Liberty Drum and Pincushion is a prim, sampler-inspired patriotic design which also honors the French aspirations of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The centerpiece of the drum design is a tree taken from my Louise Chappuis 1844 reproduction sampler, but here, it's topped by two eagles, centered... Read more about Liberty Drum and Pincushion - Cross Stitch Pattern
My Vintage ABCs of Christmas Book is a compilation inspired by my previously released Vintage Christmas Alphabet Ornament series. In the book, you will find a big design of all of the ornaments combined, named The Vintage ABCs of Christmas. The ornament designs have been modified a bit to fit the... Read more about Vintage ABCs of Christmas - Cross Stitch Book
I've been wanting to do a small sampler with an antique look and finally did it!
The sampler is stitched on 40-Count Sapphire linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count is 77 x 63. Finished size is 3.85" x 3.15".
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring a lovely house on spools!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art threads. Stitch Count is 31 x 69. Finished size is 1.94 in wide X 4.31 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring the phrase "I was raised by a cuppa tea" or "I was raised by a cup of coffee"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Art and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 86 x 66 (Coffee) and 75 x 79 (Tea). Finished sizes are 4.78 in wide X 3.67 in high and 4.17 in wide X 4.39 in high.
Inspired by a vintage pincushion and Quaker samplers, I designed this sweet piece to celebrate my love of red thread and vintage stitching/sewing ephemera.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Cappuccino linen by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 108H x 108W. Finished size is 6.75 in wide X 6.75 in high.
Add a dash of cute spookiness to your Halloween decorations with this adorable ghost! Pin drums are such a fun way to finish small round designs. Pick your favorite coordinating fabric, add some mini pom pom trim and you're done!
Bring back memories of trick-or-treating and the excitement of filling your bag with delicious candy! Spooky Sweets has a row of adorable Halloween bags and buckets with tasty Halloween candies cascading down.
Savor the nostalgia of a mid-century Christmas. These sweet characters will take you back to the days of shiny-brite ornaments, tinsel-covered trees, and glass bead garlands. Santa is full of cheer as he laughs, "Ho, ho, ho" and Frosty wears a jolly smile.
I'm obsessed with Santa ornaments in cute shapes: moons, stars, circles or squares. I decided to try designing my own version and Santa Claus as a square turned out so cute that I had to make a Mrs. Claus and Frosty to keep him company on the Christmas tree!
This circular design feature a house with trees and sheep in the center, surrounded by a colorful floral border.
Stitched on either 14 ct. Aida or 32 ct. Evenweave with DMC threads. Stitch count is 138 x 138. Finished sizes are (14 ct.) 10" x 10" or (32 ct.) 8.75" x 8.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a sampler with adorable flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen, Fiber on a Whim 'Dulce de Leche' using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 164w x 175h. Finished size is 8.2" x 8.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely, fancy sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 100w x 160h. Finished size is 5" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely, fancy sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct Fiber on a Whim 'Affogato' linen using Needlepoint Inc threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 276 x 366. Finished size is 13.8" x 18.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a lovely French home on the river!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 114w x 103h. Finished size is 5.7" x 5.15".
Cross stitch pattern from Lindy Stitches featuring a bowl of pears with the phrase "What good shall I do this day"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Persimmon from Fiber on a Whim using Dinky Dyes, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count 89 x 109. Finished Size: 5.6 x 6.8.
What a better way to wrap up the Air Mail series than with this adorable, famously too friendly bird? What I wouldn't give to be able to genetically bring them back to life?
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Silver Moon linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 73 x 85. Finished Size:
4.5 x 5.3.
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a lovely sampler!
The model was stitched on 40 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 125 x 142. Finished size is 6.25 in wide X 7.1 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a lovely sampler!
The model was stitched on 36ct Fiber on a Whim Milk and Honey using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 153 x 254. Finished size is 8.5 in wide X 14.11 in high.
A stylized blue jay bird sitting on a persimmon tree branch looking at the ripened fruit. Persimmons are native to the region and can be found growing in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia watershed.
Stitched on 18 ct. "Ivy" Aida by Fiber on a Whim with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 56 X 57. Finished size is 3.11" x 3.17".
A bright lemon with the phrase "Squeeze the Day" in the center. This is a pun design inspired by the motto, "Seize the day."
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Aerial from Picture This Plus using Colour and Cotton and DMC threads. Stitch count is 73 x 54. Finished size is 4.7" x 3.5".