Inspired by the geometric symmetrical designs that have been decorating thresholds in India for centuries. The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome the goddess of wealth and good luck. Unlike the Indian folk art counterparts made with... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Shale Linen using Gloriana Silk Thread. Also required, but not listed above Crimson Light #298 from Gloriana Silk Thread. Stitch Count: 57W x 57H. Design Size: 3.25" x 3.25".
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Shale Linen using Gloriana Silk Thread. Also required, but not listed above Crimson Light #298 from Gloriana Silk Thread. Stitch Count: 57W x 57H. Design Size: 3.25" x 3.25".
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Shale Linen using Gloriana Silk. Also required, but not listed above is Crimson Light #298 from Gloriana Silk. Stitch Count: 57W x 57H. Design Size: 3.25" x 3.25"
According to folklore, it brings good luck to say "Rabbit, Rabbit" first thing upon waking the first day of the month. This is one of 12 rabbit themed blocks that can be stitched separately or incorporated into a larger sampler. Stitch count for each block is 57 x 57. It was stitched with Gloriana silks on PTP 36 count Shale linen.
According to folklore, it brings good luck to say "Rabbit, Rabbit" first thing upon waking the first day of the month. This is one of 12 rabbit themed blocks that can be stitched separately or incorporated into a larger
sampler. Stitch count for each block is 57 x 57. It was stitched with Gloriana silks on PTP 36 count Shale linen.
Mantises and irises are popping up everywhere this spring, and this female is living her best life. Size is 92w by 64h and is stitched with Classic Colorworks cotton floss in Rainy Day, Pickled Beets, Honeycomb, and four shades of DMC. Fabric shown is 32 count Weeks Dye Works Light Khaki. Love,... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Belfast using 3 six-yard, 12-ply skeins of Gloriana Silk "Thistle Purple." Stitch Count: 115W x 115H. Design Size: 7.25" x 7.25"
Model stitched 2 over 2 on 30 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 199 x 199. Design Size: 13.25" x 13.25".
Museum textile archives are a veritable treasure trove of fascinating cultural tidbits, but not often in a form that is accessible or useful to the people that would most appreciate them. in 2017 I brought you an original sampler featuring Sumatran dragons and other Indonesian motifs from dozens of... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Tycho linen by Picture This Plus with Valdani floss. Stitch Count: 243W x 315H."Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Squirrels".
The pattern suggests DMC 3882 (not available) for Valdani 6-Ply Thread - Brown, but we suggest DMC 3031 to match better.
It's a circus of interlocking circles! Pick your favorite floss color and have fun with this unique design! Use 1 or 2 strands of DMC or Hand-Dyed floss over 1 or 2 threads of linen (you'll need about 9 skeins of DMC floss). Stitch Count: 247W x 185H. Model stitched with DMC 111 (variegated gold) on 32 Ct. Black Evenweave.
Squirrels of Sumatra stitched on 36 Ct. Veldt Linen using Gloriana. Stitch count: 303 x 216. Design Size: 17" x 12.25". Bonus pattern Squirrel's Garden uses Classic Colorworks. Stitch count: Squirrel's garden is 73W x 68H. Design Size: 4.5" x 4.25".
Large model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Dusty Road and small model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Haunted from Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics using DMC floss. Stitch Count for Large Model: 129x129. Design Size: 8.25" x 8.25". Stitch Count for Small Model: 57x57. Design Size: 4.25" x 4.25"
"Wash Your Hands" Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Aspen Linen from Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 87W x 57H. Design Size: 6" x 6".
Note: The DMC conversions for Weeks Dye Works Boysenberry and Plum are listed as DMC 3886 and DMC 3888, respectively. Both threads are discontinued. We suggest DMC 3685 and 3740.
Model stitched on 14 ct. Morning Dew Jobelan Aida from Wichelt using Classic Colorworks thread, a DMC Conversion is provided, but the subtle variation in the hand floss will be lost. Stitch count is 87 x 87.