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
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
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".
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
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 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.
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".
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.
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
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".
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 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.
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".
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.
A fun piece that celebrates all the witty, wise and wonderfully witchy life mottos to live by.
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Ancient Belfast Linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 156w x 208h. Finished size on 32 ct is 9.75 in wide X 13 in high.
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.
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
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
A biscornu is a small octagonal pincushion. They are really fun to make and highly addictive! This cute strawberry themed biscornu features a gingham style underside. It's a lovely quick make and a great small portable project. Biscornus are stitched in two pieces, front and back, and then the... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring the word "Boo" surrounded by Halloween spookies!
Stitched on 18 ct Aida with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss using 2 strands of floss. Stitch count is 153 x 39 with a finished size of 6.56" x 3.5". Also recommends... 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".
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an autumnal pumpkin design.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of cream fabric with DMC and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 126 x 100. Finished size on 28 ct fabric is 9" x 7.14".
Sleepy Hollow Sampler draws on the spirit of Washington Irving's 1820 classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Whether you are drawn to the spooky allure of the Headless Horseman, the gentle romance of Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel, or the historical richness of the Hudson River... 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".
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 Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery featuring a sweet summer barn with bright colors and floral motifs.
Summer Quilt Barn is stitched on 36 count linen, one strand of floss over two linen threads, with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Coloworks, and Gentle Arts threads (includes DMC conversion). Stitch count is 115w x 96h and the finished size is 6.39" x 5.33".
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".