Erica Michaels Sentiments Cross Stitch Patterns

Personally, for me there is no resistance happening whatsoever - but perhaps that's easier for others! This quick-to-stitch design is just for fun and available as a full-color large-format card.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Hemingway linen from Needle & Flax using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 141 x 47. Finished size is 7.8" x 2.6".

A classic sentiment reminding us to always cherish those closest to us. All three pieces feature a strong primary color palette and classic sampler motifs. The small pinkeep has a bit of one-over-one stitching and the smallest piece is shown on perforated paper/vinyl. Designs finished with Pom Poms,... Read more about Cherish - Cross Stitch Pattern

It's a trio of berries celebrating the Christmas season - full of traditional colors and motifs. It's never too late to stitch more Christmas decor - right? Remember my seasonal berry trios from a few years ago? This is the first of more berries of these sets to celebrate various holidays.... Read more about Christmas Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 35 Ct. Silk Gauze (not Included) using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 92W x 162H.

Note from the designer: Inspired by an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book and motifs from an antique pattern booklet, this monochromatic set includes three pieces (a mini sampler, berry, and needle book). A prior class/retreat piece, and now a general release, the wood tray shown in the... Read more about A Cheerful Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the Christmas phrase "May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas"!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports using The Gentle Art thread. Stitch count is 105 x 140.

Isn't this a striking marking sampler! I had hoped to acquire it myself, but someone beat me to it - then, that someone' turned out to be a stitching friend right here in Clarksville! So now we can all benefit by the opportunity to stitch this ourselves. We're not sure about the re-ordering of the... Read more about Lovesa Hortenstine, 1834 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Erica Michaels featuring an old Irish blessing written in script that reads "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his... Read more about Olde Irish Blessing - Cross Stitch Pattern

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust's verse inspires this colorful welcome to springtime and a nod to those who make our lives special. The verse is complimented by floral motifs from 19th century pattern... Read more about Charming Gardeners - Cross Stitch Pattern

These striking tree motifs are featured on a 1796 sampler of the Ten Commandments, and I've transplanted' them into a delightful little woodland tableau. The larger sampler is closer to the antique featuring verses from Psalm 96 incorporated into the design: Let the field be joyful, and all that is... Read more about Joyful Fields - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Gratitude for all of our blessings is a favorite tradition of the fall and harvest season, and I expect that might also be what these busy squirrels are thinking as well! Full of leafy autumn color, this small sampler is also just the right size for a sweet pin drum! The companion berry features a... Read more about Grateful Hearts - Cross Stitch Pattern

It's a start to a new series! A selection of seasonal smalls featuring borders which surround a word descriptive of the season. These are just little bits of stitching - quick, easy, and a great way to use those leftover scraps of fabric, trims, etc., and even perforated paper. Plenty of... Read more about Autumn Cartouches - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Christmas tree is likely one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season! This rendering is comprised of pattern bands/borders inspired by my collection of vintage pattern books. Primarily monochromatic, your options for fabric/floss combinations are plentiful. The framed piece... Read more about A Tree for Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet verse reminds me of a quiet nighttime snowfall so the design is full of snowflakes with a few stars peeking out to join the little creatures amongst the trees. Stitched on 36 ct linen, a number of neutral fabrics are suitable as long as there is good contrast with the white stitches.... Read more about Winter Wishes - Christmas 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.

Both designs were stitched on 36 Ct. Hawthorne linen from Needle & Flax with Weeks Dye... Read more about Friends & Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring four different mermaid themed sayings! "Mermaids welcome", "I'm salty but sweet", "Sea Hag Noun: A mermaid before she has her coffee", "She sells sea shells by the seashore".

Model stitched on 40 ct Silk Gauze and 36 ct Sand from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels with alphabets and "The greatest thing in the world is the alphabet as all wisdom is contained therein."

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Wren from Picture This Plus using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 148 x 146.

"May your trouble be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door." Framed model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Legacy Linen. Stitch Count: 144x114. Design Size: 9" x 7". Pin Pillow stitched one over two on 37 Ct. Russian Tea Cake Linen. Stitch Count: 44x88. Design Size: 2" x 5". Both stitched using Weeks Dye Works.

The cartouche series continues with a bit of a twist for Halloween. Tombstones with some quirky dearly departed' make for a fun assembly of notables in your spooky decor! Stitched mostly in black with dark gray and mossy green accents, these are a great fit for those murky' fabrics you might have in... Read more about Graveyard Cartouches - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

I feel like "abundant" is such a great word for this time of year - the traditional harvest, glorious colors, cherished traditions, family, and more. This design features even more words that capture everything about the season, surrounded by classic seasonal motifs. Note that this was a... Read more about Abundant Autumn - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a 1740 sampler from my collection which is stitched in red and green, it reminds me so much of the holidays. It also has significant portions worked using the double-running' or Holbein stitch which we generally associate with blackwork techniques. I've adapted the original to feature... Read more about A Christmas Band Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

Both models stitched on 35 Ct. Silk Gauze, included with chart, using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Follow Your Heart: 80x46. Design Size: 5" x 3" Stitch Count for Kindness Matters: 85x64. Design Size: 5" x 4"

May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your toes. The model is stitched over two on 36 Ct. Legacy linen from Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts and DMC floss. The pattern includes the cover model design and a silk gauze design. Just pins pack jp191 "Shoreline" is also optional. Stitch count 93x94.

"Find the good in every day" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Water Lily Linen by Wichelt using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 152x65. Design Size: 9.5" x 4.1"

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the phrase "May the abundance off this table never fail and never be less thanks to the blessings of God, who has fed us and satisfied our needs. To Him be the glory forever in peace let us eat this food which the Lord hath provided for us.... Read more about Abundant Table - Christian Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the phrase "Glory to God in the highest and on Earth peace good will to men"!

Pattern is stitched on 35 ct Straw linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 90 x 85 and 127 x 72.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the phrase "A heart that forever is thine" with flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 38 ct Irish Coffee by Legacy linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 79 x 64 and 127 x 72.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels with alphabets and "How letters great & small are wrought."

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Pecan Shortbread using The Gentle Arts simply wool. Stitch count is 85 x 92.

Note from the designer: Next in the seasonal buttoned-up designs features spring. It's full of happy, colorful blooms - and those hand-dyed buttons are included. The design says "Spring, Live simply, Bloom Wildly."

Models are stitched on 40ct Picadill White legacy linen from... Read more about Bloom Wildly - Cross Stitch Pattern

Featuring three designs for moms - "Moms, makers of all the difference", "Sometimes when I open my mouth, my mother comes out" and "Mother." Models are stitched 1 over 2 on 37ct Russian Tea Cake legacy linen from Access Commodities (comparable to DMC ecru), using Weeks Dye... Read more about Moms - Cross Stitch Pattern

Featuring a quotation about the oak tree, this design is worked in a long sampler format and finished into a huswife/sewing roll. A simple modification will let you frame it if you prefer - or separate into smalls. General finishing guidelines are included. Previously a class exclusive, this is now... Read more about The Mighty Oak - Cross Stitch Pattern

Feeling witchy'? These three fun designs are all about that primary fashion accessory - the broom (showing just two models here). For inspiration, I've stitched these in three different fabric/floss combinations; there are plenty of stitching and finishing options for this Halloween theme, whether... Read more about Witches Wander - Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more about Peace On Earth - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

Indcludes the sayings... Read more about Featherbeds - Cross Stitch Pattern

These three little samplers might look familiar to some of you - My House & Country and Seeds in an Apple were some of my earliest releases and have been out of print for some time.

My House is stitched on 36 count linen from (Comparable to DMC 738/739) using Classic Colorworks and Weeks... Read more about Sampler Trio - Cross Stitch Pattern

Next in the buttoned-up' series is this holiday design straight from the classic Christmas song. Bright and cheerful colors with some running backstitch/blackwork details are accented with the included hand-dyed buttons. Stitch the pin pillow, the berry or both - and Merry Christmas!

... Read more about Good Tidings - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by and adapted from an antique sampler, this wonderful tree is the centerpiece with its woodland creatures and classic border. I've added the verse to remind us of the season of thanksgiving, but it's a sentiment to honor all year long. The companion berry features the squirrel, and... Read more about Thanks & Giving - Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Pattern

Next in the new series of bordered seasonal smalls are these for the winter. I always think of the peace and quiet that happens after a snowfall, and these little bits of stitching reflect that feeling. Plenty of finishing options here and great pieces to tuck into seasonal decor.

Pattern... Read more about Winter Cartouches - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

The series continues with some summery notes that are less beachy. All are quick to stitch, and include a picnic complete with the requisite ants and a nod to summer vacations. One small piece is shown on perforated paper/vinyl - along with three more quick-to-stitch smalls. Plenty of finishing... Read more about Summer Cartouches - Cross Stitch Pattern