Cross Stitch Patterns
Posted in Uncategorized on 12/18/2006 05:45 pm by admin|
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Mini Motifs ~ Cross Stitch Pattern Book ~ Christmas $0.99 |
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Norman Rockwell Baseball Cross Stitch Pattern Book $2.00 |
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My Christmas Angels ~ Cross Stitch Pattern Book $0.99 |
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Welcome The Whole Year Thru ~ Cross Stitch Pattern $0.99 |
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Rennaissance angel cross stitch pattern by Mar Bek $4.00 |
Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery; it is dated back to the 6th or 7th century. It was used to decorate household items using floral and geometric patterns, usually worked in black and red cotton floss on linen fabric. Cross-stitch was found in a Coptic tomb in Upper Egypt, where it was preserved by the dry desert climate.
Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish first wife of Henry VIII has brought blackwork in England. Blackwork is thought to have influenced the development of cross-stitch. Catherine of Aragon used to stitch herself the King’s shirts.
The most common cross stitching work were samples and it was usually in a form of a prayer or a saying. In 1797 children from the orphans school near Calcutta in Bengal were given the task of stitching the longest chapter in the Bible, the 19th psalm.
Books with cross-stitch patterns were popular in Europe and America during the 17th century and they would feature samples. Cross stitch patterns were printed as black squares or dots, leaving the choice of colours to the embroiderer. The earliest surviving dated sampler was stitched by an English girl, Jane Bostocke, in 1598. Jane’s sampler contains floral and animal motifs and an alphabet. It is believed that from Jane’s motifs she must have had access to an early pattern book.
Most cross stitchers still like to stitch and embellish items like dishcloths and household linens, however it is now increasingly popular to stitch various designs and pictures and hang them on the wall for decoration.
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Mini Motifs ~ Cross Stitch Pattern Book ~ Christmas $0.99 |
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Norman Rockwell Baseball Cross Stitch Pattern Book $2.00 |
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My Christmas Angels ~ Cross Stitch Pattern Book $0.99 |
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Welcome The Whole Year Thru ~ Cross Stitch Pattern $0.99 |
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Rennaissance angel cross stitch pattern by Mar Bek $4.00 |
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Venetian Opulence – Mirabilia – Cross Stitch Pattern $14.70 |
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Flight of Fantasy Cross Stitch Patterns Castles $0.99 |
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Kingfisher – Coleman – Cross Stitch Pattern $12.29 |
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Old Homestead Cross Stitch Patterns Houses $0.99 |
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DUCKLINGS CROSS STITCH PATTERN BOOK WRIGHT BABY DUCKS $4.99 |
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Patchwork Samplers Scripture Cross Stitch Pattern Book $2.00 |
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SCOTTISH TERRIER Blk COUNTED CROSS STITCH PATTERN DS106 $8.00 |
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Border Terrier Cross Stitch Pattern (DB111) $8.00 |
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Scottish Deerhound Counted Cross Stitch Pattern DS122 $12.00 |
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Irish Wolfhound Puppy Cross Stitch Pattern (DI801) $8.00 |
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Bedlington Terriers Playing Cross Stitch Pattern DB206 $8.00 |
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Airedale Terrier Counted Cross Stitch Pattern (DA102) $8.00 |
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Airedale Terrier Counted Cross Stitch Pattern (DA202) $12.00 |
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Coffee & Tea House Samplers Cross Stitch Patterns $0.99 |
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Country Alphabet Cross Stitch Patterns $0.99 |
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Hickory Hollow Home Seen Cross Stitch Patterns $0.99 |
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PATTERNS CROSS STITCH CRAFT WHITE BIRCHES BAZAAR BABY $20.99 |
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LOT 4 PAULA VAUGHAN CROSS STITCH PATTERNS CAMEO ROSES $0.99 |
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Welcome Home True Colors Cross Stitch Pattern Leaflet $1.00 |
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CROSS STITCH pattern books PRECIOUS MOMENT 4 ages LOVE $4.95 |
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Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns Angel Sampler, Santa ++ $5.00 |
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A Fool And His Bunny by Nan NEW Cross Stitch Pattern $5.97 |
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CareBears Share the Fun Cross Stitch pattern book 2004 $0.99 |
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Nice CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TREE SKIRT Cross Stitch Pattern $3.95 |
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Cute CHILLY CHARMERS Penguin Cross Stitch Pattern Book $3.95 |
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BUTTERFLY SAMPLER Cross Stitch Pattern – SO PRETTY! $6.50 |
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HARK THE HERALD ANGELS Cross Stitch Pattern $2.95 |
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Simple Borders for Stitchery Boxes Cross Stitch Pattern $1.97 |
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Cross Stitch Pattern Christmas Vol. 7 Mini Motif $3.00 |
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Native American Indian Ghost Woman Cross Stitch Pattern $6.00 |
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Boy in Blue, Renaissance Counted Cross Stitch Pattern $39.00 |
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Conversation in a Park Renaissance Cross Stitch Pattern $39.00 |
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Insufferable Men!, Nostalgia Cross Stitch Pattern $12.00 |
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Little Patriot, Nostalgia Counted Cross Stitch Pattern $12.00 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Renaissance Cross Stitch Pattern $39.00 |
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Counted Cross Stitch Pattern Christmas SnoFolks Linens $3.00 |
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A Merry Keeper Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern Leaflet $1.00 |
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Chinese Shar Pei Counted Cross Stitch Pattern (DC611) $8.00 |
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Shih Tzu Counted Cross Stitch Pattern (DS209) $8.00 |
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Baby Bundleups Faye Raye Cross Stitch Pattern Leaflet $4.97 |
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Be Welcome, Friend LA645 Cross Stitch Pattern Leaflet $1.97 |
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Red & Yellow Tulips Floral Counted Cross Stitch Pattern $5.99 |
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Orange Salamander Counted Cross Stitch Pattern $5.99 |
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Doe Female Deer in Woods Counted Cross Stitch Pattern $5.99 |
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CROSS STITCH PATTERN – 4 DESIGNS – ROGER W REINARDY $3.00 |
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Cross Stitch Alphabet Aunt Martha’s Hot Iron Embroidery Transfer $3.25 Used for embroidery, fabric painting, wearable art, needlepoint and other crafts. Each design is good for several stampings!!… |
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Lovely Borders for Pillow Cases Aunt Martha’s Hot Iron Cross Stitch Embroidery Transfer $3.25 Used for embroidery, fabric painting, wearable art, needlepoint and other crafts. Each design is good for several stampings!!… |
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Teddy & Kittens Counted Cross Stitch Kit – 14X12 $14.06 DIMENSIONS-Counted Cross Stitch. Dress up your home with one of Dimensions creative kits. This kit contains 14 count ivory Aida; cotton thread; thread palette; needle and easy to follow instructions. Mat and frame are not included. Finished size: 12×14in. Design: Teddy & Kittens. Designer: Lesley Harrison. Made in USA…. |
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The Best Of Barbara Baatz Hillman in Cross Stitch (Leisure Arts #3754) $9.89 This 96 page soft cover book contains twenty exquisite designs by the talented Barbara Baatz Hillman. Includes floral designs with birds, breadcloths and table linens, a precious birth sampler, Amazing Grace, “The Stitchers Sampler”, and many more! Color charts…. |
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Fractals Cross Stitch Vol. 7 $25.00 This DVD-ROM by Cross Stitch Collectibles contains 20 large, full-size, easy-to-read, spectacular Fractal counted cross stitch patterns.Amazing, mind-boggling and brilliantly colored counted cross stitch projects that are easy enough for the beginner, yet stimulating enough for even the most advanced stitcher.This DVD-ROM is Windows and Macintosh-compatible. All pattern files are in Adobe Acrobat… |
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Mucha Cross Stitch Vol. 1 $25.00 This DVD by Cross Stitch Collectibles contains 10 large, full-size, easy-to-read, counted cross stitch patterns adapted from the magnificent paintings of the Art Nouveau artist, Alphonse Mucha.Beautifully-colored and richly detailed counted cross stitch projects that are easy enough for the beginner, yet stimulating enough for even the most advanced stitcher.Designs included: Job; Chocolat Ideal … |
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Bouguereau Cross Stitch Vol. 1 $25.00 This DVD by Cross Stitch Collectibles contains 10 large, full-size, easy-to-read, counted cross stitch patterns adapted from the magnificent paintings of the renowned Classicist painter William Bougeureau. An economical choice for building your collection of heirloom-quality fine arts counted cross stitch patterns. Simply print the pattern of your choice on your home computer when you are ready … |
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Leonardo: Mona Lisa cross-stitch pattern The Mona Lisa is quite possibly the most famous painting in the world. Our cross-stitch pattern uses 63 DMC colors for a rich accurate rendition of Leonardo’s painting. If you don’t have a large stash of DMC colors, it’s more cost-effective to purchase our kit which contains all the threads you’ll need. Finished size approximately 9-3/4″ by 14-1/4″. This painting is also available as a quilt kit …. |
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Breughel: Hunters in the Snow cross-stitch pattern Pieter Breughel’s landscapes have so much wonderful detail, we are offering an extra large pattern–300 by 209 stitches, or 21″ by 15″. This could be your masterpiece! Our cross-stitch pattern uses 144 DMC colors for a rich accurate rendition of Breughel’s painting. If you don’t have a large stash of DMC colors, it’s more cost-effective to purchase our kit which contains all the threads you’ll nee… |
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Corot: Ville D’Avray cross-stitch pattern Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot painted landscapes that were impressionist while still looking very real. Our cross-stitch pattern uses 90 DMC colors for a rich accurate rendition of Corot’s painting. If you don’t have a large stash of DMC colors, it’s more cost-effective to purchase our kit which contains all the threads you’ll need. Finished size approximately 14″ by 10″…. |