Did you know that collective nouns are also known as nouns of assembly? When combined with some spooky Halloween favorites, this is the result and there is a lot happening here! In addition to the large piece surrounded by the graveyard fencing, each of the seven bats, ghosts, and more can be... Read more
The Christmas tree is likely one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season! This rendering is comprised of pattern bands/borders inspired by my collection of vintage pattern books. Primarily monochromatic, your options for fabric/floss combinations are plentiful. The framed piece... Read more
It's a start to a new series! A selection of seasonal smalls featuring borders which surround a word descriptive of the season. These are just little bits of stitching - quick, easy, and a great way to use those leftover scraps of fabric, trims, etc., and even perforated paper. Plenty of... Read more
Next in the buttoned-up' series is this holiday design straight from the classic Christmas song. Bright and cheerful colors with some running backstitch/blackwork details are accented with the included hand-dyed buttons. Stitch the pin pillow, the berry or both - and Merry Christmas!
Includes patterns for the silk and linen berries as shown. The large berry was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Storm linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126x73. The threads associated above are for the berry.
Inspired by and adapted from an antique sampler, this wonderful tree is the centerpiece with its woodland creatures and classic border. I've added the verse to remind us of the season of thanksgiving, but it's a sentiment to honor all year long. The companion berry features the squirrel, and... Read more
Models stitched on assorted fabrics, depending on the look you want using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Also uses Just Pins #130 "Fright Night" and Pin Mini #451 "Favorite Brew" from Just Another Button Company. Stitch count for Stingy Jack is... Read more
Each chartpak includes instructions for three berries; this first release is the partridge, turtle doves and the French hens. Models stitched on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126 x 72 each. Design Size: 7" x 4"
"Beware, Halloween is in the air. The moon is full, beware." "Beware, somethint wicked this way comes"
Models are stitched on 32 ct. Witching Hour/Subtle linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for the framed model is 82 x 96, cushion 99 x 41 and berry is 127 x 72.
Models stitched over two on 40 Ct. Straw using DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count for Framed Model: 140x130. Design Size: 7" x 7". Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 6" x 4". Stitch Count for Drum: 189x40. Design Size: 9" x 2"
12 Berries of Christmas Part 4 - Days, 10, 11, 12. Models stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126x72 each. Design Size: 7" x 4"
This sweet verse reminds me of a quiet nighttime snowfall so the design is full of snowflakes with a few stars peeking out to join the little creatures amongst the trees. Stitched on 36 ct linen, a number of neutral fabrics are suitable as long as there is good contrast with the white stitches.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the word "Thanksgiving" with a turkey on a pillow!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Wintage Homespun linen from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 65 x 58.
Main model stitched on 37 count Corn Tassel Legacy Linen from Access Commodities using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 98 x 177. Small model stitched on 35 count Tin Roof Linen from Week Dye Works. Stitch count is 98 x 83 using Classic Colorworks.
Two partner berries in one chartpack. The large berry was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw/White Petit Point linen with The Gentle Art Simply Wool and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126x72.
The Small Berry was stitched on silk gauze using Classic Color Works and DMC floss. Finished size: 205x121.
Part 2 of the 12 Berries series - contains patterns for 4 Calling Birds, 5 Golden Rings & 6 Geese a-laying". Models stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count for each berry is 126x72. Design Size: 8" x 5" Finishing instructions included.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count for each design is 126x72. Design Size: 8" x 5" Finishing instructions included. Includes patterns for "Swimming Swans, Maids" and Dancing Ladies."
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the Christmas phrase "May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas"!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports using The Gentle Art thread. Stitch count is 105 x 140.
The sampler model is stitched on 45 ct. Jersey Cream Legacy linen using Au ver a Soie 100/3 silk #SMS-241. Stitch count is 129 x 124. Oranments are shown on 32 count Cream Belfast linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss. Stitch counts vary. Finished with Lasy Dot Creates Modtherlode rayon ribbon.
Pumpkins, colorful leaves, squirrels - just a few things that come to mind when thinking of fall. It's a favorite season for many of us and a dream to design for! Hand-dyed buttons and a brass charm are included.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Wheat using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 65 x 79 for pin pillow and 127 x 72 for berry.
Christmas greetings from around the world with a classic sampler feel. The monochromatic designs allow you to choose your favorite fabric/floss/trim combinations - perfect for a stash dive! If you're a world traveler, you could add one for each country you've visited! I have a few others in... Read more
Note from the designer: "Count the days with a design which can be stitched three ways! Create the calendar (perhaps stitch a bit each day throughout the month), a December drum, or a berry for the big day!"
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Tycho linen from Picture This Plus using... Read more
Note from the designer: "A sweet trio of smalls based on a teeny vintage sewing kit in my collection - there is a soft tray, a berry, and a needle book. The berry and needle book were a club project from 2020; this chartpak adds a third piece to that original pair."
"Have a holly jolly Christmas, the best time of the year." Model stitched on 37 ct. Aesthetic White Legacy linen using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 126 x 72.
Celebrating the Festival of Lights, this cheerful pin pillow and companion berry are a quick stitch and easy to finish for offering your Hanukkah blessings. Includes hand dyed micro' buttons to embellish your stitching as you like.
Both models stitched on 36 ct. Cream Edinburg linen using Classic Colororks and DMC thread. Stitch count is 127 x 72.
Just as the title suggests, these berries are full of snowy fun and perfect for your decor all through the season. As with the other berry trios in this series, you have one design which is monochromatic and two other berries to complete the set - a cardinal in the snow and some wooly sheep bundled... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Summer Khaki Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126x72. Design Size: 8" x 5"
Contains patterns for both the silk and linen berries. Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Tumbleweed linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126 x 72 Design size: 8" x 5" Finishing instruction included.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Nocture linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126x73. Finished size approximately 8" x 4 1/2".
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Heirloom Gold hand-dyed linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 180W x 171H. Design Size: 12" x 12"
Note from the designer: This sweet little verse comes from an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book, dated from the early 1880's. Combined with motifs and pattern bands from my collection of little books' of the same time period, the pin pillow and berries make a sweet trio of smalls. Shown... Read more
Note from the designer: A look through antique pattern books provides quite the selection of quirky birds! These designs feature that bevy, flock, or gaggle - and illustrate two very different (and interchangeable) looks depending on your color preferences.
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Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more
Note from the designer: Based on a silk gauze antique embroidery in my collection, this plump, pampered cat is adapted for linen and finished as a drum - although easily framed up or finished as you like.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 36ct Shiloh from Needle & Flax (comparable to DMC 422)... Read more
As promised - DADS - companion to the Moms' designs released in Nashville. A set of three smalls: the primary DADS sampler, a berry and a whimsical small! This tonal color scheme of three different shades of blue is a great option, but you might consider others as well. Perhaps there is a favorite... Read more
Note from the designer: "This is a fun play on the alphabet with lots of spooky bits appearing in that little graveyard! The berry spells "Halloween" to pair up with the graveyard design. Both are mostly monochromatic black with a few DMC details."
Here is the partner for Spring & Summer, released in May. Same format for this classic set of seasonal designs. Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring two pillow patterns with the words "Autumn - Nature's trick or treat" and "Winter - Nature's slumber"!
Note from the designer: "One of two new "buttoned-up" designs, Hark! the Bells features a classic holiday color palette with a verse from a vintage Christmas card. The companion berry features those pretty border bands and the hand-dyed buttons are included."
Note from the designer: "This is the same buttoned up' format - a small pin pillow and companion berry, complete with hand-dyed buttons to embellish both pieces - but this speaks to the quiet and joy of a snowy, winter day."
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a... Read more
Note from the designer: Inspired by an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book and motifs from an antique pattern booklet, this monochromatic set includes three pieces (a mini sampler, berry, and needle book). A prior class/retreat piece, and now a general release, the wood tray shown in the... Read more