Hardanger is a method of embroidery that originated in Hardanger, Norway. It is usually done on a 22 count fabric that is appropriately called Hardanger. Hardanger fabric is an even weave. Hardanger is usually done with white thread on a white fabric, but it can be done with any color fabric with any color floss you like. The thread used for Hardanger embroidery is pearl cotton and it comes in many, many colors.
Hardanger 22 count Antique Green fabric.
Thea Gouverneur has some great new kits will all different colors of pansies.
Pansy - #GOK455A Thea Gouverneur - Kit
Kit Includes Instructions, Fabric, Needles, Threads and any other necessary Supplies.
Cloth: Aida - 18ct - 4in x 4in
More kits from Thea Gouverneur.
Character Creations is one of my favorite counted cross stitch pattern designers. Their patterns are a combination of fantasy and reality.
Character Creations. Before starting Character Creations, I was working in an embroidery and patchwork shop. While there I did several private commissions creating cross stitch designs from personal photographs using computer charting software.
The success of these lead to me starting out as an independent designer. My first charts were created from personal photographs and she later moved on to using art in the public domain. After deciding to concentrate on designing full time, I contacted a number of artists both in New Zealand and overseas, gaining the licence to chart their artwork. (taken from Character Creations website).
My Heart's Choice counted cross stitch pattern.
Catherine of Aragon, who was Spanish and the first wife of Henry VII is credited with bringing blackwork to England in the sixteenth century. Blackwork was believed to be the beginnings of what we think of as cross stitch today. It was worked with black sheep wool on white linen. Blackwork is still popular today.
Mr. Belvedere by Ronnie Rowe designs. Counted cross stitch pattern.
Perforated Paper was used by those that could not afford Linen in the Victorian era. During the Victorian era, most perforated paper projects consisted of bookmarks or bible verses made into samplers that were hung on the wall. It is still used today for the same purposes. It comes in a variety of solid and marbled colors and is generally 14 count. Perforated paper is often used to make ornaments and bookmarks.
Julie’s x Stitch has several colors of perforated paper. I try to keep them all in stock, so they ship right away.
Granite Green 14 count Perforated Paper by Mill Hill. More Perforated Paper.
Mirabilia patterns are designed by an artist named Nora Corbett in Ohio. She creates original water color paintings and turns them into cross stitch patterns. Her subjects are generally angels, mermaids, queens, fairies, mothers and lovers along with timeless women. Mirabilia is one of my favorite line of patterns. They are generally quality pattern that often use beading and metallic threads to highlight the design. I carry all of the Mirabilia patterns that are available at Julie’s X Stitch.
If you are into collecting, Mirabilia makes a line of “Holiday Fairie” kits that include fabric and all the supplies you will need to complete the project including quality linen fabric. She also has a line of “Christmas Trees” every year for Christmas that include all the beads and treasures you will need to complete the piece.
Mirabilia’s newest pattern is “Lady of the Mist”.
Some of my favorites are: “Christmas Flourishes”, “Midsummer Nights Fairy”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Shimmering Mermaid”, “Enchanted Mermaid”, We have some great news. We are happy to announce that Mirabilia is back in business! I try to keep all of the Mirabilia, Lavender and Lace and Passione Ricamo patterns in stock, so they generally ship immediately.
Enchanted Mermaid counted cross stitch pattern by Mirabilia.
Nora Corbett, the designer of Mirabilia, has just put out some new cross stitch patterns from her Nora Corbett line. You can also purchase the embellishment packages separately that go with each pattern. Very convenient.
Morning Glory counted cross stitch pattern
Embellishment package for Morning Glory.
Nancy Spruance Designs. Victorian House Designs for Counted Cross Stitch We hope you will enjoy browsing in our gallery of finely detailed Victorian house designs in the California Northcoast Collection and Victorian America Collection. These cross stitch designs are all faithful reproductions of the houses that inspired them, and houses in both collections are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. (take from the Nancy Spruance front page). Some of my favorites are The Abbey, Carson Mansion, and the Country Victorian Cottage.
Country Victorian Cottage cross stitch pattern.
Imaginating and From the Powder Mill. Our company was established in 1979 by my former partner, Marilyn Clark, and myself. We began in our homes and graduated to more and more space. Marilyn retired a number of years ago, but still designs a few pieces each year. Some of her most popular pieces were those that had words and paper clips (Rules of the Office). We began our company with needlepoint patterns and now have cross stitch, embroidery and a quilt line. (from Imaginating’s website) Their designs are very whimsical. I like “Candy Cane Christmas“, and “Bubble Your Troubles“.
The Cats cross stitch pattern.