"Samantha" is the seafarer's fairy as she makes her home in sailing ships! Her chief concern is inspecting the ropes and rigging to insure a safe and speedy journey. She spends her nights under a full moon, mending the sails with silver threads spun from cobwebs. Model stitched on 32 count... Read more
The complete Christmas alphabet is shown worked on 25 count Sand Dublin linen using DMC or Anchor floss. Although the alphabet is fun seen in its entirety, it was designed to personalize or label Christmas "things". Just a few of many possibilites are shown on the cover.
"Here my work forever stands The labour of two busy hands." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Mocha linen using DMC floss. Stitch count 219x191. Design Size: 16" x 14" (Pattern does contain specialty stitches such as, satin, eyelet, lazy daisy, & French knots)
A romantic alphabet sampler featuring an alphabet inspired by a 18th century Scandinavian alphabet sampler. This pattern features only full crosses and is suitable for both aida and linen. It has a total of 3576 crosses.
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using the thread of your choice! Stitch count is 83w x 113h.
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring Patchwork quilt blocks and the alphabet combine for a fabulous sampler in a five-part series. This is part 2.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vanilla Bean linen from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 263 x 223.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Cornsilk using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 642, (2) 3863, 371, 898, 935, 310, 315, 3362, (2) 902, 3328, 613, 712). Stitch Count: 198x198. Design Size: 12 3/4" x 13".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 353W x 217H. Design Size: 17" x 10 1/4"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Ivory Linen with DMC floss (sorry, designer isn't sure how many skeins of each color are needed). Stitch Count: 499x499. Designer note "Floss: DMC (Sorry, I have no idea how many skeins of each color are needed. Okay! I got carried away! I designed this... Read more
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Light Examplar hand-dyed fabric from Lakeside Linens using Weeks Dye Works. (DMC substitute 500/3750) Stitch count: 175w x 175h. Design Size: 9" x 9"
"Eleanor" makes her home in the Lukesland Gardens in Devon. She has been seen running through the gardens and spying on visitors to the victorian gothic house. The beautiful gardens provide plenty of opportunities for adventure and mischief! Model stitched on 32ct. Waterlily Linen with Crescent Colours Hand Dyed Floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count is 91W X 134H.
The fairy know as Gwendolyn lives amongst the lily pads and lotus flowers in Monet's garden in Giverny, France. She inspires brush strokes of lilac and fushia in the reflections of the glittering pond. Model stitched on 32 count Waterlily Linen with Crescent Colours, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. The stitch count is 96W x 135H.
Cross stitch pattern from Cuore E Batticuore featuring letters for places at a table from the Italian musical! English translation is "Add a seat at the table"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Pearl Gray Belfast using DMC threads. Stitch count is 30w x 30h.
Note from the designer: "Next up in this 5-part series, L,M,N,O,P,Q form the third row in the overall design. This time there are three little outtakes'; I stitched all six blocks individually, then finished them back to back as three mini-cushions using two different fabrics - it's an ideal way... Read more
This is a large, decorative, and versatile design: stitchers have the option to either stitch the positive (pattern) space, or the negative space. Within that, they can either stitch with light floss on dark material, or the other way round. They can even opt for full cover, by stitching the... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with a young girl!
Model can be stitched on 28 ct. or 32 ct. linen using DMC thread.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Dirty Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 101W x 184H. Finished size: 6.3" x 11.5".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Waterlily linen with Crescent Colours thread, Kreinik #4 braid, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 85W x 92H. Also required, but not listed above, Mill Hill treasure #12126 (no longer available)
"Tessera" makes her home in the sleepy branches of weeping willows that adorn gothic mansions in the South. She flits from tree to tree, through the diaphanous strands of leaves, searching for lost and tear laden hankerchiefs. Model stitched on 32 count Waterlily Linen using Crescent Colours... Read more
A gemologist and crystal keeper, Cassandra can become quite prickly if approached. Sightings are few and far between and usually among the coastal cliffs. Cherish your chance encounter but be mindful not to interfere in the daily affairs of this fairy! Model sttitched on 32ct. Waterlily Linen using Crescent Colours, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count: 95w x 127h.
A modern-day tapestry using the entire alphabet with motifs to represent each letter. The ABC Tapestry is stitched on 32 count Antique Ivory Belfast Linen with DMC floss. The bellpull is stitched on 28 count Cream Cashel Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count for the ABC Tapestry is 290W x 690H. The... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring three different stocking designs including a bird, flowers, and the alphabet!
Patterns are stitched on 30 ct Irish Cream by R & R Reproductions using Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count for February's Violet is 42 x 73. Stitch count for Sweetheart Sampler is 45 x 74. Stitch count for Be Mine is 44 x 73.
This stunning French sampler contains some of the most beautiful alphabets I've come across, and can be stitched as a whole, or used for reference to personalize your own stitching. 'Joyeux Noel' was inspired by the antique, showing how you can use elements of the design for smalls.
Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler completed by 10 year old Hannah Smith in 1838 with the phrase "Defer not till to morrow to be wise. To morrows sun to thee may never rise. Be humble learn thy self to scan. Know pride was never made for man."