The Fragments in Time 2023 series from Summer House Stitche Workes was inspired by antique Berlin Woolwork. This is part two and features a deer in an ivy covered circle.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Golden Needle linen with Classic Colorworks and DMC... Read more
Note from designer: I love decorating the Christmas tree and this ornament series is sure to please! Inspired by Victorian paper ornaments, these fun ornaments combine my love of stitching with my love of paper crafting. Once stitched, the excess perforated paper is carefully cut away, which gives... Read more
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me" is from a poem by Emily Bronte. Some designs just flow onto the page like a painting and this is one of them. Fall = Bliss!
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Natural Linen from Wichelt using Gloriana threads with DMC and Weeks Dye Works conversions. Stitch count is 160 x 72.
Part one in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a log cabin, horsewoman, sugar maple trees and field of flax.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Part two in Summer House Stitche Workes 10 Year Anniversary Fragments in Time series. The design features a historic stone house situated amongst apple trees.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial Parchment from Fabrics by Stephanie. Individual Fragments stitch counts are 51 x 51. Stitched with border pattern: 245 (w) x 125 (h)
Note from the designer: This primitive marking sampler just captured my heart. The colors, the tone on tone, the rich patina and the whimsicalness of it. How can a marking sampler be whimsical you ask? Well, just look at the script K, L & M. They seem to be kicking up their heels and skipping along.... Read more
Number Three is the home of my great-great grandmother. She became one of my stitching inspirations when I found a little snippet of linen with the tiniest cross stitches when I was a girl. How did she ever see to stitch them? It is tucked under the model in the image.
Number Four features my great grandmother's home. She was a quilter, hence the quilts laying over the fence in the design. I am lucky to have one of her quilts, which I cherish. The model is lying on one of her hand-stitched squares in the image.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Colonial... Read more
Note from the designer: Number Five is an elegant Victorian brick house on the banks of the Susquehanna River. My great, great aunt & uncle resided here. My uncle was a composer and they met while they were both attending the Boston Conservatory of Music. My aunt was from a wealthy family, so... Read more
Note from the designer: Number Six features my husband's great grandparents home. It is the only one in the series that lies outside of Central PA and is in New Jersey. We have a portrait of his great grandmother hanging in our living room. She was a quilter and we are fortunate enough to have... Read more
Thanksgiving is my family's favorite holiday, but it seems as though it has become the kick-off to the Christmas season lately. Ok, this year is even worse, the Christmas trees are already up in shops! This needlework set takes back this particularly American holiday and celebrates the... Read more
Hands On Design & I had so much fun with this ribbon wrapped/pillow stack finish that first appeared in our Between Friends - A Fall Sampling book collaboration that we decided to create some more! We have each designed our own selection of Ribbons for Holiday cheer.
This beautiful design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a cozy red house in the center, white picket fence, and gorgeous lace and floral border.
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Cream & Sugar linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 175W x 175H. Finished size is 8.75 in wide X 8.75 in high.
This is a sweet circular designs with a floral/leaf border and "Home Sweet Home" in the center.
The model was stitched on 40 Ct. Cream & Sugar linen from Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 47W x 47H. Finished size is 2.35 in wide X 2.35 in high.
Celebrate the Heartland with this design of rolling hills filled with abundant grain. It was inspired by my nieces when they found themselves lost one day in the middle of Illinois farm country. It's a little bit Grant Wood and a little bit Whimsy!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flax linen... Read more
This mourning sampler design from Summer House Stitche Workes features a bent over tree with hanging tree branches and the words "Remember me when this you see."
The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Chocolate Milk from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 96H. Finished size is 6.19 in wide X 6 in high.