055-AL Cat Face

This is the newest design from Golden Light Designs. It is a very beautiful close-up of a cat. It's based on a photo by Guylaine Burnet.

Stitch Count: 196w x 168h

45 Colors Used

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Do you wanna see my Peacocks?

Here's the finished outcome of DMC's Peacock Courtship. I find it odd though that a peacock would court another peacock. Maybe it's a show off contest between the two of them. Anyway, here's the finish.

Peacock's Courtship by DMC

210w X 307h

42 Cotton, 4 Metallics

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Free Cross Stitch Pattern - 024-AL Lions

Here's a new cross stitch chart to welcome you into the New Year. The chart entitled Lions, features a pair of lionesses amidst a beautiful African landscape.

Lions

024-AL

252w X 167h

39 Colors mapped to DMC and Anchor

Download The Free Cross Stitch Pattern Here

Free Cross Stitch Pattern - 025-AL Proud Peacock

Here's a brand new free downloadable cross stitch chart. It's entitled "Proud Peacock" and it features a photo-realistic peacock with its tail opened in full glory. Now let me warn you, this chart is not your typical chart. It has so many confetti stitches and would definitely test your limits. But I'm pretty sure all the effort will be worth it once you finish it.

Peacocks are the national bird of several Asian countries like India and Indonesia, and I believe that they are rightfully the king of birds in these countries. Their tails on full display definitely exude confidence and regal bearing that can not be found on other birds. I hope you like this free printable cross stitch pattern.

025 - AL Proud Peacock

Based on Proud by Sherri Hogue

Stitch Count: 280w X 210h

No of Colors: 58 mapped to Anchor and DMC

Level of Difficulty: Advanced

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Free Cross Stitch Chart - Green Butterfly

Here's the free cross stitch chart for Green Butterfly as requested.

Green Butterfly

89 w x 80h

7 Colors Used

Cross Stitch, Quarter Stitch, Back Stitch and French Knots

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Featured Pattern

I'm featuring a new pattern called Elegant Swan. It's based on Swan On Lake by Vera Kratochvil. This is a premium pattern and is being sold for just $4.99. But I'm giving a 50% discount to my blog readers. The discount code is golden. The discount code is valid until October. I hope you enjoy this design.

Elegant Swan

Pattern Code: 023-AL
Stitch Count: 252w X 168h
33 Colors Used mapped to Anchor and DMC
*Model was charted using Anchor Threads
Recommended Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Estimated Design Size: 18"w x 12"h
Level: Easy
Full Cross Stitches Only

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Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Scarlet Macaw

Hello guys! Sorry for the late update. Anyway, here is a brand new free cross stitch chart called Scarlet Macaw. It's based on Scarlet Macaw by Petr Kratochvil. Thank you!

The pattern is not very easy as it has lots of colors, 59 to be exact and uses dithering. Dithering results to what people call confetti stitches. I actually edit out as much confetti stitches as I can without compromising the design. This will be a nice project for those who have graduated from cartoon-like cross stitch designs. Also, I know there are those who don't like backstitches and this has none so it will be perfect for them.

Here are the pattern details:

Pattern Code: 023-AL

Stitch Count: 140w x 246h

Estimated Design Size: 14"w x 24.5"h on 14 ct. Aida

Recommended Fabric: 14 ct. Antique White or similar colors. The higher the fabric count, the better the outcome. I did try other fabric colors like black, white and blue but all came out a little off.

Level: Intermediate

But before I post the download link to the pattern, I would like to ask you a question. In fact, I actually want your answers to a question that has been asked by many cross-stitches around the world. Which is better, DMC or Anchor? I have posted two pictures of the pattern side-by-side. One of them uses DMC and the other uses Anchor, I won't tell you which one. Now I want you to tell me which one is better and why.

This is the first of a series of posts. Welcome to Round One of DMC versus Anchor.

Update: The results are in, check it out here. Chart download is also there.

Brand X

Brand Y

Which chart is better? Que el diseño mejor?

  

002-AL Green Butterlfy

A simple cross-stitch pattern of a green butterfly.

Difficulty: Beginner

7 Colors mapped to DMC and Anchor flosses

Stitch Count: 89w x 80h

Get this pattern by telling us why on the comments. We will post the download link later. 

Download the pattern here.

005-AL Brown Dog Surprise

A simple cross-stitch of a dog with a surprise. 

Difficulty: Beginner

Stitch Count: 71w x 213h

7 Colors

Tell us why you like this free cross stitch pattern in the comments and go back in a few days for the download link. ;)