The August Dog cross stitch design is part of the Dog Days Series by Happiness Is HeartMade. This month's design has Dog enjoying a slice of summer watermelon on a picnic table. The design also includes a picnic basket, ladybugs, hearts, and flowers.
Introducing the Garden Variety series - a fresh and fruity celebration of summer! Start stitching today with limes, cherries, watermelon, and lemons, each designed to complement the fruit salad Quaker perfectly! Bright, bold, and bursting with charm - these little samplers are the sweetest way to... Read more
Add this adorable summertime cross stitch pattern by Anabella's Needleart to your collection! Featuring a butterfly with strawberries on it's wings, this is the fifth pattern in the "Cottagecore" series.
Stitched on 28 ct. antique white lugana using DMC thread. Stitch count 72 x 72. Finished size is 5.14" x 5.14".
The June Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is Heartmade. This month's design has Cat sitting in the usual spot, with dragonflies buzzing around above. The design includes hearts and a potted flower, and is topped off with a ripe red strawberry.
Glide into summer with this peaceful stained glass-style design! A graceful swan floats among lily pads, blooming flowers, and tall cattails, bringing the calm beauty of a sunny lakeside day to your stitching. Soft, glowing colors and elegant details make this a summer favorite. Project is full... Read more
This sweet pattern by Lindy Stitches is perfect for strawberry season! Featuring an adorable black cat taking a comfy nap on a bed of strawberries and flowers.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Ash Rose by Zweigart with Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 141 x 181 and the finished size is 8.81" x 11.31".
This piece was inspired by a fragment of a sampler I saw, where just the part of it was framed. It looked so cute, and I love the idea of impermanence and the wear-and-tear of centuries. This is one of a series of four. All four seasons will be represented, and one side will be "missing"... Read more
The original sampler is a charmer, and can you believe Felicie was only 7? As always, my charts come with a little essay about the antique, and my thoughts about what make the sampler special, in this case, those beautiful, organic borders, the color palette, the airy space contained within, and the... Read more
It's never a bad time to visit the beach. Pop into one of the colorful beach huts to change into your stitching outfit. Use nine shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss and 32 count Touch of Peach Wichelt linen to build your sandcastles, palms, and assorted ocean critters. Stitch count is 89w x 123h.
Capture the light and brilliance of summer fireworks with July's Fireworks Shelf Life. This month's cross stitch pays tribute to summer nights watching fireworks on a picnic blanket. Stitched in red, white, and blue threads for the perfect Americana color palette!
Summer Blooms is the first in a new seasonal series. Inspired by baskets of flowers, the changing seasons, and what that brings as nature journeys through its yearly cycle.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Selkie by Under the Sea Fabrics using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 145 x 125.
The second in my seasonal series, designed for stitchers to pop into the same standard 6 x 8" frame. Model stitched 2 over 2 on 32-count "Soft Ivory" by Zweigart using the Summer Stitcher's Palette by Cottage Garden Threads Bookshelf Edit. Colours: JK16 Mercator, JK12 Conservatory, JK09... Read more
Soak up the sun with this 4 part Summer Snapperland series. "Bikeride" from Bent Creek featuring a person riding a bicycle at the beach! Model stitched over two threads on a 32-count linen of your choice. Stitch count: 50 x 50. Finished size: 3.1" x 3.1". Snaps included.
Pattern correction: Swamp water is for Weeks Dye Works instead of Gentle Art threads.
Cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio featuring watermelon slices and the phrase "Sweet summertime"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Beautiful Beige using Classic Colorwork threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count for main piece is 94 x 78 and fob is 35 x 37.
Note from the designer: "The mini kit is like our others....a nice computer image, readable chart, and six full skeins of thread to complete the design. The pattern is free with the purchase of the threads. We are recommending a tan or neutral fabric to contrast with the lightest stitching. ... Read more
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct Lakeside Linens - Vintage Lentil and Vintage Light Examplar using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 142w x 50 each
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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So fun to do these pieces, my continuing love affair with flower bouquets! Enjoy the summer blues and of course can be stitched on any count, any color that pleases the stitcher. Model is stitched on 36 ct. Up in the Attic by Fox & Rabbit comes out approx. 4 x 4". Stitched using Weeks Dye Works... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a cake stand filled with all the summer essentials!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Aida of your choice using DMC thread. Stitch count is 63 x 89.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a red, white and blue bicycle and a patriotic train!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a patriotic couple celebrating the Fourth of July next to a summer door.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Black Evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a bowl of strawberries and some jam!
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. black evenweave fabric with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 97 x 70 each. Finished size: 7" x 5" each.
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.
"Grow" Model stitched two over one on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Specialty Stitch Used: Colonial or French Knots. Stitch Count: 65W x 66H. Design Size: 3.6" x 3.6". Embellishment Included.
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring 3 Adorable Monthly Gnome Snow Globes counted cross stitch designs! Months included are April, May and June. Cross Stitch designs by Marcia Manning.
Patterns are stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 64w x 81h.