New cross stitch design called Squirrel's Treasure

I'm delighted to introduce you to my new counted cross stitch design called Squirrel's Treasure.  This chart is my gift to you (a freebie) and is inspired by the busy squirrels in the woodlands seeking out their buried treasures of nuts and acorns at this time of year.  I've dedicated this sweet design to my lovely stitchy friend Kim aka Stitchy Squirrels.

You will be able to download the pattern from my website at www.thistleheartcreations.co.uk

Please share the link to my website with friends and family, and don't forget to tag me on your photos so I can see what you create.  Karen x

Squirrel's Treasure is an original creation by Karen Wiederhold designing as Thistleheart Creations.  No AI was used in the creation of this design.

February 2026

My free design called Sweetheart is a sweet token of love on Valentine’s Day, decorations for a wedding, or as a memoriam for a loved one who has passed (forget-me-not flowers). 

Download your free counted cross stitch chart on my website www.thistleheartcreations.co.uk

Happy Stitching, 

Karen x

© 2022 Karen Wiederhold

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First Socks of 2026

A new pair of socks are on the knitting needles.  The yarn is HollyBerry by West Yorkshire Spinners

2026 is here.

 

Good morning 2026.

Here we have my annual photo for the start of a new year ……. all the ends of thread and yarn from projects made in the year past.  This is 2025’s collection.  Trust me when I tell you how tightly packed that jar is.

Wishing you all a creative and peaceful new year.

New Free Cross Stitch Design called Yuletide Spice

What better way to celebrate my birthday than to share a free chart of my latest design with you.  This is the fourth in this series of festive freebies and this one is called Yuletide Spice.

Wishing you lots of fun stitching this sweet little gingerbread house.  If you haven't stitched the others yet, you'll find them over on my website at www.thistleheartcreations.co.uk

The festive freebie designs are small so won't take long to complete.  They make the perfect last minute gift, gift card embellishment or decorations for your tree.

Love,

Karen x