Welcome

Hello friends, Welcome to the NEW HOME of Thistleheart Creations. In the next few weeks i'll be closing my website and relocating all my Cross Stitch activities here. Please pop back and visit soon to see things developing in this NEW space. I've taken this decision because GSPR regulations have impacted such that I cannot justify the costs of a website at the moment. Love, Karen

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Toadstool Yule Cross Stitch Freebie




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This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com


This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.



Monday, September 22, 2025

Pumpkin Pal Cross Stitch Freebie



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If you are looking for a larger version of this design (84 x 84 stitches) with additional autumn details you will find Foxy's Autumn Harvest in my Etsy shop.

This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com



This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.




Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Berry Mischievious Cross Stitch Freebie

 



Click on the images of the chart and key to see the full size version.


This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com

This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.






Monday, December 12, 2022

Yule Be Warm Cross Stitch Freebie






Click on the images of the chart and key to see the full size version.



This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com


This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.



Tuesday, November 22, 2022

A Festive Welcome Cross Stitch Freebie




 Click on the images of the chart and key to see the full size version.





This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com


This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.



Thursday, October 13, 2022

Boo Cross Stitch Freebie



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This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com


This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.




Saturday, February 5, 2022

Sweetheart Cross Stitch Freebie

A perfect mini stitch to decorate a greeting card, invitation or gift tag for weddings, Mother’s day, Valentine’s day or in memorium of someone who has passed.


Click on the image below to see the chart in full size.



This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com


This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.



Sunday, October 31, 2021

Moon Cat Cross Stitch Freebie

 



Click on the images of the chart and key to see the full size version.




This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com

This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.



Saturday, January 1, 2005

Spring Sheep Cross Stitch Freebie

This sweet little design was my first ever cross stitch chart published in Cross Stitcher Magazine.  It still makes me smile each time I see it because it holds such special memories for me.

Happy stitching,

Karen x





Click on the image of the chart to see it full size.

This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com



This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  
No AI was used in the creation of this design.