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 beautiful sampler was obtained from the collection of Stephen and Carol Huber. The framed antique contained handwritten notes on the genealogy of Sarah which was written on the back in ink on the sealing paper. It contained the lineage of Sarah Hewes, and the names of her children. Extensive... Read more
How sweet are these 2 little angels surrounded by roses?
The model was stitched on 32ct "Earth" Linen from Fiber on a Whim using threads from DMC, Classic Colorworks, and Petite Silk Lame' from Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 100 x 122. Finished Size: 6.3 x 7.6.
Model was stitched on 32 ct linen from Be Stitch me using threads from Classic Colorworks, Colour and Cotton, The Gentle Arts, Weeks and Wisper from Rainbow Gallery. Stitch count is 83 x 54. Finished Size: 4.6 x 3.0.
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.
Inspiration comes, sometimes, from unusual places. I had this frame I picked up a few years back, and actually designed it to fit the frame! (I believe it's still widely-available at custom frame shops). The verse is from an old sampler I saw years ago, and because I was constrained by space, I just... Read more
This is Part 1 of the Fragments in Time 2025 Halloween series and features a haunted mansion.
The stitch count for each design is 51W x 51H. Stitched with the border pattern (available at www.summerhousestitcheworkes.com), the stitch count is 127W x127H. The models were stitched over 2... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers Not Forgotten featuring a lovely sampler with garden flowers!
Model stitched over two threads on 36 ct Beige from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 208w x 196h. Finished size is 11.5w" x 10.5h".
We are so proud to offer our very first book. A 36 page Stitchers Journal packed with beautiful photos, a full years calendar to keep track of retreats and fun stitchy dates, graphs, WIPS and future projects, wish lists and blank graphs to chart and personalize projects.
This pattern was my chosen blessing sampler to stitch for 2025. (Traditionally, finishing blessing samplers by the end of the month of January is thought to bring blessings to your home/stitching). It is adorned with bonnie thistles and has a Scottish Blessing verse; I am proud to release this... Read more
This pattern was inspired by three stunning tiles that I purchased last year from a gift shop in Lisbon, Portugal. It also features a new color to the Gentle Art thread line that they created in collaboration for this pattern!
Stitched over two threads on 32ct White Clay by Fox and... Read more
This mourning sampler is a collaborative release with Bendy Stitchy Designs. Our models were stitched on two different fabrics (Aida vs. Linen) to showcase that the design could easily be stitched on both types of fabric.
Stitched on: 32ct linen using Dinky Dyes Silk with a DMC... Read more
Inspired by a watercolor painting of pink roses, I had to try to recreate the look in cross stitch. With the help of sweetly variegated floss colors, I hope I achieved something close! My absolute favorite color combo is teal, peachy pink, and soft light gold with pops of white. And this precious... Read more
XStitch the Rainbow is back this year with 20 designers participating in the fantastic challenge of creating a 60 x 60 (or less) design using 4 beautiful colors provided by ThreadworX. This year's theme is "Night Garden" and I decided on a nine patch arrangement, perhaps reminiscent of a... Read more
Note from the designer: This was inspired by the traditional sampler motif of the "berry bowl" but I've filled my basket with birds and eggs! The bowl itself is more like a woven nest, to continue the theme (and give stitchers a chance to play with variegated floss).
Don't you love the sound of hippity, hop. I do and I see hopping bunnies around and playing chicks in the spring. With those words, this design came to mind.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Spanish Moss from Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 150 x 46. Finished size is 9.38 in wide X 2.88 in high.
Flock to the Sea features a family of flamingos enjoying a day at the beach.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Ct Modena using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. I chose to finish the design as a drum, but it would also be adorable framed. Stitch count is 149 W x 61 H. Finished size is 8.28" x 3.39".
Here's a cross-stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a charming vintage French pincushion!
The pattern is designed to be stitched on 40-count Silver Moon fabric using DMC threads. The stitch count is 56 x 56, and the finished size for 20-count fabric will be approximately 2.8 x 2.8 inches.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring cool pink Flamingos!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct French Lace line by Wichelt using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 49 x 75 and 59 x 77. Finished sizes are 3.06" x 4.69" and 3.69" x 4.81".
Irises are one of my favorite flowers. As I lean towards purples and blues in general, perhaps this is not a surprise. So, it was high time that I designed a cross stitch pattern featuring this flower. An extra bonus that I recently learned: irises are the state flower of Tennessee. How perfect then... Read more
I enjoy doing color experiments in my designs and this pattern is the result of one. Using the highly variegated Weeks Dye Works Bethlehem with one coordinating DMC for each circle, it is so fun to see how a solid color brings out the different shades that make up the variegated thread.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring the phrase "A stitch a day keep the crazy away"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Charcoal linen using and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 113 x 149. Finished size is 7.06 in wide X 9.31 in high.
Inspired by the tropical postcards, this vibrant scene features leaping dolphins, palm trees, and hibiscus flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Optical White linen using Finca and Kreinik thread with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 84 x 65. Finished size is 5.2" x 4.1".
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This is a set of two cross stitch designs of green topiary plants growing out of urns. There are purple flowering plants and topiaries shaped like bunnies!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Mint from Fiber on a Whim using Threadworx threads. Stitch counts are 36 x 56 and 38 x 58. Finished sizes are approx. 2.3" x 3.6"
100% Linen, hand dyed. Due to the nature of the hand dying process and the structure of fabric counts, the color displayed on the item is a representation of the color dyed on 36 count linen. The color could be lighter or darker depending upon the base linen and the weather during the dying... Read more
100% Linen, hand dyed. Due to the nature of the hand dying process and the structure of fabric counts, the color displayed on the item is a representation of the color dyed on 36 count linen. The color could be lighter or darker depending upon the base linen and the weather during the dying... Read more
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Rose Splash linen using Wonderfil Threads with DMC Conversions. Stitch count is 61 x 77. Finished size is 3.81 in wide X 4.81 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring the phrase "You Were Meant to Bloom"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Magical Grey linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch Count: 72 x 72. Finished size is 4.5 in wide X 4.5 in high.
This cute cross stitch design features a pink poodle, a delightful fawn pug in a stripped sweater, and Mr. Peeps the yellow duck with his dapper top hat. Stitched on 14 ct. Mystic Grey Aida fabric with DMC threads. Stitch count is 80 x 109. Finished size is 5.71" x 7.79".
This mourning sampler is a collaborative release with Stitchy Prose. Our models were stitched on two different fabrics (Aida vs. Linen) to showcase that the design could easily be stitched on both types of fabric.
Stitched on: 16ct linen using Dinky Dyes Silk with a DMC conversion. Stitch... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring a field of flowers by the mountains!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Oatmeal Extra-Fine Floba evenweave linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 130 x 130. Finished size is 8.13 in wide X 8.13 in high.
100% Linen, hand dyed. Due to the nature of the hand dying process and the structure of fabric counts, the color displayed on the item is a representation of the color dyed on 36 count linen. The color could be lighter or darker depending upon the base linen and the weather during the dying... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring a cute patriotic home with a banner that says "Happy 4th of July"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Light Taupe Lugana using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 107 x 143. Finished size is 6.69 in wide X 8.94 in high.