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
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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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.
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".
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".
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".
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 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
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a large blackbird flying over a home and sunflowers!
Model stitched on 36 count Duxbury and Winter Wren by Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 217w x 243h. Finished size is 12.06 in wide X 13.5 in high.
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.
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.
This is one of four new cross stitched sigils created to help manifest good things this year.
This was stitched with Silk 'N Colors Mossy Cauldron silk (two skeins of 5 yard 12-ply floss required)and stitched on 32 count fabric. Stitch count is 117 x 117 and has 5549 cross stitches. Finished size is 7.31" x 7.31".
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 Madame Chantilly featuring a witch flying away on her broom with a black cat hanging on for dear life!
Suggested fabric to be stitched on is 36 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count is 182 x 132 and the finished size is 10.11" x 7.33".
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring an vintage inspired sampler design with an adorable beekeeper's home. This pattern is part of the "Simple Samplers" series. These smalls are intended to be grouped together in a dough bowl or display.
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 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".
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
Eagle thread keeper is handmade in a beautiful shape using Larch wood. It is soft and smooth to the touch. Each piece is custom printed and finished smooth a plain aged surface. Size is approx. 3" x 5" x 1/4" thick.
This timelessly elegant alphabet sampler takes you on a journey to the heart of the alphabet, where rows of darning stitches mingle with traditional motifs.
Discover the reproduction of a French sampler embroidered by Zephirine in 1876. This classic alphabet book invites you to explore... 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.
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.
The "Sunflower Serenade" design from Happiness Is HeartMade is inspired by an early 20th century needlework chart. This late summer design is stitched in 4 colors and uses only whole stitches. Stitched on Rustico or Oatmeal.
Stitch count is 103 x 103 and the finished size... 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 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)
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