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Gracewood Stitches Cross stitch designs by Kathy Bungard 

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>> see all patterns designed by Gracewood Stitches


"Gracious Words are like a Honeycomb...

 

...Sweetness to the Soul and Health to the Body" - Proverbs, 16:24

 

Wise words turned into cross stitches, by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches.

 

Proverbial sampler #1 cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Proverbial Sampler #1
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Proverbial Sampler #1 cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

An interesting mix of ornamental styles

 

This second design in the Serendipity series offers a completely unexpected mix of design styles. Take the 3 stencil-like chrysanthemum motif or the Korean wood-screen motif featured right. Each motif could be stitched for its own sake, such as the gorgeous 'wind and cloud' motif, Art deco style....

A cross stitch design by Gracewood Stitches.

Serendipity #2 cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Serendipity #2
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Serendipity #2 cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

Serendipity: a new collection by Gracewood stitches

 

Embarking on a new series of designs, Kathy Bungard is exploring new creative routes, starting with an idea, letting her mind wander and creating, almost by lucky accident, a completely new design. Serendipity #1 will be followed by many more. We look forward to discovering the outcome of Kathy's creative mindset.

Serendipity #1 cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Serendipity #1
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Serendipity #1 cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

More Ribbon and Band-like patterns by Gracewood Stitches

 

Heart Note Alley is a cross stitch band sampler inspired by my love of fragrance (zoom1)
Heart Note Alley
Gracewood Stitches - Moonlit Garden zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
Moonlit Garden
Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard - Lydia, seller of purple - cross stitch pattern (zoom1)
Lydia, seller of purple
Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard - One May night  - cross stitch pattern (zoom1)
One May night

>> see all Ribbon & Band patterns by Gracewood Stitches


 

Gracewood Stitches year-round calendar of designs

 

With newly released April - Spring has Sprung, the series of 12 designs - each one inspired by a month of the year - is now complete!

Influenced by her rugged and natural mountain surroundings, and passionate about vintage textile designs, Kathy Bungard brings a very personal touch to cross stitch design.

Gracewood Stitches - January - Cosy cabin zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
January - Cosy cabin
Gracewood Stitches - Vintage Coverlet zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
February - Vintage Coverlet
Gracewood Stitches - March - Aesthetic Sampler zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
March - Aesthetic Sampler
Gracewood Stitches - April - Spring has sprung, zoom 1 (cross stitchchart)
April - Spring has sprung
Gracewood Stitches - May - It's raining Violets zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
May - It's raining Violets
Gracewood Stitches - June - Roses & Hydrangeas zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
June - Roses & Hydrangeas
Gracewood Stitches - July - Bees & Poppies zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
July - Bees & Poppies
Gracewood Stitches - August - Seaside zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
August - Seaside
Gracewood Stitches - September - Carnations zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
September - Carnations
Gracewood Stitches - October - Homespun Oak zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
October - Homespun Oak
Gracewood Stitches - November - Bounty zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
November - Bounty
Gracewood Stitches - Celebrate! zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
December - Celebrate!

>> see all cross stitch charts in Gracewood's stitches Calendar of Designs


 

Art Deco wallpaper style

 

Designer Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches invites us on a journey back in time about 100 years,  when an explosion of creativity shook up aesthetic codes and gave rise to the Art Deco movement. We really enjoy the way all the flowers have been styled, each in their own way.

March - Aesthetic Sampler cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

March - Aesthetic Sampler
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
March - Aesthetic Sampler cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

More Art-Deco style patterns by Gracewood stitches

 

Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard -  Log cabin - Spring - cross stitch pattern (zoom1)
Log cabin - Spring
Gracewood Stitches, Wimsey (cross stitch pattern chart) (zoom1)
Wimsey
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Heart Note Alley
Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard - Lydia, seller of purple - cross stitch pattern (zoom1)
Lydia, seller of purple

>> see all Art-deco style patterns (all designers)


 

Quilting Blocks - cross stitch style

 

Do you love quilts but can't get your blocks straight? Gracewood stitches has the answer with these beautiful cross stitch blocks that cannot go wrong.  In this quare coverlet pattern, the designer gets the perfect balance of colors and motifs, designing her own "fabrics", and putting them together as she pleases. The stitched effect is full of light and movement.

Vintage coverlet cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

February - Vintage coverlet
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Vintage coverlet cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see more Qulit block patterns by Gracewood Stitches


Winter retreat

 

Living with the seasons, after the busy months of harvesting and then of preserving your produce, Kathy Bungard of Gracewood stitches tells us through this beautiful pattern that January should be a time for pausing, taking the time to read and stitch, and sip endless cups of heart-warming tea.

This is part one (January) of Gracewood Stitches calendar series.

 

January - Cosy cabin cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

January - Cosy cabin
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
January - Cosy cabin cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

The  pattern comes with parts of different colors, like separate pieces of fabric, nested into each other, in the manner of the Log cabin quilt motif

>> see all Log Cabin patterns by Gracewood Stitches


More Winter patterns by Gracewood stitches

 

Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard -  Log cabin - Winter - cross stitch pattern
Log cabin - Winter
Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard -  Log cabin - Winter - cross stitch pattern
Log cabin - Winter (detail)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Northern Nights
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Northern Nights (detail)

Dancing in the rain

 

There is beautiful movement in this pattern designed by Gracewood Stitches, the little violets seem to be holding an umbrella and dancing in the rain.

May - It's raining Violets cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

May - It's raining Violets
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
May - It's raining Violets cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 

Calm seas, light airs

 

Not a wrinkle on the sea. Not a breath of wind in the sails. A radiant sun ... a design truly evocative of a perfect summer day. We love the layout, inspired by the namesake quilt motif.  Cross stitch pattern designed by Gracewood Stitches.

Log cabin - nautical cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Log cabin - nautical
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Log cabin - nautical cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

Ornamental Garden

 

Kathy BunghardGracewood Stitches' designer, excels at creating ornamental floral motifs, like this unique frieze of hydrangeas and roses, which can be repeated at will.

June - Roses & Hydrangeas cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

June - Roses & Hydrangeas
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
June - Roses & Hydrangeas cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see more patterns with Ornamental flower motifs


 

A ray of moonlight

 

Here's a beautiful cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches: starting from a former color design, she decided to recreate it as if the garden's colors had faded into the dark and the flowers were only lit by a ray of moonlight.

 

This piece is worked in Assisi stitch - a cross stitch technique which consists in filling the background only , letting the patterns appear in negative on the fabric. We love the way the design exudes calm and softness all the while being very decorative.

Moonlit Garden cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Moonlit Garden
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Moonlit Garden cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 

Celebrate! Gracewood's design for the month of December

 

In her cute "calendar series", here is the designer's pattern for the last month of the year, cross stiched in joyful red in celebration of the festive season.

Here at Creative Poppy we think the motif is not only of timeless beauty, but lends itself to a multitude of projects (from napkins to table cloth) and a variety of colors ways (think wedding present when stitched in white on raw linen). Click on the image for ideas!

Celebrate! cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

December - Celebrate!
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Celebrate! cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see all vintage textile patterns by Gracewood Stitches


 

Bountiful Harvest

 

Worked in the Assisi style of cross stitch, with only the purple background stitched and the motif showing in the blank parts, here is a beautifully pictured arrangement of seasonal fruit. The elegant and decorative design, brought to you by Gracewood stitches is part of their monthly cross stitch calendar.

November - Bounty cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

November - Bounty
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
November - Bounty cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


Home-spun wool

 

The warm feeling of being all wrapped up in a cosy warm blanket of home-spun wool. This tartan based cross stitch pattern with an oak leaf and acorn motif is the design for October, In Gracewood Stitches monthly calendar. 

October - Homespun Oak cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

October - Homespun Oak
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
October - Homespun Oak cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see all Autumn foliage patterns (all designers)


More Autumn patterns by Gracewood Stitches

 

Harvest Hum cross stitch pattern (zoom1)
Harvest Hum
 (detail)
Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard -  Log cabin - Autumn - cross stitch pattern (zoom1)
Log cabin - Autumn
 (detail)
Gracewood Stitches, Chrysanthemum Korean style screen (cross stitch pattern chart) (zoom1)
Chrysanthemum
 (detail)

>> see all patterns by Gracewood Stitches


 

Joyous Christmas Ornament

 

Delicate beads embellish this elegant ornament, letters standing out on a stunning orange background mimicking stained glass. A design by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches.

Stained Glass Joy - Christmas Ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Stained Glass Joy - Christmas Ornament
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Stained Glass Joy - Christmas Ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


Ornamental flower motif - vintage wallpaper style

 

The motif for the September page of Gracewood Stiches' calendar collection of patterns is Carnations. It is stitched in Assisi cross stitch style which means stitching the surrounding background and leaving the central motif void - and therefore standing out by contrast.

September - Carnations cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

September - Carnations
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
September - Carnations cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

More Assisi cross stitch style motifs

 

Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard -  Carolina  - cross stitch pattern chart (zoom1)
Carolina
Gracewood Stitches, Beauvais (cross stitch pattern chart) (zoom1)
beauvais
Gracewood Stitches - Traces of Laces - Vividly Violet zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
Vividly Violet
Gracewood Stitches - Traces of Lace - Shades of Jade zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
Shades of Jade

>> see all Assisi style patterns by Gracewood stitches


 

Kingdom of Neptune

 

Over the months Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches continues to create cross stitch designs matching a theme with a color. In August, dive into the cool and refreshing realm of Neptune!

August - Seaside cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

August - Seaside
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
August - Seaside cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

As the months go by

 

Designer Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches has started a new collection of designs, each dedicated to a special month of the year.

The July pattern is inspired by the silky-leaved orange poppies that bloom in our summer gardens. The stitched design shows the graceful silhouettes of the flowers against a warm tangerine background.

July - Poppies & Bees cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

July - Poppies & Bees
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
July - Poppies & Bees cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 

Damask floral motifs

 

Textile type cross stitch designs are one of Kathy Bungard's forte. As if they were fabrics, with threads of different colors interwowen so as to let a motif appear on the textile surface, she creates powerful designs in cross stitch with a single or limited number of colors. And while she enjoys playing around with many abstract forms, she has created some stunning and very decorative flower designs.

Gracewood Stitches - Seville (Vintage textiles collection) zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
Seville Vintage textiles collection (detail)
Gracewood Stitches, Chrysanthemum Korean style screen (cross stitch pattern chart) (zoom1)
Chrysanthemum Korean style screen (detail)
Gracewood Stitches design by Kathy Bungard - Tulip's Praise  - cross stitch pattern (detail)
Tulip's Praise (detail)
Poppies (Korean style screen) - cross stitch pattern - by Gracewood Stitches (zoom 1)
Poppies Korean style screen (detail)

 


 

Needlework choreography

 

Like the sequences of movements of dancers twirling on the dance floor, of which is was inspired, Tussie-Mussie is a vigorous and compelling cross stitch motif. A Gracewood Stitches design, by Kathy Bungard, ever perfecting the art of abstract needlework design.

Tussie-Mussie cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Tussie-Mussie
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Tussie-Mussie cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

Christmas nativity

 

With striking visual effects in the way the decorative border is designed, this ornament focuses on the essential of Christmas, the Holy Night of the Nativity.

Holy night - Nativity ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Holy night - Nativity ornament
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Holy night - Nativity ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 

Cross-stitch Patchwork

 

Looking for a beautiful way to display your needlework? Think quilting!

Even if you've never made a quilt in your life, this will work for you. Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches takes you step-by-step through the process of mounting your stitched work, log-cabin style, into a quilt. Check out this great tutorial.

Tutorial: how to make a 4-block quilt cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Tutorial: how to make a 4-block quilt
Step by Step  by Gracewood Stitches
Tutorial: how to make a 4-block quilt cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see all free tutorials available on Creative Poppy's website

>> see the Traces of Lace patterns shown in this quilt


 

Joyful explosion

 

In some ways, this new pattern by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches reminds us of Beethoven's symphony Ode to joy, there is such joyful energy and movement in it. Looking at it you can almost see the floral motifs growing and explode, like fireworks.

This stunning pattern is part of the Traces of lace series (see below). In all four patterns, the white, lace-like motif is left unstitched, while the color background, with its dual color, is reminiscent of the light travelling through gemstones.

Traces of Lace - Vividly Violet cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Traces of Lace - Vividly Violet
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Traces of Lace - Vividly Violet cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 

Star dust

 

With large star motifs like giant fireworks in the foreground, and tiny specks of light in the distant sky, here is an amazing explosion of light brought to you by designer Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches. It's part of the series Traces of Lace that is designed in the Assisi stitch style. 

Traces of Lace - Burst of Blue cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Traces of Lace - Bursts of Blue
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Traces of Lace - Bursts of Blue cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

Spinning wheels

 

Here is the second pattern in the Traces of lace series, a collection of patterns by Gracewood stitches that features lace-like motifs. This stunning motif, Spun Plum,  is full of movement, as if spinning wheels were working in concert. The background color, in two shades of plum, evokes the transparency of tainted glass.

Traces of lace - Spun Plum cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Traces of lace - Spun Plum
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Traces of lace - Spun Plum cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

A play with light and transparencies

 

Imagine a piece of lace filtering the sunlight, the light itself passing through a translucent jade stone. This is the image that inspired Kathy Bungard of Gracewood stitches to create this intricate cross stitch pattern, and even a series (the soon to come Traces of Lace).

The lace pattern itself is left unstitched, as if to emphasize the translucent effect. A remarkable work.

Shades of Jade (in the Traces of Lace series) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Shades of Jade (in the Traces of Lace series)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Shades of Jade (in the Traces of Lace series) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

Let the sunshine in!

 

Here's sunny Seville, by Gracewood Stitches. Designer Kathy Bungard was inspired by the fabulous lace patterns of mantillas and gowns worn in Spain. This pattern is both elegant and full of grace, a luminous piece to stitch - in either cross stitch or needlepoint - and showcase in your home.

Seville (Vintage textiles collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Seville (Vintage textiles collection)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Seville (Vintage textiles collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1
Seville (Vintage textiles collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom1 Seville (Vintage textiles collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom3 Seville (Vintage textiles collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom1

>> see more patterns from the Vintage textile design collection by Gracewood Stitches


 

Boudoir style cushion

 

With its soft muted tones and classic elegance, here's the perfect cushion for a classy, chic home. We like the contrast between the textile motif and the colored square in the background which gives it a contemporary touch. This cushion is brought to you by Gracewood Stitches and is part of the Vintage textiles collection.

Home deco idea: This design can easily be turned into several cushions. Why not stitch a trio in three base colors, simply substituting the pink for mint green in one and light Scandinavian blue for the other?

Winter daybreak cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Winter daybreak
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Winter daybreak cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 

New: Swatchables by Gracewood Stitches

 

What's a Swatchable? Like a musical theme that is repeated with variations with within a musical piece , the Swatchables are based on a main motif which is repeated in various forms and can be extended in various directions.

This one is called Rondo and is reminiscent of old terra cotta tiles.

The beauty of this cross stitch project is that you can extend the pattern at will and "color in" any parts of the design to make it totally unique. Do send us pictures of your stitched piece and if they are published you'll receive a new chart of your choice as a gift from us. 

Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1
Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom1 Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom3 Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom1

 

A luminous ornament reflecting the evening lights

 

What a pretty little ornament to hang in your house as a refined and precious home deco touch!

Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches was inspired by the soft lights of twighlight with the last rays of sun disappearing into a starry night.

Twighlight Ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Twighlight Ornament
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Twighlight Ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

New tutorial: A precious finish for your stitched ornaments

 

A precious finish for your stitched ornamentsChristmas is round the corner and you're probably giving some thought to your Christmas ornaments.

 

When it comes to stitching, especially those small pieces, attention to detail is essential. Here's a new tutorial that can give you some ideas on how to add some beautiful finishing touches to your stitching using pretty beads and ribbons.

 

>> see the new Jewel-like finishing for stitched Ornaments Tutorial

 

>> see all Ideas and Finishing touches for Christmas ornaments

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

New in the Vintage textiles Collection, by Gracewood Stitches

 

Japan, and more specifically Kyoto, its ancient capital, is the source of inspiration for this new addition to the Vintage textile cross stitch designs by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches.

Blue hues, with contrasting white motifs were used extensively in traditional woven fabrics in Japan. The Kyoto cross stitch pattern renders the wowen feel of this ancient art.

Kyoto (Vintage Textile Collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Kyoto (Vintage Textile Collection)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Kyoto (Vintage Textile Collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see more patterns in the Vintage textiles Collection by Gracewood Stitches


 

Finishing ideas: tray lining in cross stitch

 

Here's a beautiful idea for your cross stitch projects, lining the bottom of a tray with a splendid cross stitch mat. The picture shows the Alsace design from Gracewood Stitches. Any other of the designer's gorgeous patterns from the Vintage Textiles collection would be equally suitable as they can all be adapted to any size of object. Further more you can easily adapt your own colors to suit your home interior hues.

We suggest selecting a tray with vertical sides, which frames the mat neatly.

What can you use a tray for? For serving coffee for sure, but there are plenty of other decorative uses in home decor such as organizing objects on a coffee table, a beside table, a chest of draws... 

Alsace (Vintage Textiles Collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Alsace (Vintage Textiles Collection)
Gracewood Stitches
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Alsace (Vintage Textiles Collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see more finishing ideas for your cross stitch projects.


Vintage French Ticking Fabric, revisited in cross stitch

 

Designer Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches pursues her exploration of vintage fabric themes. We love her latest design inspired by antique bedlinen fabrics from Alsace. The beauty of this design is that it is continuous so it can be extended or cut, depending on your needlework project. It also works perfectly for needlepoint. We are sure it will inspire plenty of gorgeous ideas!

Alsace, Vintage textiles collection cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Alsace, Vintage textiles collection
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Alsace, Vintage textiles collection cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

 


 

Designer of the Month: Gracewood Stitches

 

Kathy Bungard, the designer of Gracewood stitches brings a truly unique perpsective to needlework. We love the way she draws inspiration from an idea, say perfume, and develops a pattern based on this idea, such as the "Heart Note". 

Heart Note, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Heart Note
Cross stitch pattern
Log cabin - Spring, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Log cabin - Spring
Cross stitch pattern
Poppies (Korean Screen), counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Poppies (Korean Screen)
Cross stitch pattern
Kaleidoscope, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Kaleidoscope
Cross stitch pattern

 


Kaleidoscopes, color at play

 

Designer Kathy Bungard of Gracewood stitches brings you a remarkable design idea: cross stitch kaleidoscope patterns.

It's quite a technical feat, how she manages to render the mirror effects and quirky angles at play inside this intriguing device. If you, like many stitchers, love playing with color, you can have a go too!

Kaleidoscopes - K1
Kaleidoscopes - K1
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Kaleidoscopes - K1
Kaleidoscope - K2
Kaleidoscope - K2
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Kaleidoscope - K2

Perfect pair

 

New vintage-textile inspired "Beauvais" motif from Gracewood stitches is now available. A perfect match for the greatly popular "Carolina" design. Both projects are two-color based so you can easily switch colors to match your home decor. Ideal for making cushion covers.

Beauvais
Beauvais
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood stitches
Beauvais

In the spirit of vintage textiles

 

Carolina, Kathy Bungard's (Gracewood Stitches) latest design is inspired by the jacquard woven motifs found on antique coverlets and house linen used by the settlers in the Carolinas.

We love the fact that the pattern is so versatile. It is continuous, meaning that, like any piece of fabric, you can adapt the size to your own use. Second, you can also pick your own colors and fibers.
The beauty of the pattern is that you stitch the color background and the motif stands out where the fabric is left unstitched.

 

Carolina

Carolina
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Carolina

 

Chrysanthemums, Korean style

 

Brought to you by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches, this is the second needlework piece inspired by the beautiful antique screens found in Korean houses. The pattern turns out beautiful in cross stitch. Pair it with the Poppies, the other Korean screen inspired design.

Chrysanthemums (Korean style screen)
Chrysanthemums (Korean style screen)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Kathy Bungard, Gracewood Stitches
Chrysanthemums (Korean style screen)

A ceramic plate inspired iris by Kathy Bungard for Gracewood Stitches

 

The focus is on the bold iris pattern, inspired from Korean enamelled plates. The background by contrast is a soft green, replicating the colour of the famous celadon enamel originating from the region. A tiny geometric motif adds extra refinement to the pattern.

Celadon Iris
Celadon Iris
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Celadon Iris

 

Summer is out in Kathy Bungard's log cabin series

 

Beautifully Art-deco style borders to cross stitch in a creative 'log-cabin' style layout: here comes the summer with cool blues contrasting with fiery orange.

Log cabin - Summer
Log cabin - Summer
Counted cross stitch pattern by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches
Log cabin - Summer

There are now four beautiful designs by Kathy Bungard in the log cabin series, one for each season. Collect them all!

Log cabin - Spring

Log cabin - Spring
Gracewood Stitches

Log cabin - Autumn

Log cabin - Autumn
Gracewood Stitches

Log cabin - Winter

Log cabin - Winter
Gracewood Stitches


 

Embrace Art Nouveau style, needle in hand

 

Art Nouveau (French for New Art) flourished in the early 1900's, with new forms of art no longer limited to fine arts (such as painting) but covering a whole range of handcrafted materials such as ceramics and textiles. Kathy Bungard from Gracewood Stitches designs has long been interested in Art Nouveau themes, bringing us a beautiful range of patterns for cross stitching. The latest in the series is Wimsey, with intertwining flower stems and decorative borders in typical Art Nouveau style.

Wimsey
Wimsey
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Wimsey

More patterns by Gracewood Stitches in Art Nouveau style:

Heart Note Alley
Heart Note Alley
Hope (Sometimes a light surprises)
Hope (Sometimes a light surprises)
Lydia, seller of purple
Lydia, seller of purple
Back in the day
Back in the day

 


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