A fun little pincushion-sized stitch for those that find themselves equally drawn to the old and the new. A companion piece to the much larger "Rock & Roll Sampler"
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Dirt Track from Fox and Rabbit linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 92 x 46. Finished size is 5.11" x 2.56".
The model was turned into a quilted table mat meant for use at cross stitch retreats, but it would be just as good placed in a frame. It was inspired by the people I've met and the friends I've made at cross stitch events across the nation.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using... Read more
Adorable bees, beehives, birds and more are stitched in the round with one color of floss. Can be stitched over one or two threads of cloth.
Over two model was stitched on 36 Ct. Antique White linen. Over one model was stitched on 25 Ct. Antique White Lugana. Both designs used Queen Bee... Read more
Note from the designer: Combining antique motifs, borders and alphabet fonts is one of my favorites to design.
This is a monochromatic design that can be stitched on any fabric with any one color of floss. The blue model was stitched on 36 Ct. Mayflower from Fox & Rabbit with Belle Soie... Read more
Garden tea is a heartwarming design inspired by a beloved aunt, capturing her deep love for tea and flowers. The design features a delicate tea cup filled with vibrant blooms.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using Cosmo and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 86 x 124. Finished size is 5.38" x 7.75".
The Antique: Amelia stitched her sampler at the age of seventeen while living at the North Wing, 3 New Orphan House, Ashley Down, Bristol, in 1868. The original sampler's stitched area measures 13.5 inches wide by 15.25 inches high on a cream cotton ground fabric measuring 76 threads to the inch,... Read more
This page from an Antique Pattern Album made in Germany contains common motifs used in Bristol samplers and English day schools. These pattern booklets from France, England and Germany were published widely and used for embellishing samplers. The motifs on this particular page appear on The Amelia... Read more
This sampler was obtained from the M. Finkel and Daughter antique collectors who describe this sampler in their catalog as follows: "Documented Irish samplers are rare, and this one offers strong visual appeal with excellent color and composition. A fine, large alphabet, little house, pots of... Read more
Note from the designer: Not long after releasing my first berry designs, I began teaching a finishing class, usually hosted by one of you, my retailers - and typically included a simple berry chart designed for the location and/or season (some may look familiar to you!). After ten years, this book... Read more
Note from the designer: A quick look at the original samplers and we can be quite certain Isabella and M. were sisters and may very well have stitched these together. Both marked them with their village of Eddleston(e) in Scotland, but most of all, they are so very similar in many ways - color,... Read more
Note from the designer: A Mystery Reveal so just a peek for now! It is a garden themed design stitched on a neutral color. In my collection of tiny 19th century pattern books is a loose page with two floral borders - and this design is built around one of those! It's a perfect fit for the verse and... 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".
This pattern takes a step back in time. I have always loved the history of the old general store. In many cases, the family's who owned the local general store lived right next door and the store was truly thought of as a second home.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 230 x 119. Finished size is 16.43" x 8.50".
Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a lovely floral sampler!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct Ballet Slippers using Colour & Cotton floss. There is also a conversion included to Weeks Dye Works and DMC. Stitch count is 297 x 365. Finished size is 14.85" x 18.25".
This is the first design in the Gathering Series. It kicks off with my favorite season - Autumn. More will be coming this year.
The pattern is stitched on 36 ct Hogbristle using Classic Colorworks floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch count is 129 x 89. Finished size is 6.45" x 4.45".
Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a lovely sampler!
The pattern is stitched on 40 ct White Clay using Au Ver A Soie 100/3 floss. DMC conversion included. Stitch count for Sampler is 270 x 310. Finished size is 13.5" x 15.5". Stitch count for Pinwheel is 58 x 60. Finished size is 2.9" x 3".
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring a snowman in a cup of cocoa!
The model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart, using 2 strands of DMC cotton floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 72 w X 72 h. Finished size is 4" x 4"
Cross stitch pattern from Annie Beez Folk Art featuring two snowmen trying to catch snowflakes!
The model is stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart, using 2 strands of DMC cotton floss over 2 linen threads. Stitch count: 72 w X 72 h. Finished size is 4" x 4"
October 31st is the first piece designed by my daughter Chelsea Haynes since she joined my design team!
The model is stitched on 14 count Eek! by Picture This Plus with 2 strands of floss. There are only 5 colors of floss used for this chart! Stitch count: 56 wide by 54 high. Finished size is 4 in wide X 3.86 in high.
Sweet folk birds on a pretty pouch or pincushion. The threads used are slightly different for each design. Pattern includes both patterns and detailed finishing instructions.
Blue Fabric Pouch: Stitched on 32 count Blue Spruce by Zweigart. Stitch count is 77 w X 52 h. Finished size 6"... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a lovely sampler!
The model was stitched on 40 ct fabric using The Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 125 x 142. Finished size is 6.25 in wide X 7.1 in high.
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 Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely spring barn!
Spring Quilt Barn is stitched on 36 count Ballet Slippers linen by Fox and Rabbit, one strand of floss over two linen threads with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 115w x 96h. Finished size is 6.39 in wide X 5.33 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a lovely home at night surrounded by flowers!
Midnight Posies Pin Pillow is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads with the following floss: ThreadworX Night Garden Palette. Stitch count is 60w x 60h. Finished size is 3.33 in wide X 3.33 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring the phrase "Surely it is God who saves me"!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 117 x 87. Finished size is 5 7/8" x 4 3/8"
Our latest Halloween house is a spooktacular place to stay! But don't be surprised if you enjoy it so much you never want to leave!
Stitched on 32 Haunted by Picture This Plus, using Kreinik, DMC, Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 288 x 230. Finished size is 18 in wide X 14.38 in high.
This Plum Street Sampler design features friends and flowers at the top and then "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, i could walk in my garden forever."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96w x 168H. Finished Size: 5.33w x 9.33h.
This sampler design features a gardener watering her tomato vine, surrounded by all the letters of the alphabet.
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 129W x 109H. Finished Size: 7.17w x 6.06h.
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
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features a bookcase with plants and books with the phrase "A house is not a home without books and plants"!
Stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast Zweigart linen with DMC threads. Stitch Count is 83W x 123H. Finished size is 5.19 in wide X 7.69 in high.