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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Note from designer: A sweet little pincushion (there's a pocket in the back!) inspired by my time spent in Pittsburgh (& it's many pocket neighborhoods) last summer. The coordinating fob gives you a closer look at these adorable row houses!
Model Stitched on 32 ct Platinum Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count: 55 x 55 and 21 x 52.
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.
"A lovely Gathering - Sampler Block, Barn Quilt Pinwheel, Flag Fob & a Pumpkin Patch Pincushion. Finished as a sewing set." Stitched on 32 count Raw Belfast with DMC threads. Stitch counts vary, a fat 1/8th of linen will be plenty.
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I find myself drawn to creating pincushions & needlebooks - small, beautiful & functional works of art. Enjoy this 1st in a series of what I hope will be perfect mates: Pins & Needles.
The models were stitched on 32 ct Flax Belfast & 18 ct white perforated paper with Classic Colorworks... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands On Design featuring a sampler with the phrase "I sigh not for beauty nor languish for wealth. But grant me kind Providence virtue & health. Then richer than kings and more happy than they my days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Abyss from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 49x49 each. Design Size: 4" x 4" Comes with felt pieces for embellishment.
"Stitch Every Day." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Chickpea linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 73x168. Design Size: 5" x 12" Instructions included for finishing as a drum.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Seafoam using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Pin Cushion: 81x81. Design Size: 6" x 6" Stitch Count for Needlebook and Needlepark: 45x45. Design Size: 4" x 4" Also uses Just Another Button company pins JP113.
"Summer - Don't Go!" Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 45x71. Design Size: 3" x 5"
"Boo - Let them Eat Candy." Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gunmetal linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count: 49x70. Design Size: 4" x 5"
Model is stitched on 28 count French Rain Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Includes wool shown on the top of pincushion.Shown with Pins from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 5858 (2) & 34232.
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"
Second pattern in the "To the Beach" series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 92x60. Design Size: 6" x 4"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vanilla Latte from Fabrics by Stephanie with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 61x61. Design Size: 4" x 4" This is part of a 3 part series - Part 1 is from Summer House Stitch Workes, Part 2 is by Hands On Designs, and Part 3 is by Ink Circles. Color charts.
"Adjust your sails." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond Linen by Stephs Fabbys using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 91x59. Design Size: 6" x 4"
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"
Models stitched on 32 Ct. Slate Hand Dyed Fabric by Stephanie (or Shadow by Picture This Plus, or Gunmetal by Weeks Dye Works) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss.
"Be Merry" stitch count: 39x57. Design Size: 3" x 4"
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"Grab Life with both hands." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond (Hand-Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 90x59. Design Size: 6" x 4"
"Silent Night" "Sugar Plums" "Silver Bells. Models were stitched on 32 Ct. Slate - Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss.
Stitch count for each designs is 43x60. Design Size: 3" x 4" Comes with felt embellishments and buttons.
"The shadow moon on Hallow's Eve lights the way so ghosts can see." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Slice of Lime (Stephy's Fabby) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 137x101. Design Size: 9" x 7"
Models stitched on 28 Ct. Aztec Red Gingham linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and DMC floss. Partridge Stitch Count: 67x42. Design Size: 5" x 3" Doves Stitch Count: 51x41. Design Size: 4" x 3" Shown with buttons by Just Another Button Company.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Aztec Red Gingham linen by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Arts, DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count for hens 43x40. Design Size: 4" x 3" Stitch count for Doves 51x37. Design Size: 4" x 3" Also sold separately Just Another Button Company Pack 10210.
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"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
"This is how we brew it." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Oaken by Picture This Plus with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 63W x 64H. Design Size: 4" x 4"
"Home." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Slate from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126W x 158H. Design Size: 8" x 10". Stitch count for "Spring Hanger" is 121x68.
Models stitched on 28 Ct. Aztec Red Gingham Linen by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Sold separately Just Another Button Company Pack 10211. Stitch count for Rings 51x39 for Geese 44x39.
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"I's 7am somewhere." Part of the Cool Beans series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Oaken by Picture this plus using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 63x63. Design Size: 4" x 4"
"Coffee and Friends, the perfect blend." Model stitched over two on 32 ct Oaken by Picture This Plus using DMC floss. Stitch count is 65 x 65. Finished size is approx. 4" x 4".
"My Cups Runneth Over." Part of the Cool Beans series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Oaken by Picture this plus using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 64x65. Design Size: 4" x 5"