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Here are some examples of our cross stitch patterns as stitched by customers. We invite you to send us pictures of your Scarlet Quince work (instructions) and we’ll display them here. Click any picture for a closer look.

All is Vanity - Charles Allan Gilbert GIL001 pattern info
		Marita Ide, Germany  More pictures 18-count gridded aida December 5, 2011 “Hello, here is a new picture. Finished! Beautiful! I have stitched 265 hours in 2 years.”
		Chelsea U., Birmingham, Alabama  More pictures 18-count natural colored aida December 1, 2010 “I haven't picked up this beauty in over a year, but I plan to make her my focus starting January. As I was getting all her pieces together, I thought I'd send you an update. I still love her as much as the day I purchased her pattern and I can't wait to get back to stitching her!”
Girl with a Pearl Earring - Johannes Vermeer VER004 pattern info
		Anna, New Zealand  More pictures 18-count aida December 2, 2011 “Progress report from the "eat-the-vegetables-first gal"! :) Finished the girl's clothes. I have learned recently from an art book, that Russian icon painters used to always paint the background and the clothes of the depicted saints first, and leave the faces to be finished last. By coincidence I seem to have adopted that plan for this project!”
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada  More pictures 18-count aida October 3, 2010
		Crystal Huebner, Chilton, Wisconsin 18-count white aida “I must say I am pleased with myself.”
Whistlejacket - George Stubbs STU002 pattern info
		Nancy Fritsche, Monroe, Louisiana  More pictures 18-count aida November 25, 2011 “Finished at last. As you can see, I omitted much of the background. This one is for my daughter-in-law who loves horses. I absolutely love using your patterns and look forward to my next one. Thanks.”
		Lilian Scott, Adelaide, Australia 18-count white aida May 14, 2010 “I have been stitching both tapestry and cross stitch for almost half a century and never have I enjoyed any of them as much as I am enjoying my Scarlet Quince Whistlejacket. Keep up the great work.”
Lumber Schooners at Evening on Penobscot Bay - Fitz Hugh Lane LAN003 pattern info
		Sanna, Finland 18-count aida November 25, 2011 “Here is a picture of my work. I have one more work ready. But I promise to send it later.”
Ehret die Frauen - Marianne Stokes STO001 pattern info
		Christine (Divecat), England  More pictures 36-count Belfast linen November 16, 2011 “Here is the latest update of Ehret for the Gallery, which I completed today (16th November 2011).”
Heron in the Snow - Ohara Shoson SHO001 pattern info
		Kathy Sebesta, Winchester, Kentucky  More pictures 32-count black Belfast linen over 2 November 8, 2011 “Here's the final. My daughter got it at her wedding last weekend and everyone was stunned. I always frame behind non-glare glass - I find that that glass blurs the stitches just the tiniest bit so that the cross-stitch looks like a painting or a photo. Not one person there realized it was sewn. And of course the framing made it extra-spectacular. Anyway, thanx for making the pattern available, and for allowing me to make such a special gift.”
Apples in a Tin Pail - Levi Wells Prentice PRE002 pattern info
		Robert Goleman, Fort Bragg, California 18-count ivory aida November 8, 2011 “I wanted to send you a photo of my first Scarlet Quince pattern completed (Apples in a Tin Pail by Levi Wells Prentice). Stitching began on September 29, 2010, and was finished on November 5, 2011 - working an average of 2 hours a day. The detail is incredible - especially the reflection in the tin pail. I loved working on it, and can't wait to begin the next one (Violin and Music by William M. Harnett) to hang above my piano when it's completed. Thanks again for your fabulous patterns and your wonderful website! I'll send you an updated photo of the Apples in a Tin Pail once it's framed. (There is one extra stitch in the upper right hand corner... I got carried away in the first row...)”
Madonna and Child - Marianne Stokes STO002 pattern info
		Carol Tutt, Texas  More pictures 14-count ivory aida October 30, 2011 “The Madonna and Child that I stitched for a dear childhood friend was recently completed. She has had it framed and it now hangs majestically in the entryway of her home. I used 14 ct aida and worked on the project for about 18 months. I am now working on my next big project -- The Star of Bethlehem. The scope of the project is a little overwhelming at this point, but I tell myself you get there one stitch at a time. This is my third Scarlet Quince project -- my first was Jacob and Rachel, the Madonna and Child my second. Thanks for the wonderful service and products you provide.”
		Neil Cavill, Northumberland, England 18-count October 3, 2010
		Nancy Fritsche, Monroe, Louisiana 18-count December 28, 2009 “I am finally able to send the finished product to you. I absolutely love your products. Leaving off the background was not difficult. Just had to make an adjustment for the halo on each figure. I am donating the Madonna to the chapel at the high school where I spent 35 years teaching and from which both of my sons graduated.”
The Dancing Class - Edgar Degas DEG003 pattern info
		Tracy Leiper, Queensland, Australia 22-count Sulta, 2 strands over 1 October 24, 2011 “Just wanted to share with you my finished project - The Dancing Class. I stitched it 2x1 on 22ct Sulta and am very pleased with how it turned out.”
Midsummer Eve - Edward Robert Hughes HUG002 pattern info
		TGRobinson, Texas 18-count aida October 17, 2011 “I am attaching pictures of Midsummer Eve.... Hope you like it... BTW... I have been a little (secretly) disappointed with the work, seems like I cannot see the detail as well as I HOPED... I KNOW I cannot see the trumpet on her side... WELL, clearly you can see the trumpet in the picture... seems I need to take a couple of steps back when admiring my work.. I cannot see the trumpet while stitching.. only when I get a picture on the whole thing...... Yeeee.. wonder what the fairies will look like.. :-)”
Rosa centifolia Anglica rubra - Pierre-Joseph Redoute RED001 pattern info
		Irina Lapko, Hong Kong  More pictures 32-count linen (over 2) October 13, 2011 “This is my first completed embroidery using your beautiful pattern, RED001. Cross stitched on 32-count linen (over 2). I'm attaching photos of my Rosa, just finished, after it's been framed and hung on the wall next to a small painting of roses. I'm currently working on Young Hare and will send my photos when it's finished.”
		Lucile Favre, Toulouse, France 32-count linen (over 2) July 24, 2010
		Nancy Fritsche, Monroe, Louisiana  More pictures 18-count aida June 21, 2010 “It is such a pleasure to be able to send you these pictures of the latest project. I always love to stitch your patterns. This one was done on 18 count. Thank you so much for your beautiful patterns.”
		Peter Moberly, Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada 32-count white linen February 10, 2010 “Attached is a just finished Rosa centifolia Anglica rubra (2 am). Thank you for providing such a nice sample of your work. I purchased the White Water Lilies from one of your dealers and will be starting that soon and I have been looking thru your patterns for something new.”
		Gabriela Wolek, Germany 36-count linen
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russa “This was my first picture which I made from your site.”
		Kavita Y., Mumbai, India 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss “I loved stitching this pattern, now I am gearing up to start ‘Corbeille de Fleurs’”.
The Church at Vernon - Claude Monet MON006 pattern info
		Sue M., Richfield, Wisconsin  More pictures 18-count antique white aida September 4, 2011 “Here's an update of Monet's "Church at Vernon." I'm doing it on 18 count antique white Aida. It's amazing how SQ has interpreted this masterpiece to cross stitch...the detail and depth are incredible. Only 8 more pages and it will be completed.”
The Regatta at Argenteuil - Claude Monet MON010 pattern info
		Hallie Wake, Pleasanton, California 18-count aida August 21, 2011 “I finished The Regatta at Argenteuil by Claude Monet last year and gave it to a dear friend for her birthday. It is so beautiful! I think the white frame makes it bright and breezy. As always, it looks much better in person than in a photo, but it's still fun to look through the gallery!”
Heliodore's Woodstar and a Pink Orchid - Martin Johnson Heade HEA003 pattern info
		Myrna Rock-Simons August 12, 2011 “Here is a picture of my floss sorter. It is attached to my cross stitch floor stand. My blended colors are on the top and my solid colors are on the bottom. All the parts but the brackets can be purchased at your hobby or hardware stores. This one is my double one. I also made a single for just the floss I am using at the time. I also attach a mini binder clip to the floss that I am stitching with at the time that way I always know where it goes back and if I have to stop where I left off.”
Bowl of Flowers in a Landscape - Joseph Nigg NIG003 pattern info
		May Wah 18-count white aida August 10, 2011 “Your designs are beautiful and its a joy to stitch. I enjoy stitching this 3rd piece tremendously. Being accustomed to the symbols, find it easy to organise and speed up my work. In the past spent an average of 12 hrs a day and 7 days to complete a panel each frustrating over the tiresome reference to the symbols. Now improved to an average of 8 hrs a day and an average of 5 - 6 days for each panel. That way I get to spend some time to bake, cook and watch my favourites on the TV.”
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count white aida “This took about 9 months to stitch. I framed it accordingly and it is beautiful.”
Columbian Hummingbird - John James Audubon AUD002 pattern info
		Sharon Culler, Carrollton, Ohio 18-count antique white aida August 8, 2011 “This pattern was framed by my husband. It's a beautiful piece. With the added frame it is 24" wide by 37" long. It was made for my mother, although I don't go back to her house until next summer so I get a year to enjoy, sorry mom! My lesson learned. Keep your hands clean that white aida is unforgiving! Learn the pinhead stitch it is wonderful, it made this project so much easier. I am awaiting more aida (drat, 18 count not available locally have to order online) to begin on pattern MUC013 Poppies, this one's mine mom!”
		Elizabeth McLoughlin  More pictures 18-count white aida “So here it is, finished before framing. I had a very difficult time cleaning it and getting the wrinkles out, so I am determined to use a frame and handle less on the next project. However, we love our hummingbirds, those who come to our feeder and those I cross-stitched.”
Splendid UNK005 pattern info
		Christy S., Lakenheath, England 16-count antique white aida August 5, 2011 “I'm sending in a photo of my first completed Scarlet Quince design. I was introduced to your site by a coworker when my husband and I lived in Okinawa, Japan, and fell in love with your patterns. Splendid was the first one I bought and I was even more tickled when I discovered that the original fruit crate label was from a company that operated just a few miles from where my parents grew up. For now it's hanging up in my parents' house, but I'll reclaim it when I move back to the States (if I can convince my mom to part with it!). I loved how Splendid turned out so much, I'm now rotating through four other SQ designs.”
Fritillaries - Vincent Van Gogh VGO006 pattern info
		Hallie Wake, Pleasanton, California 18-count aida July 11, 2011 “I stitched "Fritillaries" by Vincent van Gogh over nine months on 18 count Aida. I am so thrilled with the results -- I love how it looks in this frame! I'm keeping this one for myself!”
Monarch of the Glen - Sir Edwin Landseer LAN001 pattern info
		Barry Potter, Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK  More pictures 28-count white Jubilee evenweave July 9, 2011 “Please find attached a pic of the Monarch which I completed about 18 months ago after 2 years work. I gave it to a friend in Edinburgh, Scotland and this is the framed results. Looks good, eh?”
		Fiona Young, Queensland, Australia 14-count cream aida “Well I have finally finished! I ordered the pattern "Monarch of the Glen" as an everyday present (ie. Christmas, Birthday, Easter etc until finished) for a friend. It has taken me a year.”
Island Mood Patchwork - Anne Martin McCool MCC002 pattern info
		Christine, England 36-count Belfast linen June 27, 2011 “Here is my update picture for Island Mood Patchwork (MCC002lg) by Anne Martin McCool. I am using 36 count Belfast linen. Here are the first two rows completed. Although the second picture looks wonky, it is just an optical mirage (thank goodness, as I've had to take about 6 pictures to get this one looking reasonably straight). It’s been a pleasure stitching this piece and the greens and purples have been really soothing.”
La Belle Dame Sans Merci - Sir Frank Dicksee DIC001 pattern info
		Polly 18-count aida June 22, 2011 “Attached is a photo of a recently completed SQ pattern, La Belle Dame Sans Merci by Sir Frank Dicksee. Stitched on 18 count Aida, it took almost 5 years to complete. I worked on it at least one hour most every evening in my wind-down time. As it was coming to completion, I stitched on it even more! It was neat watching it come together. I really enjoy doing these masterpieces.”
Bird of God - Joanna Boyce BOY001 pattern info
		Emma (emmadragon), Huncote, UK  More pictures 14-count aida June 22, 2011 “An update on Bird of God – I’ve been neglecting her shamefully, but thought it was probably time I sent another update. I might have her finished by the end of August. She’s my next project to finish after the Chatelaine I’m presently working on.”
		Vibeke Olason  More pictures 18-count ecru aida “Here is a photo of my first SQ project after having a frame fitted. The couple who runs the shop where I had it done was totally delighted, and said it was the best cross stitch project they had ever seen. It ended up with a double frame and three different mats. There is an auburn mat closest to the image, then a narrow mahogany frame with golden "dots", then a beige mat, a grey linen mat, and the finally the outer frame with carved ornaments. This adds a wonderful depth to the picture. It is almost like the little angel is peeping through a window to look at us rather than the other way around. I am currently working on "Miranda", and more photos will follow. Thank you for supplying us with such wonderful projects to work on, it’s really hard to choose, you just want to do them all!”
The Promise - Morgan Weistling WEI002 pattern info
		Laraine Harris, Carlsbad, New Mexico  More pictures 18-count aida June 14, 2011 “I started the Promise on 14 ct. After 800 hours, I saw that it didn't look as good as it would on 18ct. So, I cut it up and started over on 18 ct. This is the 18ct. It took me 2,185 hours to do this one. The next time I am going to us 26 needle instead of 24. I am trying a smaill project on 32 evenweave. If it doesn't drive me completely crazy I will do my next big project on 32 with size 26 needle. My next project is going to be Kissing the Face of God. I really like Morgan Weistling's work.”
Vanitas Still Life - Pieter Claesz CLA002 pattern info
		Vibeke Olason  More pictures 22-count white aida June 6, 2011 “Here is Vanitas completed and ready for framing. It has taken the better part of 14 months to finish, work and redecorating at home has stolen some precious stitching time. The first few stitches has already been put in on the next project; The Accolade. (By popular demand from the general household). I will continue to work on 22 count, I find that the floss coverage is better than on 18 count, and the details show up very well.”
Blue Peacock - Jesse Arms Botke BOT003 pattern info
		Meredith, Texas 22-count aida June 2, 2011 “This is 60 stitches deep and it has taken 1 year and 3 months so far. However, it is going much faster since I put in the multi-colored grid. I am also stitching 10 rows at a time now and when I finish the 10 rows on one page, I go across to the next page (carrying over the boundary when possible). That way, I don't suddenly get tired of stitching one area. In this last row I finally got into some blue on the peacock which felt like a milestone. It's actually 12% complete although it doesn't look like it. I used 22-count fabric to keep the size down a little but it's harder to stitch on than 18-count and it's a little delicate. I've broken a couple of threads and am having to be much more careful about where I poke the needle now. But it's beautiful so far!”
Blue and Green Music - Georgia O'Keeffe OKE001 pattern info
		Julie, Montclair, Virginia 16-count aida April 10, 2011 “I finally received the finished Blue and Green Music, Georgia O'Keeffe, back from the framers. Of course, they didn't really take so long; it just seemed like it! It took me 10 months, on 16 count Aida. A picture can't do this one justice. There are wonderful harmonies of color, synchronicities of shading, and counterpoints of shadow that can't be duplicated by film or pixels. I am enchanted by the finished piece. I have made a good start on the Bierstadt, The Domes of the Yosemite, and find that I'm having trouble doing necessary home maintenance; I want to keep stitching! Thanks you, as always, for the hours of enjoyment you provide.”
Earth from Space UNK027 pattern info
		Elizabeth McLoughlin  More pictures 32-count black Belfast linen March 25, 2011 “Here is the finished Earth from Space cross-stitch before framing. It was a challenge, working on black fabric, but with good light and a magnifying glass, it was manageable. I loved working on this image of our planet from afar, thinking how beautiful and unified it was. Would that we humans could hold this perspective in our national policies, as well as our personal ones. Thanks again for these wonderful patterns.”
Winter - Alphonse Mucha MUC012 pattern info
		Sheila McQuillen  More pictures 18-count needlepoint canvas with 3 strands March 23, 2011 “Thought you might like to see what I've done with your patterns. Here's two Muchas that I squared off to make into pillows. I'm also enclosing a picture of the board I use to organize the thread for my latest project - Lady with Fan.”
Fruit - Alphonse Mucha MUC002 pattern info
		Sheila McQuillen 18-count needlepoint canvas with 3 strands March 23, 2011 “Here's a Mucha that I squared off to make into a pillow.”
		Marjorie, Hot Springs Village, AR  More pictures 28-count white Jobelan over 2 “I love Fruit, or as we call her "The Fruit Lady"...I stitched for the better part of 10+ months. It is perfect in our living room. I adore Scarlet Quince patterns, and am now working on Alphonse Mucha’s "Summer".”
The Ball - James-Jacques-Joseph Tissot TIS003 pattern info
		Anna, New Zealand  More pictures 18-count aida March 22, 2011 “Now framed, the picture looks very nice, I think! Thank you again for your great designs.”
The Old Hunting Grounds - Worthington Whittredge WHI003 pattern info
		Cathy G., New Hampshire  More pictures 18-count ivory aida March 18, 2011 “Here is an updated picture of my progress in stitching The Old Hunting Grounds by Worthington Whittredge. I am now half way through the pattern and can't believe how amazing it looks! I am hoping to finish in the next few months, and can't wait to share a photo of this beautiful forest scene when it's completed and framed.”
Nighthawks - Edward Hopper HOP004 pattern info
		Barbara Miller, northwest Indiana 32-count linen, over 2 March 10, 2011 “Well, after 35 months of nightly cross-stitching, I finished it. I stitched Nighthawks on 32 count linen. I was fortunate enough to have the honor of bringing it to the Art Institute in Chicago where the Chicago Tribune did an article on my accomplishment! I used a Q-snap and then had that on my stand. Since there was so much excess fabric, I used hair clips to roll it up so it wouldn't get dirty. It really was an amazing pattern to do and overwhelming to hold it up to the original.”
		Pamela Jordan, Arlington, Texas  More pictures 22-count pre-gridded fabric from Balkan Imports, over 1 with 1 strand of floss “Here's my update on Nighthawks.....I've finished page 3 *yippee!!!* So far, 10,545 stitches complete, for a total of 4,47% completion.”
La Scapigliata - Leonardo da Vinci DVI003 pattern info
		Nancy Fritsche, Monroe, Louisiana  More pictures 18-count aida March 8, 2011 “Here is the latest of the projects. As you can see, I did not include the entire background, but I love the finished product. Thank you for having such beautiful projects.”
The Virgin of the Lilies - William Bouguereau BOU003 pattern info
		Darren K Rankin, Burntisland, Fife, Scotland  More pictures 18-count cream aida February 20, 2011 “Just completed this lovely picture in 13 months mostly stitching in the evenings. It is the most stunning and the largest picture I have made in all the years I have been stitching. It's a picture I will always be proud of and will hang pride of place in my home. I am a 35 Year old male stitcher and I can't wait to start my next Scarlet Quince Pattern.”
Mansard Roof - Edward Hopper HOP002 pattern info
		Mike Bennett, Columbia, Maryland 16-count aida February 19, 2011 “Here is a picture of my finished work - Mansard Roof.”
Irises - Vincent Van Gogh VGO009 pattern info
		Mike Bennett, Columbia, Maryland 32-count Irish linen over 2 February 19, 2011 “I wanted to show you my finished work of Van Gogh's Irises.”
The Horses of Neptune - Walter Crane CRA001 pattern info
		Sally Bristol, Smithfield, Virginia  More pictures 18-count aida February 19, 2011 “Here is my finished King Neptune - it is GORGEOUS!! It took me almost 17 months to complete. The frame size is 46 x 23. It is absolutely fabulous, pictures do not do it justice. I have gotten so many compliments! My husband absolutely loves it!!”
The Young Gardener - G. D. Leslie LES001 pattern info
		Nancy Chaloner, London, Ontario, Canada  More pictures 18-count aida January 25, 2011 “This was started March 4, 2007 and finished January 20, 2011. It is done on 18 count aida, using 2 strands of thread. There are many confetti stitches in this pattern, but the effect is remarkable. I enjoyed every stitch, and realizing that I was creating 'a masterpiece'!”
Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh VGO003 pattern info
		Kathy Tabb, Interlochen, Michigan 18-count medium gray aida January 13, 2011 “22 months to complete Van Gogh's "Starry Night", working on it almost every day. And I enjoyed every minute. Am now doing Renoir's "Two Sisters" and really enjoying the brighter colors. I sort my threaded needles on those plastic stands that have the card and foam inserts. I stick your labels onto the cards (just the symbol part) and it makes it very easy to change needles without having to re-thread all the time. It was an investment buying several of the stands and dozens of needles but so worth it since my intention is to stitch several of your interpretations of the great artists. It's so nice to reproduce artwork that, for me, has meaning and brings back lots of memories of when I first saw these great paintings. Thank you so much for your renditions! I used an 18 count Aida that is a medium gray, so as not to have noticeable show-through on the finished piece. Using 2-ply DMC threads on the 18 count, I had virtually no show-through tho. I knew that dark blue or black fabric would have been a real struggle with my old eyes. The Aida is easy to work with and since it wasn't going to show, it was the perfect choice for me.”
Still Life Of Flowers In A Basket by an Alabaster Urn on a Marble Pedestal Gerard Van Spaendonck VSP002 pattern info
		Michael Pope  More pictures 18-count canvas with 4 strands, gobelin stitch December 25, 2010 “Embroidered on 18-count canvas with 4 threads in gobelin stitch. Really enjoyed embroidering this design. Did the work for 16 months embroidering 1-2 hours a day. Many thanks to developers.”
		Preda Rodica  More pictures 18-count aida September 10, 2010 “Here is the completed gobelin that I bought from you . It took 8 months of work every day (10 - 12 hours of stitching) but it was worth it .”
		Michael Zane 18-count aida “Here is the project I am currently working on. Once again thank you and keep up the great work.”
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count ecru aida “It took seven months to complete the picture. Today I start a new one (which we order from you) "Summer" by GIUSEPPE ARCIMBOLDI.”
Girl with a Pearl Earring (without background) - Johannes Vermeer VER004-B pattern info
		Leslie Nicholson, Deephaven, Minnesota 18-count white aida December 11, 2010 “Completed Girl with a Pearl Earring (without background), pattern VER004-B using 18 ct. white aida and 2 strands of floss. It took 9 months and is now ready to be framed. I started the project on black aida cloth but found it was difficult to see the stitching so started over on white and then stitched the background in black floss. I did enlarge the pattern pages and then taped them together because I like to see "the entire picture". This was the first time I stitched in horizontal rows instead of vertical and was amazed to find I like it better. Love your patterns and now have the fun of choosing the next one!”
Madonna of the Chair - Raphael RAP002 pattern info
		Tatyana, Ukraine 18-count aida November 16, 2010 “It took 7 months to work. Very much like your model for embroidery.”
		Regina Saravia, North Carolina  More pictures White aida “It took me a looooong time to find a round frame. I finally found one, though not really what I was looking for... Regardless, I feel very proud of the final product. I know the picture is not perfect, but it’s the best I could do.”
The Creation of Adam - Michelangelo Buonarroti BUO001 pattern info
		Sue Cretella, New Haven, Connecticut  More pictures 18-count off-white aida November 12, 2010 “Here are two more pictures of this fabulous pattern. This is 1 year of stitching on the weekends mostly.”
Colored Forms I - August Macke MAC003 pattern info
		Cindy T., Bloomington, Illinois 18-count white aida November 8, 2010 “So far I have the top row finished so 1/3 of the way there. I am so happy with the pattern and the subtle shading with the blended colors. I get compliments on it every night at open stitching night at Village Stitches in Bloomington IL.”
Still Life of Flowers and Fruits I - Eugene-Adolphe Chevalier CHE001 pattern info
		Silvano, Garbagnate Milanese, Italy 18-count white aida October 4, 2010
		May Wah 16-count aida “Completed the Still Life of Fruits and Flowers on 29 Feb 2008 on 16 cts Aida material. Targetted it for completion within 12 months ....half the time 12hrs of stitching a day and am pleased target is achieved. Find my experience with this piece very challenging. Initially was very very slow and almost quit when I reached the basket. Then I introduce the usage of 100+ needles, get accustomed to the symbols, colour codes and combinations and speed my way through thereafter..Thank you for the challenge and the lovely design. Will continue to stitch the rest that I have bought from you.”
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count aida “"Still Life of Flowers and Fruits" I & II took about 8-9 months each (could be faster but time was spent in facebook :))”
		Carmencita S. Naron, San Antonio, Texas  More pictures 14-count aida “I’ve been stitching for the past 11 years and this is the first one I’ve done using the SQ pattern. The stitched dimensions measure 30" X 36". It took me two long years to finish this project and it was all worth it because this now hangs in the new home of my son in San Antonio, Texas. I even added my signature and the year I completed the project. Come January, I’m starting my next big cross stitch project.”
The Night Watch - Rembrandt van Rijn VRI001 pattern info
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada  More pictures 18-count aida October 3, 2010
The Kitchen Maid - Johannes Vermeer VER002a pattern info
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada  More pictures 18-count aida October 3, 2010
The Lacemaker - Johannes Vermeer VER005 pattern info
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada 18-count aida October 3, 2010
		Barb I., St. Petersburg, Florida  More pictures 28-count mushroom Jazlyn “I’m attaching a finished image of my LACEMAKER project. I will be giving this to my friend in June ...she is a real lacemaker herself.rdquo;
Still Life with Bible - Vincent Van Gogh VGO021 pattern info
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada 18-count aida October 3, 2010
Girl with a Watering Can - Pierre Auguste Renoir REN015 pattern info
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada  More pictures 18-count aida October 3, 2010
		Hallie Wake, Pleasanton, California 18-count aida February 21, 2010 “I made Girl with a Watering Can by Renoir using 18 count Aida and had it framed at Aaron Brothers. It's a gift for my mom and now I just need to figure out how to get it to her!”
Type of Beauty - James-Jacques-Joseph Tissot TIS002 pattern info
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada  More pictures 18-count aida October 3, 2010
		Pina Martin, Toronto, Ontario, Canada  More pictures 28-count aida with 1 strand of floss January 26, 2010 “I realized going through your gallery that I had not sent you a photo since October of 2007 of the completed framed project Type of Beauty - James-Jacques-Joseph Tissot which I finished back in November 2007. Everyone who has seen it thinks it's a painting. You get great results on 28 count. Since then I have completed another, now I'm searching for my next.”
Vase of Flowers - Antonio Ponce PON001 pattern info
		Martha Lingrell, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada  More pictures 18-count aida October 3, 2010
		Rina Van Helten, Ontario, Canada “I get the best compliments on this!”
Village in Winter - Robert Street STR003 pattern info
		Neil Cavill, Northumberland, England 18-count aida October 3, 2010
Souls being Received into the Heavenly Paradise - Edward Burne-Jones BUR009 pattern info
		Eleanor Cave, Tasmania 18-count aida September 20, 2010 “This is one year's work. This is my first Scarlet Quince pattern and even though it's large, having only 23 different colours makes it a fantastic introduction to your patterns as it's not too much to juggle. I'm really enjoying it - particularly in winter when it keeps me company while my partner watches Aussie Rules footy!”
Lady with Unicorn: Sense of Hearing (smaller) UNK011-S pattern info
		Wendy Kuhn, Missoula, Montana 16-count aida September 15, 2010 “I have completed the Lady and the Unicorn: Sense of Hearing - after 2 years, 10 months and 23 days!”
		Karen R., Flowery Branch, Georgia  More pictures 22-count aida (hardanger) with 2 strands of floss August 30, 2009 “I just passed the 3-year mark on Sense of Hearing (smaller), though since I work in rotation, in those three years, it's only been worked on about 11 weeks a year. Well, I finally finished the top row of pages!!! I took a picture, and scrolled it up, ready to attack the next row of pages next month! Since I didn't stop at the page edges, I can only guess how many stitches I have - probably around 28,000. I think the next row will go quicker - I lost some time during the first year & a half, trying to make parking work for me; then I gave up and went back to my usual method of following the thread until either the thread or the symbol runs out - and got considerably quicker doing that.”
A Peacock and Doves in a Garden - Eugene Bidau BID001 pattern info
		Shelby Martin, Roanoke, Virginia 32-count linen over 2 September 6, 2010 “Just over halfway after 20 months of work. This is an amazing piece of art and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching it come to life. The attention to detail and blended colors are truly magnificent.”
Cafe Terrace by Night - Vincent Van Gogh VGO005 pattern info
		Anna, New Zealand  More pictures 18-count aida August 14, 2010 “A photo of the framed Cafe Terrace by Night - Vincent Van Gogh.”
Nova Orbis Tabula - Frederick de Wit DWI001 pattern info
		Nona Mitchell, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin  More pictures 18-count aida August 3, 2010 “Finally!! Finished this. Only took three years, but subtract a few weeks for moving and about three months for quilting projects. It came out at 28"x23" (not counting the 3" borders) on 18 count Aida. Now I'm trying to decide what to do next. Something with brighter colors though.”
		Jean Nelson, Folsom, California 18-count July 7, 2010 “My wife, Jean Nelson, just finished the Nova Orbis Tabula. She used 18 count linen. A 1/4 inch maroon border was added for the framers to use as a guideline. The project took almost four years. The completed work is in our computer room across from one of the Chevalier patterns. The next project will be the Japanese work of a Nue being slain, released a few months ago. Your great patterns finish like the originals. A person looking at the Chevalier thought it was an oil painting.”
		Hyon Sorensen, Killeen, Texas 14-count white aida February 20, 2010 “I finished Nova Orbis Tabula - Frederick de Wit on January 31, 2010. It took me 13 months. I used gold metal floss to border. I'm proud of myself and I enjoy to do cross stitching. Thank you for your wonderful patterns.”
Luncheon of the Boating Party - Pierre Auguste Renoir REN004b pattern info
		Lucile Favre, Toulouse, France 18-count aida July 24, 2010
		Joann McIntyre, Stockbridge, Georgia 18-count aida “I have been working on this pattern as I can. My whole family comments as I complete a panel.”
The Sense of Sight - Annie Louise Swynnerton SWY001 pattern info
		Laura, Maryland  More pictures 28-count evenweave July 18, 2010 “Here is an updated picture of my progress so far.”
The Swing (detail) - Jean-Honore Fragonard FRA002-D pattern info
		Sandra Taylor, Richmond, Virginia  More pictures 18-count white aida July 1, 2010 “My completion of The Swing. This took me about 2 years. I'm getting ready to work on An Orchard in Spring by Monet.”
Mountain of the Holy Cross - Thomas Moran MOR004 pattern info
		Bob Miller, Marion, Iowa 18-count Davos June 27, 2010 “I finally finished another one of your charts. It's on 18ct Davos, which I won't use again. They had a heck of a time getting it to square up. This picture was taken at our latest needlearts exhibit by a friend. Doesn't look as good as it does out in the sunlight. Thanks for charting this.”
Fishbowl Fantasy - Edward Goodes GOO001 pattern info
		Natasha Volkova, Novomoskovsk, Tula region, Russia 14-count aida June 7, 2010 “Many thanks for this design.”
		Jean Naciuk, Calgary, Canada 18-count aida December 16, 2009 “I would like to thank you for your wonderful pattern. Yes, I finally finished it and all the comments that I got were all starting with Wow! I included a jpg of the finished product before I framed it to show the hardworking staff that yes, people really do use the patterns. As a note, I will be framing and submitting this picture to the Calgary Stampede next year so lots of people can see what wonderful patterns are available for cross stitch.”
		Nona Mitchell, Madison, Wisconsin 16-count aida “This Fishbowl Fantasy took 17 months 2 weeks to complete. It was my second Scarlet Quince project and I enjoy cross stitching - addicted is probably a good word for me. Did enjoy it with all the little things it contained, from people & a house inside the fishbowl to a feather, cross, etc. It was different.”
Tea - G. D. Leslie LES005 pattern info
		Leah Geocaris, Island Lake, Illinois 28-count ivory evenweave June 5, 2010 “Here she is - Tea by G. D. Leslie. Completed and framed. I am guessing it took me 10 months...began in June 2009 and finished May 2010, but I was out of the country or on trips for 3+ weeks last year and she did not get to travel with me. Thank you for your great collection of patterns!”
		Connie Warner, Richmond, Virginia  More pictures 18-count aida October 3, 2009 “Here's the latest. Summer has been very busy, but I got alot of stitching done while I was on vacation! This picture is getting huge! I'll be starting on her face very soon.”
Still Life of Flowers and Fruits II - Eugene-Adolphe Chevalier CHE002 pattern info
		Sherry Gilbert, McDonough, Georgia 32-count linen, stitched over 2 May 22, 2010 “After about 4-5 years of extremely enjoyable cross stitching, I have finished the Still Life of Flowers and Fruits II by Eugene Adolphe Chevalier. It was stitched over 2 on 32 count linen. This has to be the absolute best work I have ever stitched. I am looking forward to my next project, which is Vine by John Henry Dearle. Thank you so much for making these beautiful pieces of art available as patterns!”
		May Wah  More pictures 16-count aida May 30, 2010 “Finally, the framed product after all the anxiety [the framer over-stretched her needlework].”
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count aida “"Still Life of Flowers and Fruits" I & II took about 8-9 months each (could be faster but time was spent in facebook :))”
La Belle Dame Sans Merci (detail) - Sir Frank Dicksee DIC001-D pattern info
		Vibeke Olasen  More pictures 22-count white aida May 21, 2010 “I started this pattern on September 1st and put in the last stitches in mid March. The oval shape seemed to speed things along, no corners with background to fill in, just straight on to the interesting bits. This pattern is not too demanding when it comes to confetti stitches either, so it is fairly quick to stitch. My next project, however, is almost all background; Pieter Claesz’ Vanitas. So far I have two and a half pages of beige, not really worth a picture. I’ll get back to you with an update when I reach the candle and glass.”
Lady with Unicorn: Sense of Hearing UNK011 pattern info
		16-count aida April 27, 2009 “I am doing the larger version of Sense of Hearing and attached is a photo of where I was at last year. I have now advanced a little further, about 1/2 way. I have been working on it for 2-1/2 years. HOWEVER I am finishing work for good at end of June and really looking forward to motoring on with this. I love working on it but this x-st is not for the faint-hearted. All the colours are blended and each night I blend the colours that I have used in order that I can start x-st when I next pick it up. And all this is for my daughter who is into all things medieval!”
		Pamela Holmes, Adelaide, Australia  More pictures 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss “It is about time I sent you my latest picture. I am still plodding along with "lady" and I will finish it. I got slowed down during the last year as I became a grandmother for the first time and took some time out to stitch something for my granddaughter’s bedroom wall. I’m back to it now though and have now nearly completed the empty part you see in the bottom right corner. I just love it when I can start a new page of the pattern. ”
		Susan Brauner  More pictures 16-count aida with 2 strands of floss “This is the final picture of my progress, the finished and framed Lady and the Unicorn piece which took me about a year and a half to stitch. I loved every moment and look forward to stitching another pattern from Scarlet Quince.”
		Mitsuko, Bussum, the Netherlands 16-count aida “This is the result of a week of passionate stitching by a newby. And as you still can see, I have used basting threads to make 'grids' . I left them in the fabric, as I worked on, which -I know now- was totally WRONG, so now I am pulling them out, as I get to them! Naturally I will have to remove every trace of those -green- basting threads, but I will have to think of a good and safe way to do this, so I leave it for the moment! I saw the original 'Sense of hearing' (together with the other 'tapisseries' of this series), years ago at the Cluny Museum in Paris and I was very much touched by its exquisite beauty and its mystery. Copying this work of Art enables me to "experience" every little detail in a unique way!”
Woman Bathing in a Shallow Tub - Edgar Degas DEG001 pattern info
		Julie, Montclair, Virginia 16-count aida May 16, 2010 “This took about 14 months. In summation, many thanks for your site. I had become quite bored with the standard cross-stitch patterns available (I consider there to be 4 basic categories: country/folk art, cute animals, inspirational, and floral). Your wonderful patterns and the ability to work on something other than the big 4 listed above just excites me to no end. The biggest problem I have is deciding which piece to do next!”
Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte - Georges Seurat SEU001 pattern info
		Julie, Montclair, Virginia 16-count aida May 16, 2010 “I enjoyed working on this immensely. It took about 28 months to complete.”
		Marci, Washington State 18-count aida “I am really enjoying this pattern! It is my first time using combined floss colors and I love it.”
		Elisa Gratiot, Idaho 14-count aida Grand Prize winner at the Idaho State Fair in the large aida category, and framed by Forever Framing in Idaho Falls. This is the second year in a row that one of our designs has won Grand Prize! see the 2006 winner
Rosa eglanteria - Pierre-Joseph Redoute RED007 pattern info
		Kate Tanner  More pictures 32-count Belfast linen April 26, 2010 “Thought you might like to see the latest work, Rosa Eglanteria. This was stitched on 32 Count Belfast linen. This was done in double quick time for a Golden Wedding present. Really had to put the hours into this to get it finished in time. Often putting in 4-6 hours a day. Again really pleased with the finished result. I am just about to start on the Sunflower seen from the back & I am sure that I will be just as pleased with this.”
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia  More pictures “This took approximately 3 weeks.”
Basket and Vase of Flowers - Cornelis Van Spaendonck VSP001 pattern info
		Pilar, Salamanca, Spain  More pictures 18-count ivory aida April 17, 2010 “Sending 2 final photos of my first SQ, I have been 3 years in finishing it, have all the crossed way photographed, enclosed a great mistake for confusion of threads that took me one month in fixing ....... it is more difficult to undo that to embroider!!!!!! This photo shows it like it is nowadays. Now I have begun to embroider THE KISS by Francesco Hayez.”
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count white aida “This took about 6 months to stitch.”
The Virgin in Prayer - Sassoferrato SAS001 pattern info
		Nancy Fritsche, Monroe, Louisiana  More pictures 18-count fiddler cloth April 17, 2010 “I am sending two copies of the latest of your patterns I have finished. I started this on Feb. 15, right after breast cancer surgery, and finished all that I intended to complete yesterday, April 16. I decided to allow the pattern to sort-of fade out on the bottom instead of being solid all across. I used 18 count fiddler cloth and stitched a square of gold thread cross stitches and one square of half-cross stitches around her head to offer some contrast. I have three more patterns that I intend to stitch. Your products offer such satisfaction at the conclusion of the stitching. Thank you so much. ”
		Julie Hedley, Blackpool, England 18-count black aida “It is gorgeous -- I really enjoyed stitching it.”
Moet & Chandon Champagne White Star - Alphonse Mucha MUC003 pattern info
		Kent Babb, Ohio 18-count aida April 9, 2010 “I thought I'd share some of the progress I've made on Mucha's Moet & Chandon Champagne White Star. I hate to admit it - the top half has taken me at least 2 years to complete, while the bottom half only a month. I hope to post more as I get further along.”
The Accolade - Edmund Blair-Leighton BLA001 pattern info
		18-count ivory aida March 24, 2010 “Approximately 10 months of work, I figure at least a year to go!”
		Sarah Howley, Noosaville, Australia  More pictures 16-count aida March 20, 2010 “I've loved working on this row of pattern pages - the colour and the detail are just amazing. Not much more left to stitch now!”
		Sandra Hall, Phoenix, Arizona  More pictures 18-count white aida “This was so rewarding to work on and it has come out beautifully.”
Anemones and Lilacs in a Blue Vase - Odilon Redon RED005 pattern info
		Hallie Wake, Pleasanton, California  More pictures 18-count aida February 21, 2010 “I made Anemones and Lilacs in a Blue Vase by Odilon Redon into a pillow, using 18 count Aida. I used the sewing method and it took me about four months of stitching about 4-5 hours a day. (The "sewing method" is when you make the needle go down and back up in one motion so that your sewing hand stays on top of the fabric; and the "stabbing method" (not the most pleasant name!) is when you push the needle to the back, bring your hand around to the back to pull it through, then push the needle up to the front again in a separate motion. I have always used the sewing method whenever possible, i.e. when there are several stitches of the same color close together. It's twice as fast when I can keep my hand on top and go down and up in one stitch. But I guess you can't do that when you have your work on a frame since you need to bend the fabric enough to get the needle through. I was worried that not using a frame would mean the final product would come out lumpy but it doesn't, especially when it is put into a decorative frame at the end. I hold a single dowel in my left hand with the left edge of the Aida fabric wrapped around it while I sew with my right hand from right to left.)”
Brown Pelican - John James Audubon AUD006 pattern info
		Elizabeth McLoughlin, San Francisco, California  More pictures 36-count Wichelt linen - color: French Lace February 5, 2010 “Here is the completed pelican before going to the framer.”
		Kate Tanner  More pictures 32-count white Belfast linen June 7, 2009 “Here is finished Pelican, really pleased with the end result, Belfast Linen was a little harder to work with, but feel the finished product was well worth the effort.”
Circe Invidiosa - John William Waterhouse WAT014 pattern info
		Emma (emmadragon), Huncote, UK 18-count dove gray aida February 1, 2010 “Here is Circe after one month of stitching. The first page of chart is complete, and the second one started. It has been very..well...brown, for want of a better description! The next page has the top of Circe's head, so hopefully it will be more interesting. It will probably be another three month's stitching before I get onto her face and upper body, when the lovely blues will start to appear. I'm putting her away now, for a month of Michelangelo's Last Judgement and then back to the Bird of God. It will be April before I pick her up again.”
The Swing - Jean-Honore Fragonard FRA002 pattern info
		Nadin Burgomistrenko, Kyiv, Ukraine 16-count aida January 28, 2010 “The Swing - Jean-Honore Fragonard. I live in Ukraine and I am a fan of your patterns. I have already embroidered one picture, now in work Irises - Claude Monet.”
		Sandra Taylor, Richmond, Virginia 18-count white aida “This is the result of 4 completed pages of this pattern. I started this about six months ago. My realistic goal is to finish this in two years. Since I work full time and have a toddler, my time available to stitch is very limited. I have to say that this website has the best patterns, period. I’m very pleased with the results, just wish I had more time to stitch. :)”
Cluny Tapestry Rabbit UNK014-D pattern info
		Christiane Stevens, Martha's Vineyard  More pictures 18-count aida January 26, 2010 “Here is a picture of the Cluny tapesteries rabbit, which I made for a Xmas present to my daughter's boss. It came out beautifully. My daughter is the one on the left.”
Echinocereus Polyacanthus - Margaret Armstrong ARM001 pattern info
		Mindy Jones, Tucson, Arizona  More pictures 18-count aida January 18, 2010 “Here's Echinocereus polyacanthus! I'm very proud and thrilled with how it turned out and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Scarlet Quince patterns to anyone.”
Lady with Unicorn: A Mon Seul Desir UNK014 pattern info
		Julie in Eugene, Oregon  More pictures 22-count aida with 2 strands of floss December 31, 2009 “This is the update as of November, three pages worth. Had to take a break for some commission work and to get a couple quilts done. Back at it now though!”
The Creation of Adam (detail without background) - Michelangelo Buonarroti BUO001-DB pattern info
		David Jenks, Littleton, Colorado 16-count aida December 28, 2009 “Here is the photo of my completed work, on 16ct Aida. I started this in August and finished just in time for Christmas. Many thanks to SQ for providing such interesting and accessible patterns!”
Saint Agatha UNK025 pattern info
		Nancy Fritsche, Monroe, Louisiana 18-count December 28, 2009 “I have finished St. Agatha and just started on Colored Forms I (August Macke). Here is the St. Agatha picture I finished for my daughter-in-law for Christmas.”
Dancers in Pink - Edgar Degas DEG002 pattern info
		Lucile Favre, Toulouse, France 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss December 16, 2009 “I send you for the gallery my picture of "Danseuses en rose" Edgar Degas. I stitched it on aida 18 count with two strands. I am very proud of it !!”
		Stacie Martin, Fort Wayne, Indiana 16-count aida “I had so much fun stitching Degas’ “Dancers in Pink”. This project took me around 2 years to complete (on and off), and is the most extensive pattern that I have ever done. The photo doesn’t do it justice, this picture really “pops” in person. I wish you could feel how heavy this picture was when I was done. It was like a thick tapestry. Absolutely fabulous. I have just started “The Mirror” by Sir Frank Dicksee which I won from the pattern suggestions. Don’t have much of it completed, but as always am very impressed with the pattern.”
Take the Fair Face of Woman - Sophie Gengembre Anderson AND001 pattern info
		Vibeke Olasen  More pictures 22-count white aida December 14, 2009 “Here is a picture of The Fair face of Woman with its finished frame. I love the leafy frame, but I am less happy with the matting. The colour of the mat sort of drowns both the frame and the picture, don’t you think?”
Autumn Cider Pressing - George Henry Durrie DUR008 pattern info
		A. J. Gowers 18-count aida December 7, 2009 “This was worked on 18 count Aida over one square. It took 3000+ hours over 2 1/2 years. Might interest you as I am a ninety-one year old male cross stitcher.”
Jacob and Rachel - William Dyce DYC001 pattern info
		Carol Tutt, Texas  More pictures 14-count cream aida December 2, 2009 “I worked on this piece for 4-1/2 years and kept visualizing what it was going to look like on the wall in my living room above an antique sideboard. Faith became sight today -- it now hangs on my wall and is exquisitely beautiful. I used cream colored 14 ct. aida and enjoyed every stitch I took. I have now started another of your patterns -- this one for a dear friend.”
Merry Old Santa Claus - Thomas Nast NAS001 pattern info
		Cappie Evans  More pictures 36-count ivory linen stitched over 2 December 1, 2009 “I selected this pattern "Merry Old Santa Claus" because the face reminds me of my brother. He collects Santa Claus figures that he finds at craft fairs etc. He only chooses those where he has been able to meet the crafts person. My two passions are cross stitch and quilting. So -- when I completed the cross stitch which is on 18 count ivory linen I finished it with a hand quilted frame. The words Merry Christmas are quilted around the frame. The piece from start to completion took me a year and a half. I only stitch at night while watching videos. I love your patterns, only wish there were 72 hours or more in each day so I could complete more of them.”
		Julie Hedley, England 20-count Bellano “This was a pleasure to stitch, really pleased with the finished result, can’t praise your charts enough, thank you, and keep them coming!&rdquo
The Torn Hat - Thomas Sully SUL001 pattern info
		Larry Pocock, Titusville, Florida  More pictures November 20, 2009 “An update on Thomas Sully's The Torn Hat. It's been 3 and a half months and half way finished. I made the floor stand and can't imagine working without one.”
Eliza Izard (Mrs. Thomas Pinckney, Jr.) - Edward Green Malbone MAL001 pattern info
		Anna November 17, 2009 “I live in Russian federation and I am a fan of your patterns. I have already embroidered one picture, now in work SUL001.”
		Gabriela Wolek, Germany  More pictures 18-count aida
Gentleman Writing a Letter - Gabriel Metsu MET001 pattern info
		JoAnne Nantz, JoAnne Nantz Needleworks & Framing, Holiday, Florida 28-count Jobelan Pewter with 2 strands of floss, over 2 September 16, 2009 “I used a 28ct. Jobelan Pewter. I stitched over two! Reason being, (1) I have cataracts now and for the past two years they have been getting worse, plus I knew it was going to be hanging up high in the shop for a long time before I bring him home. (I have a big Dutch theme throughout most of the living areas in my home, so he will fit in nicely.) (2) Being that I operate a stitch shop, I needed to prove to some "doubting thomases" that they can stitch ANY pattern on ANY count, etc., etc. It took me 32 months to complete, BUT I stitched about 15 other assorted designs for displays in my shop during this period of time. In addition to all the stitching I do, I also do all the framing for me and the shop - all custom framing- so, I am a busy bee, but I usually am able to put at least 4-7 hours ea. day (and night!! ha!) to do stitching. My email is nantzjm at msn.com -- I never mind answering questions.” (original picture had a light fixture reflected in it -- this is an update without the reflection -- SQ)
My Sweet Rose - John William Waterhouse WAT011 pattern info
		Lani Magby, The Woodlands, Texas  More pictures 18-count aida October 26, 2009 “The pictures are all taken at an angle, and the piece is behind glass, but the colors are pretty true to real life. I stitched it on 18 count Aida. It took about 16 months of stitching to complete, but the results are worth all the work! Thanks for making such wonderful patterns available.”
Miranda - Sir Frank Dicksee DIC002 pattern info
		Heather Aquilino, Northern Virginia 18-count aida October 11, 2009 “This is the first Scarlet Quince pattern I have finished, and I have never been happier with my finished piece. The patterns are easy to follow and stunning in their detail. It is very important that you continue stitching the pattern onto the next page, and do not stitch one page at a time. I did not realize this until I saw my finished piece and there were page lines I cannot get out, no matter how many times I ironed it. I chose a dark wooden frame, because it reminded me the wooden railings of a ship. I am working on Sloop by Winslow Homer next and cannot wait to see how it turns out.”
		Vibeke Olason  More pictures 18-count ecru aida “Here is Miranda in her new frame. I find that the scrolls in the frame go well with the curls in her hair. We decided to leave out the matting on this one, to make it look more like a real painting. (Actually, the matting is hidden under the frame to prevent the glass pane to rest directly on the image. Why that has to be I'm not sure, but they were very insistent in the shop)”
Sloop, Bermuda - Winslow Homer HOM003 pattern info
		Larry, Pocock, Titusville, Florida 16-count September 24, 2009 “I finished this and have started Thomas Sully's "The Torn Hat."”
Horse, Lascaux Caves UNK013 pattern info
		A stitcher in Connecticut  More pictures 14-count taupe aida September 20, 2009 “Well, finally, after 4 1/2 years (maybe it only seems like it) it's done even if it wasn't done by last Christmas. When it will be framed is another question. Sending two photos, one when the grid was still on it and one after.”
Young Girls at the Piano (detail) - Pierre Auguste Renoir REN001-D pattern info
		Cheryl Selph 32-count Star Sapphire evenweave, over 2 September 16, 2009
		Sondra Hayes, Gainesville, Florida 18-count ecru aida “This is my first attempt at one of your patterns. This is the detail version of the pattern on ecru 18-count aida cloth. After 4 months work, I have only this much completed. I love the patterns; there are so many I would love to do.”
The Lady of Shalott - John William Waterhouse WAT001a pattern info
		Manja Thessin, Charlotte, NC  More pictures 18-count aida “I’m sending a photo of my project about 1/4th completed. I am still enjoying myself tremendously stitching this pattern.”
A Young Girl Reading - Jean-Honore Fragonard FRA001 pattern info
		Carol Ann, Bancroft, Wisconsin 18-count antique white aida “This is my first Scarlet Quince pattern. I'm so excited to finish the first row and to send in my first picture. It has taken about 6 months. There are so many beautiful patterns on Scarlet Quince. It really inspires me to keep going. I am amazed at how quickly some of the others seem to be able to stitch. I hope to finish the next row in less time now that I have gotten used to working with blended colors. I'm already trying to decide which pattern I want to do next!”
		Christiane Stevens, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts 18-count aida “Here is a picture of the cross stitch I finished and entered in the county fair. As you can see I did very well! I won the lst price and Best in Show. The total was $5.00! But the experience was great, a gentleman called me, he wanted to buy my counted cross stitch for his wife, I think I could have named my price but I could not even think about parting with it. So now it is above our fireplace and it looks great. Just a little anecdote, as my daughter and I were standing near the Fragonard, a lady came up to me and asked me if I had done the painting and what medium did I use? When my Granddaughter l3 yrs, who won lst place in needlepoint, told that lady that the picture was a cross stitch she could not believe it.”
		Fenny Rotem Faber, Israel  More pictures 28-count evenweave “My compliments for everyone at SQ for all the beautiful pictures, I must say it kept me busy for 4 months and don’t feel the need of working at another pattern, which is quite unusual for me. Every page is like an adventure. Have done about 50.000 stitches, which means that it’s about half the pattern done.”
		Roxie Cheng, Philippines 18-count white aida
The Great Wave off Kanagawa - Hokusai HOK004 pattern info
		Julie in Eugene, Oregon  More pictures 22-count hardanger with 2 strands June 24, 2009 “ I finished The Great Wave a few months ago, but just got it framed last week. I am including a picture. This can complete my series in the gallery! Time line: stitched from August to April. I got it done in time for the kid’s birthday, and her move into a new place. She picked out the frame and we left it with no mat, just the fabric as border (her brother’s suggestion because he said when he tells people that his mother stitched his Waterhouse Narcissus they don’t believe him, until he makes them look closely and see the individual x’s on the material). It looks good, although I can still see too many page break lines (no one else seems to notice, nor care).”
Young Girls at the Piano - Pierre Auguste Renoir REN001 pattern info
		Teresa Jeffries, Sturgis, Mississippi 18-count white aida June 23, 2009 “I finished this some time ago, and wanted to let you know how beautiful it turned out. No one can believe it is cross stitch. I am very proud of this piece. It is the most elaborate thing I have ever done. I am currently working on another piece and will send a completed photo of it when I am done. Thank you so much for such beautiful patterns, and such wonderful service.”
Terrace at Sainte-Adresse - Claude Monet MON001 pattern info
		Velle Mere Lyons, Deltona, Florida  More pictures 18-count aida “At long last my Monet is complete, framed by Michael's in Orange City, Florida. Thank you again for providing the opportunity to create such beautiful pieces of art!”
Job Lot Cheap - William Michael Harnett HAR001 pattern info
		Norma Schweiss, Louisville, Kentucky  More pictures 18-count Zweigart needlepoint canvas with 4 strands of floss “Your patterns are fantastic. I stitched them in needlepoint on canvas. I am now on my third chart..."EASE" by William Michael Harnett. My first one was "A YOUNG HARE" by Albrecht Durer. I stitched it twice, first on 24 count canvas (congress cloth) and then on 18 count Zweigart canvas. The second chart was "JOB LOT CHEAP" by William Michael Harnett. I stitched it on 18 count canvas. Each chart was a joy to stitch.”
		Marni Sharp, Idaho 28-count Jobelan Grand Prize winner in Large Linen (over 100 sq. inches) at the 2006 Idaho State Fair! Framing is by Forever Stitching in Idaho Falls.
A Young Hare - Albrecht Durer DUR002 pattern info
		Norma Schweiss, Louisville, Kentucky  More pictures 18-count Zweigart needlepoint canvas with 4 strands of floss “Your patterns are fantastic. I stitched them in needlepoint on canvas. I am now on my third chart..."EASE" by William Michael Harnett. My first one was "A YOUNG HARE" by Albrecht Durer. I stitched it twice, first on 24 count canvas (congress cloth) and then on 18 count Zweigart canvas. The second chart was "JOB LOT CHEAP" by William Michael Harnett. I stitched it on 18 count canvas. Each chart was a joy to stitch.”
		MJ Grady  More pictures 18-count white aida “I had the hare framed very simply -- that seemed most in keeping. He has been a big success. My mother-in-law cried when she saw it. A saleswoman asked if it was a favorite pet. She couldn’t believe it when I told her it was needlework! (The gray smudgy places are reflections -- it’s under glass because it’s in my kitchen.)”
God Speed - Edmund Blair-Leighton BLA003 pattern info
		Denise DeBenedetto, Fresno, California  More pictures 22-count white aida March 19, 2009 “Slowly but surely the picture is coming along on Godspeed. This middle row has been the most exciting to stitch by far.”
		Sally Fair, New Zealand  More pictures 28 count Jobelan "Lambswool" “Here’s an update pic for the Godspeed I’m working on. Just loving it!”
Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose - John Singer Sargent SAR001 pattern info
		Lucia Rossetto, Italy  More pictures 14-count ecru aida “I have spent many happy hours stitching this wonderful painting, two years of work, not stitching every day. I was amazed by the shining lights effects of this pattern.”
Sunflower Seen from the Back - Daniel Froeschl FRO001 pattern info
		K. Stieglitz, Annandale, Virginia 18-count aida February 18, 2009 “I’ve been working on this Sunflower for 2 years. I made it a pillow so I filled in the background with ecru. When I only had the background left, I started a new pattern and saved this for my trips and visits to my mom. It was so convenient just bringing ecru and a hoop and needle. I really loved doing it. From now on all my work is going to pillows. They are a lot cheaper to finish and I have no more wall space!”
Flowers in a Blue Vase - Joseph Nigg NIG002 pattern info
		BR 32-count linen “In 2004 I purchased a pattern from you: "FLOWERS IN A BLUE VASE" by Joseph Nigg. It took me over 4 years to complete my project, but let me tell you it was worth all of my time!! and now, I have the picture in my Living Room (it actually looks better than in the picture). Your patterns are very clear and colors are great, I will continue ordering from you, you have one happy customer!!! Thanks for your excellent service!!”
Rosa Eglanteria var punicea - Pierre-Joseph Redoute RED002 pattern info
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count aida “This took approximately 3 weeks.”
		Gabriela Wolek, Germany 36-count linen “This stuff is highly addictive !! But the results are worth all the heard but not seen movies on TV. (I do my stitching every evening in front of the TV).”
Heraldic Chivalry - Alphonse Mucha MUC004 pattern info
		Hyon Sorensen, Killeen, Texas 14-count white aida “I finished about 11 months project and it has come out beautifully. Soon I'll start another project that is Nova Orbis Tabula - Frederick de Wit. I'm very happy and thanks to Scarlet Quince.”
		Kelly Carter, Nixa, Missouri  More pictures 18-count aida “I finally finished my 3-year project, "Heraldic Chivalry," by Alphonse Mucha, and made it into a tapestry. Working on it helped me in my move from California to Missouri. It kept me busy while I missed my friends. I absolutely loved the pattern. I'm now stitching "The Meeting on the Turret Stairs" and plan to make it into a tapestry, also.”
Madonna del Magnificat - Sandro Botticelli BOT001 pattern info
		Michael Zane 18-count aida “Thank you to everyone at Scarlet Quince, whenever I need assistance with the project that I am working on everyone has been extremely helpful.”
Irises - Claude Monet MON005 pattern info
		Jennifer Pike, Charlotte, North Carolina 28-count linen “While I don’t have it framed yet, I thought I’d share my finished project. It took me 21 months... Thank you for your patterns. I’ve started on my next one already.”
		Patricia Vines, Hensley, Arkansas  More pictures 18-count white aida “Finally the irises are framed! We tried many mats and none seemed right - finally the framer suggested a double frame which I had not seen before - it’s really beautiful.”
		Wanda, Jacksonville, Florida 14-count aida “I am pleased to report a COMPLETED Claude Monet stitchery now hangs in a home in Moraga, California. I stitched these Irises for a good friend ... I enjoyed stitching the Monet so much I’ve offered to do another as a niece’s wedding gift.”
The Night Cafe - Vincent Van Gogh VGO001 pattern info
		David Glaser, Fort Myers, Florida 22-count aida “I started The Night Café by Vincent Van Gogh 5 months ago. I am stitching on Aida 22 count, over 2, single stitched. The completed size will be 44 X 37 inches. As they say -- Roman was not built in a day and neither will this be stitched in a day. It will more than likely take 5 years.”
I Saw The Figure Five in Gold - Charles Demuth DEM001a pattern info
		MJ Grady  More pictures 18-count off-white aida “I had intended to frame this with some red somewhere -- maybe not in the frame, but in the mat or an undermat, but it just didn’t look right. Finally I picked out a gold silk mat with a black brushed metal frame and I am so pleased with it!”
Fruit Crate Label UNK007 pattern info
		Meredith, Texas  More pictures 18-count ecru aida “This finished up really fast once I put it on the frame. I love the vivid colors.”
Kindred Spirits - Asher Brown Durand DUR001 pattern info
		Marie Johnston 38-count Belfast
Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh VGO002 pattern info
		Agnes C. Santos, Westminster, CA  More pictures 16-count white aida “Here is the picture of the framed piece.”
Christmas Rose UNK015 pattern info
		Nancy DeJong, Hull, Iowa  More pictures 18-count aida “Here is the finished "Christmas Rose" stitched on 18 count white Aida. It was started Dec. 30, 2006 and finished March 26, 2008, and was a rewarding project. Thank you for your nice patterns.”
Pinkie - Sir Thomas Lawrence LAW001 pattern info
		Susan Meyer, Texas  More pictures 18-count white aida “I am very pleased with how Pinkie turned out. She is so lovely! My next SQ project is Blue Boy, her companion. I bought the floss labels so my prep time will be shorter this time.”
		Marion Ivy, McDonough, Georgia  More pictures 18-count white aida “I’ve just finished page 4 of Pinkie so she’s 25% complete. At this rate I should finish in another 4 and a half years!!!”
Spanish Fountain - John Singer Sargent SAR002 pattern info
		Martha Brown, Coral Springs, Florida 18-count aida “This is the finished John Singer Sargent’s Spanish Fountain (10" x 15"). This was done on 18 count aida, which is what I usually use when the whole picture is stitched. Now I’m working on "The Horse Fair" by Rosa Bonheur. You have so many beautiful charts it’s very hard to choose what to work on next!”
The Little Owl - Albrecht Durer DUR003 pattern info
		Jennifer M., Maryland 18-count aida “I just recently started working on this pattern. I’ve outlined the pattern pages with nylon quilting thread, just to better be able to keep track of where I’m stitching and that seems to be working out just fine.”
On the Cache La Poudre, Colorado - Worthington Whittredge WHI001 pattern info
		Elena Gritsenko, Russia  More pictures 18-count cream aida “I have finished my work (WHI001 "On the Cache La Poudre, Colorado" - Worthington Whittredge) and framed it. Now I'm beginning to stitch another pattern from Scarlet Quince.”
		Gabriela Wolek, Germany  More pictures 18-count aida
Corbeille de Fleurs (without background) - Joseph Nigg NIG001-B pattern info
		Barry Potter, Barnsley in Yorkshire, UK 18-count white evenweave worked over 1 thread This is the version designed to be stitched on black but we think it still works quite well. -Scarlet Quince
Summer - Giuseppe Arcimboldo ARC002 pattern info
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia  More pictures 18-count ecru aida “With pleasure rush to send to you my latest completed picture. It‘s "Summer" of Giuseppe Arcimboldo (frame is the same as for "Spring"). It took me about 4 months with 4-5 hours per day (mainly in the evenings).”
Stitching the Standard - Edmund Blair-Leighton BLA002 pattern info
		Kate Ash, Cheshire, England 18-count aida “I don’t get much opportunity to stitch at the moment, which is why this pattern seems to be taking me so long to complete. It was given to me as a Christmas present last year and, one year on, I thought you might be interested in seeing its progress. It’s an absolutely beautiful pattern, which I am thoroughly enjoying spending time on.”
The Unicorn in Captivity UNK010 pattern info
		Smilga, Germany 18-count pearl gray aida “I’m so happy I found your site with such a beautiful Unicorn pattern! I’m stitching The Unicorn in Captivity (388 x 572) for 5 weeks only, but I like what I get. I didn’t like such big pictures at all, but I’m surprised that it’s so interesting to stitch! I use yellow marker for the squares I’m going to stitch, and after stitching I use blue marker, so stitched squares on the chart are green. I like this method very much, it’s very easy to see on the chart where I have already stitched.”
Corbeille de Fleurs - Joseph Nigg NIG001 pattern info
		Nona Mitchell, Madison, Wisconsin 16-count white aida “Finished 4-15-05 (started 4/03). I really enjoyed stitching this and will be ordering another as soon as I catch up on two years scrapbooking. I’m contemplating Fishbowl Fantasy.”
Blue Horse - Franz Marc MAR002 pattern info
		Anna Bogdanska, Poland  More pictures 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss “I have finished my beloved blue horse long ago. Final effect pleases me very. I love horses!”
Young Woman with Cat - Pierre Auguste Renoir REN002 pattern info
		Anna Bogdanska, Poland  More pictures 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss
Ipomoea - John La Farge LFA004 pattern info
		Cherry Salim, Jakarta, Indonesia White aida “This is my first time working with thread combinations. I’m really enjoying, especially after the amazing results. It’s worth the effort.”
In The Greenhouse - George Lambdin LAM001 pattern info
		Margaret, Essex, England  More pictures 20-count bellana “This is how ‘In the Greenhouse’ was looking at the end of April. I think I should finish by the end of June - ready to start the Degas pattern that arrived last week.”
Beach at Bornholm - Gabriele Munter MUN002 pattern info
		MJ Grady  More pictures 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss “I finally got this framed! There are so many colors in it I had no idea what would look good for a frame and mat. Finally, I just took it to my local needlework shop and they helped me pick out this frame and mat and I think it looks great! Everyone who sees it says it looks just like a painting.”
Hollyhocks and Other Flowers in a Vase - Jan van Huysum VHU001 pattern info
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss “My latest picture which I completed a couple weeks ago. It took me 3.5 months to cross-stitch this beautiful picture. I started already ‘Still Life of Flowers in a Basket by an Alabaster Urn on a Marble Pedestal.’ ” Scroll down to see other examples of Natalia’s work!
		Bob Miller, Marion, Iowa  More pictures 18-count aida with 2 strands of floss “Statistics: 102 symbols 111 colors 18 count Aida cloth cut 25 x 28 132,660 stitches 1,486.1 hours Started July 24, 2004 Completed Aug 1, 2005 ... one year and one week.”
Heliodore’s Woodstar and a Pink Orchid (detail) - Martin Johnson Heade HEA003-D pattern info
		Ascensión Tabuenca, Zaragoza, Spain 16-count pure white linen “It is not easy to make due to the great mixture of colors that are combined constantly in their accomplishment, but the result is exceptional and compensates the effort amply. Their schemes are really very pretty and I congratulate to them for that reason.”
Spring - Giuseppe Arcimboldo ARC001 pattern info
		Natalia Perfilieva, Russia 18-count white aida “It took me four months. As usual I framed it accordingly.”
The Hudson Valley, Sunset - Thomas Chambers CHA001 pattern info
		Anna Bogdanska, Poland  More pictures 14-count aida with 4 strands of floss “WOW, I have completed!!! I am very happy. Image is impressing and beautiful. I am proud as a peacock of this work.”