Note from designer: Renee's French Alphabet has been adapted from an antique sampler with beautifully formed graceful letters. The original sampler was worked in wool, and did not contain the letters : J and W, which would have been common in France at the time it was stitched. I have added... Read more
This cross stitch pattern from JBW Designs features pink birds, berries and green leaves. "Notes: Eliza Coulter stitched the pink birds in 1849 at the age of 17. She was born in 1832. The birds were stitched in wool on Peleope canvas."
Model stitched on 36ct Espresso from R&R... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Baby Pink linen with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (or DMC 3733, 3731). Stitch Count:58x58. Finished size: 3.62" round. Option provided to stitch over one thread on 28 Ct. White Lugana.
"To the Queen". Model #1 stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Blue Whisper Belfast linen with DMC floss. Model #2 stitched over 1 thread on 28 Ct. Navy Lugana with white DMC floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 63H.
Model stitched on 29ct. Ivory Glenshee Linen. Models stitched using Weeks Dye Works (choose one of the three options) DMC alternates 336 815 223. Stitch count: 49w x 84h.
The model in blue was stitched on a #36 Antique White linen with one ply of floss over two threads. The stitch count is: 72 W x 68 H, and the finished size is approximately 4" round. It was mounted inside a metal clock from Hobby Lobby. The fiber used was a Weeks Dye Works in Periwinkle.
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Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss(or all DMC 3804, 3713, 598, 772). Stitch count is for Monogram - 107W x 33H and design size is 6 3/4' x 2.06", Love - 133W x 33H and design size is 8.3" x 2.06"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Dirty Cashel Linen with Crescent Colours floss. Conversion provided for DMC (#520) and Weeks Dye Works (Monkey Grass). Stitch Count: 130W x 167H.
Two models were stitched using this pattern. The first model, French Hen, is worked on a Natural linen in Red and Green. The second model, La Poule, was worked on a Pale Yellow Linen in Earth Tones. (floss in box is for La Poule)
This model can be stitched either over two on 32 Ct. Cream Belfast or over 1 using 30 Ct. Northern Cross White linen. Both stitched using Gentle Art Sampler thread. Stitch count 57x53. (DMC alternate 310)
Stitch count is 69x62 on a 28 count Graziano Linen Milan White done over 2 threads. Or the stitch count is 65x62 on a 28 count Antique White Cashel Linen done over 1. Stitched with Weeks Dye Works floss.
Stitched on 29 count Ivory Glenshee linen. Two color choices are available. The orange model uses Gentle Art (Tomato, Carrot). The black model uses Weeks Dye Works (Mascara). DMC conversions are available for both. Stitch count: 151W x 33H.
Model stitched on 28ct. Natural Linen with Week Dye Works Thread (Terra Cotta). DMC and The Gentle Arts Thread used as alternatives. Stitch count is 55W X 59H.
Model stitched on #29 Natural Glenshee linen using Weeks Dye Works or DMC: #777. Stitch count: 51w x 70h. Mounted on a pre-finished pillow by JBW designs.
Model stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Blue Whisper Belfast linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 111W x 60H. Finished size: 7" x 3 3/4".
Model stitched on 29 Ct. Glensheen Natural or Ivory Linen with Weeks Dye Works. (Color code on ivory is Periwinkle/or DMC 156) Color code on Natural Whitewash/or DMC B5200. Stitch Count: 90W x 105H.
To personalize this design you can add the baby's name, birth date and weight to the base of the design. Model Stitched on 29ct Ivory Glenshee Linen with Crescent Colours floss OR DMC (3722, 3052), OR Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Pink Azalea, Evergreen) Stitch count 55W x 70H.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. White Opalescent linen with DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Counts: Robin - 25W x 44H, Dove - 25W x 34H.
Model stitched on 29 ct Glenshee Linen Natural using Crescent Colours. Weeks Dye Works and (DMC conversions 321 936 520 ecru). Stitch count: 83W x 87H.
"Quack Quack" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with Romy's Creation (Squirrel) and Classic Colorworks floss (Candied Yams and House Wine) or DMC floss (3825, 922, 962). Stitch Count for 3 Ducklings: 116W x 71H. Stitch count for single ducks: 49W x 57H.
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Polka dot linen by Fabric Flair or over one on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen. Either are stitched using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler threads. (DMC alternates are 321 304) Stitch count 53x107.
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Parisian Neutral Stripes fabric with Classic Colorworks Ladybug (pink version) or Weeks Dye Works Capri (blue version). Stitch Count: 78W x 95H.
Eiffel Tower stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast. Stitch Count: 38W x 70. Scissors Fob stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Antique White linen. Stitch Count: 25W x 21H. Both designs use DMC floss.
Models stitched two over one or two on 32 Ct. Antique White Linen and 28 Ct. Antique White Cashel using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads (or all DMC floss 498, 3345, 3363, 3053, 524, 157, 3862, 3822, B5200).
Stitch Count for Christmas House: 25W x 42H.... Read more