"If you are reading this then you are blissfully unaware of what is creeping up behind you." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Hocus Pocus Belfast linen (by Stephanie) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Work floss. Stitch Count: 124x120. Design Size: 8" x 8"
"I myself am made entirely of flaws stitched together with good intentions." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Beige Linen with Needlepoint Silks. The design is worked over 2 threads and also over 1 thread for the girl's face. Stitch Count: 112W x 110H
"Always remember to forget the things that made you sad. Never forget to remember the things that made you glad." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique white linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 201x227.
"Lord, give me enough coffee to change the things I can change and plenty of wine to accept the things I can't." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique Lambswool using Caron Collections Waterlilies, DMC, Kreinik #4 braid, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid (PB10) & Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 101W x 140H.
"Give thanks with a grateful heart". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count: 78W x 110H. Design Size: 5" x 7"
"Labor for learning before you grow old for it is better than silver and gold." Model stitched on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 108W x 118H.
"My Soul is fed With Needle & Thread." Model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Misty Rain with Gentle Art Sampler threads or Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 207W x 154H.
"Adjust your sails." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond Linen by Stephs Fabbys using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 91x59. Design Size: 6" x 4"
"Stop and smell the roses". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 61W x 141H. Design Size; 4" x 9"
"Simplify" Part 2 of the Quilted with Love Series. Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using either DMC or Anchor floss, along with Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads. (also listed but optional are Stoney Creek buttons SB060NYS SB006DRDS) Stitch Count: 58W x 79H. (DMC alternate 3787)
"Believe" Part 3 of the Quilted with Love Series. Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool linen using either DMC or Anchor floss, along with Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill beads. Also listed but optional are Stoney Creek Buttons (sb020bd sb006drds) Stitch Count: 64W x 78H
"Cherish" Part 4 of the Quilted with Love Series. Model stitched over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool linen using either DMC or Anchor floss, along with DMC Pearl Cotton #8, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads. (also listed but optional are the Stoney Creek Buttons SB006DRDSM SB170PBS (2), SB170GDS (2)). Stitch Count: 63W x 78H. (DMC alternates are 3787 580)
"Hope" 5th Part of the Quilted with Love Series. Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using either DMC or Anchor thread, along with DMC Pearl Cotton #8, Weeks Dye Works and Mill hill beads. Also listed but not included in the list are Stoney Creek buttons (SB006DRDS (2)) Stitch Count: 64W x 79H (DMC alternates are 3787 580)
"Renew" Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen over two using DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads. Optional are Stoney Creek Buttons (SB020SB, SB006DRDS(4)) Stitch Count: 64W x 79H (DMC alternates are 3787 580)
"Grab Life with both hands." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond (Hand-Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 90x59. Design Size: 6" x 4"
"There is always something to be thankful for." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique Lambswool linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 79W x 127H. Design Size: 5" x 8"
"Refuse to sink" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond by stephsfabbys.com using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 92x60. Design Size: 6" x 4"
"No relationship is all sunshine, but two people can share one umbrella and walk through the storms together." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Dark Tan Lugana with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 115x113. Design Size: 7" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Little House Needleworks featuring a sampler design from Sarah Agnes Prime, with the quote on the top reading "These Is My Words" and the quote on the bottom, "A few flowers amidst the vegetables bring bees, all the garden rejoices.".
"Bee loyal, bee friendly, bee kind." Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Country French Golden Needle Linen using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 95W x 64H. Design Size: 6" x 4"
"Hope anchors the soul." Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Legacy by Picture This Plus using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with buttons from Stoney Creek (SB152L-1, SB152S-2, SB373-1). Stitch Count: 107W x 107H
"Family, Friends, Faith, Forever." Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 ct. Mink linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk floss (or Weeks Dye Works Havana). Stitch count: 81x70. Shown with an Olde brass Open Crown charm.
"Family Faith Friends. I love you a bushel and a peck & a hug around the neck."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan with DMC and Threadworx floss. Shown with not listed Stoney Creek Buttons (SB006S-qty 2) Stitch Count: 99x127
"the Bee. The industrious bee extracts from every flower it's fragrant sweets, and mild balsamic power. Learn thence, with greatest care and nicest skill, to take the good, and to reject the ill. By her example taught, enrich they mind, improve kind nature's gift be sense refined. Be thou the... Read more
This cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts is a re-imagined reproduction. The original was stitched mostly in eyelets, this designer went weight using the Smyrna cross and added motifs.
Model stitched on 36 count linen using Valdani floss. the stitch count is 211w x 211h and the finished size is 11.67" x 11.67".
Let's Root for Each Other is a design with a punny and positive message. Seven root vegetables are depicted. Stitch count is 129 x 59 stitches. Model was stitched on 16 ct. aida Cauldron Spill by Laura's Fabric. Chart calls for a mix of Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, and DMC floss.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count vintage sahara with DMC and Romy's Creations threads. Stitch count: 100 x 100.
Note from designer: "As you can see from the cover I had fun replacing some objects with real ones (buttons, pins, ribbons, the skein etc.) but in the pattern ALL the elements are designed for those who are lazy or too scared to do my version, LOL."
This sampler from Rosewood Manor features the following saying - "What a desolate place would be a world without flowers. It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome. Are not flowers the stars of the earth and are we not stars in the flowers of heaven." The booklet also... Read more
This 14 page booklet from Rosewood Manor includes a sampler with dragonflies and words of encouragement as well as six smalls that can be finished as greeting cards or peg hangers.
The sampler model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Chloris from Under the Sea Fabrics with DMC floss,... Read more