Inspired by my grandmother's collection of stitching notions, I decided that my entry into the sampler world needed to be a tomato. A red, sampler tomato. Everything we love about the stitching aesthetic in one place. And here she is - ripe and ready for you to enjoy.
Peter might start a whole new trend in eyewear! Look for more Hey there' designs this year - come hear the origin story in our room (if you raised kids or had grandkids in the late 1900's, you will understand!)
The model was stitched on 32 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 68 with a finished size of 4.44" x 4.25".
"John 2025" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Another joyful addition to the series of littles', ~ "John" is just a happy little guy who loves to share his favorite veggie with his beloved, Priscilla...(they are both vegan).
Oh Tomato, you look so fine growing on that blessed vine. Did you know your true worth was to aid my stitching work (original verse by Cathy Habermann). The sampler is fully charted for BOTH the verse stitched over 1 thread as well as an over 2 threads version.
"John 2025" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Another joyful addition to the series of littles', ~ "Priscilla" is sweet all the way around and always good-natured. Priscilla gathers beets for a very special feast she will share with her hubby, "John".... Read more
Add a glittery gherkin to your tree this year for some extra holiday zing! This partial kit includes chart and finishing directions as well as green aida, felt backing, beads and sequins, and gold braid. You supply the DMC floss.
Stitched on provided green aida fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 18 x 53. Finished size is 1" x 3.75" on 14 count.
Cross stitch pattern from Stacy Nash featuring an adorable bunny wearing a sweater with a few yummy carrots!
Harrison is stitched on 35 count Corn Silk linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Arts Threads. Finished Size: 3" wide by 10 1/2" high. Stitch Count: 54 wide by 185 high
Cross stitch patterns from Hands on Design featuring a small tray that says "Tomayto Tomahto" and a tomato pincushion.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Gray and 32 ct Aztec Red from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts are 109 x 31 pincushion and 73 x 73 tray.
Part 1 of the 9 part "Fall on the Farm" series. Each part is 63 stitches square and finished size is approximately 4-1/4".
If stitching this as one large design, leave three stitches between the blocks. The large finished design is 195 stitches square or 13" x 13".
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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.
Tomatoes are growing on the vine in this Plum Street Sampler design. Shown finished as a pincushion.
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Cafe au Lait with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMc floss. Stitch Count: 57W x 68H. Finished Size: 3.17w x 3.78h.
Introducing the new "Snowman Collector" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each month, one design will be released, so the series will run as a 12-part series from December, 2022 to November, 2023. Each image shown is a preview of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from October House Fiber Arts featuring seven different tomatoes in a row!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Light Khaki linen from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 127w x 34h.
"Fresh Eggs" Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Old Mill Java by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 164W x 66H. Design Size: 11" x 5"
"Bee's Garden" stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Chocolate linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 35W x 127H. Design Size: 3" x 10"
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a cute collection of tomato pincushion themed designs. A set of four needle work themed smalls!
Models stitched on 36 ct. Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and DMC floss. Stitch counts and... Read more
Reproduction of a previously discontinued pattern. Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Bayleaf Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 82H x 250W. Finished Size: 5 1/8" x 15 5/8"
"Crazy Love" stitched on over two threads 30 Ct. linen with DMC floss and Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 128W x 60H. Design Size: 9" x 4" An alternate graph is included in case you don't like the backwards "L" as shown in the model.
Model stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Sand Dune using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count 278 x 371. Finished Size: 14" x 19". The stitch count for each block are 92 x 92.
"Tomato Season" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little lady is trying to figure out just HOW such a 'Ginormous' tomato has grown in her garden? Perhaps Mr. Crow knows?
Stitched on 32 ct linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 144 x 134. Finished size is 9" x 8.38".
This design is a companion to my fall release, "Troublemakers". It's hard to get too angry at these rascally rabbits, because they're so darned cute.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. "Country French Cafe Mocha" with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61 w x 59 h. Trim: "Jack" ric rac by Lady Dot Creates
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. French Lace using DMC floss. Specialty stitches used: French Knot & 3/4 Stitch. Stitch count: 289W x 72H. Design size: 20.6" x 5.1"
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Green Sapphire linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Comes with a butterfly charm. Stitch Count: 39W x 121H. Finished size: 2.75" x 8.75".
The monthly Word Swap series has finished but we will continue to sprinkle in Word Swaps throughout the year! This new one is "Tomatoes". They are the perfect 'Little Black Dress' to add to stitcher's displays.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco... Read more