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.
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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!
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
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
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
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Frony Ritter Designs featuring a green tractor pulling a trailer full of pumpkins with the words "Oh Don't Get Yer Pumpkins in a Pile".
Pattern is stitched on 18 ct. Mocha using Gentle Arts Simply Wool floss. The stitch count is 66 x 43 and the finished... Read more
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
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using threads from Silk 'N Colors, The Gentle Art and or DMC. There are thread conversions for DMC threads. Stitch count is 72 x 108. Finished size is 3.6 in wide X 5.4 in high.
Pattern by Gigi R featuring an antique sampler reproduction from 1864 which has the words, "Little deeds of kindness, little words of love make our earth an Eden like to heaven above. Elizabeth A Wenden October 1864."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 939). Stitch Count: 170W x 187H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 9 1/4".
A variegated design surrounds the saying "Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it".
Model stitched on 28 ct African Daisy Jobelan using DMC color variations, Mill Hill beads, and either Anchor or DMC threads. Stitch count is 137 x 142.
Cross stitch pattern from Glendon Place featuring the phrase "May yer blessings outnumber the thistles that grow, and may trouble avoid ye wherever ye go"!
Model stitched on 28 ct. White Jobelan using Dinky Dyes and DMC thread. Stitch count is 203 x 140.
Design from Glendon Place featuring a sunshine, palm trees and the saying "Summer Breeze makes me feel fine."
Model stitched on 28 ct. White Opalescent Lugana using Sulky/Sullivans/Anchor/DMC thread. Stitch count is 82 x 54.
A fun green pattern with the phrase, "When I count my blessings, I count you twice".
Stitched on 28 count Goassamer Cashel Linen by Picture this Plus. Requires 9 colors of Dinky-Dyes Silk Floss, 6 colors of Mill Hill Beads, and 1 color of Sullivans/DMC or Anchor for attaching... Read more
"Go your own way". Model stitched over 2 threads on 27/28 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Design size: 3 3/4" x 4 1/2". Designed by Peter Underhill.
"A grandchild completes life's circle of love". Designed by Peter Underhill. Chart recommends 14 count Aida or 27 count Evenweave. Uses DMC floss. Approximate design size: 9" x 6.25"
"In a world where you can be anything...be kind". Designed by Peter Underhill. Chart recommends 14 count Aida or 27 count Evenweave. Uses DMC floss. Approximate design size: 6.5" x 5.75"
"Coffin Paint After-Lifetime Warranty" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 49 x 72. Finished size: 3" x 4.5".
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Shown with a Star Spangled Pin-Mini set and buttons from Just Another Button Company.
Stitch counts and finished sizes are as follows;
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"Humble Honey - it's the bee's knees". Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate by Fabrics from Stephanie with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x46. Finished size: 4"x3". Shown with Just Another Button Company Bee Sweet Pin-Mini (JPM486).
"Stand tall, wear a crown & be sweet!" "Work that Crown" Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Stand Tall Tray - 93x93, Flamboyance Drum - 150x33, Work that Crown Pinkeep & Fob - 50x49 and 15x24. Shown with Pin-Mini Flamingo pin set from Just Another Button Company.
Pattern by Hands On Design featuring a deer with Santa Claus and the words "Deer Santa, I've been good".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Buttons by Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 41 x 64. Finished size: 2 1/2" x 4".
"Reflect upon your present blessings" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. White Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 89x89. Design Size: 6" x 6". Buttons Included.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Kreinik #4 Braid. Buttons by Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 42 x 60. Finished size: 2.6" x 3.75"
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring a continuation of #chalktalk!
Model Stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC floss. Stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Framed: 110 x 135 & 6.88" x 8.44"
Stitch & Stow Bag: 81 x 82 & 5.06" x 5.13"
Pincushion: 60 x 63 & 3.75" x 3.95".
A little vintage, kind of retro, with a mid-century vibe; take your pick from the 3 charted sayings included inside this design: happy holidays, merry Christmas & feliz navidad!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 79 x 80 and the finished size is 4.94" x 5".
A good plaid & just plain fun colors are what I love about the holidays - & of course having my family at home!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 73 and the finished size is 4.44" x 4.56". Finished on the Chantelle's 141 Paddle Board.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart's Ease Examplar Workes featuring a home with the phrase "But oh...to live in a rose covered cottage on a hill overlooking the sea, Where I'd patiently watch the tall ships sailing by "til my love returns safely to me"!
Note from designer: "The verse was composed by me in remembrance of the wonderful times I spent driving through the Brandywine
Valley and admiring the beautiful old stone houses and scenery."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Maple Sugar from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie or NPI... Read more
"With shades of silk like nature fair, I ply my needle with tender care. That with diligence and skill I'll make a pleasing sampler for posterity's sake."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Belle Soie with NPI or DMC with all DMC or NPI conversions available. Stitch count is 207 x 351.