Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
Do you believe in fairies? They can be whimsical creatures or evil little monsters, depending on who you talk to and whether or not you upset them. DMC, along with Joan Elliott created this beautiful Stardust Fairy pattern that you can download for free. If you are not afraid of metallic floss, then give this pattern a whirl. I’m sure the fairies will be happy that you did.
You can download the pattern HERE.
If you’re a fan of detailed and colorful cross stitch patterns, Design for Cross Stitch might have a pattern you want to try. This Etsy shop is based in Spain and has more than 50 designs with a focus on animals, holidays and landscapes.
I’m just going to start with the first pattern that caught my eye when I visited the site, which is this Sakura by the Lake project. This pattern is 200 by 200 stitches and the whole background is stitched, so it’s definitely not for a beginner, but it’s stunning and would be amazing to make for someone who loves Japan. Despite the detail it only uses 24 colors. Worked on 14 count fabric it will measure 14.64 inches, or 37.19 cm.
There are a few other landscape designs, including a canal in Venice and a few cabins in the woods.
The shop also has some cute animal cross stitch, with big, round faces and often holding a warm beverage. Holiday projects focus on Christmas and Halloween. Most of the patterns have a cute, chibi-like feel, but there are some that are more detailed and realistic as well. Take for examples the flower patterns, which are full of details and soft colors.
You’ll also find some fun bookmark cross stitch patterns with a watercolor feel, as well as some that look kind of like paint pouring turned into stitches.
If this sort of stuff sounds like fun to you, check out their Etsy store at Design for Cross Stitch.
Do you have a favorite cross stitch designer who I haven’t featured yet? Let me know in the comments or share more about them by clicking on “suggest a DIY” at the center top of the page and let me know the details. I’d love to share the designers you’re enjoying with a wider audience.
[Photo: Design for Cross Stitch]
Really? A free Joan Elliott design? I’ll be sure to send her this link so she can contact you directly Pam if it is not a free pattern!!
This Pattern is free and available
Hi,
Is this pattern no longer available?
When I click the link to get the pattern I’m taken to a blog all about how to cross stitch, but no pattern or even another link to the pattern.
What is going on?
This was shared in 2014 so it looks like that pattern is not available anymore. I tried searching archive.org and could find the page it was on but the PDF did not seem to still be there.