Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. Whatsoever a woman seweth that may she also rip"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Antique White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 141w x 194h.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a lovely sampler from Isabella Lee!
Model is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic colorworks, weeks dye works, and Gentle Arts threads. DMC conversions listed.
Stitch count is 163 x 138.
This booklet from Blackbird Designs features 3 projects.
Stitch Counts and finished sizes:
- Thy Love More Strong - 141w x 178h (7.83" x 9.89")
- On the Alder Bough - 61w x 61h (3.39" x 3.39")
- The Strawberry Jar - 59w x 53h (3.28" x 2.94")
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Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring a Sampler on a plaid bag!
Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid Bag- Burlap and 32 ct Light Mocha Belfast using Weeks Dye Works and DMC Perl. Bag stitch count is 35 x 52 and Fob is 25 x 23. Sampler Bag Button Pack by Just Another Button... Read more about Sampler Bag - Cross Stitch Pattern
Antrim's Folly - A Burlington County Inspiration
Sampler No. 5 in the 13 Colonies Series
Inspired by the Mary Antrim sampler, once part of Betty Ring's collection.
Stitch Count: 257 x 355
Fabric: 36 ct Vintage Pecan Butter (Lakeside Linens)
Floss: Belle Soie, NPI (requires NPI-157), or DMC
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When the traditional lyrics had me stumped for designs I decided to get creative and use the ultimate lord of Christmas- Santa, as my muse! You can see him leaping over a sleeping village as gifts and Christmas magic (represented by metallic thread) spill from his overflowing sack!
This design from Heartstring Samplery features a stone house, floral border and "Dear old world, you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you."
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 stitched on #32 R & R Linen (French Vanilla). Pin Cushion, Pin Keep... Read more about Bluebirds of Happiness - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross Stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring an original sampler with the phrase "In my father's house there are many mansions"!
The model was stitched on 36 count Dolly Madison linen from Needle and Flax, using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Threads used are DMC. Stitch count: 134 w X 162 h.
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring a lovely sampler with a house!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Dark Chino from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 154 x 126.
Note: To achieve the variegated look of Endive with DMC use 3364/3363. For Pea Pod use DMC 732/733.
"What is this that thou has done? Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field." Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Light Examplar using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana threads. Stitch count: 417W x 190H.
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.
Note from designer: Colors of Mexico is an adaptation/reproduction of an antique Mexican sampler. I chose colors from both the back and the front of the sampler. This is a gorgeous, colorful, fun design with such a variety of borders and motifs that it is never boring. It also has a beautiful... Read more about Colors of Mexico - Cross Stitch Pattern
Note from designer: In the Pink was inspired by an NPI silk packet in a gradient colorway and a gradient set of Mason Linens The colors were so perfect together! Since the colors of the silk were so soft and delicate, the design needed to be soft and delicate, too. I love the tone on tone look of... Read more about In The Pink - Cross Stitch Pattern
This pattern from La D D features a reproduction sampler with a large white house, flowers, birds and "Mary Collier, her work in the 9th year of her age, the year 1814."
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Spiced Honey from Color and Cotton. Stitch count is 222 x 268.
"It is a dear thing, Friendship. A sweet balm, a fast elusive bird of calm that flutters o'er life's tumultuous ocean." Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 146H.
I created Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep using a motif from an antique Scottish sampler in my collection, Margaret Campbell 1848. The Angus Trees on each side of her house caught my attention right away. These trees were just made to be turned into a scissors case. I did take a small liberty with the... Read more about Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep - Cross Stitch Pattern
This sampler is an exclusive to the Facebook stitch-a-long for 2022.
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Hogbristle linen using Dinky Dyes, Soie D'Alger, DMC, Gloriana silks, and Classic Colorworks Cotton and Silk threads. Stitch count is 293 x 245. Finished size: 14.6 x 12.2.
Foxglove House is house 4 of 9 of my The Houses on Wisteria Lane Series.
Foxglove House is stitched on 36 count Faun by Picture this Plus, suggested fabric listed, using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 97 x 87 and the finished size is 5.39"... Read more about Foxglove House - Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
This 14-page booklet includes two pin drum designs, plus the large alphabet for personalizing your piece! Don't miss the BE CREATIVE! ideas! It is a fun stitch!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Sand Linen from Picture this Plus using Valdani Threads. Stitch count is 288 x 157.
Model is stitched on 40 ct. Cafe Au Lait by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 404 x 404.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a reproduction sampler chart!
Pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Dusty Road from Seraphim using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk with DMC conversions. Also required but not listed: Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk:Tree Trunk. Stitch count is 144 x 136.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a campfire with the phrase "Crisp cool air, moonlit night, warm bonfire, stars so bright, dancing flames, ancient lore, embers glowing, make a smore"!
Stitched on 'Hamlet' 18ct Aida by Under the Sea Fabrics, with DMC threads. Stitch count: 73 x 189.