Another beautiful Scottish reproduction sampler. I'm very taken with the house that she used in her sampler. These whitewashed stone cottages appear all over Scotland and Ireland. However, one of the unique things about this house is the blue roof. Being curious, I Googled blue slate in... Read more
I have found throughout the years that my beliefs strongly affect my actions. I believe that most other drivers on the road will pay attention to the center line painted on the road and will stay on their side of it. I also believe that there are idiots among us, so I keep a sharp eye on the... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28, 32, 36 or 40 Ct. Vintage Sand Due linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC 310, 355, 3012, 844,3740, 3836, 3011, ecru, 898, 3046) Stitch Count: 139W x 179H
I created Miss Campbell's Scissors Keep using a motif from an antique Scottish sampler in my collection, Margaret Campbell 1848. The Angus Trees on each side of her house caught my attention right away. These trees were just made to be turned into a scissors case. I did take a small liberty with... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 ct. Mocha linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gloriana Silk floss (Alpine Taupe, Branch Coral, Brick, Creme de la Creme, Dutch Red, Hazelnut Dark, Lacquered Gold, schoolhouse Red, Summer Gold, Tanager Green), Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk floss (Boysen Beauty,... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Straw using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler Threads (or DMC floss 926, 829, 898, 730, 830, 948, 223, 3721). Stitch Count: 140x138. Design Size: 8.8" x 8.2"
Framed model stitched on 28 Ct. Gingham Straw/Natural linen by Week Dye Works with Classic Colorworks and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 85x85.
This Scottish reproduction sampler from Needlemade Designs features a beautiful house and lawn, trees and flowers.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on Duxbury linen by Fox & Rabbit with AVAS, Gloriana and Belle Soie silk floss. DMC conversions are provided. Stitch Count: 198x234. Finished size on 32 Ct linen is 12.37" x 14.36".
Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a beautiful mattress pincushion and insructions on how to make a cigar box into a fitted work box.
The model was stitch over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Corn Tassel Legacy linen. Stitch count is 51 x 83.
Cross stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring a pink tri-fold etui. It as room for scissors, needle, pins, a stiletto, thread winders and more. Finishing instructions are included.
The model was stitch over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Corn Tassel Legacy linen. Stitch counts: Etui - 85 x 158, Needle Page - 37 x 42.
Cross Stitch pattern from Needlemade Designs featuring two purses with a flower and a squirrel!
Patterns are stitched on 36 ct Mocha linen from Weeks Dye Works using Gloriana silks, Classic Colorworks, and NPI silks with DMC conversions. Stitch counts are 38 x 47 and 42 x 45.
A Scottish reproduction sampler with an especially delightful Scotsman in the lower left-hand corner. His jumping over the roof of his blue slate roofed cottage just captivated me. I decided that in addition to the red and green tartan kilt I needed to approximate the Frasier tartan. The Frasier... Read more
There are a lot of ways to tell someone the truth. Not all of them are kind. I, like many of you, strive to fit the message to the audience. Not by diluting the truth, but by being gentle in my delivery. Sarcasm is my native language so this goal is not one that comes easily to me or that I always... Read more