Wednesday May 16, 2012
Raingal72 shares a project she created using the
Free Medieval Cross pattern of which a detail is shown here. She writes, in part, "I was initially captivated by the Medieval cross pattern, and wanted to use it as part of a larger project. I resized the cross a little bit, and made every third stitch as colored "jewels" in all four arms of the cross." See the whole project and
learn more about her project.
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Tuesday May 15, 2012
One of the members of the
About.com Cross Stitch Forum is responsible for this lovely creation. She took the free
His Eye is On the Sparrow Border and added a single letter of the alphabet for a special monogrammed gift. I especially like the frame she chose for this project.
Design © Connie G. Barwick
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Monday May 14, 2012
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1809 - 1894) was an American poet who was regarded by his peers as one of the best writers of the 19th century. The quote used in this design is attributed to him. The simple floral design uses a limited color palette that may be adapted to fit your decor. In addition to the saying design, a
trio of the floral motifs is included in the pattern set for your stitching pleasure. Stitch the
Oliver Wendell Holmes saying design for a gift or to add as a decorative element to your home.
Design © Connie G. Barwick
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Sunday May 13, 2012
Roses are popular flowers and this one may be stitched in any shade you like. It's perfect for celebrating Mother's Day today! I chose a rosy shade of pink, but you might prefer yellow or pink. My mom has a wide variety of roses in her yard and I am always amazed at the variety of colors her plants exhibit. And the names! The names are as lovely as the flowers. My favorite are the Knock-Out Roses - mainly because they really are so beautiful that they will knock you out! And, because they make me think of boxing.
Design © Connie G. Barwick
Stitch the roses individually or together as shown here. You could also add more space between the roses and chart a quote about roses in between. Use the chart as you like to create your own special design.
More Rose-y Crafts:
The Rose patterns were inspired by Sue Chastain's
Free Graphics Software Downloads. I really appreciate her permission to use her designs as the basis for my free patterns.
