Heartstring samplery

This sampler spent a very long time in the designing phase. It is a combination of several different motifs charted, then saved for later. Arranged together first one way, then another, until… there! I deemed it ‘just right’. The verse that hovers in between the angels is from I John 4:18 in the King James Version of the Bible, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” The phrase in the next section…

In honor of Earth Day, I've created a little free cross stitch chart for you, with a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "The earth laughs in flowers". The chart calls for DMC, but please substitute your favorite threads if you so desire, choose your favorite count of linen to work it onto, finish it as a pin cushion or needle book, whatever your heart desires... and be sure to send me a photo when you’re done! I’d love to share it on my finish blog. As always, I would be very grateful if you gave…

My gift to you, in honor of my very favorite holiday. Follow this link to a downloadable PDF file. This simple little design was stitched on 40 count Patriot’s Brew by R & R Reproductions, using the threads mentioned on the chart, with the addition of some Bird Nest rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. The candle holder that it rests in was found at Hobby Lobby (Wood Pedestal Candle Holder– Small, part #1453513). I designed it specifically to fit this candle holder, which has an opening that…

I assembled these pictures for a year in review on Instagram. So here they are on my blog too. My finishes, some of my WIPs, and also a few familiar faces. Enjoy. Happy 2015, everybody. May it be a happy, healthy, wonderful year for us all.

Civilized Stitching, His eye is on the Sparrow, Hand Embroidery, Counted Cross Stitch, Beth Twist, Heartstring Samplery, Rose Clay, Three Sheep Studio

Civilized Stitching, His eye is on the Sparrow, Hand Embroidery, Counted Cross Stitch, Beth Twist, Heartstring Samplery, Rose Clay, Three Sheep Studio

Winter Comes exclusive kit - Heartstring Samplery

Prairie Life Sampler from Heartstring Samplery ~ Nashville 2018 Exclusive

I have long wanted to try my hand at making a basic huswife to better transport my thread and scissors when taking my stitching away from home. From there, it was just a matter of calculating stitch area and then filling the alotted area with happy growing things, a tiny house, an alphabet, and some little creatures. Once Upon a Summer just seemed like the right name for it. I don’t know about you, but I plan on putting this huswife to good use. I don’t know exactly how they came to be…

As I have been busily overhauling my closets this week, I have found myself thinking of the upcoming year and all that it may hold. I am not one for making resolutions, but I do find that a fresh new year always inspires me to reflect and re-focus. My heart has been both heavy and light, as I think about the ones I love and the trials and joys that they are experiencing right now. They are spread both far and near to me, family and friends that hold a special place in my heart. I love to…