Fishy Goings On is a lighthearted romp on the ocean wave where two salty sea dogs are on barking terms with a kelpie; an unsuspecting lad, just landing his first tiddler, is about to be devoured by a sea dragon; and a small elephant has mistimed his parachute jump and is about to land in the... Read more about Fishy Goings On - Cross Stitch Pattern
Wave sets are groups of up to ten large waves that seem to rise out of nowhere and then disappear just as quickly. They're the best surfing waves around.
Cross stitch pattern from Joan Elliott featuring a mysterious mermaid with her fish friends!
Model can be stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice (originally on 28 ct Water Garden Lugana from Polstitches) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 156W x 223H.
This Nora Corbett design features a mysterious and beautiful mermaid.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Touch of Blue Linen using DMC and Caron Waterlilies threads. Mill Hill beads 00374,02008,10092,18826,42037. Stitch count is 163 x 256.
This pattern from Stacy Nash features three nautical pinkeep designs.
Patterns are stitched on 46 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Whale 145 x 112
Ship 77 x 73
Compass 68 x 65
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring good options when we're talking about the beach. More Beach offers both a sampler and a small - perfect for your beach house or that room in your house where you dream of the beach!
Note from the designer: Growing up in the maritimes, I often heard this ancient rhyme that has been used by sailors and fisher folk. Use this as a rule of thumb for weather forecasting (even if you are not near the sea)!
"In God We Trust."
"Stars on a field day of blue. One for each Colony. Bars of red for the blood of Sacrifice on a ground of white for love and peace."
"Across the Sea we came for Liberty."
"Do mystly, Love Mercy. Walk Humbly with your God. This is enough.... Read more about Across The Sea Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
This 14 page booklet from Rosewood Manor includes an under the sea sampler, 3 smaller samplers, a welcome, an alphabet and "Save the Turtles."
The sampler model was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Midnight Mermaid linen from Under the Sea Fabrics with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180x320. Finshed size: 11.25" x 20".
Model can be stitched on 14 or 28 count fabric of your choice (originally on 28 ct Atlantic Lugana from Polstitches) using DMC floss. Stitch count is 138W x 317H.
"From the depths of the mysterious Pacific, comes a beautiful young mermaid. She rises above the crystal turquoise blue waters, full of enchantment and gracefulness. Serenly, she brings the promise of eternal love and happiness."
Models stitched over 2 threads using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. "Beach" is stitched on 32 Ct. Amber linen. Stitch count 110x27. "Whatever Floats" is stitched on 32 Ct. Amber Linen. Stitch count 59x41. "3 Cabanas" is stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen. Stitch count 27x26 and "Whale" is stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen. Stitch count 37x45.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Mystic Gray using Weeks Dye Works, DMC floss, and GlissenGloss Rainbow Blending Thread.
Also required but not listed above 2mm White Faux Pearl Beads from SJ Designs, and 2 extra small seagull button SMI52XS and (1 pair) bordeaux swil flip-flop button from Stoney Creek. Stitch count is 195W x 144H. Design size is 14" x 10 1/4"
Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "La Plage a" (At The Beach) with a European beach scene including beach chair, anchor, seagull, and more!
Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 188 x 182.
"She lives on a hill overlooking the sea with only her dogs for good company. She doesn't need less, she doesn't need more than to hear the waves crash into the shore."
Model was stitched on a 14 Ct. Antique White Nursery Time Afghan (not listed) over 1 square with 2 strands of floss using DMC threads. Design Size: 5" x 5 1/4".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Sea Lily Linen or 16 Ct. Sea Lily Aida with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Mill Hill Beads & Treasures, and Kreinik #4 braid. Approximate design size: 8" x 16". Stitch count is 141x262. Pattern lists treasure #12209, which is no longer available. Use #12118 instead.
Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring three cute heart shaped designs including a beautiful sunset over the ocean waves, an underwater scene with an orange octopus, and a sandy beach.
All designs stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 35 x 34 and the finished size is 2.50" x 2.43".
Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh is one of my favorite books. In it, Mrs. Lindbergh used specific shells from the beach: Channelled Whelk, Moon Shell, Double-Sunrise, Oyster Bed and Argonauta, to illustrate beautiful pondering and insight on being a woman, a wife, a mother.
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring a pin drum with elegant sailing ships and the phrase "And I will love you still my dear 'till all the seas run dry"!