Invictus

This pattern features the poem Invictus, written in 1875 by William Ernest Henley (1849 –1903).

The design will make an amazing wall hanging, and despite its size it is relatively easy to stitch due to it being stitched entirely in whole stitches.

Design Area: 234 x 317 stitches

If stitched on 28ct linen/ 14ct aida the pattern will measure:

16,71" x 22,64” / 42,5 x 57,5 cm

This pattern is  large, that I would recommend using 18 ct aida/ 36 ct linen. This will reduce the size of the finished project.

Forget me not

A lovely embroidery design featuring the sweet poem by Emily Bruce Roelofson (b.1832 Cincinnati)

The chart is assembled from a hand painted Berlin wool work pattern, antique alphabets and backstitch letters.

A lovely present for a friend or loved one. Use the alphabet to personalize your embroidery with the name and date of your choice.

Design Area: 97 x 128 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

6,93" x 9,14" / 17,5 x 23,2 cm

Si - Spanish cross stitch pattern

This pattern features the Spanish translation of the poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling (1865 -1936)

The design will make an amazing wall hanging, and despite its size it is relatively easy to stitch due to it being stitched entirely in whole stitches.

Design Area: 300 x 700 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

21,42" x 50" / 54,4 x 127 cm

This pattern is so large, that I would recommend using 18 ct aida/ 36 ct linen. This will reduce the size of the finished project

God's handwriting

This cross stitch design is inspired by antique alphabets, and original hand painted Berlin wool work patterns. It features a beautiful quote attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882). An American essayist, lecturer, and poet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Waldo_Emerson

Design Area:

216 x 229 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

15,43" x 16,36" / 39,2 x 41,5 cm

''I work hard...''

Fun, and quick -stitch projects for cat lovers, or as gifts for feline loving friends.

The pattern comes in two versions, one in the singular and one in the plural… since many of us have more than one cat.

x 2 bonus bookmarks, which are fun stash busters, and make useful and fun presents.

Design Area: 85 x 76 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

6,07" x 5,43" / 15,4 x 13,8 cm

Past my bedtime.....

Here are three quick-and-easy little cross stitch projects which are perfect for beginners, or as stash busters…

Stitch them all, or stitch the one that is relevant. Frame them, or leave them in an embroidery hoop.

Perfect as gifts, or as a fun decoration for your bedroom wall.

Design Area: 70 x 70 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

5" x 5" / 12,7 x 12,7 cm

'Keep me handy'. Needle book

This delightful little needle book has a lovely ‘vintage’ feel to it, from the choice of colors, mother of pearl button, and the use of dupioni silk for the lining.

Perfect as a gift, or keepsake. There is a place where you can add your initials, a small greeting, or the date of your choice.

The PDF includes the pattern + two alphabets. Complete finishing up instructions, and lot's of photos.

Approximate finished size when folded: 13 x 7 x 2 cm

Good days.....

'Good days start with coffee and end with wine !’

A fun and cheeky cross stitch pattern, quick to stitch and fun to give (or keep).

Why not frame it and hang it on your kitchen wall, or give it as a gift to a good friend ?

Design Area: 92 x 98 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

6,5" x 7,0" / 16,6 x 17,7 cm

The mountains

"The Mountains are calling and I must go !'

Quote attributed to John Muir ( 1838 –1914 ) A Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States.

This cross stitch pattern is inspired by antique alphabets. The colors are, naturally, only a suggestions and could be replaced with the threads of your choice. This pattern could also be stitched all in one color.

Design Area: 116 x 82 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

8,2" x 5,8" / 21 x 14,8 cm

lick here to add text.

Novinophobia

NOVINOPHOBIA -The fear of running out of wine

‘I'm suffering from novinophobia as I have no wine left’ ( courtesy of the Urban dictionary )

This original cross stitch pattern is a quick stitch project using only whole cross stitch and a little backstitch for the border.

Design Area: 135 x 47 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure : 9,64" x 3,36" / 24,5 x 8,5 cm

If

This pattern features the poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling ( 1865-1936 )

The design will make an amazing wall hanging, and despite its size it will not take too long to stitch since most of the pattern is in backstitch.

Stitch it, frame it and display it in your office or home. A finished embroidery would also make a wonderful gift for a friend--- or son.

Design Area:

177 x 168 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

12,64" x 12,00" / 32,1 x 30,4 cm

Ni vous sans moi, ni moi sans vous....

This pattern features a lovers’ desperate words accredited to the legend of Tristan and Iseult.

‘Ni moi sans vous, ni vous sans moi !’ Is directly translated from French as ‘ Neither I without you, neither you without I’.

The legend of Tristan and Iseult has all the romantic intrigues of an Arthurian tale, a love triangle, a noble knight, a beautiful princess, a good king, a knave, betrayal, a love potion…..

The floral detail is a reproduction of an antique hand painted embroidery pattern.

Design Area: 195 x 136 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

13,93" x 9,64" / 35,3 x 24,6 cm

A place for everything...

This pattern features a clever little reminder to help us keep organized.

Design Area: 62 x 123 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure : 4,43 " x 8,79 " / 11,2 x 22,3 cm

She is too fond of books....

This cross stitch pattern would make a nice gift for a girl (or lady) who loves to read.

Design Area: 164 x 59 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure : 11,71" x 4,21" / 29,7 x 10,7 cm

Born to knit/stitch

Fun, sassy cross stitch pattern.

A perfect gift for a stitcher/knitter, or to affirm your domestic position to the household by framing your embroidered piece and proudly displaying it in your home.

Born to knit :

78 x 39 Stitches

5,57" x 2,79" / 14,2 x 7,1 cm on 14 aida/28 ct linen.

Born to stitch :

87 x 39 Stitches

6,21" x 2,79" / 15,8 x 7,1 cm on 14 aida/28 ct linen.

Home Sweet Home

A sweet little cross stitch pattern for the home.

Design Area: (118 x 84 stitches)

8,43" x 6,00" / 21,4 x 15,2 cm on 14 ct aida / 28 ct line

S.M.A.R.T

This pattern features the acronym S:M:A:R:T

Stitch it, frame it, then hang it above your desk to remind you to be SMART in the goals you set, and how you go about making your dreams come true.

Design Area:

82 x 65 stitches

If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :

5,86" x 4,64" / 14,8 x 11,7 cm

Cooking with wine

Cooking with wine (137 x 138 stitches)

Design Area: 9,6" x 9,7 ” inches on 14 ct

24,8 x 25 cm on 14 ct

I love you, I love thee

These pattern were created from an antique alphabet chart in my private collection.

I Love You/ I love thee are sentimental and lovely charts that will be quickly stitched for Valentine day, or as a present for a mother, a friend, a spouse.

Design Area: ( 97 x 93 stitches)

6,93" x 6,64" / 17,6 x 16,8 cm on 14 ct aida / 28 ct linen

Paws

For the cat lover !

Grid size : 84 x 99 stitches

6,00" x 7,07" , or 15,2 x 18 cm on 14 ct aida or 28 ct linen

Coffee

A fun cross stitch pattern.

Grid Size: (141 x 89 stitches)

Design Area: 10,07" x 6,36 inches / 25, 5 x 16,1 cm on 14 ct

Baby girl sampler

A pretty little sampler for a baby girl... of course, nothing stops you from changing the colors and stitching it for a boy.

This pattern has cross stitch, half cross stitch, French knots and backstitch.

Charts in black and white, and in color. There is also an extra large detailed chart of the angel, and an alphabet and blank graph to chart the name, date of birth, etc....

Design Area: 6,86" x 7,86" (96 x 110 stitches)

Free download: Baby girl sampler

Lovely guest

"In this house of peace and rest, we welcome you our lovely guest"

A little welcoming sign for your house, cross stich, French knots, beads, 1\2 cross stitch.

155 x 109 stitches

Another one of my first patterns.

Free download: Lovely guest