In the middle of a cold Winter and longing for a sunshiny day under the apple blossom, I designed this piece to remind me of happier days ahead. I'm not naturally an optimist, so this quotation by Martin Luther spoke to me - a good reminder of the power of our everyday, small choices to better the... Read more
Mistletoe Manor Sampler and Smalls are stitched on 36 count Linen one strand of Valdani floss over two linen threads. Stitch count is 217 x 185h. Finished size is 12.06 in wide X 10.28 in high.
The pillow small stitch count is 104w x 60h and is trimmed in Dance Shoe Red Vintage Colors of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a phrase celebrating mothers everywhere! "A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend!"
This pattern is stitched on 28 ct Mushroom using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 113 x 68.
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a Halloween cat next to a witches hat with the phrase "Beware, Witching hour"!
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count Thunder Cloud Stoney Creek hand-dyed fabric (not listed) using DMC, Creek Colors (DMC substitutes listed),... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Chessie & Me featuring an autumn home with the phrase "Sweet Autumn"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Espresso from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 81 x 77. Finished size is 4.5" x 4.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Shepherd's Bush featuring the phrase "Scatter blessings"!
Pattern is stitched on 20 ct Lambswool Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads and buttons from Just Another Button Company with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 33 x 119. Finished size is 3 1/3" x 12".
Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring the phrase "How to be a sunflower...stand tall, never stop growing, and always turn your face to the light"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 63w x 108h. Finished size is 4.5" x 8".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a stash of quilting supplies with the phrase "Quilter"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 175 x 41. Finished size approx 12.5" x 3"
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a Christmas nativity phrase "O come let us adore him"!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Monaco fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 98 x 70. Finished size approx 7" x 5".
The long-awaited sequel to Spring Doxology has arrived! Adorable pairs of foxes and squirrels and birds are having some frolicking fun in the fall leaves. "Praise him all creatures here below"
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Flax linen by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 104w x 45h.
Matilda Isabella Creasy 1852 is a reproduction of a stunning original sampler in our collection from Suffolk, in the East of England. It contains the Christmas carol Once in Royal David's City' as the verse, beautiful flower motifs, a swan, a cow, a squirrel, birds, crowns, flags and all manner of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a sampler with a peaceful phrase. "I rest the deer within the wood, drawn by its silent call, far from the throbbing crowd of men, on nature's breast I fall. My couch is sweet with blossoms fair, a bed of fragrant dreams, and soft from... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Luminous Fiber Arts featuring a bird infront of a Christmas candle with the phrase "Merry and Bright".
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 count Sparrow Linen by Luminous Fiber Arts (Suggested Commercially Available Substitutes: PTP Doubloon or Vintage Country Mocha) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 84H x 72W.
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the phrase "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Fiber on a Whim Belfast linen, Affogato using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 67 x 99.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a sampler with the phrase "Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas everyday"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 Winter Woolens by Seraphim using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 243 x 222.
Cross stitch pattern from Three Sheep Studio featuring the phrase "Of all the gifts that life has to offer, a loving mother is the greatest of them all"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Flax Linen using Sulky threads. Stitch count is 151w x 100h.
Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring a fox with the phrase "Follow your dreams"!
Patterns are stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha and Soft Ivory using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 133 x 56, 49 x 49. Finished Sizes are 8.31 in wide X 3.5 in high, 3.06 in wide X 3.06 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler Girl featuring the phrase "Sea air was healing, relaxing. The sea air alone was evidently designed by nature for the cure"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Cream using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 107 x 132.
Cross stitch pattern from Stoney Creek Collection featuring a lovely wedding announcement sampler with the phrase "Two hearts, one love"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Icelandic Gray using DMC, Threadworx, Creek Colors (DMC 415), and Glissengloss Rainbow Bleding thread. Stitch count is 136 x 105.
The models are stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha linen. Stitch with one ply of thread over 2 linen threads.
Stitch counts:
One square: 53 wide by 56 high
Two squares: 109 wide by 56 high
Three squares: 165 wide by 56 high
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28ct Aqua Blue Light Linen with Requires 12 colors of Sulky Petites, 1 color of Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid, and 4 colors of Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 118w X 99h. Design Area: 8-3/8"w X 7"h.
This pattern from Hands On Designs is the first part of a 4 part series of seasonal thoughts. The design says "Gather Blessings" and features a house, a flower, and a buzzing bee!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x42.
Note from the designer - Meant to be hung in a prominent place in your house so that there are no more excuses by family members for improper use of special snips.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Dirt Track by Fox and Rabbit with 1 over 2 threads using Black Licorice floss from The Gentle... Read more
"You only need 2 tools in life...WD-40 and duct tape!! If it doesn't move and it should...use WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't...use duct tape!" Well yeah, both of those work pretty good. I keep them handy all the time.
Pattern is stitched on 14 count White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 128 x 90.
I must admit, I have to remind myself of that pretty often - because, without a plan, I'm sorta stuck. "Note to self, do not sit on the floor without a plan on how to get up"!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 98 x 115.
Well, this one about says it all - getting old definitely AIN'T for Sissies! "Getting old ain't for sissies. It takes strength, courage and tenacity...and that's just to get dressed in the morning"!
Pattern is stitched on White Aida using DMC or Anchor threads. Stitch count is 143 x 133
At my age, it's sooo easy to 'wonder' where I've put things. Someday to be found, but not necessarily when I'm looking for them. "I've finally reached the wonder years. Wonder where I parked the car. Wonder where I left the phone. Wonder where my glasses are."
Pattern is stitched on 14 count White Aida using Dmc threads. Stitch count is 103 x 116.
Cross stitch pattern from Finally A Farmgirl Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "Love me when I least deserve it because that's when i really need it"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 Almond Milk by Grace Notes fabric using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 220w x 130h.