These little pin pillows are companions to Red Bull and Odd Bird. The "Happy 250th" pillow features a three-tiered birthday cake flanked by two birds that were inspired by a motif on the main sampler. The birds are happily waving sparklers, which are worked in a long-stitch.
I fell in love with the vases in the antique version of Ellen's sampler, and decided to incorporate them into this design. Who says a vase has to be filled? The little hunter on the antique sampler shows him with his hunting dog, but Miss Pilkington has her little cottage dog as her loyal... Read more
This patriotic design from Plum Street Samplers features a waterfront town with houses, sailboats, a lighthouse and the saying "This land we love so vast and free, we honor those who cared for thee. God bless the US of A."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Old Amana by Farmgirl Dry... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Almond Bluff linen by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 56W x 90H. Finished Size: 3.5" x 5".
Note from the designer: I had so much fun with this design! The bubbles coming up out of the cauldron were fun to see when I got the model back from the stitcher - I don't always know if my ideas will work or not! This one is a little companion piece to my other mini moons.
This design from Plum Street Samplers features a tall red barn with the word "Stars" on the side. A companion piece from Shakespeare's Peddler features "Stripes."
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Graham Cracker linen by Graham Cracker Fabrics; suggested fabric listed, with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 110w x 110H.
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.
Note from the designer: I've had this antique reproduced since 2015, but I had always wanted to pair it with some little companion pieces before releasing it. I've finally done just that!
What drew me to this sampler was the oversize, unusual bird (I am always drawn to odd birds on... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Plum Street Samplers featuring dancing Halloween skeletons!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Snickelway by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics with DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 54w x 90h.
Note from the designer: Summer is here! I'm in love love love with flamingos (doesn't Heart in Hand do the best ones?), and the chicks' huge feet make me laugh! Google them and smile!
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, The... Read more
This is the third installment in the larger moon series, and was previously an exclusive for Country Sampler. This sampler has quite a few stitches in it! It features the customary hare, but this time with a curious fox looking up at it. The design has a bit of a Christmas tone to it, but truly... Read more
"May goodness and mercy follow thee." Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Hogbristle from Fox and Rabbit Designs using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks, and Week Dye Works. Stitch Count: 285W x 178H. Design Size: 16" x 10"
Note from the designer: This was originally designed for the Attic retreat last year, and it is one of my favorite fall samplers I've done. The mushrooms in the urn on the left make me happy! The verse is from Jane Austen, and reads "There is nothing like staying home for real comfort." I... Read more
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Winter Brew by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 227W x 189H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Hazelwood by Fiber On a Whim with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 159W x 71H. Finished size: 8.8" x 3.94".
Models stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Beeswax by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 63W x 81H each.
Note from the designer: This is the next sampler in my Rhode Island sampler-inspired series, and it was a joy to design because I chose to work with a palette that was not the usual Halloween flavor sometimes associated with Salem. No orange was used anywhere in the piece! The top of the sampler... Read more
This time of year generally calls for vampire bats, but let's not forget about their flying-fox- cousins, the fruit bats! Fruit bats love fruit (figs being a favorite), nectar, and flowers. The bats themselves were quite a challenge to design, but I really had fun with them!
Note from the designer: Maybe it's just me, but I think those little tiny jumping spiders are the stinking cutest things ever! Do I want one on me? No. Do I want one for a pet? No. Are they super cute on other people's Instagram feeds? Yes. Anyway, in the spirit of all things creepy and October-y, I... Read more
Note from designer: This little pin roll is a companion to Christmas in July and is part of an upcoming series I've dubbed "Sampler Sushi," but only because the finished product reminded me of the Japanese cuisine once I rolled it up. This is a very easy project designed to hold your needles... Read more
Note from designer: This is a companion to Spring Moon, and I'm currently working on a few other moon companions. I love jack rabbits, so tall and gangly and heathered! I hope you enjoy this version with its tall cayenne-bricked house and red poppies.
The model was stitched over 2 threads... Read more
Note from the designer: "Aren't cardinals just the sweetest little songbirds? They are beautiful no matter the season, and the females are my very favorites. Even as a child, I remember thinking their soft brown feathers were the most beautiful color. When I designed this, I couldn't decide if I... Read more
This Plum Street Sampler design features a brick house and flowers at the top and at the bottom, "This is the day that the Lord hath made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Barb's Blend by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss, Weeks Dye... Read more
"Dwell not on Earthly treasures nor covet or envy or pout. Thou entered this world and brought nothing in it, and will carry with thee nothing out." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley over two using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 118x130.
This was originally released at Shepherd's Bush in 2022, and now it's available openly! I had enormous fun designing this Rhode Island-style sampler inspired by the Mayflower and the year the Pilgrims landed in America. The sampler features Pilgrims as well as Wampanoag (I even researched their... Read more
This pattern from Plum Street Samplers features two dogs in sweaters and a coffee cup!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Oatmeal by Fiber on a Whim with DMC floss, Weks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 157W x 65H. Finished size: 8.7" x 3.6"
Note from the designer: "I've had so much fun designing these "moon rabbits," so I figured I'd come up with a quick stitch for the holiday fun. If your customer doesn't want this design to be strictly for Christmas, the holly can easily be omitted, as well as the candy canes. (By the... Read more
"We will always remember." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Eucalyptus by Fox and Rabbit Designs with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 114H. Finished size: 7 3/4" x 6 1/3"
"You're a grand old flag." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pecan Butter with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 123W x 127H.
"Here in the ruft and autumn bower the Knobby Gourd and bitter flower. We merry make and sing Hooray!to our friend Jack on his birthday!" Model stitched on 35 Ct. Abecedarian linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
Two "mean" dogs are featured in this design with the saying "Meanie Weenies."
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Hemingway by Needle & Flax with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 144W x 67H. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h. Finished Size: 8"w x 3.72"h.
This design features a row of tiny houses (and one dog house) lined up under a dove, a symbol of peace - being closely followed by our national bird. The verse on the top is from 2 Corinthians 3:17. What I love most about this design is that each home is linked to the next with a continuous welcome... Read more
This little design features a tiny frog hoping to go unnoticed under his shady spot; don't all our stitching frogs tend to go unnoticed until we're pretty far into our projects? Ha!
The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha with Classic Colorworks floss.... Read more