Counting Puddles Cross Stitch Patterns

This modern cross stitch design was inspired by a brass candle holder that I have in my kitchen. It is shaped like a mouse, and I've always found it fun and whimsical. It brought to mind the expression of being "quiet as a church mouse," and the idea of silence and reverence during the... Read more about Quiet as a Church Mouse - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This modern cross stitch design was inspired by pondering what would happen if Santa needed to get to town quickly and didn't want to bother with preparing his sleigh and reindeer. He'd drive a car with peppermint wheels, of course! And the trip wouldn't be complete without a Christmas... Read more about Santa's Coming to Town - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Create your own bookmark with this modern cross stitch pattern featuring climbing roses spilling over top of each other as they climb skywards.

Pattern is stitched on 16-count White Chocolate Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 31 x 93. Finished size is 1.9" x 5.8".

It's a classic for a reason - there's no place like home! This modern cross stitch design features a cozy little cottage nestled in a valley of wildflowers, with trees flanking its sides and mountains with fluffy clouds in the background. A winding rock path leads up to the door, and the words... Read more about Home Sweet Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a beautiful patchwork angel!

Pattern is stitched on 14-count Aida Navy using DMC floss. Stitch count is 94 wide x 122 high. Finished size is 6.71 in wide X 8.71 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Counting Puddles featuring a ghost reading a favorite Halloween novel in the library!

Pattern is stitched on 28-count Black Chocolate fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 84 wide x 93 high. Finished size is 6 in wide X 6.64 in high.

Celebrate the magic of the northern lights with this modern cross stitch pattern featuring a polar bear underneath a colorful sky illuminated by the aurora borealis. He's comfy, cozy, and spreading holiday cheer in his cardigan holding a banner up with "Joy" written on it.

... Read more about Polar Lights - Cross Stitch Pattern

What better way to spend a rainy day than in a cozy nook with all your favorite things? This modern cross stitch pattern features a tea kettle brimming with spring flowers, a warm mug of coffee, a cross stitch hoop with needle and floss scattered about, and of course a stack of books.

... Read more about Springtime Sip and Stitch - Cross Stitch Pattern

This modern cross stitch pattern features a dark autumn night in the forest. A lantern lights up its surroundings of acorns, mushrooms, and pine needles. Fireflies float around it in an ethereal fashion leaving behind delicate trails created with textured blackwork stitching.

Pattern is... Read more about Woodland Aglow - Cross Stitch Pattern