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Original Cross Stitch Designs

Songbird's Garden series

A series consists of 12 designs

Stitch count for each part: 159 W x 159 H

Each part can be stitch individually or stitch in a group design.

Recommended placement if stitch the entire series in a group design:

Horizontally, they are 3 parts of design flow one into the next (Vertically, 4 rows). If skipping 4 stitches in between each part, it will have a stitch count of 648 W x 485 H.

OR Horizontally, they are 4 parts of design flow one into the next (Vertically, 3 rows). If skipping 4 stitches in between each part, it will have a stitch count of 485 W x 648 H.

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Our patterns

Peace On Earth Sampler

Model stitched 1 strand over 2 linen threads on 36 count Country Mocha Edinburgh Linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Antique Rose, Black Licorice, Burnt Orange, Chalk, Cherry Bark, Dark Chocolate, Dried Thyme,
Gold Leaf, Harvest Basket, Ohio Lemon Pie, Piney Woods and Rose Garden.
DMC conversions provided.

Color chart.

Stitch count: 219W x 270H

Merry Christmas

Peace On Earth Sampler

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40 count

Nocturne Linen by Picture This Plus using flosses from Weeks Dye Works (Aztec Red, Icicle, Indian Summer and Whiskey*) and DMC.

DMC conversion provided.

Stitch Count: 296 W x 82 H

*Note:

If you stitch...

2 over 2 on 28 count linen,

you will need 2 skeins of Whiskey (Weeks Dye Works)

2 over 2 on 32 count linen

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40 count

Nocturne Linen by Picture This Plus using flosses from Weeks Dye Works (Aztec Red, Icicle, Indian Summer and Whiskey*) and DMC.

DMC conversion provided.

Stitch Count: 296 W x 82 H

*Note:

If you stitch...

2 over 2 on 28 count linen,

you will need 2 skeins of Whiskey (Weeks Dye Works)

2 over 2 on 32 count linen, you will need 2 skeins of Whiskey (Weeks Dye Works)

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Christmas Sampler II

Peace On Earth Sampler

Christmas Sampler II

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40 count

Ancient Linen by Picture This Plus using flosses from The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads (Chalk*, Grape Leaf and Toffee*), Weeks Dye Works (Baked Apple and Grape Vine*)

and DMC.

DMC conversion provided.

Stitch Count: 160 W x 160 H

*Note:

If you stitch...

2 over 2 on 28 count linen,

you will need 2 skeins o

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40 count

Ancient Linen by Picture This Plus using flosses from The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads (Chalk*, Grape Leaf and Toffee*), Weeks Dye Works (Baked Apple and Grape Vine*)

and DMC.

DMC conversion provided.

Stitch Count: 160 W x 160 H

*Note:

If you stitch...

2 over 2 on 28 count linen,

you will need 2 skeins of Chalk, 3 skeins of Toffee (The Gentle Art)

and 3 skeins of Grape Vine (Weeks Dye Works).

2 over 2 on 32 count linen, you will need 3 skeins of Toffee (The Gentle Art) and 2 skeins of Grape Vine (Weeks Dye Works).

1 over 2 on 36 count linen, you will need 2 skeins of Toffee (The Gentle Art)

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Halloween Sampler II

Christmas Sampler II

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40 count

Murky Linen by Picture This Plus using flosses from The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads (Carriage Black* and Picket Fence), Weeks Dye Works (Kohl*) and DMC.

DMC conversion provided.

Stitch Count: 160 W x 160 H

*Note:

If you stitch...

2 over 2 on 28 count linen, you will need 3 skeins of Carriage Black (The

Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40 count

Murky Linen by Picture This Plus using flosses from The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads (Carriage Black* and Picket Fence), Weeks Dye Works (Kohl*) and DMC.

DMC conversion provided.

Stitch Count: 160 W x 160 H

*Note:

If you stitch...

2 over 2 on 28 count linen, you will need 3 skeins of Carriage Black (The Gentle Art) and 4 skeins of Kohl (Weeks Dye Works).

2 over 2 on 32 count linen, you will need 3 skeins of Carriage Black (The Gentle Art) and 3 skeins of Kohl (Weeks Dye Works).

1 over 2 on 36 count linen, you will need 2 skeins of Carriage Black (The Gentle Art) and 2 skeins of Kohl (Weeks Dye Works).

1 over 2 on 40 count linen, you will need 2 skeins of Kohl (Weeks Dye Works).

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Christmas Sampler

Halloween Sampler II

Christmas Sampler

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count Copper Penny linen from Wichelt Imports with
Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Butternut Squash, Chalk, Country Redwood, Gold Leaf (3 skeins), Holly Berry, Mustard Seed (2 skeins), Onyx and Pine.

Alternative fabric 32 count Kudzu linen by Weeks Dye Works.

Stitch count: 160W x 157H

Halloween Sampler

Halloween Sampler II

Christmas Sampler

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count Copper Penny linen from Wichelt Imports with
Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Autumn Leaves, 3 skeins of Blackboard,
Fragrant Cloves, Orange Marmalade, Picket Fence, Soot and 2 skeins of Raven).

Alternative fabric 32 count Havana linen by Weeks Dye Works.

Stitch count: 160W x 157H

Valentine Sampler

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count Belfast Platinum linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Antique Rose (2 skeins), Bluebell, Cameo Pink, Gold Leaf, Pink Azalea, Red Plum (2 skeins), Shutter Green and Victorian Pink. DMC 310.

Stitch count: 160W x 157H

Bless This Home

Valentine Sampler

Model stitched on 36 count

Antique White Edinburgh Linen with DMC floss.

Stitch count: 133W x 84H.

Peace On Earth

Valentine Sampler

Peacock & Pomegranate

Stitch count: 125 W x 125 H Suggested Fabric: Dove linen from Weeks Dye Works Suggested Fibers: The Gentle Art ~ Avocado, Copper, Cranberry, Forest Glade, Holly Berry, Wood Smoke, Black Licorice, Chalk, Onyx, Pecan Pie, Rose Garden.
DMC conversion is provided.

This pattern available in both physical paper form and downloadable E-pattern. The E-pattern is available in our Etsy shop.

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Peacock & Pomegranate

Needleworker's Sampler, Proverbs 31:13

Peacock & Pomegranate

Model stitched 1 strands over 2 linen threads on 36 count Edinburgh Raw/Natural linen with DMC Threads: 301, 469, 471, 725, 746, 832, 838, 902, 924, 930, 931, 934, 964, 3046, 3371, 3712, 3781, 3808, 3810, 3830 and 3859.

Stitch count: 287W x 146H

Needleworker's Sampler, Proverbs 31:13

Model stitched 1 strands over 2 linen threads on 40 count Iced Coffee linen by Fabric Flair with DMC Threads: 310, 315, 316, 451, 523, 738, 744, 761, 830, 831, 839, 844, 3033, 3051, 3363, 3364, 3687, 3774, 3782 and 3787.

Stitch count: 235W x 196H

Somebunny Loves You

Needleworker's Sampler, Proverbs 31:13

Stitch count: 93 W x 125 H Suggested Fabric: Country Mocha Edinburgh Linen Suggested Fibers: DMC

Springtime series (2020)

Fresh Flower Market

Springtime Series #6

Stitch count: 70 W x 70 H

Suggested Fabric: Antique White Edinburgh Linen

Suggested Fibers: DMC

Bee Happy

Fresh Flower Market

Springtime Series #5

Stitch count: 70 W x 70 H
Suggested Fabric: Antique White Edinburgh Linen
Suggested Fibers: DMC

Welcome Spring

Fresh Flower Market

Home Sweet Coop

Springtime Series #4

Stitch count: 70 W x 70 H
Suggested Fabric: Antique White Edinburgh Linen
Suggested Fibers: DMC

Home Sweet Coop

Springtime Series #3

Stitch count: 70 W x 70 H
Suggested Fabric: Antique White Edinburgh Linen
Suggested Fibers: DMC

Hop Into Spring

Home Sweet Coop

Hop Into Spring

Springtime Series #2

Stitch count: 70 W x 70 H
Suggested Fabric: Antique White Edinburgh Linen
Suggested Fibers: DMC

Hello Spring

Home Sweet Coop

Hop Into Spring

Springtime Series #1

Stitch count: 70 W x 70 H
Suggested Fabric: Antique White Edinburgh Linen
Suggested Fibers: DMC

12 Days of Christmas series

A Partridge In A Pear Tree

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 threads on 28 count Cashel Vintage Country Mocha linen with DMC flosses and Crescent Colour (Grasshopper).

Alternative fabric 28 count Cashel Willow Green linen.

Stitch count: 95W x 106H.

Two Turtle Doves

A Partridge In A Pear Tree

Model stitched 1 strand over 2 threads

on 35 count Northern Cross Tea linen with DMC flosses, DMC Colour Variations Floss (4030 Monet's Garden) or Sampler Threads (Peacock) or Crescent Colour (Caribbean Waters).

Alternative fabric 35 count Straw Weeks Dye Works linen.

Stitched count: 113W x 96H.

Three French Hens

A Partridge In A Pear Tree

Three French Hens

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 threads on 32 count Star Sapphire linen from Wichelt Imports with DMC flosses, Crescent Colour (Green Onion).

Alternative fabric 32 count Twilight Blue/Smoky Pearl linen from Wichelt Imports.

Stitch count: 81W x 113H.

Four Colly Birds

Six Geese A-Laying

Three French Hens

Model stitched 1 strand over 2 threads

on 36 count White Edinburgh Linen with DMC flosses, Sampler Threads (Cinders, Deep Sea, Spring Grass) and
Crescent Colours (Grasshopper).

Alternative fabric 40 count White Linen from Wichelt Imports.

Stitch count: 84W x 71H.

Five Golden Rings

Six Geese A-Laying

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count French Lace linen from Wichelt Imports with DMC flosses, Sampler Threads (Heirloom Gold, Chamomile, Roasted Marshmallow).

Beads #00557 and #02011 from Mill Hill.

Alternative fabric 32 count Antique White Belfast Linen.

Stitch count: 95W x 59H.

Six Geese A-Laying

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count Lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports with DMC flosses, Sampler Threads (Fudge Ripple, Pineapple Sherbet, Pomegranate). Weeks Dye Works (Celadon and Graphite).

Stitch count: 60W x 85H.

Seven Swans A-Swimming

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count Stone Grey Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works
(Azaleas, Emma's Pink, Envy, Galvanized, Graphite, Grits,
Island Breeze, Onyx, Pumpkin, Squash, Turkish Red and Turquoise).

Stitch count: 99W x 110H.

Eight Maids A-Milking

Seven Swans A-Swimming

Model stitched on 32 count

Water Lily Linen #65203 from Wichelt Imports, Inc. with Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Baby Spinach (2 skeins),

Black Licorice, Buttermilk, Cidermill Brown, Cottage Blue, Faded Rose, Pecan Pie, Pineapple Sherbet (2 skeins) and Soot.

Stitch count: 172W x 107H.

Nine Ladies Dancing

Seven Swans A-Swimming

Nine Ladies Dancing

Model stitched on 32 count

French-Lace Linen #65110 from Wichelt Imports, Inc. with Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Acorn, Clover, Cornhusk, Daisy, Deep Sea, Heirloom Gold, Mountain Mist, Mulberry,
Old Blue Paint, Peach Ice Cream and Verdigris.

Stitch count: 145W x 145H.

Ten Lords A-Leaping

Twelve Drummers Drumming

Nine Ladies Dancing

Model stitched on 36 count Country Mocha Edinburgh Linen with DMC flosses, Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Loganberry, Piney Woods and Antique Rose.

Stitch count: 140W x 106H

Eleven Pipers Piping

Twelve Drummers Drumming

Model stitched on 36 count Country Mocha Edinburgh Linen with DMC flosses, Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Country Redwood, Forest Glade and Tarnished Gold.

Stitch count: 153W x 71H

Twelve Drummers Drumming

Model stitched on 36 count Country Mocha Edinburgh Linen with DMC flosses, Gentle Art Sampler Threads: Country Redwood, Dried Thyme and Forest Glade.

Stitch count: 62W x 101H

My Garden Journal Series

January's Snowdrop

February's Primrose

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count French Lace linen using DMC, Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Chives, Cranberry, Geranium, Holly Berry and Picnic Basket) and
Weeks Dye Works (Bullfrog, Icicle and Moss).

Alternative fabric 32 count Smokey Pearl Belfast linen.

Stitch count: 125W x 74H

February's Primrose

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count White Chocolate linen using DMC, Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Endive, Gold Leaf, Punchberry and Rose Garden) and Weeks Dye Works (Grits, Red Pear and Rum Raisin).

Alternative fabric 32 count Smokey Pearl Belfast linen.

Stitch count: 125W x 74H

March's Daffodil

February's Primrose

March's Daffodil

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count French Lace linen using DMC, Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Baby Spinach, Cornflower and Tarnished Gold) and Weeks Dye Works (Charlotte's Pink, Collards, Daylily, Grits, Lucky and Saffron).

Alternative fabric 32 count Smokey Pearl Belfast linen or Lambswool Linen.

Stitch count: 125W x 74H

April's Daisy

May's Lily of The Valley

March's Daffodil

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count Water Lily linen using DMC, Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Brethren Blue, Crystal Lake, Tarnished Gold) and Weeks Dye Works (Carrot, Grasshopper, Icicle, Monkey Grass, Saffron, Squash).

Alternative fabric 32 count Smokey Pearl Belfast linen or Lambswool Linen.

Stitch count: 125W x 74H

May's Lily of The Valley

Model stitched 2 strands over 2 linen threads on 32 count Lambswool linen with DMC Blanc, 310, 422, 518, 728, 3752, 3807. Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Chives, Grape Leaf, Purple Iris, Red Plum and Tarnished Gold)