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
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 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.
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.
From Dirty Annie's Southern Style comes Support Your Local Murder, a witty and Gothic cross stitch design perfect for bird lovers, dark humor enthusiasts, and Halloween decorators alike. This striking sampler-style pattern features regal crowns, charming heart motifs, and-of course-plenty of... Read more
An aviary featuring strange and interesting birds, both living and extinct. Includes an illustrated index to identify each animal. Finished Stitch A Long!
Stitched on 36ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 181 x 226 and the finished size is 10.06" x 12.56".
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 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".
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
Beautifully rendered in a warm Autumn champagne color palette, this design features the wise and clear words from Micah 6:8. It would make a lovely seasonal centerpiece or thoughtful gift, perfectly blending faith and artistry with the comforting colors of fall.
Bird & Berry Tart is a companion design to Oak & Acorn Tart. It is a summery design full of strawberries.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 75 x 75. Finished size: approx 4.2" x 4.2".
Among the Petals is #4 in the Blueberry Ridge Gardens Series. Featuring cute animals and flowers in a quaint basket!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count fabric with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 120 x 243. Finished size: approx 6" x 12.2".
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".
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 Keslyns featuring a sweet and curious kitten!
Pattern is stitched on 36 count fabric using one strand of floss over two fabric threads with Treenway Silks(Black Roses) and Au Ver A Soie(MMT-438) floss. Stitch count is 71 x 151 and the finished size is 3.94" x 8.39".
This piece was inspired by the wonderful children's book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. It was certainly one of my favorite books to read to Liz when she was a little girl and definitely one of her favorites as well!
Our model was stitched on 40-Count Fossil from Fox and Rabbit... Read more
Secret Garden was inspired by nature, the magic of gardening season and watercolor paintings I've been drawn too recently. Not only was this pattern a joy to design, but even more fun to stitch! For a little extra sparkle, I worked the star shapes stitched throughout the pattern in gold metallic... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Little Robin Designs featuring a reproduction sampler of a cat sitting in a box watching a bird!
Pattern is stitched on 40ct Steel linen from Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 106w x 79h. Finished size is 5.3 in wide X 3.95 in high.
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
Winter Joy is the third in the snow globe series! It's packed with Christmas cheer, a happy snowman, Santa and his favorrite reindeer, festiv trees and a cozy holiday home!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Nessie from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion(no... Read more
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".
To get us in the mood for cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, falling leaves and all things cozy I have designed the House on Pumpkin Hill for you! I just LOVE how this turned out, though my favorite parts of this piece are the colorful border and also the witch & cauldron silhouettes on both... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Petal Pusher featuring a gorgeous moth!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. "Night Sky" linen by Fiber on a Whim using The Gentle Arts floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 129 w x 90 h and the finished size is 8.06" x 5.63".
Cross stitch pattern from The Proper Stitcher featuring a reproduction sampler with a bird!
The pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Silks and one NPI silk. Stitch Count: 145 x 118. Finished Size: 7 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches.
Stitched on 14 ct Aida or 32 ct. Evenweave with DMC floss. Stitch count is 138 x 138 and the finished sizes are;
14ct/28ct is 10" x 10"
16ct/32ct is 8.75" x 8.75"
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
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a sweet gardening vegetable design with the phrase "Home Grown Tomatoes". This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
During my recent research on color theory and the history of color wheels, I began musing on different ways to express the relationships between colors. This design is the result of that brainstorming!
Model stitched on 32 count linen from using 16 DMC threads. Stitch count: 133 x 133 and the finished size is 8.31" x 8.31".
What actually is latitude? It's the complete freedom to act, think and stitch in the way you want. It's the liberty to make your own decisions and to select the colours and threads of your dreams. It's the say-so to tweak, adjust and add/subtract. Latitude is the carte blanche chart!... 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 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".