Maia Cross Stitch kits
Posted by Julie at 8:31 am in Cross Stitch Blog

Maia kits.  Maia is the Goddess of spring, growth, life, rebirth and love.

Erte was born in St. Petersburg in 1892.  Romain de Tirtoff is his given name.  He is famous for his magazine covers and fashion designs for Harpers Bazaar.  His style can be described as Art Deco.  He died in 1990. “Black Rose Lady” is among his many designs for Maia.


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Oak Fairy

Finished Design Size 400 W by 601H (16 W X 24 H inches on 25ct fabric)

To keep the detail of these designs Heaven and Earth  recomends that  they be stitched on 25ct fabric in either Dublin or Lugana. We have done test stitching on almost all of this artwork so please be assured that your finished result will be a true work of art.  Heaven and Earth designs use DMC floss.

You can also use any count of Aida fabric to do these designs , but some of the detail may be lost.

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Kustom Krafts started creating cross stitch patterns in 1999 in a small Northern Ontario, Canadian town. Dyan Allaire was very interested in fantasy and wild animal themes, which inspired her to create her own cross stitch charts.  Kustom Krafts  charts are very colorful and life like.   They have a wide range of patterns to choose from.  We have 150 of their pattern on our site and add more every time they release a new design.  Some of their most recent patterns are:  “Beautiful Dreamer“, “Allegory of Painting“, “Miracle“, and “Santa’s Piggybank Kit“.

Butterfly Kisses by Kustom Krafts

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Charleston Lady by Vervaco

Cross Stitch kit

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Black Rose, lady

Heaven and Earth Designs was created by Michele Sayetta and her husband Bob.  They previously owned a hand dyed fabric shop, but decided to switch to cross stitch patterns.  They chart the artwork of many talented designers into counted cross stitch designs.  Their designs are not computer generated.  They graph each image using engineering software  Their designs are very intricate.  They suggest you stitch them on 25 count Lugana or Dublin over one to preserve the detail.  Their designs have a “fantasy” feel to them.  Some of my favorite designs by Heaven and Earth are  “Queen of Hearts” , “Spirit of Winter” , and “Cinderella’s Ball”.

Finished Design Size 400W by 505H (16W X 20-1/8H inches on 25ct fabric)

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Red Pagoda, Oriental

A pagoda in the English language stands for a tiered tower with multiple eaves common in China, Japan and other Oriantal countries.  Most pagodas were built for religious functions.

Kit includes 16 count gray fabric, Anchor floss, graphs and instructions. 18×11cm. 7×4 1/2 inches.

This is one of my favorite designs by Maia.

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Passion Flower Angel — 35229

A sweet angel is picking passion flowers in this pastel-colored, counted cross stitch design. Kit contains cotton thread, 14 count ivory Aida, thread sorter, needle, and easy instructions. Fabric is 15″ x 15″. Finished Size: 11″ x 11″ (28 x 28 cm) Designer Info: Laurie Snow Hein.  This is an adorable counted cross stitch kit that would be perfect for a little girls room with her name stitched into the fabric.  I just love it.

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“South Seas Mermaid” MD-92
by Nora Corbett

Release Date October 16, 2006

She lives in the warm seas of the South and watches over her precious
aquatic garden. Her tail shimmers in the reflective light of her coral
castles.  When she plays in the azure water, you may catch a
glimpse of her pearly veil.

 

Required Materials

Stitched on 32 count Amsterdam Blue Belfast Linen by Zweigart
Manufacturing available
through Wichelt Imports.
 Stitched area is 8 ½” x 13 3/8″ with a stitch count of 138
x 213.  Stitched (2 over 2).
DMC floss is used. Blends are one strand each.  Braid is one
strand.

Beads by Mill Hill

00525
03027 (3 pkgs)
03047 (3 pkgs)
03048
42031
16615
16616
18828
18831
72012
72023

Kreinik Braid
3514 Very Fine #4 Braid
5982 Very Fine #4 Braid (2 spools)

Design Error:

Please, instead of stitching with DMC #860,

use DMC #869. We
truly apologize for

this error in the pattern!

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New counted cross stitch pattern from Country Garden Stitchery with the feel of Spring.  Tulips are one of my favorite flowers.  Unfortunatly, they don’t last long.  You can enjoy these tulips all year long since they are stitchedl  The gorgeous DMC floss colors will make a beautiful design.

“Pink Tulip Trio”

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March 2009-Cross Stitch and Needlework

EXPLORE THE NEW CROSS-STITCH & NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE! From traditional designs to the newest in needlework, there’s something for every stitcher. Discover large full-color charts, great finishing ideas and complete instructions for cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, Hardanger, and more. Learn from world-renowned teachers such as Jane Greenoff and be inspired by the designer profile in each issue. Happy Stitching!

Great Valentine and Easter patterns inside!

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