Iris is the seventh in a series of geometric floral designs, inspired by flowers from my mother's garden. This one has been a long time coming, I designed it way back in 2011 when I was working on the others in the floral series, but I'm just finally getting around to releasing it. Because... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a cheerful 19th century sampler!
Model is stitched on 32 count "Linen" linen by Weeks Dye Works with one strand over 2 threads using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 123 x 119. Finished size: 7.7 x 7.4.
Home is stitched on 36 count Almond Milk by Grace Notes Fabrics, fabric suggestion listed, using Weeks dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic colorworks threads. Stitch count is 131w x 87h and the finished size is 7.28" x 4.83".
A skipjack boat used for oyster harvesting in the Chesapeake Bay. The sails are adorned with quilt block motifs. A traditional alphabet and numbers are in the background.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct using Forbidden Fiber Co not listed (101, 212, 217, 224, 302, 411, 601, 605). Stitch count is 154 x 91.
This is an exciting new standalone chart that is close to my heart. I love spending time outdoors and the inspiration for my stitching comes mainly from nature.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Sampler Khaky by xJu Design usong Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts threads. DMC option listed as well. Stitch count is 201 x 160.
Cross stitch pattern from The Prairie Schooler featuring a sampler!
Sunshine and Shadow Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Putty Khaki Davos using DMC floss. Stitch count is 167 x 126.
Design Size: 9 3/8" x 7". Amish Life pattern stitched on 18 count Putty Khaki Davos using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 72 x 48. Design Size: 4" x 2 3/4".
This 14-page booklet includes the detailed instructions for the six specialty stitches, an alphabet for personalizing and 2 beautiful WELCOME samplers.
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Sprit of the Forest linen from BE STITCH ME using DMC floss. Stitch count is 327 x 188.
This 10-page booklet includes two extra borders, a small to finish as a needlebook cover anda lovely WELCOME. The smaller "samplers" in the piece can easily be stitched separately! It also includes several BE CREATIVE! ideas.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Grace Note Fabrics Sarah using DMC floss. Stitch count is 278 x 149.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an original sampler of dogs!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct. Baked Clay linen from Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 188 x 109.
Note from designer: The chart is in full color and features buttons by The Bee Company.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Graham Cracker Linen or 40 count Mushroom/Light Mocha Newcastle with Gentle Arts and DMC threads. Full DMC conversion provided (3888 discontinued). The Bee Company button not listed. Stitch count is 120 by 120.
This is a revised version of an old design (#113). The original 2015 design has been out of print and I decided to rework it. JABC buttons are included. A cardinal is perched atop a basket of winterberry leaves berries.
Pattern is stitched on Fog Cashel using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 112.
About the Sampler: No name or year appears on this beautiful sampler to offer a clue about the maker. It is adorned with numerous Christian motifs and symbols. The sampler is representative of an Italian sampler style, as evidenced by the existence of other similar Italian
samplers, done in rows of... Read more
Mary Garrett stitched her fine sampler at Claverton school in 1854 at age fifteen. It is a remarkable piece of needlework, incorporating five different alphabets all stitched meticulously over two on 72 count linen. More history is included on the chart.
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
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring this little red schoolhouse, ready for its pupils. Stitch this nostalgic sampler with its alphabets, numbers, and fun motifs.
Pattern was stitched on 16 ct Cream Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is 98w x 98h.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. "beige" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works usong Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversions. Stitch Count: 287W x 295H. Finished size 16" x 16.5".
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
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"A lovely Gathering - Sampler Block, Barn Quilt Pinwheel, Flag Fob & a Pumpkin Patch Pincushion. Finished as a sewing set." Stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast with DMC threads. Stitch counts vary, a fat 1/8th of linen will be plenty.
Note from designer: The front cover is... Read more
Two models are shown in the booklet - one worked on #36 linen over two and another on #28 linen over one in red. A perfect gift for Anglophiles and travelers who have been to England. The design is made up of over nineteen motifs with a British theme. Finished in a wooden scalloped frame, made by The Bee Co.
One of my most popular releases of the past year, this was originally designed for a retreat.
The design is published as full-sized 8 page booklet, and includes the charts and finishing directions for four smalls. The original was worked on #32 R & R Linen (French Vanilla).
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas featuring a Christmas sampler with trees and three accompany patterns with gnomes and candles!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Yuletide by Fabric by Stephanie with Gloriana silks, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie with Soie D'Alger... Read more
This pattern was stitched on 36 ct Dead Sea Scroll by Seraphim Fabrics. Finished Size: 7.75" x 7.75" and Stitch Count: 140 x 140. This piece was stitched with silk threads, introducing the stitcher also to some Silk Lame by Rainbow Gallery.
This pattern was stitched on 40 ct. Old Stationary by Seraphim Fabrics. This piece is part of a greater series, the first being Joy Be Thine, now this one and one still in teaching circulation Stitches Be Sweet, there will be another teaching piece in this set called Count Be Correct with a short saying with it like the others. Finished Size 8 x 9 3/4" on 40 ct Stitch Count 163 x 195.
Cross stitch pattern from Homespun Elegance Ltd featuring a sampler for Mother's day that says "Mother, true, kind"!
Model stitched on 30 count Parchment over two using Weeks Dye Works threads. Sampler is attached to a separate stitched border on 30 count Cocoa by Weeks Dye Works.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring Patchwork quilt blocks and the alphabet combine for a fabulous sampler in a five-part series. This is part 2.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vanilla Bean linen from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 263 x 223.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts & Stitchery featuring a beautiful sampler with a home and the alphabet!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Heartland by Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 103 x 123.