Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with the phrase "Be pleased to smile on thins my small endeavor"!
Tray and Needlebook was stitched on 32 ct. linen while Drum was stitched on 36 ct using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread. Stitch count for Tray is 93 x 82 and 180 x 71 for Drum.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with the phrase "Our hearts are stitched together"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Flannel Flowers from Fox and Rabbit using NPI silks with mini vanilla rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count is 80w x 80h.
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a lovely pattern with the phrase "No such thing as too many scissors"
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Oaken by Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads.
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For The Love Of Floss 109... Read more
This design from Heartstring Samplery features three patterns for customizable odes to home.
The models were stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss. A DMC conversion is provided. Stitch count: 113x154 or 113x123
This Baltimore-style sampler is a tribute to the bond of sisters. The quote reads:"Beside a well one does not thirst. Beside a sister one does not despair."
Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 215 x 241. Finished size is 10.75" x 12.05".
A fun little pincushion-sized stitch for those that find themselves equally drawn to the old and the new. A companion piece to the much larger "Rock & Roll Sampler"
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 92 x 46. Finished size is 5.11" x 2.56".
This sampler brings together two of my favorite themes: stitching and music. It is full of motifs such as thread spools, "loudspeaker" flowers, and hoops with music notes. It reads: "I wanna rock and roll all night and cross stitch every day"
The model was turned into a quilted table mat meant for use at cross stitch retreats, but it would be just as good placed in a frame. It was inspired by the people I've met and the friends I've made at cross stitch events across the nation.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using... Read more
The newest in my ongoing series of biscornu, this is my tribute to the month of October featuring pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
Pattern is stitched with one thread over two and stitched on 36 count linen with Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 103 x 103 with a finished size of 5.72" x 5.72".
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring Christmas ornaments with the words "Believe, Seek, Renew and Answer"!
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 41w x 58h each. Finished size is approx. 2.28 in wide X 3.22 in high.
"When I'm worried and I can't sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep."
Model stitched with one thread over two on 28 Ct. Wren by Picture this Plus using Classic Colorworks. Frame was thrifted and refinished by designer. Stitch count 130 x 121. Finished Size: 10" x 9"
"Come in the evening or come in the morning. Come when you're looked for or come without warning. Friends are always welcome on Pincushion Street." Model stitched on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 251x140. Design Size: 14" x 8"
Model stitched with one thread over two on 20 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Simply Wool & Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 182x224. Finished size: 18.2" x 22.4".
"We were more precious each to each other than any thing. Mary H Feilden - John W Whittaker Feniscowles Hall 1824." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartstring Blend linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 253x183. Design Size: 16" x 12"