Living in Texas, where fall doesn't really show up, I have fond memories of my time living in Michigan where fall actually brought a change of seasons. This was created with those memories and feelings in mind. "Autumn, Crisp blustery days and cozy snuggly nights"
Fall is such a fun time of year and it includes so many things I love. This is my fun take on the transition that happens as we move through the season. In designing this piece, I wanted something can stay up all the way thru Halloween.
Pattern is stitched on 46ct Topaz by Fiber on a Whim using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch Count 375 x 100.
Matilda Isabella Creasy 1852 is a reproduction of a stunning original sampler in our collection from Suffolk, in the East of England. It contains the Christmas carol Once in Royal David's City' as the verse, beautiful flower motifs, a swan, a cow, a squirrel, birds, crowns, flags and all manner of... Read more
Helen Monro is a reproduction of an original sampler in our collection from Falkirk, Scotland.
"Remember thy creator and redeemer in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not nor the years draw high when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them."
"Count the day lost whose low descending sun views from thy hand no worthy act done."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Black linen with silks from Gloriana and The Thread Gatherer. Stitch Count: 251W x 111H. Finished size: 15.6" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from White Willow stitching featuring the phrase "Nothings tasted as good as skinny feels! Except cupcakes" and "Nothings tasted as good as skinny feels! Except donuts"!
Models stitched on 14ct White Aida using DMC thread.
Stitch Count: The larger of the two is 137 x 103 stitches.
Cross stitch pattern from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring the phrase "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower" with a beautiful nature scene.
Stitched on 40 ct fabric with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Art, and DMC floss. Stitch count is 87 x 159 with a finished size of 4.35" x 7.95".