Notforgotten Farm

Friday, May 10, 2019

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

~ New Cross Stitch patterns Listed ~

Now listed in our Etsy shop as paper/mailed or pdf/download patterns ~

"Samuel & Elizabeth" aka 'Sam & Libby"

Who doesn't love Uncle Sam, or Aunt Libby?
... and who makes the dandiest apple pie in all of the USA ~ why this couple of course!

stitch count: 90 x 79
linen used: 30ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works
DMC threads: 310, 400, 420, 645, 926, 3064, 3782

model stitched using 2 strands over two threads and finished into a sawdust stuffed pillow
{our very own organic sawdust is available in our Etsy shop!}

and ~

"My Threads are Cut"

This little gem had me on pins and needles {pun intended} while stitching it...
it is reminiscent of those wonky-bordered schoolgirl sampler of long ago that we love so much!
two tiny houses joined by a tidy little fence, a basket-ful of the words 'my threads are cut - my work is done.'

stitch count: 129 x 146
linen used: 40ct Old Farmhouse linen from Notforgotten Farm
Weeks Dye Works threads: tarragon, cognac, sand, schneckley, beige, confederate grey, molasses & havana

model stitched using 2 strands over two threads and framed under glass in a handpainted frame by yours truly {email/message me for frame availability}