Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss and Dinky Dyes Silks (or DMC 310, 610, 730, 3777, B5200). Stitch Count: 153W x 102H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Vintage Pear by Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 310, 472, 869, 730, 779, 938, 975, 3777, 3787, White). Stitch Count: 99W x 86H.
"the Bee. The industrious bee extracts from every flower it's fragrant sweets, and mild balsamic power. Learn thence, with greatest care and nicest skill, to take the good, and to reject the ill. By her example taught, enrich they mind, improve kind nature's gift be sense refined. Be thou the... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Creek Bed Brown from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count for Mat - 201W x 176H, Pinkeep - 48W x 50H. Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss white, 221, 434, 933, 730, 823, 829, 524, 3856, 3859, 3777). Stitch count: 191W x 197H. Design size is 9 1/2" x 9 3/4"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Doubloon using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 3371, 3023, 433, 3011, 371, 3830, 3777, 407, 3828). Stitch count for Mat: 166 x 119, for Needlebook: 54 x 52, for Fob: 22 x 22.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw using Weeks Dye Works (or DMC floss 310, 435, 732, 610, 613, 898, 400, 921, 433). Specialty stitches used: French Knots and Over One. Stitch count: 93W x 82H. Design Size: 4 5/8" x 4 1/8"
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Dolphin using Classic Colorworks (or DMC floss 400, 3828, 902, 838, 738, 3051, 372, 801, 3865). Stitch Count: 140W x 190H. Design Size: 7.75" x 10.5"
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Hogbristle linen from Fox and Rabbit. A suitable substitute would be Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linen. Stitched over two threads using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss, Dinky Dyes, Gloriana Silk (or DMC floss 223, 819, 433, B5200, 930, 932, 890, 581, 3346, 221, 321). Stitch Count: 175x175. Design Size: 9 5/8" x 9 5/8".
Model stitched on 36 ct. Black Swan linen from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works thread.
Stitch count: 82w x 81h
Stitch on board is 36 Ct. Black Swan Linen 8x12. Stitch on pinkeep is 40 Count Summer Khaki Newcastle Linen 9x13.
Model stitched on 40 ct. Dirty Teacup from Needle and Flax linens using Soie Silks threads with DMC conversions listed below.
Stitch count: 191w x 124h
This design by The Scarlett House features the text "Be you to others kind and true as you'd have others do to you and neither do nor say to men whate'er you would not take again", "Philadelphia vine wrought this is 1755 and in the tenth year of her age", and "Titles may... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring the phrase "What though I am but a child and little can I discern Christ is a teacher meek and mild and bids me come and learn"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Newcastle Summer Khaki linen using AVAS Silk thread with DMC Alternatives listed. Stitch count is 278 x 271.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sampler with the phrase "Be ye therefore ready alfo for the son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Hemingway from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 136 x 156.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House.
"No glory I covet no riches I want
Ambition is nothing to me
The one thing I beg of good Heaven to grant
Is a mind independent and free"
Sarah Elizabeth Brooke's Work in the 11th year of her age
Model was stitched on 40ct Bisque from Lakeside Linens over 2 threads using 1 strand of NPI silk. (DMC equivalents given)Linen was tea stained for aging. Stitch count for Framed sampler 147x99. Stitch count for Pin Keep 145x80.
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Camofudge linen from Stitches and Spice with Needlepoint Silks and Crescent Colours Belle Soie Silk floss (or DMC 898, 3777, 3011, 936, 838, 3371, 3031, 762, 415, 318, 413, White, 869, 934). Stitch Count: 197W x 166H. Finished size is approx. 9.85 in wide X 8.3 in high.
"She lives on a hill overlooking the sea with only her dogs for good company. She doesn't need less, she doesn't need more than to hear the waves crash into the shore." Stitch Count: 271W x 131H. Model stitched on 40 ct Vintage Pear from Lakeside Linens using Belle soie silks. )***NOTE Belle Soie Malted Milk was used in the model, but is no longer available. Angel Blush may be substituted.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Espresso linen by R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks. (DMC alternates are 310 535 945 938 930 640 3865 370 347 815 3829 3051 801) Stitch Count: 120W x 108H. Finished size is 6.67 in wide X 6 in high.
Model stitched over two, except the bees are stitched over one using a tent stitch. Stitched on 40 Ct. Putty linen by Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler threads. Stitch count 119x69.
"When this you see remember me and keep me in your mind. Let all the world say what they will. Speak of me as you find." Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks silks. (DMC alternates are 370 730 3750 3031 3859 434 712 414 500 501 310 950 935) Stitch count 161x163.
"Be of Good Cheer." Model stitched over one thread on 28 Ct. Light Khaki/Cream Gingham linen from Weeks Dye Works with one strand of NPI Silk (or DMC 310, 3777, 642, White, 319). Stitch Count: 134x97.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an original sampler design and bonus reversible pin keep charts!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Steinbeck linen from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC and NPI Silk conversions. Stitch count is 343 x 145.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique sampler adaptation chart!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Old Stationary linen from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabric using Classic Colorworks and Gloriana threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 191 x 82.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an antique sampler reproduction chart!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Saltbush by Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 122 x 126.