The third in a series (after "Mary Barton's Work" & "Among the Roses"), this addition to the flock represents a visitor local to my area, with some unusual coloring from the original Victorian stitcher. Adapted from an antique original in my collection.
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring a cozy winter room with a lounging cat and says "Winter Pleasures"!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Old Salem Big Cut by Primitive Hare using DMC, Gentle Arts, and Kreinik threads. Stitch counts are 150 x 60 and 55 x 59 for the pillow.
Owl Terrace, this is a companion pattern to Cardinal Way.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct evenweave Autumn Sun by Barefoot Needleart using Classic Colorworks, DMC, Weeks Dye works, and Gentle Art threads. Stitch count is 74W x 155H
CHS tombstone designs continue to be great sellers! Stardust was stitched on 35-count Carrot linen from Weeks Dye Works with two strands of DMC over two threads of linen. Stitch count: 56 wide x 121 high
This design was suggested by shop owner Marilyn after seeing our sampler Christmas Time! Our skating Santa can be stitched with the word "Joy" on his sack, or "Toys" since we include charting for both. Our model was stitched on 40-count Hemingway from Needle & Flax using DMC. Finishing instructions are included. Stitch count: 172 wide by 418 high.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosie and Me Creations featuring the spooky Poltergeist Hotel!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Stormy Night Linen. Floss is combination of Weeks, Classic Colorworks and DMC. Glow In The Dark Ghost Button Included. Stitch count is 72 x 112.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a fishing pole catching a fish with the phrase "You are my greatest catch"!
The model was stitched on 18 Ct. Cappuccino Aida by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions threads. Stitch count is 114 x 109.
You might be familiar with this piece from the Little Sampler Series. Susans Little Sampler has the colorful moth and some of the small motifs. This is the full reproduction of the antique. There are thread conversions in Needlepoint Inc. Silk, Classic Colorworks hand dyed cotton threads, and DMC. Stitch count 284 wide by 286 high.
This cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool in the Wood featuring two squirrels sharing acorns!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Witch Tina linen by Fairy Wool in the Wood or 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha with DMC and Romy's Floss (Three fairies green, Brown sugar and Cassandra's dream). Stitch Count: 51 x 58. Finished size: 3.64" x 4.14".
A symmetrical bouquet of brightly colored wildflowers will make a lovely cushion or framed piece. Stitched in four shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss on 32 count linen. Stitch count is 111 x 111.
Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more
Shalom is the Hebrew word for "peace" and is often used in greeting for both a hello and goodbye. Both charts - the English version and the Hebrew version - are included.
At first glance, perhaps what you see in this picture is the word "shalom" with some geometrical design... Read more
To celebrate Brenda's, from the amazing Flosstube Brenda and the Serial Starter, 60th birthday, Karen designed this original sampler based on Brenda's house.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 259w x 315h.
Elizabeth Campbell is a adaptation of a reproduction sampler.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count White Clay linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 301w x 155h.
Acorn Manor is an original sampler. "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree"
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Mayflower linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 305w X 324h.
Cross stitch design from Needle Bling featuring a spooky Halloween tree with the phrase "Voices whisper in the trees, tonight is Halloween"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Pumpkin by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss (with the DMC conversion available). Stitch Count for the design is 191w x 77h.
Autumn Collector is an original design with squirrels collecting autumn acorns!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Paperbark linen by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works, Cottage Garden, Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Required but not listed: Cottage Garden 1103. Stitch count is 99w X 67h.
Cross stitch design from Needle Bling featuring many colorful autumn themed pillows with houses and beehives!
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Pumpkin Pie by Needle Bling using Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss (with DMC conversions available). Stitch Count for the entire design is 174w x 78h.
Cross stitch design from Needle Bling featuring a Halloween themed eye chart that says "Spooky Scary Creepy Chilling Batty"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Carrot by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads (with DMC conversions available). Stitch Count for the design is 62w x 66h.
About the Sampler: No name or year appears on this beautiful sampler to offer a clue about the maker. It is adorned with numerous Christian motifs and symbols. The sampler is representative of an Italian sampler style, as evidenced by the existence of other similar Italian
samplers, done in rows of... Read more
Mary Garrett stitched her fine sampler at Claverton school in 1854 at age fifteen. It is a remarkable piece of needlework, incorporating five different alphabets all stitched meticulously over two on 72 count linen. More history is included on the chart.
Autumn Garden at Cranberry Manor is the next seasonal garden design that started with Summer Garden at Cranberry Manor, my Nashville 2023 exclusive. Autumn brings such warm colours and cozy feelings. I love the sweet cat on the Autumn berry tree in this piece. Watch for the Winter and Spring... Read more
Peacock Manor was originally published in the June 2023 edition of Just Cross Stitch magazine. It takes inspiration from my love of traditional samplers. It features my usual quilt motifs and whimsical, primitive feel. It's also inspired by warm summer days and the peacocks add another touch of... Read more
Its time for Halloween! Enter into my creepy garden full of exotic Halloween blossoms. Pick a few to celebrate the coming of the Halloween season! Chart includes complete finishing directions.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Examplar linen from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads and beads from Mill Hill. Stitch count is 128 x 59.
Cross stitch pattern from Sister Lou Stitches featuring the phrase "Espresso yourself, Stay grounded. Better latte than never, Take life one cup at a time, Take time to smell the coffee"!
Pattern is stitched on 18 Count Vintage Stormy Clouds with DMC Floss. Stitch count is 120 x 120.
This set of 3 Pinkeeps are a re-release from a Pattern Book that was published in 2009.
It has been out of print for many years now. But these little Pinkeeps are just too fun not to bring back.
All 3 Pinkeeps are stitched on 32 count Wichelt Linen ~Natural~ with DMC threads.
Make a splash into summer with the fourth installment of the pillow puns series! This pattern will shore-ly create a sunny smile on your face when you grab a needle and thread to stitch it!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Belfast Raw Natural linen by Zweigart with The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60W x 60H.
Channel your inner basic witch while stitching this brewtiful pattern. No resting witch face required!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 ct Sonatina by Grace Notes Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 80W x 120H.
This cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio features this design that was created to celebrate the special friendships that are formed between stitchers. Featuring motifs of the fancy flosses we all love and collect and says, "Friendship above all ties does bind the heart, and faith in... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring the phrase "Friendship Grows"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Sky Blue Evenweave by Fabric Flair using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 58 x 58.