it captures the joy of connection and creativity - where shared moments, like stitches, come together to form something warm, meaningful, and... Read more about Friendship Blossoms - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas Designs featuring a long patriotic sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Raw Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 44 x 322. Finished size is 2.44 in wide X 17.89 in high.
In my constant researching about lace, including how it was created and how it was used over time, I am often encountering images of lace fans in museum collections, typically from the 18th and 19th centuries. I decided it was time to add a lace fan to my lace series of cross stitch designs!
... Read more about Lace Fan - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a nature inspired sampler design. This is the companion piece to Teresa Kogut's No Distance Too Far pattern. Can be stitched together as one continuous horizontal piece or separately.
Haven for Liberty is a commemorative cross stitch sampler created in honor of America's Semiquincentennial-250 years of history, hope, and freedom. This original design weaves together powerful symbolism and nostalgic charm, making it a meaningful tribute to the American spirit.
Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a cute chubby bear standing under a tree.
Stitched on 36 ct. Bear by Needle and Flax with Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 59 x 60 and the finished size is 3.28" x 3.33".
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a large bird perched in a tree over a town.
This design is stitched on 40-Count Thornfield from Needle and Flax with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 145 x 130 and the finished size is 7.25" x 6.5".
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring a line of quilting stars and flying geese!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Light Khaki linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch count is 145 x 21 and the finished size is 8" x 1.17".
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring the verse "The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of God stands forever. Is. 40:8"
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Alabaster linen by Weeks Dye Works using Gloriana Silk Threads (conversions included). Stitch count is 144 x 177 and the finished size is 8" x 9.83".
Note from the designer: This was originally designed for the Attic retreat last year, and it is one of my favorite fall samplers I've done. The mushrooms in the urn on the left make me happy! The verse is from Jane Austen, and reads "There is nothing like staying home for real comfort." I... Read more about Real Comfort - Cross Stitch Pattern
Anyone who knows me knows that not only do I love history, but I love the General's history in particular! This design was really fun for me because my favorite color is pink (it's such a happy color!), and the idea of George presenting Martha with a bouquet of heart balloons seemed charming. She's... Read more about George Loves Martha - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
Introducing the new "Fabulous House" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each design has a stitch count of 120w x 120h. Finished size 6" x 6". Each part can be stitched individually or stitch in a group design. If the entire series is stitched together, it will have a stitch count... Read more about Fabulous House - Fairy House - Cross Stitch Pattern
A perfect design to stitch this time of year as we reflect on the changing landscape. While the seasons change, we can rest knowing our Father in Heaven never does. "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:3"
This delightful chart is part of a nine-pattern series called Log Cabin Christmas. Each chart has a stitch count of 63 x 63. Finished size is 3.94" x 3.94". The model was stitched on 32-count Natural Raw Linen Using Classic Color and DMC Floss. The stitch count is 195 x 195, with three stitches between the blocks to stitch the complete series.