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.
Mary Fosh 1821 has been an eight month stitch along for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild, and she has a beautiful palette, and despite being English she looks like American Folk Art to me. She was so enjoyable to stitch, and I am so excited to share her with you.
I am finishing up the tombstone series with May thy Needles Rest in Peace #5. I am paying homage to one of our favorite places. Ellen Ess is where the series concludes, at least for now. Thank you all for embracing this quirky series the way you have.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count: 112 x 143. Finished size is 5.6 x 7.15.
Nativity Scene Etched Dies are part of the Simon's Snow Globes Collection by Simon Hurley. Designed to work with S6-222 Simon's Snow Globe Etched Dies, this set of 15 thin metal cutting dies adds a lovely nativity scene to the ensemble. It includes a stable, Mary and Joseph, a manger, palm... Read more
Fresh Picked Sentiments Etched Dies is part of the Fresh Picked Collection with a set of nine thin metal cutting dies. The sentiments include bloom, hello, make, a, wish, for, you, hi, smile, and thanks. All are in a casual script font in lower case. Make a one word sentiment or a fun phrase...you... Read more
Stitched Fan Card Front Etched Dies is part of the Four Petal Collection and the set of five thin metal dies assembled covers an entire A2 size card front. Stitching brings out the beauty of this design. Another option is to simply die cut and emboss to highlight the intricate designs.
Scrolled Punch and Pierce Plate Etched Die is from the Four Petal Collection. This thin metal die plate has a wonderful combination of eyelet and piercing designs that covers an A2 size card front, but cuts into three different pieces (an outer, middle, and center layer). A fabulous addition for any... Read more
Stampendous Puppy Hugs Etched Dies are part of the Stampendous Hugs Collection with a set of 13 thin metal cutting dies. Assembled it creates a sweet puppy ready to give hugs and brighten someone's day! It can literally give hugs as the arms and legs are scored to fold. There are several... Read more
Stampendous Gnome Hugs Etched Dies are part of the Holiday Hugs Collection. This set of 16 thin metal cutting dies when assembled creates a whimsical and fun Gnome with his arms wide open to give a big hug! Also in the set is a sweet smaller gnome. Finished Large Gnome measures at 3.60 x 4.96... Read more
Simon's Snow Globe Etched Dies are part of the Simon's Snow Globes Collection by Simon Hurley. In this set of 17 thin metal cutting dies, there are parts of the snow globe base that will be needed for the other scene sets in the collection. Also in the set, there are a village, houses,... Read more
Stamping Bella cling stamp featuring the white rabbit from "Alice in Wonderland", a watch, and the sentiment "I'm late, for a very important date"! Adorable designs and high-quality rubber make these must-haves for any stamper! Three stamps on 3.75" x 4.875" backing
Cling stamp from Stamping Bella featuring mother and son, with sentiments "boymom: it's an experience, not a description" and "...and she loved a little boy very very much; even more than she loved herself - Shel Silverstein"!
Cling stamp from Stamping Bella featuring mother and children with sentiments "to the world you are a mother; but to your family you are the world" and "mothers hold their children's hands for a while but their hearts forever"!
Vintage Love pays homage to the yesteryears of young love.
The undeniable nostalgia of innocence, naivety, and idealism
is deeply woven into the lyrics "The Maker said take her and
love her forever, take care of her for life." This line draws
from the song my husband chose to play me... Read more
Mary Ann Schoener was born January 15, 1840 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. Her parents were Charles Schoener and Mary Moore who
were married December 11, 1836 at the New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran
Church in New Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Mary Ann was the
second of nine... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from SamBrie Stitches featuring the phrase "If they can get along, why can't we?"
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct Eucalyptus from Fox and Rabbit Aida using Bestitchme Silks, 1 Gloriana, 1 Weeks Dye Works, Accentuate & Wisper threads. Stitch count is 136 X 166. Finished size is 7.56 in wide X 9.22 in high.
Note from designer: The motifs of this design represent the many beautiful creatures and natural wonders my husband and I find along out walks in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. "In every walk with nature, one received far more than he seeks. - John Muir"
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
"May your stash be ever plentiful, may your needle be forever sharp, may your skein of floss be eternally full". "I'm a cross stitcher, I paint with thread".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Hazelwood from Fiber on a Whim using Treenway Silks with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an original sampler design and bonus reversible pin keep charts!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Steinbeck linen from Needle and Flax using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC and NPI Silk conversions. Stitch count is 343 x 145.