I find many of the French cross-stitch patterns beautiful in their own way – simple, and yet timelessly elegant. I simply couldn’t pass these French patterns up when I was shopping at a needlework store a while back. The rouge on linen is just too pretty:
They also came with cute little charms:
I have a long list of projects to do — and I think I just might have to bump these pretties up on the list! 
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Now, lest you think I never finish anything I start, how about an actually finished project? I made this for one of my closest friends because her favorite Scripture passage is Psalm 23. The cross-stitch motif, stitched on Belgian Linen, is patterned after traditional 18th embroidery motifs. The finished size was something like 20″ x 25″ before framing:
I hardly do anything twice, especially when it comes to needlework. But I liked this so much that I started one for myself with colors reflecting the Americana theme. I was just about finished, when I realized my border on the right hand side didn’t “close” up properly. So, I am in the process of taking stitches and trying to figure where I have erred — I was just going to fudge it, but my conscience wouldn’t let me rest… so, technically in every sense of the word, my Psalm 23 sampler counts as an unfinished project. Would anyone like to help me out here?! 
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous needlework! Have a great night and Wednesday!
Your needlework is stunning. I love it!
I haven’t done any needlepoint or cross-stitch in years. This makes me wonder if I should take it back up!
Your Psalm 23 is stunning. What a lot of work! I love doing cross stitch, but after an hour or so, my eyes give out on me. This is a pretty big project to undertake!
Wow, that’s really pretty!! And I like all the sheep on it!! A little OCD, aren’t you? haha, but I’m sure that you’ll be able to complete it just the way you want to!
The sampler is simply gorgeous! I love the crowns. I’ve seen lots of lovely things with crowns on them recently. I love the font of the writing too.