Thread counters, or thread 'hoppers', are a great tool to add to your needlework bag. The two needles are used for counting over on your fabric. Just anchor one needle, and start counting with the second needle. When you reach a certain number, like 10, 15, or 20, just anchor the second needle.... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a charming cardinal giving a Christmas candy cane to the moon!
Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel fabric using The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count: 67 x 80. Finished size is 4.79 in wide X 5.71 in high.
Chicken and Waffles was designed for my friends, Hannah and Kim. Hannah is the proud mom of Waffles the donkey, and one day, she asked me to create a cross stitch chart featuring her. During one of our stitch group gatherings, the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring an adorable Thanksgiving inspired pattern with a mouse ready to eat some delicious pumpkin pie.
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Lugana in "Mushroom" by Zweigart with Weeks Dye Works Floss (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 59 x 59 with a finished size of 4.21" x 4.21".
Cross stitch pattern from Stitched by Ethel featuring a lovely Christmas basket filled with candy canes and holly!
Model stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count: 73 x 67. Finished size is 4.56 in wide X 4.19 in high. Model fabric color is similar to DMC 822.
Use the strong magnet to keep your chart in place, and give your needle a rest while between colors or taking a break! These little cuties have a smooth top and a silver tone accent around the edges. Measure 3/4" in diameter.
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique sampler design with flowers.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 154 x 266. Finished size stitched on 28 ct is 11" x 19".
Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.
Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more
Two models were stitched of this design. It can be finished in so many ways. The model over one was finished as a small pillow and the model over two was mounted on a wooden piece from Chantelle's 141, called "On the Ledge". It has a small tray in front of the design which can be used to... Read more
The "Faith: Hebrews 11:1" pattern from Happiness Is HeartMade is designed around the popular and encouraging Bible verse "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." It includes a little bird watching over its nest, symbolizing its faith in what... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a large beautiful autumn moon!
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Linen in Natural Brown by Wichelt using DMC threads and "Harvest Gold" variegated floss by Pirate and Robin. Stitch count: 65w x 65h (Finished size: 4.5" x 4.5" on 14ct)
This is an uplifting and nature-inspired design featuringwordsfrom the Bible verseJoshua 1:9. Filled with bold wilderness motifs and softened with whimsical white border details,Strongand Courageous makes a greatpiece for the faithful outdoor lover.
The model was stitched on 32 ct Stormy... Read more
Tommy's Pumpkin Patch is a companion design to Hazel's Blackberry Burrow It has a squirrel named Tommy, who lives in a pumpkin house in a pumpkin patch.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 163 x 98. Finished Size: approx 9.06" x 5.44" each.
Julia Rachel De La Mare, 1849, A Fuersney, Channel Island Sampler.
The Antique: This lovely vibrant sampler is in the style common to the time called Berlin Woolwork, named such after the printed patterns originating from Berlin where individual motifs such as florals, birds, the center... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a curious kitty playing with the Halloween moon!
Model stitched on 28 count fabric using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count: 67 x 80. Model fabric color is similar to DMC 02. Finished size is 4.79 in wide X 5.71 in high.
Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a booklet of 8 Halloween designs, ornament finishing instructions included!
Pattern is stitched on 32ct Lugana in "Vintage Stormy Night" by Zweigart, 28ct Lugana in "Springfield Sage" by Zweigart, and 28ct Linen in... Read more
Use the strong magnet to keep your chart in place, and give your needle a rest while between colors or taking a break! These little cuties have a smooth top and a silver tone accent around the edges. Measure 3/4" in diameter.
This beautiful design by JBW features the quote, "Do all things with kindness".
The model was stitched on 36 ct. Platinum by Zweigart with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks threads (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 130 x 77 with a finished size of 7.22" x 4.28".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with adorable blue birds. This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
It's a spooky and very dark Halloween Eve in 1950's in Salem. Three friends from neighboring houses are planning to visit the neighborhood's richest houses, as they do every year, in costumes which Sara's mother made for them. Judging by their conversations, they have the scariest costumes yet!
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Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with the phrase "The rhythm of my needle gently as it goes making little switches sweetly as it sews".
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (includes DMC Conversion). Stitch count is 166 x 303. Finished size is 8.3" x 15.15".
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a vintage inspired design of a woman releasing birds with the phrase "I am no bird, and no net ensnares me".
Stitched on 40 count fabric using Roxy Floss CO (includes DMC Conversion) threads. Stitch count is 168 x 156.... Read more
Last year's pumpkin patch was inspirational! As well as the local owl population!
Pattern is stitched on 32-count linen using DMC floss with Needlepoint Silk Conversions. Stitch count is 125 wide x 115 high, finished size is 7.81" x 7.19".
All year, every year, we count our blessings, but it feels even more special to think of them during the thankful season of harvest. This chart is the fourth "quilty" design by Sweet Wing Studio, made especially for Thanksgiving with intricate motifs which are easy to stitch in warm, rich... Read more
A simple charting of Isaiah 58:6-11, the powerful words inspire a life devoted to Justice for those in need. This chart's profits benefit a particular charity: A21 is a global organization dedicated to rescuing and restoring the lives of human trafficking victims.
Winter Rests is the next in the series that started with Summer Blooms and Autumn Gathers. It has beautiful poinsettias, snowflakes, and wintery colours.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 145 x 125. Finished size: approx 8.1" x 6.9".
The long awaited Santa's Night Tree is now available! Santa sails through the night sky with his reindeer delivering Christmas magic in this classic HFLM tree!
Stitched with Weeks Dye Works threads on recommended 36 ct Sapphire linen from Fiber on a Whim. Stitch Count: 152 x 151 and the finished size is 8.44" x 8.39".
This simple pattern by My Big Toe Designs features the word "Joy" surrounded by a floral border.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Country French linen, "Cafe Mocha" using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 99w x 59. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 3.69 in high.
A wonderful collection of twenty small ornaments, which often be stitched in just one or two evenings. Each ornament includes fabric sizes, DMC fibers and large easy to read charts. The spiral bound booklet contains 24 pages, with additional finishing information.
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three animal ornaments for fall!
Stitched on 32 ct Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works linen stitched with DMC floss, two strands over two linen threads. Each animal has a stitch count of 67 x 66 with a finished size of 4.19" x 4.13".
Following the release of Mount Vernon 1761 comes the second in the continuing Patriotic Homes Series collaboration with Twin Peak Primitive. Peacefield 1788 depicts the home of John and Abigail Adams at Penn's Hill and Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This collection features the Peacefield 1788... Read more
It's a cold, snowy winter afternoon. Snow, which has fallen for several days, has filled the backyard of the house which borders the forest. To keep the forest animals from going hungry, Brenda has left food beneath the Winter Rose, which bloomed despite the heavy snowfall and cold. She's also hung... Read more
Even though it was a very cold, snowy winter day, the town's people were feeling the warmth and joy of Christmas. Children are skating happily on the rink in the square, while a man with a tree hurries to get home. Carolers sing their most beautiful Christmas carols around a tree across from the... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring three lovely nativity themed Christmas ornaments!
Each Love Came Down ornament was stitched on 18 ct Aida using two strands of DMC floss. Weeks Dye Works "Blue Heron Houndstooth" wool fabric was used for the bows and... Read more
To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.