Did you know that a group of cardinals is called a "radiance?" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! I couldn't decide which version I liked best so I included both.
The model is stitched on 40 count linen using Weeks Dye Works,... Read more
I love the deep colors of this design, which I do associate with autumn. And I took a bit of artistic license with the flamingo - juvenile flamingos are white and they've always felt a bit "spooky" to me. But there's nothing sinister about this design - it's just a celebration of sea life... Read more
Even a greenhouse needs pollinators! This piece was inspired by the idea of peering through the windows of an elaborate white-framed greenhouse. The finish offers a great opportunity for stitchers to build on their skills to create a new shape.
Inspiration for this design came from a vintage velvet tomato pincushion. Somehow that became two squirrels stitching under an acorn "bobbin" tree, an acorn basket and an acorn drum with the text "gather and stitch."
The model is stitched on 36 count "Sea Salt"... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Bittersweet Linen from Lakeside Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 205W x 162H. Design Size: 10" x 8".
Note from the designer: This piece was inspired by the idea of a vibrant still life, featuring a pottery vase in traditional Delftware colors, and some beautiful Rembrandt style tulips. The color scheme is fairly narrow, so it would be easy for stitchers to change to their favorite flower palette.
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For this designer: The latest in the "Scrapbook" collection with Lindy Stitches, this features our household pets enjoying the holiday season! And although I've shown the bunny enjoying a carrot, I've learned that they think bananas are the ultimate treat.
For this designer: As the year winds down you can celebrate resilience and new beginnings with a winter phoenix. The chart also includes two optional text blocks - "A Life Born of Fire" and "You Have Seen My Descent, Now Witness My Rising."
For this design I was thinking of cool walks on the beach and a chance to enjoy autumn at the shore. The design was inspired by postcards, and are even finished that way. I understand that you could theoretically put them in the mail, but that might require more courage than I currently possess.... Read more
Model stitched on 40 count "Flagstone" linen from Lakeside linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. The model is trimmed with "Robin's Egg" chenille an backed with "Blue Corn" velveteen from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch Count: 209W x 66H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a fun collection of smalls for your spooky autumn stitching. There are several small pillow designs, and even a spiderweb biscornu (complete with needle-wielding arachnid)!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Pistachio linen... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring a woman in a floral cape holding a bird and surrounded by flowering vines. "The Glad Sun Goes Across The Sky."
|The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Cottage Stone linen from Colour & Cotton with DMC floss, DMC Color... Read more
Model Stitched one over two on 40 count linen "Silvermist" by Fabrics by Stephanie. Stitch Count: 61W x 61H each.
Look for "Saltwater Scrapbook-Part 2" by LIndy Stitches!
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana. Also need but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 86W x 88H. Design Size: 4" x 4".
"You May Approach" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Stars Hollow Linen using Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 117W x 62H. Finished Size: 6" x 3".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Fawn from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Model is trimmed with Sequoia pom trim from Lady Dots Creates. Stitch Count: 151W x 151H. Design Size: 8" x 8"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Gray from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 143W x 103H. Design Size: 7" x 5"
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Gray from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 103W x 103H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
"The sun shines when I'm with you." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Cyprus Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Needlepoint Inc Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes. Stitch Count: 165W x 82H. Design Size: 8" x 4". Trimmed with Algae Chenille and backed with Blue Fescue Velveteen from Lady Dot Creates.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Mallow Linen using Needlepoint Inc Silk. Stitch Count: 111W x 115H. Design Size: 6" x 6". Trimmed with Nilla Lace and Vanilla Chenilled and backed with Cucumber Velveteen from Lady Dots Creates.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter using Silk N Colors, Belle Soie, and Gloriana. Also needed, but not listed above Captain's Sea Chest and Grandpa's Pipe from Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 121W x 89H. Design Size: 6" x 4".
"The color of Springtime is in the flowers, the color of Winter is in the imagination." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Flagstone Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 228W x 163H. Design Size: 11" x 8".
Coordinating Zappy Dots Needle Nanny has been discontinued.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Raw Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 159W x 111H. Design Size: 8" x 6".
"We are not amused" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Antique Gold Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 121W x 68H. Finished Size: 6" x 3".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Raw Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 151W x 116H. Design Size: 8" x 6".
"When lilacs fast in the dooryard bloom'd and the great star early dropp'd in the western sky, lilacs and star and bird twined, with the chase of my soul there is the fragrant pines"
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Platinum Newcastle Linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Maple Sugar using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 131W x 97H. Design Size: 7" x 5".
Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: 86W x 86H. Design size: 5" x 5"
"Love warms the heart" Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Vintage Fawn from Lakeside Linens using DMC floss. Stitch Count for each 105W x 77H. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Shale using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 252W x 229H. Design Size: 14" x 13"
"A friend loveth at all times" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Artichoke Linen from Colour & Cotton using Silk N Colors and Gloriana Silk Floss. Stitch Count: 181W x 89H. Finished Size: 9" x 4"
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower inspired by the words of an old hymn. The idea is based on winter flowers and berries arranged in a low silver bowl. Stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count 95w x 130h. Finished size is 4.75" x 6.5" on 40 count.
The idea for this design began with memories of my cat Moggie. She was a very plush kitty with lots of character, and she absolutely loved to sit outside and watch the fish and birds. For the "manor" in her honor I've included a koi pond, a house flanked... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring dogs counting down the days till Christmas!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Boston from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabric using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Full DMC conversion included. Stitch counts vary (Largest 83 x 41).
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring teddy bear dressed as a bumblebee!
The nodel is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct Birds Eye View linen from Seraphim with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 55W x103H.
Cross stitch pattern from The Blue Flower featuring an Autumn scene with leaves, horse and carriage and the saying "Go sit upon the lofty hill and turn your eyes around. Where waving weeds and waters wild do hymn and Autumn sound."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Count Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 172W x 163H.
This design celebrates camping! Whether you prefer tents or campers, a lodge or a sleeping bag under the stars, there's something here for you. "I heard the mountain wind conversing with the trees"!
The model is stitched on 40 count "Light Mocha" linen from Zweigart using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 226 wide x 191 high.
Break out the sunscreen and head to the garden! I brought in some flowers and garden plants, as well as a few animal companions to celebrate the joys of gardening. So far we haven't shared our lettuce with the rabbits, but I expect they'll find it one of these days.