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The Christmas tree is likely one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season! This rendering is comprised of pattern bands/borders inspired by my collection of vintage pattern books. Primarily monochromatic, your options for fabric/floss combinations are plentiful. The framed piece... Read more about A Tree for Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: A Mystery Reveal so just a peek for now! It is a garden themed design stitched on a neutral color. In my collection of tiny 19th century pattern books is a loose page with two floral borders - and this design is built around one of those! It's a perfect fit for the verse and... Read more about Voice of the Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

It's a start to a new series! A selection of seasonal smalls featuring borders which surround a word descriptive of the season. These are just little bits of stitching - quick, easy, and a great way to use those leftover scraps of fabric, trims, etc., and even perforated paper. Plenty of... Read more about Autumn Cartouches - Cross Stitch Pattern

Next in the buttoned-up' series is this holiday design straight from the classic Christmas song. Bright and cheerful colors with some running backstitch/blackwork details are accented with the included hand-dyed buttons. Stitch the pin pillow, the berry or both - and Merry Christmas!

... Read more about Good Tidings - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: This sweet little verse comes from an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book, dated from the early 1880's. Combined with motifs and pattern bands from my collection of little books' of the same time period, the pin pillow and berries make a sweet trio of smalls. Shown... Read more about Forget-Me-Not - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pumpkins, colorful leaves, squirrels - just a few things that come to mind when thinking of fall. It's a favorite season for many of us and a dream to design for! Hand-dyed buttons and a brass charm are included.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Wheat using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 65 x 79 for pin pillow and 127 x 72 for berry.

Featuring a quotation about the oak tree, this design is worked in a long sampler format and finished into a huswife/sewing roll. A simple modification will let you frame it if you prefer - or separate into smalls. General finishing guidelines are included. Previously a class exclusive, this is now... Read more about The Mighty Oak - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by motifs from antique German patterns, these stylized doves are perched to proclaim Peace on Earth or the Latin Pax in Terra and are perfect to showcase throughout the winter months. Models are stitched on different fabrics, illustrating the varied options available with this design: Aztec... Read more about Peace On Earth - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This sweet verse reminds me of a quiet nighttime snowfall so the design is full of snowflakes with a few stars peeking out to join the little creatures amongst the trees. Stitched on 36 ct linen, a number of neutral fabrics are suitable as long as there is good contrast with the white stitches.... Read more about Winter Wishes - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels with alphabets and "How letters great & small are wrought."

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Pecan Shortbread using The Gentle Arts simply wool. Stitch count is 85 x 92.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring an heirloom tomato pincushion with saying "Prosperity and good fortune." Comes with hand dyed buttons.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Tycho from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch counts: Pin pillow - 102 x 88. Berry - 127 x 72.

Note from the designer: "Patchwork quilt blocks and the alphabet combine for a fabulous sampler in a five-part series." This is part 1.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vanilla Bean from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 263 x 223.

... Read more about Quilting A-Bee-Cs Part 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "And since I'm quilting (or pretending to) these days, there had to be a trio of berries to partner along! These use the same Classic Colorworks color palette as the A-Bee-Cs series, but are stitched on different neutral linen. They are so cute!!!"

Pattern... Read more about Quilting Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "One of two new "buttoned-up" designs, Hark! the Bells features a classic holiday color palette with a verse from a vintage Christmas card. The companion berry features those pretty border bands and the hand-dyed buttons are included."

Models are both... Read more about Hark! the Bells - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Pine cones, leafy sidewalks, crisp morning air." "Leaves are falling, Autumn is calling". Model stitched on 36 ct. Faun linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 119 x 63. Finished size is 6.6" x 3.5".

Model stitched on 37 ct. Aesthetic White Legacy linen using 12-strand silk from Gloriana. Stitch count for all three berries is 127 x 72. Finished size is 6.86" x 3.89".

"Have a holly jolly Christmas, the best time of the year." Model stitched on 37 ct. Aesthetic White Legacy linen using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 126 x 72.

"Beware, Halloween is in the air. The moon is full, beware." "Beware, somethint wicked this way comes"

Models are stitched on 32 ct. Witching Hour/Subtle linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for the framed model is 82 x 96, cushion 99 x 41 and berry is 127 x 72.

Just as the title suggests, these berries are full of snowy fun and perfect for your decor all through the season. As with the other berry trios in this series, you have one design which is monochromatic and two other berries to complete the set - a cardinal in the snow and some wooly sheep bundled... Read more about Winter Berries - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch counts and finished size:
- Game board: 190w x 131h; 10.5" x 7.2"
- Drum: 240w x 52h; 13.3" x 2.9"
- Berry: 127w x 72h; 7" x 4"

Stitched on Picture This Plus 36 count Vellum linen. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Vintage rayon ribbon and Weeks... Read more about Liberty Games - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring two pillow patterns with the words "Summer" and "Spring"!

Pattern is stitched on 37 ct Russian Tea Cake and Aesthetic White from Legacy linen using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 113 x 55 each.

Contains patterns for both the silk and linen versions. Large Berry was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. River Willow linen from Lakeside Linens with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126x72.

Small Berry was stitched on silk gauze with The Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 206x118.

Pattern by Erica Michaels featuring cute needlework inspired pincushions with birds.

Model stitched on 36 ct. Wren linen from PTP using The Gentle Art , Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 126 x 72 (Large Berry) and 205 x 121 (Small Berry). The finished sizes are 7" x 4" and 11.36" x 6.72".

Models stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Straw linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works Floss. Stitch Count: Berry - 126x72, Cushion 71x77

Two partner berries in one chartpack. The large berry was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Raw/White Petit Point linen with The Gentle Art Simply Wool and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126x72.

The Small Berry was stitched on silk gauze using Classic Color Works and DMC floss. Finished size: 205x121.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Sand Dune linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie or DMC (3820, 3821, 520, 522, 839, 154). Stitch Count: 225W x 206H.

All three models stitched over two on 36 Ct. Flax using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for The Berry: 126x72. Design Size: 7" x 4" Stitch Count for The Cushions: 66x89 and 55x35. Design Size: 4" x 5" and 3" x 2" Finishing instructions and template included.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Legacy linen using DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 126x72. Design Size: 7" x 4" Finishing instructions included.

Button Card Model stitched over two on 35 Ct. Beige Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Also required, but not listed above DMC 3883, only found in the DMC 2013 New Colors Floss Pack. Stitch Count for Button Card Model: 53x65. Design Size: 3" x... Read more about Wicked Cute - Cross Stitch Pattern

Models stitched over two on 32 Ct Raw/White Petite Point Belfast and 36 Ct. Raw/White Mini Dots using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitches Used. Stitch Count: 126x72.

Both models stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vellum using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 7" x 4". Stitch Count for Pin Pillow: 56x65. Design Size: 3" x 4". Embellishments Included.

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Heirloom Gold hand-dyed linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 180W x 171H. Design Size: 12" x 12"

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a game board with a "beach" theme.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Chocolate Milk using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch counts are 163 x 127, 127 x 72, and 124 x 43.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a pincushion with an Embroideress/Needlewoman theme.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Sand or Latte Belfast using Sulky 12wt. cotton and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 182 x 53.

Cross stitch design from Erica Michaels featuring 3 patterns for Quaker themed berries.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 126 x 72. Finished size is 7" x 4"

Note from the designer: "Next up in this 5-part series, L,M,N,O,P,Q form the third row in the overall design. This time there are three little outtakes'; I stitched all six blocks individually, then finished them back to back as three mini-cushions using two different fabrics - it's an ideal way... Read more about Quilting A-Bee-Cs Part 3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "A sweet trio of smalls based on a teeny vintage sewing kit in my collection - there is a soft tray, a berry, and a needle book. The berry and needle book were a club project from 2020; this chartpak adds a third piece to that original pair."

Pattern is... Read more about Vintage Garden Smalls - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This is a fun play on the alphabet with lots of spooky bits appearing in that little graveyard! The berry spells "Halloween" to pair up with the graveyard design. Both are mostly monochromatic black with a few DMC details."

Pattern is stitched on 32... Read more about Come Back at Midnight - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "The second new title in the "buttoned-up" collection, I've used our favorite autumn colors here. The berry also features those patterned bands in a vertical orientation - which creates a striking look for the berry shape. Again, buttons and charm are... Read more about Letting Go - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Next up in this 5-part series, R,S,T,U,V,W form the fourth row in the overall design" This is part 4.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vanilla Bean from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 263 x 223.

Threads:
... Read more about Quilting A-Bee-Cs Part 4 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "Wrapping up this popular series with X,Y,Z, and a larger block for our quilting bee. That larger block has been modified just slightly for a cute outtake example. All portions of this series will continue to be available indefinitely, so anyone who thinks they might be... Read more about Quilting A-Bee-Cs Part 5 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: "This is the same buttoned up' format - a small pin pillow and companion berry, complete with hand-dyed buttons to embellish both pieces - but this speaks to the quiet and joy of a snowy, winter day."

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a... Read more about Let It Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries - three sweet berries with a French twist. This club exclusive from a few years ago is now available for general release.

This linen berry is stitched one over two threads on R&R Reproductions 36ct club exclusive Vanilla... Read more about The Berry Patch - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: Next in the seasonal buttoned-up designs features spring. It's full of happy, colorful blooms - and those hand-dyed buttons are included. The design says "Spring, Live simply, Bloom Wildly."

Models are stitched on 40ct Picadill White legacy linen from... Read more about Bloom Wildly - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: Inspired by an entry in my great-grandmother's autograph book and motifs from an antique pattern booklet, this monochromatic set includes three pieces (a mini sampler, berry, and needle book). A prior class/retreat piece, and now a general release, the wood tray shown in the... Read more about A Cheerful Heart - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: A stunning reproduction, with unusual alphabet placement and a garden teeming with birds and lovely floral motifs; a charted adaptation for the lower portion only is also included. Other than a small number of eyelets, everything is standard cross stitches

... Read more about Emma Badman Wadford - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: Based on a silk gauze antique embroidery in my collection, this plump, pampered cat is adapted for linen and finished as a drum - although easily framed up or finished as you like.

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 36ct Shiloh from Needle & Flax (comparable to DMC 422)... Read more about Favoured Feline - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: A marking sampler reproduction featuring an optional verse, this is part of my marking sampler series and includes another collectible full-color alphabet card. Louisa used a soothing color palette with interesting dividing bands - it's a unique and lovely sampler.

... Read more about Louisa Denman - Cross Stitch Pattern