This chart was first designed as part of an Earth Day collaboration with The Stitchers' Collective. The quote from Hemingway rings as true this year as it did in 2023; the Earth is a fine place, and worth fighting for.
The model was stitched on 32ct Dark Olive Lugana from Zweigart using... Read more
First designed for Mislaid Pages' 2024 Bird Box, the message behind this bird is Acceptance. Stitched in gorgeous silks on a beautiful linen hand-dyed by my roommate at Market, this chart reminds the stitcher that the most important person who can accept you is you.
I lovingly refer to this sampler as "an unfaithful adaptation." The original is in my collection and it is stitched in a calming array of blues and browns. I wanted something a little more exciting, so I converted the colors to match my 1905 Bird Sulky Floss Pack. I love the effect and I... Read more
House on Pomegranate Hill continues the series of seasonal hill houses. This one is wintery design with pine trees and pomegranates.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Oaken by Picture This Plus using a variety of thread threads. Stitch Count: 133 x 96. Finished Size: approx 7.4" x 5.3"
The Potting Bench #1 is the first in a new series of small designs that can be stitched individually or together. They all have different styles of pots and flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric using a variety of thread threads. Stitch Count: 50 x 60 each. Finished Size: approx 2.8" x 3.3" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a church at Christmas and the phrase "O' come let us adore him Christ the Lord"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dark Cobblestone Lugana by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 198 x 134. Finished size is 12.38 in wide X 8.38 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a welcoming sign!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Oaken linen by Picture This Plus using DMC floss. Stitch count is 130 x 66. Finished size is 9.29 in wide X 4.71 in high.
Becca Murphy of SamBrie Stitches and I collaborated to bring you a patriotic trio that honors service members. "Miss Our Hero" is from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs and "Love Our Hero" is a collaboration that we share with Becca.
"Miss our hero" is stitched on 18 count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a collaboration with 12 talented designers bringing a new feathered friend and birdhouse for each month.
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Sterling by Picture This Plus using DMC floss. Stitch count is 55 x 55. Finished size is 3.93 in wide X 3.93 in high.
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features a calendar of all the months!
Stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Zweigart (40 ct for the scissor fobs) with DMC. Selection of fabrics depends on project choice. Stitch Count is 91W x 145H (31W x 37H each month with his... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring Easter chicks out on an egg hunt!
Model stitched on 40 count Saltbush by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks with Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 80w x 98h. Finished size is 4" x 4.9".
The pattern was stitched on 40 count Fox & Rabbit linen, color - Saltbush using NPI silks. Stitch count: 274 tall x 196 wide. Finished size: 13.7" x 9.8" wide.
A Reproduction of a Hutterite sampler from South Dakota
The pattern was stitched on 45 count Legacy linens, color - Jersey Cream using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count: 383 high x 390 wide. Finished size: 17.02" high x 17.33" wide.
A Reproduction of a sampler from Stanford, Dutchess, County, New York.
The pattern was stitched on 40 count Zweigart linen, color - Cafe' au Lait using NPI silks. Stitch count: 235 tall x 232 wide. Finished size: 11.75" high x 11.6" wide.
The design is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 100W X 90H (scissor case) and 130W X 115H (sampler). Finished size is 5" x 4.5" (scissor case) and 6.5" x 5.75" (sampler).
The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches. It may be stitched on linen or Aida Cloth.
Model stitched on 40 ct Linen using Soie 100/3, DMC, Weeks Dye Works, or Classic Colorworks threads (Number of skeins listed is an estimate). Stitch count is 96W X 166H. Finished size is 4.8" x 8.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the phrase "Hello Spring"!
Stitched on 32 ct. Belfast linen vintage stormy clouds by Zweigart with Romy's Creations and DMC. Stitch count is 97 x 67. Finished size is 6.06" x 4.19".
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with Waterlilies! This 10-page booklet includes 3 borders or bookmarks, 1
needlebook cover or small pin pillow and 3 fun WELCOMES!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen. Stitch count is 197 x 117 stitches. Finished size is 6.16 in wide X 3.66 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor featuring a lovely sampler with a red house! This 10-page booklet includes 3 bookmarks, 2 extra borders, plus another lovely WELCOME!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Parchment Linen from Weeks Dye Works or 32 count Cream. Stitch count is 191 x 192... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring beautiful flowers designed for the Rainbow Night Garden SAL!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Kiwi Linen from Fiber on a Whim using Threadworx threads. Stitch count is 54 wide x 56 high. Finished size is 1.93 in wide X 2 in high.
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.
This is a continuation of the "Going to" series with - Going to Market -I had this done last August but really wanted to save it for the Nashville Needlework Market.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha using Gentle Art & Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch count: 111 x 78. Finished size is 5.55 in wide X 3.9 in high.
Going to the Chapel - just a small little design, where you could commemorate your own wedding or stitch for somebody who is getting married.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha using Gentle Art & Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss. Stitch count: 114 x 92. Finished size is 5.7 in wide X 4.6 in high.