Exquisite Cross Stitch and Craft

Oh my gosh, how beautiful is this design by Kathy Barrick and Hello from Liz Mathews! The Weeks Dye Works threads are stunning and seem to go well with Fox and Rabbit 40 count Hogbristle linen. I just love everything about this Christmas scene; reindeer in the sky, Santa on the roof and the cardinals in the top corners. 😍😍 Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stitching! Maryann 🎄

Sampler September is just around the corner, and there are so many gorgeous designs to choose from. And, if it has a red house then it's on my to do list. These are some of my favourites, at the moment, and pair them with newly arrived Fox and Rabbit linen and you are all set. Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stitching! Maryann 😍

I have been eying this gorgeous lady for quite sometime and have decided she will be my new start for July. Portrait of Veronica will be stitched on the recommended fabric, Permin's 32 count Star Sapphire, using DMC threads and Mill Hill beads. I love the colour of this linen! Let me know if you would like her kitted up too. Maryann🪡

In case you haven't heard, Nora Corbett is coming to Brisbane in March 2025! Join the Facebook Group Australian Mirabilia Retreaters and communicate with Ronnee Vaughan to make sure a spot is still available. Be quick as places are limited. It will be an amazing weekend! Hope to see you there! Maryann 🪡

Look at these gorgeous colours! Needlepoint Silks (NPI) are amazing to stitch with and have a beautiful sheen. The full range is now in stock. Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy stitching! Maryann 🪡

Happy 2024! I hope everyone had a terrific holiday season and looking forward to a new year fill will happiness, health and peace. ❤
New arrivals in the store are Fox and Rabbit linens. Aren't they gorgeous?! Just a small selection at this stage but they are fantastic colours for all types of projects. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a lovely stitchy day! Maryann 🪡

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/designers/fox-rabbit

Merry Christmas! I hope you have a fabulous day with family and friends. 🎄 May 2024 be a year of happiness and peace. Maryann x

I always find this time of year my Christmas cross stitch starts calling to me. And, how gorgeous is the Christmas Eve Couriers series by Nora Corbett! All patterns are back in stock - stitch one or stitch them all. They would make a beautiful addition to your Christmas decorations, or keep them up all year long.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stitching! Maryann 🎄

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/designers/mirabilia

I am having so much fun stitching Summer Quaker by Lila's Studio. The pattern is very easy to follow and the colours are gorgeous. Join in the stitch along, started by , using so you can see everyone's amazing progress. I'm stitching this on 40 count Zweigart Antique White linen using the called for DMC floss.
Happy Stitching! Maryann 🦀

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/designers/lilas-studio

Sampler September has arrived! Here are some gorgeous patterns available by some very talented designers. Click on the link below to see other charts which may tempt you! 🤣 What will you be working on this month? Happy Stitching! Maryann 🪡

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/cross-stitch-patterns/samplers

Oh my gosh! Look at these beautiful fabrics ordered by a customer. Permin and Zweigart produce such gorgeous colours. My favourite changes all the time, but the Mediterranean Sea wins today.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stitching! Maryann

New arrival! This cushion cover, by Haandarbejdets Fremme - The Danish Handcraft Guild, is called Friendship. I love it! The kit includes 26 count natural raw linen, Danish Flower thread, needle, chart and instructions. Stunning! Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stitching, Maryann 🦢

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/designers/haandarbejdets-fremme

How gorgeous are these Heart in Hand Needleart patterns by Cecilia Turner. The tiny town series is so much fun. I love them in a frame and as a drum. And, look at the cute Cuckoo Bird Sampler which has been dedicated to Brenda and Laura. ❤
All patterns include beads or little embellishments. Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stitching! Maryann ✂️

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/designers/heart-in-hand-needleart

For all Australian Mirabilia lovers! A gorgeous customer has a few OOP Mirabilia Mermaids which she has decided to part with. All have been kept in plastic so they are in great condition. Some are brand new and some have been used but with very little marking.
The following is up for sale: MD26 - Mermaid of the Pearls, MD35 - Waiting for Ships, MD42 Deepest of Love and MD57 - The Queen Mermaid. As these are OOP and very difficult to come by, she has priced them at $70 each including regular post. Please send me an email ([email protected]) if you are interested and I will forward your email to her so you can work out the finer details, as I am not involved in the sale of these charts just spreading the word . Happy Stitching! Maryann 🤩

Today, it's Bella Filipina Holly Berry Pixie's turn to be kitted up. She will look amazing on 16 count Permin Sea Lily Aida fabric. This gorgeous lady will have lots of sparkle with the Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid and Mill Hill beads. Beautiful! Please let me know if you have any questions. Maryann 😍

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/p/holly-berry-pixie-pattern-by-bella-filipina-bf046

Putting together Bella Filipina's Magwayen for a customer and just had to share her gorgeous embellishments. Unfortunately, the photo does not do the amount of sparkle justice. The fabric is 32 count Belfast Vintage Country Mocha linen and will look stunning with the recommended DMC threads, Caron Waterlilies, Petite Treasure Braid and Mill Hill beads. She will be so much fun to stitch! Please let me know if you have any questions. See link below to purchase this lovely lady. Maryann 🤩

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/p/magwayen-pattern-by-bella-filipina-bf045

I love it when customers tell me about their businesses. Vicki is an Australian designer with beautiful, colourful creations. The two pictured cross stitches (available by PDF download) immediately caught my eye - a must for Elsa and Frida Kahlo fans. She has gorgeous, modern designs available on Etsy. Let's support our local artists. 😍

Check out Vicki's store on Etsy: www.etsy.com.au/shop/CinnabarCanary.

Nightingale has arrived! And how beautiful is she?! Embellishment packs are available which include all Mill Hill beads needed to stitch this gorgeous lady.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Maryann 😍

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/p/nightingale-mirabilia-by-nora-corbett-md185

These gorgeous ladies have just arrived! Magwayen and Holly Berry Pixie are the newest releases by designer Aldrin Parilla of Bella Filipina Cross Stitch Designs. The colours and designs are absolutely stunning!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Maryann 🥰

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/designers/bella-filipina

Only 4 days left until Christmas! Are you ready? I'm not, so I better get myself together. ☺️ I absolutely love this cushion cover by Permin and every year, around this time, I can relate to the reindeer.
I just wanted to say thank you everyone for your support of my small business, it really means a lot to me. I enjoy receiving your phone calls, emails and feedback throughout the year. Have a lovely holiday season with family and friends and let's hope 2023 brings us peace and happiness around the world. Merry Christmas! Maryann 🎄

New Arrivals from Permin! How festive are these draw string bags? They would look fabulous under the tree waiting for that special someone to open for Christmas. The cross stitch kits include everything required to make a bag: 14 count ecru aida, DMC stranded cotton thread, red draw string, needle, chart and instructions. Gorgeous! Merry Christmas text is also included if you prefer rather than God Jul.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Maryann 🎄

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/crossstitchkits/christmas

Christmas is getting closer! How gorgeous would this cushion cover be as part of your decorations? The kit by Permin of Denmark includes 8 count red Aida fabric, DMC Perle cotton thread, needle, chart and instructions. Beautiful!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Maryann 🎄

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/crossstitchkits/cushions

I love this Christmas scene of Santa in the forest with one of his reindeer. It's obviously not Rudolph since its nose is not red! This cross stitch kit is by Permin of Copenhagen and includes 14 count white aida fabric, DMC stranded cotton thread, needle, chart and red frame.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Maryann 🎄

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/crossstitchkits/christmas

Lavender Mist is one of Mirabilia's newer releases and isn't she gorgeous!? And, how beautiful is the suggested fabric, French Country Linen by Permin. I love the colour!
Please let me know if you would like this kitted up. Happy Stitching! Maryann 🪡

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/designers/mirabilia

50 days until Christmas! How did that even happen?! Time to get all those Christmas projects finished or start new ones. I always find it exciting to start a new cross stitch, maybe that is why I have so many WIPs. 🤣
Mistletoe is a lovely cross stitch kit by Permin of Denmark. Included are DMC threads, 26 count natural evenweave linen fabric, needle, chart and instructions. Very festive picture!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stitching! Maryann🎄

https://www.exquisitecrossstitch.com.au/shop/crossstitchkits/christmas