Floral Designs: Help with Stitches (Petals)

The last two days I've been talking about stitches that work on most any floral design. Today I'm covering stitches that work on flower petals, using Ann Wheat Pace's "Red Floral Heart" and Judyann's "Magnolia."  Both designs are on 18 count since that's the most common type of canvas we stitch on these days.

Limoncello Spritz (Morgan Julia)

Morgan Julia's new "Limoncello Spritz" design also has a stitch guide available.

https://morganjuliadesigns.com/collections/limoncello-spritz

Tower of Animals (Alice Peterson and Linda Corirossi)

Sue's tower of animals making a forest Christmas tree is finished and looks grand.  This is from Alice Peterson, and Sue used Linda Corirossi's stitch guide to work it.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=28431341809792212&set=gm.27732582736392188&idorvanity=108537025890131

Becky with Pink Ribbons (Damarj and Amy Bunger)

Some of the first stitch guides were written by Amy Bunger for Damarj Designs.  This is one and a charmer, too.

https://store.apneedlearts.com/066211.html 

African Woman (Hue & Mi & Sangita plus Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth of Bedecked and Beadazzled shows off a student's "African Woman," a dazzling patterned piece full of charm and color.  Ruth's stitch guide comes with the canvas and you can buy the materials kit also if you wish.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/08/a-stitchers-playground/

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/african-woman/

Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis (Madeleine Elizabeth and Pam Arfaras)

This charming abstract of the northern night sky is a Medeleine Elizabeth design, with a Pam Arfaras stitch guide.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/336702655763?itmmeta=01KYZTDA7JZ4BSYFJWM783NM01&hash=item4e650acd13:g:eq8AAeSwwnxqYP38&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAAwGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBHX8xahW2wGpMMIdJNaQ%2FJcrTtLODl97YID1gSocM0aZg6obgcbZI160%2BJiWBlyHqT9wKb4cZrD2KHvsdQP450q%2BFO1X%2BGjpwGN%2F0mynKG18ZGyptOb6F8SyjmAIqCCG4T8%2FUV1SqNWnfK%2BsXi2Wmlao51zx4Fw9PeRjCW0uEIY4mCD7ByPjoeHUDMqDcUx7eyuTtHl23Z4bQoFwSm88C5UwD%2FbDjsYURQGxzHHYPYgQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_yjtfr3Zw

Nest with Baby Birds (Julia and Susan Portra)

Susan Portra hand wrote a stitch guide for Julia's charming "Nest with Baby Birds," which I stumbled across on eBay.  

https://www.ebay.com/itm/236969256001?itmmeta=01KZK6S5BY4DTD4X290KMWJBH1&hash=item372c77e441:g:XwkAAeSwgPtqaQP3

A classic, for sure!

Sunflower and Bees (Kate Dickerson and Terry Christopher Costello)

Terry of 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio shows off a pillow featuring a Kate Dickerson design, stitched by one of Terry's students using Terry's stitch guide.  This was done in all light coverage open stitches, by the way.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1667098208749942&set=a.512546717538436

Morning Bright (PLD Designs and Laura Taylor)

Nancy's gorgeous landscape was stitched using a Laura Taylor guide.  This is a Louise Marion design, distributed by PLD Designs.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=28132556723004339&set=gm.27595065180143945&idorvanity=108537025890131

Coral Butterfly (Inslee and Coco Frank Designs)

Coco Frank shows off the new mini stitch guide for Inslee's "Coral Butterfly."

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/mini-stitch-guide-coral-butterfly?_pos=2&_psq=stitch+guide&_psid=5319682e2&_ss=e

Noel with Three Santas (Curis Boehringer and Janet Alter)

Emily's Noel Santas is delightful, isn't it?

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10243832463490879&set=gm.27551731471143983&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a Curtis Boehringer design, stitched using Janet Alter's stitch guide.

Ted Lasso (Moore Stitching)

In honor of the FIFA tournament that just ended, Moore Stitching just posted a free stitch guide for their Ted Lasso canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1801961694510541&set=a.738778117495576

He's just a sweet character.  If you have access to Apple TV, you should check out the show.

https://moorestitching.com/products/ted-needlepoint-canvas