Sentiments Nashville Needlework Market 2025 Cross Stitch Patterns

A 3-part Mini Series to celebrate the Crafty in all of us! "You say I'm crafty like its's a bad thing"!

The models were stitched on 32 ct Antique White Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 63 x 92. Finished size is 3.94" x 5.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring the phrase "Needle and floss, scissors and spools, these are a stitcher's favorite tools"!

Pattern is stitched on Edinburgh Linen Country Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch count is 131w x 114h. Finished size is 7.28 in wide X 6.33 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a pink farm and cow with the phrase "Strawberry milk comes from pink cows"!

The model is stitched on 36 count linen using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 82 X 77. Finished size is 4.56 in wide X 4.28 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a woman with the phrase "My heart is fed with needle and thread"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 144 x 144. Finished size is 7.2" x 7.2".

Inspired by my love of libraries, this design features an open book that is sprouting flowers and mushrooms with birds and a butterfly floating above. It reads: "the very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of humanity".

... Read more about An Ode To Libraries - Cross Stitch Pattern

This beautiful pattern from JBW Designs features birds, flowers and the saying "Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Desert Taipan from Fox & Rabbit with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 186 x 108. Finished size is 10.4" x 6"

This Plum Street Sampler design features friends and flowers at the top and then "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, i could walk in my garden forever."

The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96w x 168H. Finished Size: 5.33w x 9.33h.

Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the phrase "Sent from heaven's brightest star what a miricle you are"!

Stitched on 'Sapphire' 18ct Aida from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Kreinik, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 90 x 76. Finished Size: 5" x 4 1/4".

Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more about Hope - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring the phrase "I was raised by a cuppa tea" or "I was raised by a cup of coffee"!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Art and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 86 x 66 (Coffee) and 75 x 79 (Tea). Finished sizes are 4.78 in wide X 3.67 in high and 4.17 in wide X 4.39 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring the phrase "It's sew nice ABCD" with an American flag!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct linen using Gentle Art and DMC threads. Stitch Count is 80 x 89. Finished size is 5.71 in wide X 6.36 in high.

This Baltimore-style sampler is a tribute to the bond of sisters. The quote reads:"Beside a well one does not thirst. Beside a sister one does not despair."

Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 215 x 241. Finished size is 10.75" x 12.05".

Every year, March 17th. St. Patrick's Day, heralds another year of drinking, shenanigans, and green-colored everything. I'm personally looking forward to curling up on my couch and chugging down a large Shamrock Shake from McDonald's in one disgusting but impressive gulp.

... Read more about The Patron Saint of Cats - Cross Stitch Pattern

Live Dirty! Fake your Death! Eat Garbage!

We stitched this cutie pie 6 over 2 threads on 18 count Oatmeal Floba! You are reading that correctly! 6 over 2. Stitch count is 76 x 227. Finished Size: 12.6 x 4.2.

Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a sampler with the phrase "Trust me, Batty doesn't begin to describe it"!

Stitched on your choice of fabric using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC Light Effects. Stitch count is 150 x 135. Finished size is 9.4 x 8.5 for 32 count fabric.

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely home with the phrase "Friendship blooms between saltbox neighbors"!

Friendships Blooms is stitched on 36 count Cappuccino linen by Fiber on a Whim, one strand of floss over two linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count is 121 x 97. Finished size is 6.72 in wide X 5.39 in high.

This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features a bookcase with plants and books with the phrase "A house is not a home without books and plants"!

Stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast Zweigart linen with DMC threads. Stitch Count is 83W x 123H. Finished size is 5.19 in wide X 7.69 in high.

Caroline College 1823 is a stunning sampler from the collection of Myriam Riley, who also stitched the sampler. I can't tell you how much I love this one. The organic border had me hook line and sinker. I have been a bad influence on Myriam as she now owns a number of samplers.

Pattern is... Read more about Caroline College 1823 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: This design interweaves mysticism and faith, focusing on a holistic approach to compassion for humankind. The Jewish prayer, Mi Shebeirach, is centered around healing and positive change. Whether someone is facing physical, emotional or spiritual challenges, it is a plea to the... Read more about A Healing Prayer - Jewish Cross Stitch Pattern

This piece was originally designed for the Spring 2024 issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine. The verse is from a song from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. The song is lilting, happy, and full of tra-la-la's!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss.... Read more about Flowers that Bloom - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "Thou, before whose face the children's angels stand grant me a helpless child the grace that thy angelic band. May watch my ways and guard my bed and minister to me till I in death shall bow my head and... Read more about Isabella Bickerdike 1810 - Cross Stitch Pattern

I especially love several specific things about this one: the beautiful verse from Deuteronomy (Thank You, Lord for your many blessings), the way the windows look real thanks to the variegated floss (thanks, Weeks Dye Works!), the changeability of the main accent color to match one's decor (the... Read more about In and Out - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a watercolor painting of pink roses, I had to try to recreate the look in cross stitch. With the help of sweetly variegated floss colors, I hope I achieved something close! My absolute favorite color combo is teal, peachy pink, and soft light gold with pops of white. And this precious... Read more about In Its Time - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more about Moon Flower Patches - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring the phrase "A stitch a day keep the crazy away"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Charcoal linen using and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 113 x 149. Finished size is 7.06 in wide X 9.31 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring the phrase "You Were Meant to Bloom"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Magical Grey linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count: 72 x 72. Finished size is 4.5 in wide X 4.5 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring the phrase "Life happens, stitching helps"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Flax linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 95 x 97. Finished size is 5.9 in wide X 6.13 in high.

This charming design is a loose reproduction of an antique fraktur. I love how unusual it is and especially love the lady working on her sampler!

It is stitched on 40-Count linen using Needlepoint Silks. Stitch count is 143 x 229. Finished size is 7.3" x 11.45".

This adorable design will be a TREAT (and NO trick) to stitch for Halloween! I started with the crow on the jack-o-lantern and the words Trick or Treat and then realized how fun it would be to continue the rhyme and see what spooky scenes I could create for it.

The model was stitched... Read more about Trick Or Treat - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a bird with the phrase "Little robin in your nest with your sweet song nature's blessed"!

Pattern is stitched on 40ct linen using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 119w x 155h. Finished size is 5.95" x 7.75".

This pillow pair uses the same floral banding on each to embellish spring sentiments stitched on vibrant fabrics! The floral bands have been frayed at the edges to give them a tattered or vintage look, and the top and bottom of each band has been sewn into the seam of the pillow. The contrast of the... Read more about Tattered Spring - Cross Stitch Pattern

A fun little pincushion-sized stitch for those that find themselves equally drawn to the old and the new. A companion piece to the much larger "Rock & Roll Sampler"

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 92 x 46. Finished size is 5.11" x 2.56".

This sampler brings together two of my favorite themes: stitching and music. It is full of motifs such as thread spools, "loudspeaker" flowers, and hoops with music notes. It reads: "I wanna rock and roll all night and cross stitch every day"

Pattern is stitched on 36... Read more about Rock & Roll Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

The model was turned into a quilted table mat meant for use at cross stitch retreats, but it would be just as good placed in a frame. It was inspired by the people I've met and the friends I've made at cross stitch events across the nation.

Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using... Read more about Treasured Memories - Cross Stitch Pattern

Proverbs 31:13- She seeks wool and flax and works willingly with her hands

Stitched over two threads on 32 count linen. Stitch count is 130 x 155. Finished Size: 8.1 x 9.7.

"Know When to Hold 'Em....Know when to Fold 'Em". Although Kenny was crooning about a poker game, the lyrics remind us that life is a story of probability. All of life is about decisions, for which outcomes are unknown. We make our best guesses that things will turn out more or less... Read more about King of Hearts - Cross Stitch Pattern

Buckle up buttercup! You just flipped my crazy switch!

Model was stitched on 32ct Seafoam linen from Atomic Ranch using threads from DMC. Stitch count is 211 x 100. Finished Size: 13.2 x 6.3.

The Higher the Hair the closer to Jesus!

Model was stitched on 32 ct linen from Be Stitch me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Colour and Cotton, The Gentle Arts, Weeks and Wisper from Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 83 x 54. Finished Size: 4.6 x 3.0.

Cross stitch pattern from Emily Call Stitching featuring two friends who love stitching together!

The pattern is stitched on 32 count Platinum Lugana by Zweigart using Colour and Cotton with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 150 x 93. Finished size is 9.38 in wide X 5.81 in high.... Read more about Stitching Besties - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design from Erin Elizabeth features a house, floral and lace border, and the words "Spring shows us that everything finds it's way."

Stitched on 36 ct. blue linen with Dinky Dyes threads (or DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 140 x 112. Finished size is 10" x 8".

Note from the designer: This sweet little verse comes from an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book, dated from the early 1880's. Combined with motifs and pattern bands from my collection of little books' of the same time period, the pin pillow and berries make a sweet trio of smalls. Shown... Read more about Forget-Me-Not - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: A look through antique pattern books provides quite the selection of quirky birds! These designs feature that bevy, flock, or gaggle - and illustrate two very different (and interchangeable) looks depending on your color preferences.
Read more about Featherbeds - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design from Erica Michaels features the saying "Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there." Pattern also included for a matching berry.
Read more about Friends & Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

Introducing a "quilt to cross-stitch" design. The quilt/applique pattern was designed by Julie Porter of Farmhouse Cottons. Julie is a true friend from across the miles. I fell in love with Julie's Witch, Winifred, from the moment I saw her.

Pattern is stitched on 32 Count fabric. Stitch count is 265 x 193. Finished size is 18.93" x 13.79".

This cross stitch pattern from Forbidden Fiber Co features the phrase "If you're going to be an open book, be a mystery"!

The model is stitched on 32 count Belfast Linen. Stitch count is 150 x 95. Finished size is 9.4" x 5.9".

Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a shamrock with the phrase "Be ye loyal"!

The model was stitched on 36 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 63 x 62. Finished size is 3.5 in wide X 3.44 in high.

Cute stylized honey bees and flowers with the phrase, "Give Bees a Chance"

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct Aida using The Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 60 x 69. Finished size is 3.9" x 4.4".

A bright lemon with the phrase "Squeeze the Day" in the center. This is a pun design inspired by the motto, "Seize the day."

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Aerial from Picture This Plus using Colour and Cotton and DMC threads. Stitch count is 73 x 54. Finished size is 4.7" x 3.5".