Happy Birthday Mary!!

Winter 2010

Here is the last chart in my series of free charts of the seasons; Winter 2010. I was going to wait until it was really winter, but a few people were asking when it would be available since they wanted to complete all four charts before the end of the year. I hope you like it and as always I would love to see any photos of finished pieces and post them here.

A New Pattern for Winter

Here is a new design just for winter; Winter Houses. It is one of many beautiful ornaments included in the December issue of The Gift of Stitching. This is a great on-line magazine edited by Kirsten Edwards. Each issue is filled with new designs and articles about various types of cross stitching.

Fall 2010

I recently received this photo of Fall 2010, my latest free pattern, from Nancy. She found the frame at a yard sale and it fits the design and colors perfectly. I like it when things work out that way.

A Tiny Seed

It's been awhile since I've released a new chart and now I am happy to show you "A Tiny Seed".

I am, Oh my God,

But a tiny seed

Which Thou hast

Sown in the soil

Of Thy Love.

The quote is from the Baha'i writings, and when I first heard it I knew I wanted to make a pattern that expressed the joy and hope that matches the words. I hope you will like stitching as much as I did.

New Free Chart for Fall

It's been awhile since I last posted! Time goes so fast and I've been busy at work and enjoying the last of the Summer weather. To celebrate the beginning of a new season I've made up a free chart of flowers with a little friend passing by. I hope you enjoying stitching this one up and as always I would love to see your work!

Red and Blue Houses Finishes

Here are two beautiful finishes of my "Red and Blue Houses" design. The first is by Marie (who I posted about a few weeks ago, but didn't post any photographs). 

The second is by Natalia.

Each is expertly sewn and I love the way they are finished. I am much better at designing, as my background is in drawing and painting, so my stitching sometimes can be uneven. Natalia's easel finish is unique as I haven't seen anything finished like this before. And Maria's pin keep is great.Who doesn't like a pin keep?! This is the best part about designing for me. To see the work of others who love to stitch. Thank you both for sharing your work with me.

Summer 2010 a New Free Chart

 

I hope that you enjoy this new chart just for summer. It should stitch up pretty fast and would be great as a take along project while your out an about and have some free time on your hands.

New chart release, The White Dress

Here is my newest chart, The White Dress. It's the largest pattern I've designed so far and was a challenge to stitch up. This is because I chose to use only a basic cross stitch. I wanted to see how the large areas of the dresses and arm rest looked as one flat surface. This however was extremely boring to stitch!

I think it would be interesting to stitch the dresses in a fancy stitch of some sort, giving the overall texture of the piece more variety.

The early 19th century is one of my favorite periods, particularly early American art and photography. This painting of a mother and daughter was the inspiration for this design.