Nettie's Sewing Basket

 Nettie's Sewing Basket was designed by Lindsey Weight for her mom. It was one of the 2026 releases by Primrose Cottage.

 The stitch count is 61 x 61 and the recommended fabric is 32ct Light Taupe Lugana. I chose a piece of 14ct Parchment I had in my stash.  

Floss colors:

• DMC 844
• DMC 3820
• DMC 3731 or Weeks Dye Works Aztec Red
• DMC 503 or Weeks Dye Works Cadet
• DMC 3354 or Weeks Dye Works Charlotte's Pink
• DMC 436 or Weeks Dye Works Chickpea 
• Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe Farmhouse Stone instead of DMC B5200

Unfortunately the Farmhouse Stone really does not show up well so I am probably going to go back and outline the sewing basket at least.

 

  

 

Whimsical Quaker

 Whimsical Quaker is another one of the Quaker Series designed by Lindsey Weight of Primrose Cottage.

 The stitch count is 80 x 80 and the recommended fabric is 32ct Blush Lugana. I chose to stitch it on a piece of 14ct light pink I had in my stash. I used a combination of fancy floss and DMC. 

• Classic Colorworks Really Teally/DMC 3766
• Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red
• Classic Colorworks Strawberry Parfait/DMC 3733
• Gentle Arts Victorian Pink
• DMC 310
• DMC 469
• DMC 471
• DMC 472
• DMC 3787
• DMC 3867 (instead of B5200)

I changed some of the white to a shade of pink simply because the white did not show up very well on my fabric. I plan on using the pink floral fabric as the backing for a small pillow.

 

Sweetly Saying - Stitching

 Free Stitch Friday for April from Primrose Cottage is Sweetly Saying - Stitching.

The stitch count is 75 x 60 and the suggested fabric is 32ct Light Ash Gray using Color and Cotton and DMC floss. I had seen this one stitched in shades of blue in the Primrose Cottage Facebook group and liked it.

I chose a piece of 14ct Vintage Oat and and blues from the Color and Cotton Bluebird gradient pack.

• Dark Bluebird
• Soft Bluebird
• Pale Bluebird
• DMC3756 instead of White
•  DMC 726 (yellow)
• Anchor Black
• DMC 3347 (green) 
• Classic Colorworks Cherry Cobbler
•  Classic Colorworks Tennessee Red Clay

This one joins the pile of ones that need to be fully finished.
 

 

Free Stitch Friday - June 2026

 Curious about Free Stitch Friday which actually shows up on Thursday? To receive the free chart you must be a Cross Stitch Newsletter subscriber. Subscribe HERE.

The free chart for Jun 2026 is Sweetly Sayin’: 4th of July. This festive little design is packed with patriotic charm featuring classic Americana motifs, waving flags, stars, stripes, and a celebration of freedom that’s perfect for your summer stitching.

The stitch count is 72x62 and the model was stitched on 32 Taupe, Lugana using Color and Cotton floss. I chose a piece of 16ct Faline aida by Color and Cotton. DMC 642 is the closest color to the fabric. I am using Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss: Long May It Wave (red), Betsy Ross (blue) and Anchor white. I added Antique Gold to the mix because the white lettering did not show up well enough for me. The finished size on 16ct will be 4 5/8 x 3 7/8.

 And here it is October and I have finally fully finished Sweetly Sayin' 4th of July.

 

  

Free Stitch Friday - February 2025

 

What is Free Stitch Friday?

On the first Thursday of every Month Primrose Cottage Cross Stitch Newsletter Subscribers will receive a free cross stitch chart via their newsletter email!

There will be kits available to purchase about two weeks before the chart is released which will include floss, cross stitch cloth (you will be able to choose what count you would like), and some type of goodie!
The chart itself remains a mystery until the first Thursday of the Month, and then you will have everything you need to start stitching on the first Friday of the Month!

To receive the free chart you must be a Primrose Cottage Cross Stitch Newsletter subscriber. Subscribe HERE

 The chart for February 2025 was Happy St. Patrick's Day.

I liked this one so much, I stitched it twice, once (last year) as a small pillow, and this year as a totally different finish.

 

On a recent trip to Hobby Lobby to check on some framing, I found these neat little book stacks on sale for 40% off that I thought might work for finishing. I bought the two different colors that were offered.

 I used the green one first to mount the 2025 stitched piece on. I had to stitch it on 18ct so that it would fit the top of the book stack.

 

Sip and Stitch - Autumn Theme

What is Sip and Stitch you ask? Sip and Stitch is a Mystery Cross Stitch Box curated by the ladies at Primrose Cottage. It is usually offered three times during a year. The last Sip and Stitch for 2025 was offered with an Autumn Theme. The box included three charts, a finishing kit, floss, a drinking tumbler  and more goodies. 

Stitching fabric is never included since we all stitch on different counts and types of fabric. I stitched all three of the charts as shown below. The one in the lower left corner was the Free Stitch Friday pattern for October.

All of them were stitched on 16ct aida Platinum I believe. 

The felt heart on the back covers the hole that I use for stuffing the pillow. I am going to mount the larger of the designs on a paper mache box after painting it with acrylic paint.

 

 

 

Snowman 2023

 Lindsey Weight of Primrose Cottage released the first of her Snowman series in 2023. Meet Top Hat Henri!

 

The stitch count is 57w x 61h and the called for fabric is 28ct Light Taupe. I selected a piece of 14ct aida I had in my stash that was a mottled tan and blue/gray. Instead of using all the called for DMC, I chose to use some of the Color and Cotton floss and some Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss.

• DMC 676
• DMC 3362/Tree Lot
• DMC680
• DMC 3776
• DMC 839
• DMC 3777
• DMC 844/CMSS Winter Coal
• DMC B5200/DMC 3865
• DMC 3052/Aloe Vera

I wanted to mount his one on the same kind of board I did the later ones but could not find the right size. So this is what I came up with.

 

Snowman 2025

 Snowman 2025 is the latest release by Lindsey Weight of Primrose Cottage in her snowman series.

The stitch count for this one is 85w x 45h. The recommended fabric is 32ct taupe. The recommended floss is by Color and Cotton which is what I used. I chose a piece of 16ct Antique Lace by Seraphim to stitch it one. This one joins her Snowman 2023 and Snowman 2024 which I also stitched.

Several years ago I bought some frames on sale at Michael’s. I decided to try one of them to see how it would look. I’m happy with how it turned out.