All Designs

Echo Lake

MD174

One summer night I heard voices from the lake mimicking and teasing me. I was at Echo Lake in The Indian Head Wilderness in the Catskills Mountains. Once in awhile I heard a small splash and saw blue moonlight reflecting on ripples. The mermaid muses would call back to me, and later they would sing to each other. There are many mermaid tales from the Native Americans. One of sisters that went in the water and could never leave. They are still there if you listen
during a full moon.

Model stitched on 32 ct graceful gray linen (65-320) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 ct graceful gray aida (355-320) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 14.625″ w x 12.875″ h with a stitch count of 234 x 206. Stitched 2 over 2
DMC
13
15 (2)
26
29
31 (2)
310 (3)
340
500 (2)
501 (2)
502 (2)
598 (2)
703
747 (3)
828
964
3031
3849 (2)
white
DMC Blends
none
Caron Waterlilies
066
072 (2)
226 (2)
Kreinik #4 Braids
198 (2)
Beads
00479
02021
02056 (2)
02070 (2)
03037
18828
70161
72045
Mill Hill
Treasures
none

Mermaid Perfume

MD173

Even deadlier than her voice is the enticing perfume she creates. So strong it lures the sailors to the edge of the decks. It only takes seconds for them to become stunned–long enough for her to reach from the swirling foam and grasp an arm or a leg. Down she goes, fleeing while giggling only to find that her sweet lovers can’t survive in her depths. The pearly shells and coral caves silently witness her grieving until the next ship comes by and she tries again.

Model stitched on 32 ct Water Lily Linen (65-203) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 ct Water Lily Aida (355-203) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 10.06″ w x 18.38″ h with a stitch count of 161 x 294. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC
04
05
07
25
26
29
31
310 (2)
340
500 (3)
535
938
948
958 (2)
991 (2)
993 (2)
3770
white
DMC Blends
05/07
26/340
958/991
Caron Waterlilies
084
108
137
173
181
196
Kreinik #4 Braids
none
Beads
00479
00525
02009
02016
03035 (3)
62034
16611
18827
Mill Hill
Treasures
13080

Starlet

MD172

Starlet
This studio couture work of art is a show stopper. The gown has an open back with fitted waist. The draped satin is in vibrant plum and magenta. Poised for the most memorable speech in Oscar history,
she portrays a little old school glamour
in full bloom.

Model stitched on 32 ct Country French Cafe Mocha Linen
(85-252) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 ct Country French Cafe Mocha Aida
(385-252) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 11.75″ w x 14.13″ h with a stitch count of 188 x 226. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC
23
26 (3)
27
30 (3)
31(2)
32 (3)*
34
35
154
224
225
407
632
718
729
823 (2)
829
3021
3607
3608
3609
3822
3823
DMC Blends
26/30
32/823
407/632
Caron Waterlilies
none
Kreinik #4 Braids
none
Beads
02077
Mill Hill
Treasures
NONE

The Queen Bee

MD171

The Queen Bee
The hive buzzes. The honeycomb fills. The drones exchange nervous glances. All is ready for the royal reception. Under a Versailles canopy the magnificent display of velvet and gold delights and enchants.
The Queen Mother has arrived.

Model stitched on 32 count Chestnut Linen (65-142) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Milk Chocolate Aida (355-95) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 12.75" w x 14.5" h with a stitch count of 204 x 232. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
07
09
26
27
153
300(2)
310(3)
349(2)
422
434
606
608
645
729
746
3031
3041
3042
3371(2)
3740(2)
3770
3774
3821
white
DMC Blends
07/09
300/349
Caron Waterlilies
CWL038
CWL062
CWL210
CWL273
Kreinik #4 Braids
202HL
Beads
02011(2)
02019
03036(2)
10010
10091(2)
40252
40479
40557
Mill Hill
Treasures
NONE

Miss Dancing Flower

MD170

Miss Dancing Flower
Please enter into her ultra-vivid world of French blues, wild orchids and scented jasmine.
Stay for awhile lost in her patterned dress and blowing ribbons.
Let these soul blossoms brighten your day as they lace through your needle and flutter across the linen.

Model stitched on 32 count Water Lily Linen (65-203) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Water Lily Aida (355-203) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 12.75" w x 14.5" h with a stitch count of 204 x 232. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
11
13
14
16
19
23
25
26
28
29
30
32
35
210
310
500
501
535
552
553
581
730
742
917
921
958
3608
3814
3853
3865
DMC Blends
none
Caron Waterlilies
CWL276
Kreinik #4 Braids
none
Beads
0479
02011
02016
02038
02074
02092
03047
42033
42101
Mill Hill
Treasures
13007
13009

Princess Elliana

MD169

Princess Elliana
A design like no other. She has all the new DMC colors on her fanciful frock. Patterns in her gown are inspired by the delicate florals on the tea sets at the Ritz-Carlton in NYC.
Her billowing gown is inspired by Renaissance paintings at the Metropolitan Musem of Art.
Her exquisite hair ornament and flowing ribbons are perfectly designed to enchant and delight.

Model stitched on 32 count Peaceful Purple Linen (65-322) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Peaceful Purple Aida (355-322) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 20.31″ w x 10.88″ h with a stitch count of 325 x 174. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
035
154
166
209
211
352
407
469
470
500
704
732
745
754
899
920
948
950
957
963
993
3371
3687
3814
3847
3853
3854
3855
3857
DMC Blends
407/754
Caron Waterlilies
none
Kreinik #4 Braids
none
Beads
00145
00148
00206 (2)
00479
02004
03044
03057 (3)
18099
62056
Mill Hill
Treasures
13007 (2)
13063

The Duchess of Rouen

MD168

The Duchess of Rouen
Masquerade is something that this Duchess has become used to. Her only reason to enter the foray of bumbling oafs and pretentions is to make use of it as a wonderful distraction. As the harpsicord plucks a melody, the Duchess of Rouen finds her way into the Empress’s secret butterfly garden yet again. She’s captivated by the humble beginnings of the lavender-winged beauties. The flowers smell of the country and home. They nearly drown out the waltzing of the perfumed masses just beyond the door.

Model stitched on 32 count Amber Linen (65-15) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Amber Aida (355-150) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 9.5″ w x 12.56″ h with a stitch count of 152 x 201. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
154
155
169
210
225
310
326
553
580
604
645
718
902
915
926
927
928
935
963
970
3607
3689
3746
3799
3801
3805
3806
3834
B5200
white(2)
DMC Blends
none
Caron Waterlilies
260
Kreinik #4 Braids
none
Beads
00081
00145
00161
02077
02082
02096
03004
72012
Mill Hill
Treasures
12125(3)
13054
13074

Lilith of Labrador

MD167

Lilith of Labrador
From Newfoundland to Nantucket, she is the icy sea of Labrador and all of its currents. Like any fish, and like some people, where she lives depends on the season. In winter months, she swims south from the arctic, bringing with her a tremendous wave of cold. Yet her sister’s northerly currents mean she will never make it further south than the small fishing village of Monhegan, Maine. You can see her in winter sitting on the southern rocks, watching as the waves block her off from the world.

Model stitched on 32 count Water Lily (65-203) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Water Lily Aida (355-203) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 10.06″ w x 14.63″ h with a stitch count of 161 x 234. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
209
210
413
747(2)
779
964(2)
3041
3042
3371
3607
3740
3743
3799
3816(2)
3835
DMC Blends
3041/3042
Caron Waterlilies
117
197(2)
Kreinik #4 Braids
9294
Beads
02010(2)
02015
03007(2)
18828
Mill Hill
Treasures
13019
13081

The Baker’s Wife

MD166

The Baker’s Wife

Not all that is sweet is good. The same can be said of the unassuming wife of the palace baker. But when luxury becomes intoxicating, the only way to have fun is to swap the sugar for salt and watch as the faces of the dukes turn from pompous to sour. This trickster lives among courtyards and cloisters, but always as the handmaiden or the seamstress. Always, that is, until she dons the disguise of the mysterious Duchess of Rouen.

Model stitched on 32 count Amber Linen (65-15) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Amber Aida (355-150) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 9.5″ w x 12.56″ h with a stitch count of 152 x 201. Stitched 2 over 2
DMC Floss
155
168
169
210
326
347
350
500
535
645
818
819
893
926
928
957
958
964
970
3371*
3685
3689
3752
3753
3756
3805
3812
3847
B5200
white
DMC & Caron Blends
169/928
210/3689
Caron Waterlilies
109
267
Kreinik #4 Braids
9294
Beads
00252
00479
02035(4)
02077
03050
10032
10119
Mill Hill
Treasures
none

Garden Prelude

MD165

Garden Prelude

In a secret garden hidden in the Metropolitan Museum Cloisters, the lovely Elizabeth performs a piece to enchant the blooms – a dreamy sweet melody to gently coax the spring blossoms.
The allium and tulips sway in a trance.
Bees and butterflies dance with the exquisite vibrations of the strings radiating the air.

Model stitched on 32 count Natural Brown Linen (65-B) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Café Mocha Aida (385-252) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 18.31″ w x 12.63″ h with a stitch count of 293 x 202. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
06
07
08
14
16
29
30
31
310
341
433
435
437
470
704
739
754
758
819
828(2)
839
898
934
939
948
958(2)
964(2)
3354
3371
3747
3772
3847
white
DMC & Caron Blends
758/3772
958/964
958/3847
Caron Waterlilies
094
108
185
205
Kreinik #4 Braids
011HL
Beads
02002
02082
02085
03034
62047
Mill Hill
Treasures
none

Cathedral Woods Goddess

MD164

Cathedral Woods Goddess

She lives in the densely wooded forest.
The cathedral ceilings are lacy pine trees.
Her carpets are woven with moss, sage and ivy.
The droplets from clean rain make up crystal
chandeliers knitted together by spider webs. The lightning bugs light her path down the hallways.
It is a fine castle for this wild Queen who is
sometimes seen wandering its corridors at dusk.
The euphoric cricket opera plays on all night.

Model stitched on 32 count Country French Latté Linen (85-251) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Country French Latté Aida (385-251) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 10.19″ w x 15.75″ h with a stitch count of 163 x 252. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
407
433
434
561
754
819
898
935
948
964
993
3371
3687
3829
3848
3689
DMC & Caron Blends
754/948
Caron Waterlilies
060
137
Kreinik #4 Braids
021
202HL
102C
Beads
02038
03039
03055
42028
42101
Mill Hill
Treasures
12201
13063
13070

Winter Love

MD163

Winter Love

Miss Winter has her graceful snow laced trees.
She has her powerful storms. She forces us inward to nest and contemplate the darkness. Her giant snowflakes fall heavily and gather on every balustrade and iron gate. Sometimes she is unending and sometimes she is hope.
The reminder that spring will come and that everything must beautifully breakdown to begin again.

Model stitched on 32 count Country French Café Mocha Linen (85-252) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Country French Café Mocha Aida (385-252) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 10″ w x 17.375″ h with a stitch count of 160 x 278. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
224
225
310
318
341
535
632
680
729
758
792
820
869
898
939
948
964
993
995
996
3046
3047
3371
3747
3790
3816
3843
white
DMC & Caron Blends
632/3859
792/995
964/996
Caron Waterlilies
044
063
083
209
Kreinik #4 Braids
9294
Beads
00252
00525
02082
03041
10053
72051
Mill Hill
Treasures
12162
12200