Saturday 29 August 2009

Pink Rose in Bloom

Pretty pink rose blossom that you could frame or add as an embellishment to the corner of a plain tablecloth.

{pattern here}

Tuesday 25 August 2009

Stackable Cats

Adorable cat cross stitch, which would look even better with some grey backstitch around the different cats.

{pattern here}

Saturday 22 August 2009

Wedding Sampler

An original gift idea for a lovely couple, or a keepsake treasure to commemorate your own wedding.

{pattern here}

Tuesday 18 August 2009

Christmas Snowman

Cute country-inspired snowman cross stitch.

I think it would look especially effective on a cushion.

{pattern here}

Saturday 15 August 2009

Basket of Eggs

This smart blue & white design would look great framed in the kitchen, repeated as a border on a tea towel or gracing the back of an oven mitt.

{pattern here}

Tuesday 11 August 2009

KG Chart - Free Design Software

Like to have a try at creating your own cross stitch patterns?

I designed the fleur de lys pattern from earlier this week using this free software.  It was easy to use, with pretty good results.

{download here}

Friday 7 August 2009

Fleur de Lys


Symbol of the worldwide scouting movement.

Embellish your little scouts' bag and  jacket with this iconic design.

{pattern here}

Tuesday 4 August 2009

Michael Jackson in Memorium

Alita at alitadesigns.com has created this pattern in memory of the late Michael Jackson.

Stitched in white thread on black aida cloth.

{pattern here}

Saturday 1 August 2009

Uncle Sam in the Round

For all those patriotic US stitchers out there...
Plus, it's kinda cute.

{pattern here}