Saturday, 29 September 2012

Chinese Zodiac Rat

Since it's my birthday, I thought I'd share this pattern for the Chinese Year of the Rat - in which I was born, 40 years ago today. :)


{free cross stitch pattern here}

Saturday, 22 September 2012

Little Bird & Merci

These lovely patterns were designed for a sachet or tiny pillow, to mix and match as you wish.

The bird also comes in blue/green and there are three different designs with 'merci' or 'thank you'.

{free cross stitch pattern here}

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Fruit Topiaries

Lovely quality design of four topiary trees, each bearing a different fruit.

Lemons, apples, plums and pears (I think).

{free cross stitch pattern here}

requires free registration at freepatterns.com

Saturday, 8 September 2012

Saturday, 1 September 2012

Floral Teacup

Another cross stitch pattern that I just LOVE!

Beautful deep pink flowers grouped in lovely blue & white porcelain :)

{free cross stitch pattern here}

Saturday, 25 August 2012

Christmas Girl

Now's the time to start stitching for Christmas, and this gorgeous girl is perfect for cards or a tree hanger.

{free cross stitch pattern here}

Saturday, 18 August 2012

Floral Beauty

An elegant circular floral pattern with a border, used here on a footstool.

{free cross stitch pattern here}

click on the brownish "download" button :)

Saturday, 11 August 2012

Spring Garden

A country-style spring garden, complete with sunflowers and a birdhouse.


{free cross stitch pattern here}

scroll down the page to the second image and click the link underneath :)

Saturday, 4 August 2012

Chinese Zodiac Snake

Cross stitch pattern with a chinese look, for the Year of the Snake.



{free cross stitch pattern here}

Saturday, 28 July 2012

Floral Heart

Perfect for a valentine's day card, or an embellishment on a cushion.

{free cross stitch pattern here}

Saturday, 21 July 2012

Apple Blossom Kitty

Love this little piece - you know I'm hugely in favour of cats, but this apple tree in blossom is super cute, too!

{free cross stitch pattern}

Saturday, 14 July 2012

Ida Mae Crow

One very unusual bird!
Love her dress :D


{free cross stitch pattern here}

Saturday, 7 July 2012

Seabiscuit Fruit Crate Label

Cross stitch pattern for a vintage label - Seabiscuit Brand Oranges.


{free cross stitch chart here}

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry

Yummy chocolate strawberry pattern & recipe for making them in real life!

{free cross stitch pattern}