Note from the designer: "Between Friends - this series was based on class pieces that we could release & expand on to create multiple projects. We are so very excited to share with you the lineup for Winter - we think that stitchers will love the Winter palette."
This design from Erica Michaels features the saying "Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there." Pattern also included for a matching berry.
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This Plum Street Sampler design features friends and flowers at the top and then "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, i could walk in my garden forever."
The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 96w x 168H. Finished Size: 5.33w x 9.33h.
This design is one of 12 in the Feathered Friends Collaboration. 12 designers created a birdhouse-inspired design for each month of the year. As you can see, mine is for March! I was so thrilled to include a little robin surrounded by some pretty dogwoods (one of my favorite flowers, for sure).
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The long-awaited sequel to Spring Doxology has arrived! Adorable pairs of foxes and squirrels and birds are having some frolicking fun in the fall leaves. "Praise him all creatures here below"
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Flax linen by Zweigart using Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 104w x 45h.
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."
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Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts & Stitchery featuring a beautiful sampler with a home and the alphabet!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Heartland by Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 103 x 123.
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."
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Cross stitch pattern from Pineberry Lane featuring the phrase "A token of friendship" with two birds!
Pattern stitched on 36 ct Weathered Shingle from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works or DMC floss. Stitch count is 89w x 104h. Finished size is 5" x 5.8".
"Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends" Model stitched on 36 count "Cappuccino" linen from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 145 x 102. Stitch on fabric of your choice.
Cross stitch pattern from Luminous Fiber Arts featuring two blue birds trying to stitch!
Model stitched on 32 ct Sparrow linen from Luminous Fiber Arts of 32 ct Doubloon linen from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 64 x 121.
Cross Stitch pattern from My Big Toe Designs featuring the phrase "Behind every exceptional woman is a best friend supporting her crazy ideas."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct. Jobelan, Queen Anne's Lace from Wichelt with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 73W x 105H. Finished size is 4.56" x 6.56".
"How much to be prized and esteemed, is a friend on whom we may always with safety depend."
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew by R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Work floss. Stitch Count: 158 x 158. Finished Size is 8.78 in wide X 8.78 in high.
"A friend loveth at all times" Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Artichoke Linen from Colour & Cotton using Silk N Colors and Gloriana Silk Floss. Stitch Count: 181W x 89H. Finished Size: 9" x 4"
"Friends & family are the gifts we hold in our hearts." Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Mushroom Jazlyn (or Mushroom Lugana) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Comes with a poinsettia button. Stitch Count: 33W x 96H. Pattern only - fabric and floss sold separately.
"Our roots say we're sisters. Our hearts say we're friends."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Lambswool linen with Needlepoint Silk Inc. and Dinky Dyes Silk, 5" x 8" lining fabric, mat board, and 24" of 1/2" Silk Satin Ribbon. Stitch Count: 41W x 128H. Design Size: 2" x 6".
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Specialty Stitch Used: Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 160x210. Design Size: 8" x 10 1/2"
Friendship Needs No Reason Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha Linen. Stitch count: 68w x 68h. (approx. 4" x 4"). Friendship Warms The Heart Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Linen. Stitch count: 82w x 50h (approx. 5" x 3"). Friendship Model stitched on 18 Ct.... Read more
"Give More" and "Welcome Friends" are the eleventh and twelvth of twelve designs from the Christmas Rules Series. Model stitched on 28 count Summer Khaki Cashel Linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Buttons included. Stitch Count: 85W x 35H.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Antique Ivory Cashel linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss."Little Cups of Friendship" - Stitch Count: 89W x 35H. "Tea for Two" - Stitch Count: 29W x 76H. "Official Tea Lover" - Stitch Count: 46W x 50H.
Brew a cup of tea for two because "Friendship Begins with Kindness." Model stitched over two threads on 32 Count Country French Cafe Mocha Linen. Stitch Count: 71W x 90H. Design size: 4.5" x 5.5".
Santa reminds us that "Friends Make the Holidays Merry!" Model stitched on 28 Ct. Natural Linen using Rainbow Gallery Whisper, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 79W x 78H. Shown with a birdhouse charm, not included with this chart. Finished size is 5.64 in wide X 5.57 in high.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Helix linen with Dinky Dyes silk floss, Mill Hill Beads, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 80W x 80H. Finished size: 5 5/8" x 5 5/8".
"Hello little friend!" says the gardener to the little bird. This pattern from Heritage Crafts is a part of the Golden Years collection. Chart recommends 14 count aida, making the design size 7.25" x 6".
A stamp-inspired chart from Hello from Liz Mathews featuring a lovely bouquet of flowers. Stitched on 36 count Affogato linen from Fiber On A Whim, using NPI threads. DMC conversion provided. Stitch count: 99x106
Celebrate autumn with this jewel toned garden scene. In addition to birds and butterflies you'll also find a moody house and spider friends hanging out. (If you don't care for spiders just omit them!)
Pattern is stitched on 36 count linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count:117 wide x 102 high
The models were stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss, Mill Hill beads & Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count for each design is 84 x 56 and the finished size is 6" x 4".
Model stitched on 14 Ct./28 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill Beads. Fabric for main design - cut 28W x 17H. Also need 2 pieces of 16 Ct. Aida Stitch Band cut 25" x 1 1/2" and 26" x 1 1/2". The stitch band creates pockets to hold candy, etc... Read more