Long Dog's Pennance is an extremely pleasurable, if somewhat lengthy, act of self-punishment for all those wrong doings that you'd rather not talk about but which, nevertheless, weigh heavily on the mind.
It can be performed in bite sized pieces over several months or years. But, if... Read more
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more
Note from the designer: I'm very proud of this reproduction -- it's been in progress for almost two years now, and it's finally here!!! It's suitable for all stitchers and fabrics -- no specialty stitches, no over-one, no alphabets. Just a big, beautiful, checkerboard house and lots... Read more
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more
Weeks Dye Works hand dyed, 100% linen fabric and is great for a variety of cross-stitch and embroidery projects. Original base used and not Zweigart. Not colorfast.
"Sepia Sampler" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This sweet and simple sampler design inspired by vintage designs.
Stitched on 30ct Parchment linen from Weeks Dye Works using two strands of floss over two threads of linen, using all DMC threads. Stitch count is 82 x 121. Finished size is approx. 5.4" x 8".
"Mrs. Prunella Squashbottom" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Happily married to the honorable Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom, Prunella spends her time raising her beloved geese, baking pies, working in the gardens and keeping their stately saltbox home exceptionally neat &... Read more
"Kind Words" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. This quick little stitch for your workbasket features the phrase "Kind Words" with an antique flower design.
Model shown stitched on 30 ct Parchment linen with Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count 120 x 28. Finished size is approx. 8" x 2".
"Basket of Cheer" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Who doesn't love antique baskets, pine trees and folk art flowers at Christmas time?
Stitched on 36 ct. Parchment linen with DMC threads. Stitch count is 95 x 94. Finished size is approx. 5.5" x 6".
"Folk Bird Needlebook" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little robin-bird on the cover, open up the book and her eggs will help you hold your needles!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct linen using DMC threads. You will also need one piece of 5" x 5"... Read more
"Farmhouse Sweet Farmhouse" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Note from the designer: "This design is very personal to me, as I've included our beloved farmhouse, our gentle sheep Esther & Bobby, our black walnut trees, some cedar trees and our old rickety picket... Read more
This cross stitch pattern by Reflets De Soie is a recreation of a sampler by Marguerite Leduc, who had originally embroidered her antique marquoir in fir green, an unusual color for the time period. It has been presented here in a softer blue and the simple geometric frieze has been replaced with a... Read more
Selina is a beautiful sampler most likely in the 1860s. The quote reads "Whats in thy mind let no one see unto thy friend no secret show for when thy friend has turned thy for then all the world thy mind will know".
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cream and Sugar from Fiber on a Whim using silk floss. Stitch count is 381 x 381. Finished size is 21.25" x 21.25".
Step back into the 19 century with this exquisite sampler, originally stitched on stitched in 1847 with wool on canvas. This historic French sampler is filled with deep symbolism and artistry. The design is rich with religious motifs, including sacred hearts, crosses and devotional emblems. ... Read more
"An Alphabet Duo - Elizabeth Roach & Sarah Zane" is from NeedleWorkPress. It is based on two antique samplers.
From NeedleWorkPress: "When we noticed the design and color similarities shared by these samplers, we thought it would be fun to present them in one booklet...... Read more
Stitched on 36 ct Sanguine from Weeks Dye Works with one ply of sampler threads from the Gentle Art. Stitch count is 189 x 273 and the finished size is 10.5" x 15.17".
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.... Read more
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more
Take a stroll on the sunny side! This cheery retro design is part of Satsuma Street's new collection featuring DMC's Eco Vita wool thread. The pattern also includes a conversion to DMC or Cosmo six strand cotton floss.
Pattern is stitched on 20 ct cream using DMC Eco Vita wool... Read more
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".
Introducing Ann Harrison ~ a sweet little sampler based on one of the antiques in my collection. Miss Harrison's sampler features a delightful array of motifs in the most cheerful palette of colors! I've finished mine into a small cushion and trimmed each corner with a tiny vintage silk... Read more