Tweetle Dee Blog — wilde bloem

This week, I tried to capture that feeling in the simplest way I know—by baking. These Honey Clover Shortbread Cookies are buttery and light, with a drizzle of summer’s sweetness stirred in. The recipe is simple, but something happens as you mix and press and bake. You remember things. You feel the sun a little more.

This newest cross-stitch in our Wilde Bloem Collection is a tribute to one of nature’s most humble and hopeful symbols—the wild clover. Inspired by a walk through the meadow above the lake at our family farm in New York, the Wilde Clover design captures the quiet beauty found at your feet—the little things we sometimes overlook. Designed as a quilt, a barn quilt, an embroidery, and now a cross-stitch, this pattern features layered greens and pinks from our Prairie Paints, including the soft and verdant Clover Creek. The pattern comes as a full color mailable pattern or  downloadable PDF.  The Wilde Clover Kit...

We’re so excited to share the newest bloom in our Wilde Bloem Collection—the Forget Me Not Cross Stitch Kit and Pattern. Inspired by the delicate blue flower and the symbolism it carries, this design is a heartfelt tribute to remembrance, enduring love, and loyalty. Each stitch in this charming pattern echoes the quiet strength of the tiny Myosotis bloom, often found growing wild in fields and along paths—small, yet impossible to forget. The motif is drawn directly from our Wilde Bloem Barn Quilt and translated into a beautiful cross stitch that feels both traditional and fresh. With its rich blues, golden centers, and...

We are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our Wilde Bloem Quilt Collection—the Wilde Bloem Indian Paint Brush Cross-Stitch Pattern and Kit! Inspired by the vibrant beauty of the Indian Paint Brush wildflower and the timeless charm of quilt motifs, this cross-stitch design brings a touch of folk art into your stitching projects. A Stitching Tribute to Nature and Heritage This striking pattern captures the essence of the Wilde Bloem Quilt Collection, blending geometric quilt-inspired shapes with bold, prairie-inspired hues. The Indian Paint Brush flower, known for its fiery red and golden tones, symbolizes strength, resilience, and natural beauty—perfectly reflected in this design....