Counting Puddles Cross Stitch Patterns

This modern cross stitch design was inspired by a brass candle holder that I have in my kitchen. It is shaped like a mouse, and I've always found it fun and whimsical. It brought to mind the expression of being "quiet as a church mouse," and the idea of silence and reverence during the... Read more about Quiet as a Church Mouse - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This modern cross stitch design was inspired by pondering what would happen if Santa needed to get to town quickly and didn't want to bother with preparing his sleigh and reindeer. He'd drive a car with peppermint wheels, of course! And the trip wouldn't be complete without a Christmas... Read more about Santa's Coming to Town - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This modern cross stitch pattern features a dark autumn night in the forest. A lantern lights up its surroundings of acorns, mushrooms, and pine needles. Fireflies float around it in an ethereal fashion leaving behind delicate trails created with textured blackwork stitching.

Pattern is... Read more about Woodland Aglow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch a bit of Christmas cheer with this modern playful counted cross stitch pattern. These Mini Snowflake Ornaments use cross stitch, some fun back/straight stitching, and french knots. Finish each of the six small patterns in a 3-inch hoop and hang on the tree for your own unique handmade... Read more about Mini Snowflake Ornaments - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Create your own bookmark with this modern cross stitch pattern featuring climbing roses spilling over top of each other as they climb skywards.

Pattern is stitched on 16-count White Chocolate Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 31 x 93. Finished size is 1.9" x 5.8".

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a stack of magical books!

Pattern is stitched on 32-count linen by using DMC floss. Stitch count is 114 wide x 140 high

Celebrate the magic of the winter holidays with this modern cross stitch pattern featuring a happy snowman gazing up at his rainbow of cheery snowflakes.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Navy Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 97 x 107 and the finished size is 6.9" x 7.6".

This modern cross stitch pattern features a raven perched on top of a pumpkin, with a full moon and clouds in the sky and foliage circling it. It's magical and moody and perfect for autumn stitching and Halloween vibes. Beautiful texture is created with Cross Stitch, Back/Straight Stitch, French... Read more about Raven's Harvest Moon - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

Santa's on his magical path to bring presents to children around the world with this beautiful modern cross stitch pattern. It features Santa in his sleigh, pulled by five reindeer as they fly through the clouds under a large bright crescent moon.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Navy linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 154 x 186 and the finished size is 11" x 13.3".

This little rabbit is ready for winter festivities and even has a shiny star to gift a pal! He's nice and warm wrapped up in his sweater and glowing Christmas lights. Make this into a special ornament for your Christmas tree with this modern cross stitch pattern.

Pattern is stitched on 28... Read more about Rabbit's Bright Winter Night Ornament - Cross Stitch Pattern

This little squirrel is ready for winter festivities and even has a shiny star to gift a pal! He's nice and warm wrapped up in a sweater, hat, and glowing Christmas lights. Make this into a special ornament for your Christmas tree with this modern cross stitch pattern.

Pattern is stitched... Read more about Squirrel's Bright Winter Night Ornament - Cross Stitch

These two birds are creating some happy music, and so can you! This modern cross stitch pattern features two charts, each with a songbird, music notes, and flowers.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Touch of Yellow linen with DMC floss. Each design has a stitch count of 92 x 93 with a finished size of 6.6" x 6.6".

Get ready for some serious autumn vibes! This modern cross stitch pattern features two mice and their cozy pumpkin cottage, ready to introvert inside all evening with hot cider and pie. They're surrounded by leaves, acorns, mushrooms, and twinkle lights.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Raw... Read more about Cozy Little Cottage - Cross Stitch Pattern

These happy picnic bandits found something sweet! This cute modern cross stitch pattern features ants carrying a mountain of tasty watermelon, along with some strawberries and cherries on their merry way back to their colony.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Green Sapphire Cashel linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 109 x 138 and the finished size is 7.8" x 9.9".

Happy birds spread spring cheer in this modern cross stitch pattern. It features three aviary friends perched on branches with spring blooms all around, and some fun texture added with back stitch, French knots, and lazy daisies, and a few St. George's Crosses.

Pattern is stitched on 28... Read more about Birds & Blooms - Cross Stitch Pattern

Bees, sunshine, lemonade, watermelon, a picnic basket, and flowers "Sweet Summertime" is a modern cross stitch pattern meant to give you all the happy, classic summer vibes!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. White Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 112 x 137 and the finished size is 8" x 9.8".

Brew up some Halloween fun! This modern cross stitch pattern features a witch, black cat, two bats, crow, and jack o'lantern gathered around their cauldron mixing up a magic potion.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Blue Mist by Fabric Flair with DMC floss. The stitch count is 114 x 152 and the finished size is 8.1" x 10.9".

Ghosts like to party too with this modern cross stitch pattern! These three merry ghosts are in the middle of some spooky moonlit festivities and have stacked three jack-o'-lanterns and a witch hat to celebrate. Candles are lit, and they're ready for some magic in the pumpkin patch!

... Read more about Spook-tacular Party - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

Home is where love grows. This sweet modern cross stitch pattern features a flower with heart shaped petals, heart motifs, and a cute little pot with the words "Love Grows Here" written on it.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. White Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 80 x 110 and the finished size is 5.7" x 7.9".

This little snail is humming up some happy music, and so can you! This modern cross stitch pattern features a snail with a distinctive treble clef shell and an arc of music notes above as it moseys along.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Green Sapphire Cashel linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 65 x 70 and the finished size is 4.6" x 5".

Feel the love this Valentine's Day with this collection of cute lovebugs. They feature hearts, Xs and Os, and are playfully arranged into an iconic heart shape.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Powder Pink Splash Lugana with DMC floss. The stitch count is 99 x 87 and the finished size is 6.2" x 5.4".

Celebrate two special people when you cross stitch this Modern Botanical Wedding Sampler. This design features flowers, butterflies, and a full alphabet and number set for customization. Make a beautiful heirloom sure to be cherished with this modern cross stitch pattern!

Pattern is... Read more about Modern Botanical Wedding Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

What a day! This modern cross stitch pattern features a happy bear perched in some bushes with flowers, fluttering butterflies, and a little rainbow cascading down.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Fairy Mist by Fabric Flair with DMC floss. The stitch count is 90 x 55 and the finished size is 6.4" x 3.9".

Topsy-Turvy Tea is a modern cross stitch pattern that features a tea cup tipping with a splash of tea escaping the brim. There is a tea bag suspended above it, with its string forming a little heart. Originally designed as part of a XStitch the Rainbow collaboration with other designers, it uses... Read more about Topsy-Turvy Tea - Cross Stitch Pattern

Dive into the ocean with this modern cross stitch pattern! It features a cheery seahorse bobbing in the water with bubbles all around and fish swimming in the background. It was designed as part of the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette collaboration, which features designs from over... Read more about Bubble Seahorse - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a Christmas ornament with a Sheep!

Pattern is stitched on 28-count Smokey Pearl/Lichen using Treenway Silks: (Harmony 307, 00; 65 Roses BlackRose; Tranquility 26). Stitch count is 59 wide x 65 high.

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a Christmas ornament with a goat!

Pattern is stitched on 28-count Smokey Pearl/Lichen using Treenway Silks: (Harmony 307, 00; 65 Roses BlackRose; Tranquility 26). Stitch count is 59 wide x 65 high.

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a group of foxes frolicking in the fall!

Pattern is stitched on 14-ct Handmade Paper by Fabric Flair using DMC floss. Stitch count is 132 wide x 124 high

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a reindeer picking out a decorated Christmas tree!

Pattern is stitched on 14-count Medium Blue / Periwinkle fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 84 wide x 84 high. Finished size is 6 in wide X 6 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a Christmas ornament with a Llama!

Pattern is stitched on 28-count Smokey Pearl/Lichen using Treenway Silks: (Harmony 307, 00; 65 Roses BlackRose; Tranquility 26). Stitch count is 59 wide x 65 high.

Celebrate this beautiful planet we call home with your very own cross stitched Earth! This modern cross stitch pattern uses cross stitch, some fun back/straight stitching, and is intentionally designed for the stitches to cover the entire surface of an 8-inch embroidery hoop.

Pattern is... Read more about Blue Earth - Cross Stitch Pattern

Love Blooms year round with this sweet modern cross stitch pattern. It features flowers shaped like hearts, happy arches in the background, symmetrical shapes in the leaves, and lots of texture added with back stitch, straight stitch, St. George's Crosses, and French knots.

Pattern is... Read more about Love Blooms - Cross Stitch Pattern

Celebrate spring with this modern cross stitch pattern! This is the first in a series of four showcasing each season. Hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, and alliums form an intricate mandala, with butterflies in the corners and two dancing hummingbirds in the center. Beautiful texture is created with... Read more about Spring Hummingbird Mandala - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a bunch of cats playing in your craft supplies!

Pattern is stitched on 14-count Peaceful Purple Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 190 wide x 106 high

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a swashbuckling pirate that happens to be a cute black cat!

Pattern is stitched on 28-count French Country Purple Linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 84 wide x 84 high. Finished size is 3.86 in wide X 4.29 in high.

Let your spirit soar with this modern cross stitch pattern featuring a horse in a field of flowers, with its mane and tail flowing in the wind. Blooms cover its body, and butterflies circle it in happy loops.

Pattern is stitched on 14-count Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 112 wide x 111 high. Finished size is 8" x 7.9".

Celebrate a special little one when you cross stitch this modern baby sampler. This design features a sparkling teal vase filled with a gorgeous arrangement of flowers. Two butterflies circle the blooms, and a ribbon is front and center for you to customize with the name of a special little one,... Read more about Modern Baby Bouquet Butterflies - Cross Stitch Pattern

It's a classic for a reason - there's no place like home! This modern cross stitch design features a cozy little cottage nestled in a valley of wildflowers, with trees flanking its sides and mountains with fluffy clouds in the background. A winding rock path leads up to the door, and the words... Read more about Home Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a beautiful patchwork angel!

Pattern is stitched on 14-count Aida Navy using DMC floss. Stitch count is 94 wide x 122 high. Finished size is 6.71 in wide X 8.71 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a ghost reading a favorite Halloween novel in the library!

Pattern is stitched on 28-count Black Chocolate fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 84 wide x 93 high. Finished size is 6 in wide X 6.64 in high.

Celebrate the magic of the northern lights with this modern cross stitch pattern featuring a polar bear underneath a colorful sky illuminated by the aurora borealis. He's comfy, cozy, and spreading holiday cheer in his cardigan holding a banner up with "Joy" written on it.

... Read more about Polar Lights - Cross Stitch Pattern

What better way to spend a rainy day than in a cozy nook with all your favorite things? This modern cross stitch pattern features a tea kettle brimming with spring flowers, a warm mug of coffee, a cross stitch hoop with needle and floss scattered about, and of course a stack of books.

... Read more about Springtime Sip and Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

Let your creativity blast off with this playful space rocket. This modern cross stitch pattern features cross stitch, some fun back/straight stitching, star stitches, and a single french knot. Finish it as a hanging banner for a little extra whimsy!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct. Blue... Read more about Blast Off - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch your very own visitor from outer space with this modern cross stitch pattern. It features a little alien in its spaceship, and uses cross stitch, some fun back/straight stitching, and a single french knot. It's a small, quick-win project that can be displayed in a 5″ hoop.

... Read more about Alien Crossing - Cross Stitch Pattern