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".
This pattern from MTV Designs features a spooky Halloween design with a haunted house and dancing ghosts!
Stitched on 32 ct linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 91 x 81. Finished size is 5.69 in wide X 5.06 in high. Finished using Lady Dot Creates Licorice Chenille.
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".
Join three ghostly friends on a crisp autumn evening as they travel from the forest to town delivering a Halloween greeting! This piece uses a small color palette and I just love how the vibrant oranges pop!
Model stitched on both a moody dark fabric as well as a lighter neutral, both are... Read more
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 measurements are:
7.36"w x 7.36"h on 14-Count Aida
6.44"w x 6.44"h on 16-Count Aida
This 14-page booklet includes five extra borders and two lovely welcome designs! The specialty stitches have large easy to ready instructions. There are Be Creative! Ideas scattered throughout the booklet.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 316 x 177. Finished size is 19.75" x 11.06".
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".
It's a snowy cold Christmas Eve. As every year, Santa travels the world with his huge bag full of gifts. The siblings living in the small farmhouse where Santa approaches in his sleigh, have already fallen asleep as they eagerly await him. Will Santa bring them the gifts they've been waiting... Read more
Possibly one of my favorite pieces I've ever worked on, Holly Wreath is so festive and joyful! This design is a collaboration between my mom, Kathy Barrick and myself and it celebrate the beauty of the winter season! Enjoy stitching and hanging this beautiful piece all winter season!
Cross stitch pattern from Sambrie Stitches featuring the phrase "I was a little late to be your first kiss and your first love but I want all my lasts to be with you".
Pattern is stitched on 18ct Aida using the floss Deep Dive by Roxy Floss Co. with DMC 310 as an alternative. Stitch Count 135 x 174. Finished size is 7.5" wide X 9.67" high
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Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring the phrase "Everyone can build an snowman"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Light Taupe Lugana by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count is 117 x 108. Finished size is 7.31" wide X 6.75" high. Finished on a Snowflake Distressed Wood Frame by Paisleys and Polka Dots.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring various squirrels going after acorns!
Model stitched on 36 count Dust Bunny by Fox and Rabbit using The Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss.
Stitch counts and finished sizes:
Squirrel mattress:... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Keslyns featuring a spooky Halloween design with the phrase "The Witch is In" with a broomstick and hat!
When stitched on 36 count fabric, using one strand of floss over two fabric threads, the design area will have a finished size of 5" x 5.28" with 90 x 95 stitch count. Stitched with The Gentle Art and Gloriana Floss.
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 Counting Puddles featuring a reindeer picking out a decorated Christmas tree!
Pattern is stitched on 14-count Medium Blue / Periwinkle fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 84 wide x 84 high. Finished size is 6 in wide X 6 in high.
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.
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".
This beautifully embellished star features a collection of traditional Quaker motifs stitched in shades of green, with a classic Christmas greeting in the center.
Stitched with DMC thread on 36 ct "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 140 x 136 and the finished size is 7.78" x 7.56".
This cross stitch design from Puntini Puntini features three tropical bird ornaments!
Stitched on 32 ct Summer Khaki Belfast linen with DMC, 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 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.
As the weather gets cooler, it's time to bundle up and Stay Cozy! This pattern features earth-toned autumn items like leaves, soft socks, acorns, a cozy green sweater, and steaming cup of tea.
The model was stitched on 32 ct Linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts with a DMC conversion. Stitch Count: 124w x 82h. Finished Size: 7.8" w x 5.1" h
Two models were stitched of this design - one as small horizontal pillow, stitched on a #25 linen over one thread and the second on a #36 linen over two threads. Did you spot the alphabet hidden among the pumpkins?
The model over one was finished as a flat hanging piece for a cupboard or... Read more
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring three Christmas animal, all wearing festive pants!
Model stitched on 36 ct Smoke Blue linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 70w x 70h each. Finished size is 3.9 in wide X 3.9 in high. Finished on the Bauble Bundle by Chantelle's 141 Design Co.
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 Lady... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cherry Hill Stitchery featuring a cute little witch with orange hair and a pumpkin!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Stormy Night Lugana using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 100 x 112. Finished size is 6.25" x 7".
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring various black cats celebrating Halloween!
Model stitched on 36 count fabric using Dinky Dyes floss. "PURR" pins stitched on 18 count perforated paper.
Stitch counts:
Meow O ween: 159w x 31h; 8.83 in wide X 1.72 in... Read more
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. Finished... Read more
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
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
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 backing... 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
The newest in my ongoing series of biscornu, this is my tribute to the month of October featuring pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
Pattern is stitched with one thread over two and stitched on 36 count linen with Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 103 x 103 with a finished size of 5.72" x 5.72".
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 Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring pumpkin with the words "Hey Boo" or "Spooky"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Light Taupe Lugana using DMC floss. ?
Stitch count is 82 x 65. Finished size is 5.86" x 4.64". Finished on a Stitchwork Pedestal Frame by Paisleys and Polka Dots.