Without easy access to first hand nautical evidence in the seventeenth century, fantastical sea dwellers blossomed in monstrous fearsome forms in the human mind. Imaginations were stoked by the bizarre images often drawn in the margins of old maps: creatures such as sirens and mermaids, long sinuous and toothy serpents with scales and tentacles, gigantic turtles and leviathans (which could be mistaken for islands), lobsters of mind boggling length, huge fishes spouting geysers, and the dreadful Kraken (octopus), a Cephalopod so immense it could encircle and sink a ship.
These mythical creatures were the inspiration for this fanciful scene: the "sea monsters" depicted in early drawings to fascinate and frighten their naive audience. Stitched over two threads on 40 count linen using only cross and back stitches, the finished piece will measure approximately 10″ x 12-3/4″, and is recommended for any level of skill.
Model stitched on two over two on 28 Ct. Picture This Plus Mercedes, Meditation, and Valor linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Simply Wood (or all DMC floss 3847, 963, 553, 898, 500, and 3782). Stitch Count Loch Ness Monster: 49W x 49H. Finished size: 3.5" x 3.5". Stitch Count... Read more
From The Letters From Mermaids collection, the letter H! This beautiful pattern from Nora Corbett features a pink and white striped letter H with a stunning mermaid sitting on it.
Modeled stitched on 32 count Water Lily Linen using Classic Colorworks, Mill Hill beads, and Kreinik... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Nora Corbett featuring a fantasy mermaid and the letter W! Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Water Lily Linen using Classic Colorworks floss and Mill Hill Beads; 00165 and 02003.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Laurel Linen using DMC floss, Waterlilies/Caron thread, Mill Hill Beads and Kreinik Metallic Thread. Also needed but not listed above Kreinik #4 Braid 034. Stitch count 120x249.
Cross stitch pattern from Meridian Designs featuring a beautiful mermaid by the ocean!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC and Kreinik threads and Mill Hill beads (Preciosa Teardrop Bead no listed). Stitch count is 135w x 45h. Finished size is 8.43" x 2.81".
Lie back in your lounge chair and stitch up these beach-themed beauties. Includes a lobster, crab, and octopus (plus some bonus charts). They can be framed in a hoop or rectangular frame or stitched into mini pillows. (How-to's for framing in hoops not included. ) Largest size is Octopus at 74 x 67... Read more
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Big Bang Lugana by Polstitches (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count: 120x181.
Model stitched on 32 count Sea Spray Linen with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreink #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count is 238w x 278h. Finished size is 14.88 in wide X 17.38 in high.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Twilight Blue linen using DMC floss, Kreinik #4 014, 015, 085, 191 and Mill Hill Beads and Treasures. Designers note: Treasure 13083 discontinued. Replace with 10 packs of 13091.
Treasure 13099 has been discontinued. Replace with 14 packs of
13051. (Single packs) Stitch count 168x258.
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.