Rose Silhouettes

Rose Silhouettes 

This vintage-modern design is available in my shop now! The pattern celebrates my favorite flower. Stitch one rose or all of them. Select your favorite colors and have a relaxing time stitching some impressionistic roses.

Pop on over to my online shop to learn more: Sew French Online Shop

     

 Happy Summer Stitching! xx ~ Jilly 

New Pattern Peek

For Christmas this year, my husband gave me new cross stitch software. I spent the next several days designing a garden rose pattern and eating slices of gateau basque. The local bakery sells the incredibly delicious French tart that combines flaky crust with pastry cream and cherries. The tart is one of life's sweet pleasures.

The photo above is a computer generated image of my rose pattern. The pattern is inspired by the old fashioned roses that grow in the dreamy coastal town of Rockport, MA. There, seaside cottages are surrounded by pink roses and white picket fences. Winter is long in New England. Thankfully, roses can always flow from my needle.  I'm so excited to begin stitching this design! I'm still not sure if I want to add some golden yellow thread to the center of the rose.

Stay Tuned and Happy Stitching!

xx ~ Jilly

My Tiny Home

Tiny home. Roses. Pink. Vintage chinoiserie. 

Twinkle lights all year long! 

Garden roses. Mint julep cups. Antique gold.  

Reverence. Prayer. Faith. Love.   

Seashells

Candlelight.

 My rescued beagle, Ellie  

Cross stitching on white linen with silk thread.

Off season beaches. Violet-blue and pink sunsets. Living simply. Walking in nature.

New Pattern In Progress

Stitching my next pattern. As usual roses are involved. I can't help myself. ;)

Happy Stitching Everyone!
xx ~ Jilly  

Coffee & Stitching

I'm stitching and sipping coffee on this lovely morning. Carolyn Westbrook's A Romance with French Living is my current read. It's a gorgeous book. The windows are open. There's a gentle breeze and the smell of fresh cut grass in the air. A slow and easy spring day is a good thing.

This is my next pattern called Butterfly Bloom. It's inspired by vintage embroidery. My favorite colors show up here: teal, turquoise, violet, pink, green and more. The design will be finished with a few optional seed beads and a crystal charm. Stay tuned!

Happy Stitching!

xx ~ Jilly

Rose Monogram Cross Stitch Pattern

Painting By William Paxton 

My tiny home is accented with a medley of fresh roses and cross stitched ones. I love peaceful, neutral-rooms with bright pops of color. I love seashells and embroideries. Anything made by hand infuses charm and personality to a room. Try it, you'll see.  

You may stitch all the hearts on the pattern, adding an optional charm. For a clean and sophisticated look, leave them out. The pattern is very versatile to suite your personal taste.   

This classic monogram is at home in a traditional home or a quaint cottage. You can stitch it in pink and green silk (shown in the photographs) or your favorite colors. Work it in all one color if that's what you prefer. Red floss on white linen will give it a Scandinavian or Swedish look.

I know some of you have been waiting for this design. Thank you very much for your patience!

As a side note, my Pink Ombre Hearts pattern was featured in the Valentine's issue of Homespun Magazine. If you're new to cross stitching or you want to stitch something for your sweetheart, click here for the tutorial and free pattern.

Rose Monogram Pattern Description:

This pretty monogram of roses and hearts comes with a complete alphabet. There is also a bonus chart with a petite rose in the center. You get three charts for the price of one!

Stitch it with silk or DMC floss. Stitch it in pink and green or select your favorite color. The entire pattern can also be done with red floss on white linen for a classic French, Scandinavian or Swedish look. A soft effect is achieved by stitching it with white floss on cottage-rose, blue or flax-linen. Blue and white makes a lovely wedding monogram. To view more color choices click here.      

The finished size of the heart is approximately 7.5 by 7.5 inches when stitched on 32-count linen. 

This pattern is available in my SHOP.

The Pattern Contains:

• Clear and easy to follow charts (including an alphabet of letters for the monogram). A  bonus chart with a petite rose in the center.   
• Clear Instructions
• Complete List Of All Materials Needed
• Color Photo Of Completed Design 
• Stitching Tips 

You Will Need:

• Linen
• Embroidery Floss 
• Tapestry Needle
• Embroidery Scissors
• Embroidery Hoop
• Optional Genuine Pink Swarovski Crystal Heart Charm (charm and beading needles are available in my shop)

Happy Stitching!
xx ~ Jilly

Rose Monogram © 2016 Designed by Jill Nammar. All rights reserved

Rose Monogram Sneak Peek

I'm so excited to offer you a new cross stitch pattern soon. Roses are a constant theme in my designs. I treat myself to a fresh bouquet every week.

I'm stitching a pretty rose monogram in pink and green silk (or DMC floss). The rose and leopard print handbags of designer Betsey Johnson inspired this piece. I love a touch of leopard in my home. I'm going to frame the monogram and hang it by my leopard chaise.

Beautiful Blooms

Hearts, Roses And Vintage Engagement Rings

I just finished stitching some hearts in a variety of Valentine's Day colors. Hearts and roses are some of my favorite things to stitch. 

The counted cross stitch charts for the hearts can be found in A Rainbow of Stitches. It's a great book filled with many fun cross stitch charts and embroidery patterns.

Winterwoods Sampler

While I normally stitch French patterns, sometimes it's fun to change things up a bit. Last winter, I found myself in bed with a nasty cold. To pass the time, I stitched this cute sampler.

Snuggled under many quilts with fresh pink roses on my nightstand, I stitched away the blues. The mittens, tea kettle, snowflake, little log cabin and forest animals helped nurse me back to health.  The framing job is not the best. But I'm still happy with the way it turned out. 

Raspberry Monogram

Roses & Tutus

Garland of Roses Pillow

Beautiful French Aubusson Rug

Have you seen the  paintings of Laurence Amelie? They're impressionistic and imaginative. Rachel Ashwell (my muse) is fond of them too. They blend effortlessly with Shabby Chic and French decor. I adore them. I had to share them with you!

Images found on Pinterest. Please visit my boards for more French inspiration.



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