Monica Knits

Flower SprayI was introduced to cross stitching at age 26 by the plant nurse at the foundry where we both worked. I was the only female in manufacturing, so it was nice to spend my lunch hour with another female professional. In addition to projects for her home and family, she cross stitched small designs that could be sold at a church bazaar to raise funds for charity, like Christmas ornaments, and inspirational or entertaining wall hangings and desk ornaments. Read about other cross stitch inspirations...

Acorns is the second of a pair of autumn colored 5" x 7" cross stitch patterns designed by Eugenia Parfionow for The Creative Circle. Just as warm and inviting as Thistles, it was also fun to stitch. I framed this one in Honey Oak, with exterior dimensions 6-1/2" wide by 8-1/2" high to match the thistles. Not only was this a quick and easy kit, but it required only 6 colors and the border added unique character to the piece.      Read more .....

My love of autumn colors and thistles attracted me to this counted cross stitch kit by "The Creative Circle". Not only was this a quick and easy kit, but it required only 6 colors and the straight stitches and border added unique character to the piece. The framed work is 6-1/2" wide by 8-1/2" high.      Read more .....