I have written before about my fascination with patterned ceramic tiles. I must not be the only one who feels that way. Heartland House, famous for adaptations of Frank Lloyd Wright artwork into Cross Stitch and Needlepoint patterns, has added a new line of patterns adapted from the artwork of Motawi Tileworks.

The example shown here is my favorite - the Tulip Tile. It is one of three patterns based on tiles made by Motawi Tileworks of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Since 1992, this company has been creating historically-informed tile designs that are influenced by turn of the century Arts and Crafts artists and potteries. Heartland House has been licensed to adapt their tile designs for needlework.

If you have someone on your gift list who is greatly influenced by the Arts and Crafts style, then you may just find the perfect gift at Heartland House.

As I mentioned, I like tiles. Here are some of my free patterns for you to stitch and enjoy:

• Byzantine Tile Patterns
• Cross Stitch Pattern Tiles
• Mini Square Pattern

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Yiotas XStitch is a UK-based small family business with an online mail-order cross stitch shop. The designs offered by Yiotas XStitch are inspired from classic fine art paintings and Victorian era ladies and scenes.

Yiotas XStitch Designs are inspired by famous fine art painters such as Monet and Van Gogh and scenes from the Victorian era. Many of the patterns are quite detailed and include a great variety of colors (up to 60) that capture the light and different shades.

She also offers smaller patterns such as the Santa design shown here. Learn more about Yiotas Cross Stitch.

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