Mix quilty cross-stitch themes with coordinating cottons. A touch of big-stitch quilting and an easy pillow back finish. A coordinating pillow form switches from season to season-easy to store the off-seasons and change up your decor in no time flat!
Model stitched on 32ct Flax Belfast with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 67 x 67 each (3 panels).
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring so many mix & match possibilities with these stamp size snippets - love them finished as a whimsical pillow as well as a statement art piece for your beach loving soul.
Model Stitched on 32 ct Lt. Mocha Belfast using DMC floss with Gold fish hand dyed rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count: 121 x 93.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Design featuring good options when we're talking about the beach. More Beach offers both a sampler and a small - perfect for your beach house or that room in your house where you dream of the beach!
Model Stitched on 32 ct Country French Rain using Weeks... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with DMC floss. Stitch Count from framed piece: 110x37, Pillow - 81x85, Hoop - 60x63.
First pattern in the "To the Beach" series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice - we suggest 32 Count Silver Moon Belfast Linen) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 92x61. Design Size: 6" x 4"
"I dream of the sea and the wild salt air." Models stitched on 28 Ct. Antique Ivory Cashel with DMC floss. Stitch Counts: Sampler - 82x82. Design Size: 6" x 6" Pincushion - 98x98. Design Size: 7" x 7" Spool - 89x32. Design Size: 7" x 3" Corner Gauge Case - 45x45. Design Size: 4" x 4"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Tin Roof linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 43X79. Design Size: 3" x 5" Comes with a small piece of wool felt for the snowman's nose and a star button.
Both models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Pattern comes with a piece of shallott velveteen which is enough to finish either the short stack drum OR the flap jack pillow. Shown with Pin-Mini Grown with Love pin set from... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Aspen linen with Sulky 12 Wt. Cotton Petites. A thread pack sold separately contains the Sulky Petites required to complete the design. Pattern comes with 6 white buttons. Stitch Count: 85x97. Design Size: 6" x 7"
"Flock Together". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond Linen by Stephs Fabbys using Gentle Art Sampler threads or DMC floss. Stitch count 94x61. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Silver Blue Linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with a pin set from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count for block top & bottom - 58x58, cut size 10"x10" (x2), Side Panel - 34x232, cut size 8" x 23"s
Models stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Aztec Red Gingham linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company.
Stitch Count: Pipers - 50x41. Finished Size: 4" x 3"
Drummers - 74x42. Finished Size:... Read more
"Stitching is my heart's desire." Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Flax Cashel linen using DMC floss. Pillow Keep Stitch count: 55x55. Design Size: 4" x 4" Fob Stitch Count: 33x33. Design Size: 3" x 3"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Straw linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 40x49. Design Size: 3" x 4". Please note: the floss list is for the entire 9 part series. Some colors may not be used in this design. Finishing kit to complete all 9 designs in the series is sold separately - Item #HD-WCFK
"There are good ship ships and wood ships & ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be." Model stitched over 2 threads of 32 Ct. Friendship Greene linen from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Romy's Creations floss. Stitch count: 144W x 104H. Design... Read more
Oh Tomato, you look so fine growing on that blessed vine. Did you know your true worth was to aid my stitching work (original verse by Cathy Habermann). The sampler is fully charted for BOTH the verse stitched over 1 thread as well as an over 2 threads version.
A good plaid & just plain fun colors are what I love about the holidays - & of course having my family at home!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. fabric with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 73 and the finished size is 4.44" x 4.56". Finished on the Chantelle's 141 Paddle Board.
The models were stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast, Zweigart linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 15 x 175 for each ribbon. (suggested cut size - 19" x 15"). Finished size is 1" x 11".
Note: You may need 2 skeins of 3799 and Ecru if stitching all of the designs.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Prairie Grain linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 58x58 for top and bottom (2 pieces), and side panel 34x232. Can be finished as a block or a picture. Shown with pins from Just Another Button Company.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Fall Sampling is the 3rd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
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Bell joins the whole line-up of Block Party charts this month! This former class piece gives us a peek into the North Pole workshop as the bell ringers practice their carols.
The models were stitched over 2 threads on 28 ct Antique White Cashel with DMC floss. Stitch Count: side panel 34 x 232, top & bottom (2 pieces) 58 x 58.
This pattern from Hands On Designs is the first part of a 4 part series of seasonal thoughts. The design says "Gather Blessings" and features a house, a flower, and a buzzing bee!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 65x42.
Model stitched on over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Comes with velveteen for finishing. (Mini Pin pack can be special ordered jpm419)
Short stack drum - stitch count: 32x201. Finished Size: 2" x 13"
Flap Jack pillow - stitch count: 80x64. Finished Size: 5" x 4"
Models stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Platinum Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: Needle Card Case - 79x77, Spool Fob - 17x23. Comes with 2 needle charms and 1 spool charm.
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Spring Sampling is the 1st of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
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Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring the Birthday themed pattern from the Plaid All Year series! Make sure that someone in your house is recognized on their special day - perfect for the kiddos & grandkiddos!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 53 x 51.
Note from designer: Bill & I stopped in Iceland on our way home from teaching in The Netherlands - I still remember watching these lightning fast birds hop from rock to rock! It was so much fun, it seemed like they were having a great party!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Linen using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52. Finished size is 3.19" x 3.25".
Note from the designer: "Between Friends - A Summer Sampling is the 2nd of 4 seasonal books from Hands On Design & Summer House Stitche Workes. Beautiful photographs, detailed finishing instructions, with 8 projects to inspire."
Stitch counts and Finished sizes:
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Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a pumpkin patchwork design. Time to plan a visit to the Pumpkin Patch! Finish your jack-o-lantern on this perfect Pumpkin Paddle!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Vintage Stormy Night with DMC floss. Stitch count is 65 x 65.
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a mixing of potions to cast a spell! Spells go awry when a frog catches a fly, take cover when the potion gets knocked over!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 51 x 52.
Pere Noel by Hands on Designs features Father Christmas lighting the way for a joyous holiday season!
Stitched on 32 count Charcoal Belfast with Colour & Cotton and DMC floss (DMC conversion included). The Stitch count is 48 x 57 and the finished size is 3" x 3.56".
"We stitch for relaxation, we stitch for fun, we stitch together or sometimes alone...we should always enjoy the stitch. "
Stitched on 32 count Angel Wing Belfast from Fabrics by Stephanie, with DMC threads. Finished with Lady Dot Creates Witch Face Green, and a Trinket Box from 141 Design Company. Stitch count 103 x 55 and 47 x 36
Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring a town at Christmas time with the phrase "Merry Christmas"! A timeless Holiday design with all of the traditional hallmarks of the season!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32ct Charcoal Belfast linen with Colour and Cotton threads. Stitch count is 69 x 69.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works Thread, and Just Another Button Company pin set (JP207). Includes felt square on top of pincushion. Stitch count for box top and bottom is 58 x 58. Design Size: 5" x 5" Stitch count for side panel is 34 x 232. Design Size: 3" x 17"
"Apples and Sage" Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 53x135. Design Size: 3" x 8".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Chalkboard Black linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count - top and bottom 58x58 (2 pieces). Design Size: 4" x 4" side panel 34x232. Design Size: 3" x 17" Shown with Just Another Button Company - Jack's Night Out Pin Set (JP220). Comes with Weeks Dye Works felted wool. (A very small amount of DMC 844 used)
"Life is short, lick the bowl!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 64x92. Finished size: 4" x 5.75".