Her name is Lottie O' Stash, an Irish lass. She really enjoyed collecting, which a good number of us can relate to. Her tombstone reads: "She started a lot and finished a few. She had many a plan before to heaven she flew".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Linen using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 179w x 121h. Finished size is 8.95" x 6.05".
I just love the way she turned out! Mary is the second sampler in the Samplings in Color, where I take a very simple little sampler and give her a makeover, although the sampler is a reproduction, and the colors are in keeping with the original. She would look great on a neutral linen as well.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needle and Scissors featuring the phrase "I Stitch Therefore I Am"!
Pattern is stitched on Moda Rock Pool Toweling Sea Glass Red using Weeks Dye Works #12 Pearl cotton (Sally's Sunshine, Ocean, Watermelon Punch, and Kohl - Not listed). Stitch count is 205 x 110.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring three Christmas pillows with the phrases "Comfort and Joy", "Rejoice", and "Good Tidings"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Flax using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 151 x 198.
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct fabric using Gloriana silks and Silk in Color with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 157 x 210. Finished size is 6.8" x 9.1".
Cross stitch pattern from Running With Needles & Scissor featuring a sweet design using Gentle Arts Wool, which were so nice to stitch with! If you have never tried wool, this small stitch would be perfect opportunity to give it a whirl. If you look closely, you will see that the stitcher ladies... Read more
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.
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